Real Estate Market News Days In MLS – Does it Really Matter? Days In MLS (DIM) is a valuable statistic for both sellers and buyers in the real estate market. For sellers, it helps gauge the expected time a home might stay on the market before it goes pending. For buyers, it often indicates potential leverage in price negotiations. However, while a low DIM might suggest little […]
Family Law and Real Estate Exploring the Synergies Between Family Law and Real Estate Navigating significant life changes, such as marital separations, often involves reevaluating one’s living situation. The intertwining of family law and real estate presents unique challenges and opportunities, something I’ve learned deeply over my 19 years as a Realtor in the Denver Metro area. My prior experience as a clinical social worker has armed me with […]
Real Estate Market News Denver Real Estate Forecast: 2025 Trends and Mortgage Insights It’s that time of year when we start predicting what’s in store for the next year for everything from sports and entertainment to the economy, interest rates and the real estate market. A prediction is a statement about what we think will happen in the future, and the truth is we can certainly guess but […]
Real Estate Market News Embracing the Future: How AI Is Transforming Luxury Homes In the world of luxury real estate, innovation isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating smarter, more sustainable living environments that enhance lifestyle quality and reduce environmental impact. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation, offering groundbreaking solutions that redefine comfort, security, and efficiency in high-end homes. Smart Sustainability: AI in Eco-Friendly Design […]
Real Estate Market News Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update – November 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Hello friends! November has brought some interesting changes to the Denver Metro real estate market, and I’m here to break it all down for you. Whether you’re buying, selling, or considering an investment, understanding the latest trends can help you make informed and strategic decisions. Let’s dive into what’s happening across Denver and Douglas County—and […]
Real Estate Market News Understanding Real Estate Dynamics in Election Years In the past few weeks I’ve heard many people mention they think the real estate market has been slow. They are not wrong. While it hasn’t stagnated completely, the market has decelerated considerably with respect to new inventory, motivated buyers, and how quickly the supply is selling. Higher interest rates are a noteworthy factor, but […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]