I have really good news. The real estate market is going to come back in 2012! "How could she possibly know this?" you ask. I know it because a real estate agent told my sister. And he didn't just tell her -- he guaranteed it. Guaranteed!! So it must be true, right? There are many, many really great real estate agents out there, but this guy was being a little ridiculous. I'm an optimist, but I'm also a realist, and I ... Read More

I just listed this beautiful Potter Highlands Victorian home. It was built in 1896, and it has been lovingly restored/remodeled in a way that combines historic charm with modern amenities. There's a large beautiful kitchen, a master with walk-in cedar closet and master bath with Italian marble, a cozy attic/loft, a finished basement, and a full carriage house/apartment in the back! Check it out here. Read More

I have a buyer who's trying to decide between Thornton and the northwest Denver Highlands area. Well, he's actually pretty well decided, but I did some research anyway, to demonstrate that all real estate is TRULY local, right down to the neighborhood. I checked sold statistics for each area over the past 12 months. What I found was fascinating. Let's start with Thornton, a suburb north of town. I have other buyers under contract up there, and I've been amazed at ... Read More

In a word, “yes.” Now is most definitely a good time to buy real estate in Denver. I remember Denver’s real estate bust in the 1980’s. I wasn’t living here at the time, but I’d come home to visit and see that I could buy a condo in Denver for less than I paid for my car. (Well, less than the average person paid for the average car. I don’t think my ride at the time was worth a whole ... Read More