You’ve heard that the Denver real estate market is booming, and you’ve seen the headlines proclaiming record-breaking home prices and rents. But what do these trends mean for you? What happens if there’s no more inventory? The good news is that despite the lack of supply, buying homes is still accessible to Coloradans—if you approach… [Read More]
How Earnest Money Works
When you buy a home, there is more to think about than just the curb appeal and neighborhood. Earnest money is one of the big expenses early on, don’t let it take you by surprise! What is Earnest Money? Earnest money is a deposit that counts towards your total cash due at closing. You pay… [Read More]
COVID-19 News: Guidelines for Real Estate Showings in Denver and Boulder
Two important updates have been made regarding local orders. First, the City & County of Denver updated its guidelines regarding real estate showings. According to denvergov.org, real estate showings/closings may continue [in the City & County of Denver] subject to the following provisions: Open houses are not permitted Properties must be vacant, with no one living… [Read More]
Own Your Home and Eat the Avocado Toast Too
A Guide to House Hacking in the Denver Market Earlier this year, 35 year old Australian millionaire, Tim Gurner, made waves when he suggested that individuals are not buying homes because they spend too much money on avocado toast and going out to eat. Naturally, the twitterverse exploded with rage. The main challenge facing new… [Read More]
The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home
The Official Guide to Surviving the 2017 Home Buying Frenzy
You’ve seen it by now. Every media outlet in the metro area has certified the 2017 Denver housing market as an official s*** show. Buyers are trying just about anything to get a contract to buy an entry level home—ranging from renting the house to the seller after closing for free to offering free pizza for… [Read More]
How to identify up and coming neighborhoods in Denver
By Thomas Spahr If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard someone lament, “if only I bought in <insert neighborhood> back in <insert date>,” I would have a few nickels. Unfortunately, there is no DeLorean and no Doc Brown to take you back to 1955 to buy up all of the mid-century… [Read More]
Book Review: My Life in Dioramas
By Claire Spahr. Part II of our moving series. See our post on Home Shopping with Kids. Hey guys, it’s Claire with Bluebird Real Estate + Art in Denver, Colorado! Today I’m reviewing a book! Moving. The stress, excitement, and overall upheaval of moving is a huge part of so many of… [Read More]
Home Shopping with Kids
By Thomas Spahr Visions of meltdowns, fights, broken glass, tiny handprints on walls and windows, and carrying the tired kid sack-o-potatoes prevent many shoppers from bringing their kids along while shopping for a home. However, if you can swing it, children can bring different perspectives and even some magical insight into the home search… [Read More]
Get your house ready for a showing in 25 minutes or less…
By Claire Spahr Hey guys, it’s Claire with Bluebird Real Estate + Art. Exciting news! You have a showing scheduled in half an hour. Your house is show-ready like we discussed, right? Oh but, since the pictures were taken a little bit of life happened? OK, here is my 25-minute guide to last-minute… [Read More]