Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

Reduce the Price of Your House When Rates are Falling?

We're in a recession. The worst since the 1930's. Have you heard that yet?  So have I, but guess what - we're still selling homes in Denver! I've said it before, Denver is weathering the storm better than many other areas.  It's not only me and other exuberant Realtors pushing an agenda - read it in the NY Times and see it on NBC - Denver's stability is news. Still, our higher priced homes are taking longer to sell and have fewer showings...Continue Reading!

Top 5 Tips for Short-Sale Buyers (In Any Price Range)

You may be interested in making an offer on a property that is listed in the MLS as a "short sale".  My highly educated, former physician father recently asked me exactly what that term meant and how it differs from a "foreclosure."  His question offered me a glimpse that our Realtor-lingo isn't always understood by the general public. In Denver, we've seen many more homes come on the market lately as short sales. Here's a list that could help you if...Continue Reading!

Building a New Home Wonderland in Denver

I've been reading the news about home builders throughout the U.S. cutting back, downsizing or going out of business altogether. Here in Denver, Colorado we've lost Village Homes, John Laing, and more. McStain is hanging on by a thread.  The downturn in real estate is taking its toll.  I hate to see builders leaving our city and the resulting job losses, but it may be a good thing for construction to slow down a bit - and for builders to realize...Continue Reading!

Denver Colorado Real Estate | February 2009 Market Statistics

It's that time again!  Time to review the performance of Denver's real estate market in February. Stocks are plunging, national employment numbers are falling and yet our real estate market seems to be weathering the storm.  We may be on shaky ground, and we are still seeing some prices falling, but deals are coming together and most buyers are able to find financing at great rates.  In fact, 4,183 homes were put under contract in the month of February - a...Continue Reading!