With the rise of e-commerce and rapid home delivery options, a lot of people are talking about the decline of the brick and mortar retail stores found in strip malls. However, this isn't always the case. There are certainly many cities with too much empty retail...
Real Estate Investment
3 points to evaluate the profitability of a rental property
When you are considering the purchase of a rental property, you want to make sure that your investment is going to be profitable, and that it will produce income for you in the years to come. Trying to predict profitability, however, could be difficult as a lot of...
Have you ever considered investing in off-market real estate?
A "listed" real estate property means that it's listed with a real estate agent or a real estate firm. An "off-market" real estate property is not listed with an agent. These properties are typically being sold directly by the owners and in some cases, they can...
Buying a ski home? Here are some important tips
What if you didn't have to pack a bag to go on a weekend ski trip anymore? What if you just hopped on a plane, landed in Vail, Colorado, and took a taxi to your own ski-in-ski-out cottage, where you have your skis, gear, ski clothes and a massive supply of hot...
Snowy ski seasons are a boon to ski real estate
Most people around the country see snow as a cold and brutal nuisance, but not in Colorado ski country -- where snow equals tourist dollars and fun. For example, last year, Colorado and Utah received record levels of snow. Now, realtors who help customers buy and sell...
Landlords are making more money than ever in Colorado Springs
The economy in Colorado Springs has experienced remarkable growth this year -- especially in terms of residential real estate and the rental value of apartments. There has been a 7 percent increase in rental income from apartments, and a 4 percent market vacancy for...
Colorado real estate is a seller’s market right now
If you're a homebuyer in Colorado, you might feel like your options are limited. That's because we're currently experiencing something of a "house-drought" in the state. This is excellent for people who want to sell their homes; as soon as they put their homes on the...
Amazon’s potential impact on local rentals
In September, the online retail giant Amazon announced that they are seeking to build a second corporate headquarters and are waiting on competing bids from state and local governments. The New York Times named the Denver area as the best choice for the new...
3 real estate investment risks
Are you thinking to invest in real estate property for the first time? Maybe you've owned your home for many years, but now you're thinking of investing in commercial or residential property for purely investment purposes. If this sounds like you, there are three...
Factors to consider when buying your second home
One of the first decisions you'll want to make before you even start looking for a second home is how much of a fixer upper are you looking to buy. Many savvy investors enjoy picking up homes that can easily have sweat equity built in them. However, if you purchase a...