It's Becoming a Seller's Market

The National Association of Realtors said this week what I've been predicting for a few months now, it's becoming a seller's market.  Inventory is fairly low and there are a number of buyers looking for homes, if the trend continues, home prices will also rise. The lack of choice is good news for homeowners who have watched prices drop over the past few years, but not so much for buyers.  Read the Wall Street Journal Reports, Housing:  It's Becoming a Seller's Market, and Is It Safe to Sell Your House Now?  The WSJ recommends assessing conditions in your local market if you're thinking of making a move.  I'm happy to assist you, please contact me for advice on buying or selling in the current Boulder market.

Real Estate Trends for the Coming Year

One thing you can count on in the real estate industry, an analysis of trends for home sales, interest rates and forecasts for the next year.  A real estate writer and editorial strategist who specializes in real estate, Tracey Velt,  offers the Top 2013 Real Estate Trends.  Although the report isn't dramatically surprising, there are some interesting points to consider if you follow the real estate market or plan to buy or sell in the coming year.  In addition to the top 2013 real estate trends, read the comments following for some additional thoughts.  Another angle is Bob Villa's Real Estate Trends 2013 offering a view on home buyers - married couples, the three bedroom rule, and length of home ownership all display market trends shift both quickly and often.  If you have any questions about these articles, or other real estate trends, please contact me.

                                          photo: houstonagentmagazine.com

Village Shops at Colony Square Sell

Colony Square II, the 29,414 square foot retail center that encompasses three buildings in Louisville has sold for $3.4 million dollars to a Boulder-based architect and property investor.  Tenants of the buildings include Premier Members Federal Credit Union and a State Farm Insurance office.  If you'd like more information on commercial properties for sale in the Boulder/Denver area, please contact me.

Investors Are Betting Big on Housing Recovery

According to CNN Money, Hedge funds and private equity firms have been rushing in to buy up companies and assets in every part of the housing supply chain, including undeveloped land, homebuilders, foreclosed homes, and building parts manufacturers.  Investors are taking advantage of the current inventory in the market at bottom prices, expectations are high that home prices will continue to rise.  
Read more at Investing In The Housing Market and contact me if you'd like information on the Boulder area real estate market and investment opportunities.

Fate Brewery Opens

Fate Brewing Company, 1600 38th Street, opens Monday in the 7000 sq ft space previously home to Jose Muldoon's.  Fate, a "brew-bistro", is a full service craft brewery, bar and restaurant serving brunch, lunch and dinner with emphasis on farm-fresh local food.  They will be partnering with breweries such as Avery Brewing Co., Twisted Pine Brewery, and Boulder Beer on collaboratively made beers and will begin brewing its own beer this month. The menu looks fabulous, maybe I'll see you there!

Darling Remodel in Lafayette

New Listing!  961 Vetch in Lafayette is a "cute as a button" home with fabulous new updating.  The exterior features new paint that is warm and inviting.  There are so many wonderful new upgrades:  new interior paint, tile, stainless steel appliances, and new roof all in a very open, sun-filled floor plan.  This 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath home is in a desirable location, close to Indian Peaks Golf Course, Waneka Lake and Rothman Park.  Contact me if you'd like to see it!

961 Vetch