Real Estate

The decision to buy or lease comes up often in my discussions with clients.

Selling raw, or vacant land, can either be a quick or time-consuming endeavor.

Often it’s not what you know but who you know.

Over my 35 years in the business, my success comes from putting in the hard work and being rewarded when I uncover opportunities.

Read the lease. I will often see a flyer or offering memorandum stating the investment is “Triple-Net” (NNN), which means the tenant(s) pay all costs of being there – property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, etc.

Another factor to consider in addition to location, location, location when investing in commercial real estate is barriers to entry.

Steve Massell of Massell Commercial Real Estate shares his insight – location is still king.

What does rental property insurance cover?  Like a homeowners policy, it pays for repairs or rebuilding after a fire, vandalism and most natural disasters.

When was the last time you read through your home insurance policy? Chances are never, but when it comes to comprehensive insurance – knowledge is power.

If you thought dorms were only for college students, think again. NYC-based X Social Communities recently purchased 1.6 acres of land behind Coors Field to develop a high-end dorm community.

Denver has reached another milestone in its sizzling housing market – the average single family home now costs over $500,000.

Curb appeal is your home’s version of a first impression. Create a welcoming outdoor environment at your home and build curb appeal with these inexpensive and simple ideas:

Larimer Square, downtown’s oldest historic district and a premier shopping and dining destination, is headed for a makeover.

Denver’s real estate market is one of the most competitive in the nation, but a recent study by LendingTree highlights just how hard it has gotten to buy a home.

A local philanthropic group announced it has raised $24 million to build affordable homes in Denver.

One of Denver’s poorest communities has gotten a boost from a redevelopment effort supported by Lyft.

A Manhattan developer wants to bring a massive skyscraper to downtown Denver, which would become the city’s tallest building and tower over the skyline.

If you ask a Denver native where RiNo is, it is likely you’ll get a couple answers. River North (RiNo) is located immediately adjacent to the northwest of downtown.

Experience matters when it comes to buying or selling a home. And, that’s not your experience, but your realtor’s.

LoHi is a diverse, charming neighborhood, which I know first-hand. It’s where I spent my early childhood.

It’s hard to find a neighborhood that can blend suburban life with downtown excitement. In most cities, you must sacrifice one for the other — luxury apartment or a lengthy commute to the city. Not in Denver, though, where the Bonnie Brae neighborhood breaks that mold and brings together the best of both worlds.

Finding the right property for just you can be a taxing process, but finding one for you and your furry companions can be even more difficult.

Ensuring your children get a quality education is likely a top concern, so it’s not surprising when home shopping to take the quality of area schools into consideration. Home listings contain information on location, price, acreage, size, and other amenities, but you won’t usually find school district ratings on the list. A school district’s performance could be a deciding factor on where to buy a home.

In today’s Denver Metropolitan Market most homes that are priced accurately and are in good condition will be under contract within the first 2 weeks they are listed.

Selling a home is easier when you can draw a prospective buyer in. Professional photography can be your best friend in those moments.

With the excitement of pending travel plans, we can overlook the obvious: Our own home. Just as you plan a trip, plan to protect your greatest asset while you enjoy your upcoming adventure.

Just 15 miles south of Denver, you can find yourself in the modern suburb of Highlands Ranch. The city has received national recognition for its quality of life and Forbes named it one of the top places to move in the nation.

Over 62? Own your home? Don’t plan to move? A reverse mortgage may be an opportunity for you.

There are as many loan options as homes. The most common are FHA, conventional and VA (only available to veterans). Then there’s fixed rate, adjustable rate (ARM) and interest-only to add to your choices.

Natural gas pipelines provide essential fuel. These lines run under streets with smaller branches reaching into businesses and homes. If you are planning a home improvement project that will require you to dig, Xcel Energy encourages you to do the following to stay safe: