U.S. news names boulder no. 1 & denver no. 2 in new best places to live rankings

U.S. news names boulder no. 1 & denver no. 2 in new best places to live rankings

U.S. News & World Report says four Colorado cities are in the Top 5 best places to live in the country. Boulder and Denver came in at No. 1 and No. 2 and Colorado Springs and Fort Collins came in at No. 4 and No. 5 in the 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2020-21 list.

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metro denver’s housing market has staying power, but it will need to get through a bumpy winter.

metro denver’s housing market has staying power, but it will need to get through a bumpy winter.

In Denver, home sales last month rose only 16.3%, but likely because buyers couldn’t find enough to buy. The number of homes listed for sale at the end of October was down nearly 44% over the past year and the median price for a single-family home sold is up 14.3% over the year to $519,900, according to a report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

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financial planning for young adults: mortgage basics and tips for buying your first home

financial planning for young adults: mortgage basics and tips for buying your first home

Are you tired of renting? Are you considering purchasing your first home? Do you dream of owning a house that can provide both you and your family a sense of stability and community?

For many Americans, home ownership is an important part of the American dream. Being a homeowner means having a space to call your own and a place where you belong. It also means being a part of a community. Owning a home may provide other financial benefits, such as the ability to build wealth through home equity, and potentially lower housing costs and savings over the cost of renting.

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as colorado gathers for a ‘virtual’ thanksgiving, here are 15 ways to have grandparents living closer by in 2021

as colorado gathers for a ‘virtual’ thanksgiving, here are 15 ways to have grandparents living closer by in 2021

Buyers want to be closer to the family, want to relocate closer to kids and grandkids—and to create more space and comfort in the places where they spend the most time. “We’ve had more calls over the last year from clients wanting to really change their lifestyle than any time in our company’s history,” says Conrad Steller, managing broker of The Steller Group, agents specializing in senior moves.


“Usually a move is prompted by a job relocation or a need to change schools or to upsize or downsize. This year, people just want to find peace and a more practical living situation,” he adds.

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denver’s average single-family home price surpasses $625,000 for first time

denver’s average single-family home price surpasses $625,000 for first time

According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) Market Trends Report, the average single-family home sold for $625,100 in October—breaking July’s record when the price exceeded $600,000 for the first time. The average price for a single-family home jumped 18 percent year-over-year from $529,554 in October 2019.

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homeowners and buyers are the real winners in this election

homeowners and buyers are the real winners in this election

For homebuyers, consistently low rates over the past several months, and the almost weekly prospect of rates falling even lower, have only fueled already strong demand. After a very brief pause at the start of the pandemic, buyers came rushing back, looking for a safe haven as well as larger spaces for working and schooling from home.

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real estate buyers are flocking to lower Hudson Valley

real estate buyers are flocking to lower Hudson Valley

It's no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has led many New York City residents to leave the city — the New York Times has been reporting on the phenomenon for months.

And while the Hudson Valley economy has taken a hit, the real estate markets in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange counties recovered from the spring shutdown and were thriving by the third quarter of 2020.

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colorado real estate market has surpassed 2019's performance

colorado real estate market has surpassed 2019's performance

Denver Metro, which was recently named the second-best city to live in the country by U.S. News and World Report, saw a 2.4% increase in the number of homes sold through Q3. The Boulder area also had an increase in homes sold, rising by 1.9%. But with more buyers looking to make their dreams of mountain living a reality, the state’s resort markets saw the most dramatic increases throughout the year.

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77 percent of metros post double-digit annual home price gains in Q3 2020

77 percent of metros post double-digit annual home price gains in Q3 2020

"Home prices and seller profits across the nation continue racking up new highs as the housing market remains relatively immune from the economic havoc caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. It's almost as if the housing market and the overall economy are operating in different worlds," said Todd Teta, chief product officer at ATTOM Data Solutions.

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this is the recipe for a competitive housing market

this is the recipe for a competitive housing market

The overall housing market has been hot for much of 2020, but some cities are seeing a higher surge in demand than others. Take Denver. Earlier this year, median sale prices for single-family homes and condos in Denver hit record highs of $510,000 and $334,752, respectively. In fact, Denver now has one of the most competitive housing markets in the country, and several factors are contributing to that. Take a look to see if this recipe for a competitive housing market applies to your next investment.

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westchester real estate market very strong

westchester real estate market very strong

NYC buyers leaving the city have re-written the rules of what today’s buyers want and need. As entire families work from the same home, additional space is a necessity, and the safety of lower density communities during the pandemic has driven demand to historic levels in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties.

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