Real Estate Tips Navigating the Real Estate Market: Essential Tips for Sellers As interest rates drop and sidelined buyers return to the market, sellers must step up their game more than ever before. The days when buyers were willing to accept homes in “as-is” condition are behind us. With the market balancing out, buyers have become increasingly selective, making now a critical time for sellers to prepare, […]
Real Estate Market News Expected Interest Rate Cuts – Sellers, Start Your Preparations “Is now a good time to sell?”   That’s one of the questions I hear most often, and the answer is never as simple as “yes” or “no”. Inventory, interest rates, time of year, and the political and economic climates – among other factors – all impact the real estate market and the optimal timing […]
Real Estate Market News Buyer Broker Compensation: Understanding the New Regulations and Requirements The recent class action lawsuit settlement in the real estate industry has significantly changed broker compensation practices in Colorado, and the August 15th compliance deadline is approaching fast. There has been much to sift through and comprehend around these changes, and in recent months the real estate industry as a whole has been learning what […]
Real Estate Market News The Reemergence of Inspection Negotiations in Real Estate: Navigating the New Normal In the fast-paced real estate market of recent years, a striking trend emerged: buyers waiving home inspection negotiations to make their offers more attractive in highly competitive bidding wars. This bold move was often necessary to secure a home in a market characterized by low inventory and high demand. However, as the market dynamics shift […]
Real Estate Tips Navigating Rising Insurance Costs in Real Estate: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know As the real estate market continues to evolve, a new challenge is emerging that both buyers and sellers need to navigate – rising insurance costs. The insurance landscape is changing, impacting the affordability and attractiveness of properties, and I’ve seen firsthand the effects of these increasing costs on both sides of the transaction. I’ll delve […]
Real Estate Tips The Strategic Advantage of Home Staging: Unlocking Your Home’s Full Potential Introduction to Home Staging In the bustling real estate market of Denver, where each property tells a unique story, home staging emerges not just as a tool but as a strategic ally. As we navigate through 2024, understanding the nuances of staging could be the key to unlocking the full potential of your home. Whether […]
Uncategorized A Tale of Two Markets: Unveiling the Q1 Performance in Metro and Luxury Real Estate Hard to believe but we are one quarter through 2024. That time seemed to fly by at a dizzying pace. The market overall experienced a slower start to 2024 and then picked up rapidly into a yo-yo rhythm nuanced by the fluctuation in interest rates over the past couple of months. What’s going on in […]
Uncategorized The Wealth Divide: Homeownership vs. Renting In the ever-evolving landscape of the American dream, homeownership has long been considered a cornerstone of financial stability and wealth accumulation. Yet, as we navigate the complexities of modern economics, the chasm between homeowners and renters continues to widen, painting a stark picture of inequality in wealth distribution. This analysis delves into the profound differences […]
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Uncategorized Your Team of Professionals You’ve probably heard people say this or possibly even thought this yourself: “I’m going to wait to do anything until the market turns around”.  The market has indeed been nuts in the way it’s behaving lately; interest rates increase and buyers retreat, interest rates decline and buyers reemerge. Who can blame them when, for many, […]
Uncategorized Platt Park: Where Location Meets Lifestyle Welcome to the charming neighborhood of Platt Park, a gem nestled in Metro Denver where the adage “location, location, location” truly comes to life. As a dedicated real estate professional in Denver, I, Renee Cohen, am here to provide you with an analytical yet engaging tour of what makes Platt Park not just a neighborhood, […]
Uncategorized The Inside Scoop on What Is Really Happening in Denver’s Housing Market I recently took clients to see a $500K home in Centennial that sat on the market for much of the third quarter last year with little activity and no offers. Two weeks into the new year that home received four showings and multiple offers within a week and sold over the asking price. I called […]
Uncategorized Understanding Mortgage Rates and the Federal Reserve Dive into the intricacies of mortgage rates and the Federal Reserve's influence with Renee Cohen in the latest episode of [Podcast Name]. This episode demystifies a topic often perceived as complex, breaking down how the Federal Reserve indirectly influences mortgage rates and the broader real estate market. Renee simplifies these concepts using relatable examples, making […]
Uncategorized Understanding Mortgage Rates and the Federal Reserve’s Impact As we approach the Federal Reserve’s next policy announcement, it’s important for those here in the Denver Metro to grasp the current state of mortgage rates and what potential changes could mean to the real estate market. This article aims to clarify these concepts in a simple yet thorough manner. Recent Trends in Mortgage Rates: […]
Uncategorized Guest Appearance: Empathy Meets Real Estate Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Mile High Real Estate Podcast. This podcast is hosted by Brian Arnold, a mortgage broker specializing in reverse mortgages. We spent about 45 minutes talking about the Denver real estate market, how it has changed over the past several months, what buyers […]
Uncategorized Embracing Timelessness: The Enduring Appeal of Classic Design in Your Home In the world of home design, there’s a charm in the timeless, a beauty in the classic. As a real estate expert who has seen countless trends come and go, I’ve come to appreciate the enduring appeal of classic design elements in a home. Not only do they create an aesthetically pleasing environment, but their […]
Uncategorized Predictions for the Denver Real Estate Market in 2024 It’s hard to believe we will soon be saying goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. As it happens at the end of every year, there are a lot of predictions about how the real estate market will play out in the new year. Much of the speculation centers around buyers, sellers and interest rates, […]
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Uncategorized New Loan Limits: Good News for Buyers and Sellers Lots of exciting things happen this time of year. Holiday celebrations and parties are in full swing, holiday lights make everything festive and bright, kids (and parents, too) look forward to some much- needed time off from the school schedule during winter break, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announces the new conforming loan limits […]
Uncategorized Looking for a Deal? Check Out New Builds By Renee Cohen November 14, 2023   It’s that time of year – we’re past Halloween, approaching Thanksgiving and inundated already with holiday music, light shows and celebrations. Also indicative of this time of year? Increased opportunity for deals on new construction homes.   Why is that? Short answer – builders want to sell their […]
Uncategorized Clearing the Air: A Real Estate Expert’s Perspective on Broker Compensation and Transparency In this enlightening episode, our host delves into the complexities of the real estate industry, shedding light on a pivotal national class action case that has stirred the news recently. The focus is on the opaque nature of broker compensation and the imperative need for transparency in real estate transactions. Listeners will be guided through […]