REAL ESTATE NEWS SCARCITY IN THE LOW END OF THE MARKET PERSISTS, BUT NOT FOREVER Despite cold temperatures that normally keep things a bit bleak in the Denver metro, many people’s attitudes are beginning to thaw. A growing number of Colorado residents are getting their vaccinations against the Coronavirus, and many are increasingly optimistic about… [Read More]

This year we have spent hours on end in our home. Now more than ever, we have discovered the nooks and crannies that went unnoticed before. The chipped paint. The closet door that just will not shut. The tired backyard. The messy cords in the office. Do not worry you are not alone in noticing… [Read More]

If you haven’t created a website for yourself yet, consider this your sign. It is a digital age and now is not the time to be handing out flyers on a street corner. Kickstart your online presence  The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the real estate industry immensely; social distancing and self-quarantine rules have made in-person… [Read More]

What is a preapproval? A preapproval letter is a document from a lender stating that they have assessed your finances and are willing to lend to you up to a certain amount. Many sellers and real estate agents require these from homebuyers before accepting an offer on a property. Most lenders offer a free pre-approval…. [Read More]

New Year, New Leads It’s a new year, and with more people competing for internet space than ever before, there is a lot of pressure to get ahead. In order to break free from the clutter, it is vital that you set yourself apart. This may seem overwhelming in such a painstakingly remote world. However,… [Read More]

The 15-minute showing window A new trend has emerged, one that is certainly a product of  COVID-19 mixed with historic low inventory. The 15-minute showing window. Some of you might be well aware of this while others might not. Because of the Covid 19 showing regulations, many listing agents have begun to place a maximum… [Read More]

REAL ESTATE NEWS 2021 A New Year Brings New Optimism We have finally left behind the negativity of 2020 and are ready to take on the world in the fresh new year. Although we are left with many of the same problems as before, it seems that with vaccines beginning to roll out to the… [Read More]

Charity Donations in 2020 Your Castle Real Estate has given back to the community for over a decade, donating to charities and causes every year.  In 2020, Your Castle was able to give $75,000 to both the Ronald McDonald House Denver and Boys and Girls Club Denver. These charities help numerous families and children in… [Read More]

What impact will this recession have on rents? Will rents go down? We took a look at two great charts from The Wall Street Journal to answer these questions. This first chart depicts the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Rent and housing expenses are one of the largest components of overall inflation. In the chart above,… [Read More]

The above graphic depicts a cumulative year to date summary of the overall real estate market in Colorado Springs. Unlike the vast majority of the country where the inventory of new listings has been declining, the COS market has seen a slight but steady increase. You can see that the number of new listings is… [Read More]