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ON THE BLOG! It seems like after Halloween the rest of the holidays for the year are here before we can blink! So get your calendar out and start saving the date for some of these incredible Boulder County winter and holiday happenings, detailed on our blog at: https://lnkd.in/gMyznySX. #winterwonderland #coloradoholidays #boulder #bouldercounty #holidayparade

Dreamed of a life overseas? Jitka Siguenza's clients did, and she helped make it a reality by introducing them to a partner company in Portugal where they purchased a beautiful new construction home. Or maybe you've got a new job in a beautiful mountain community, and life circumstances have finally made it possible for you to purchase a home on your own. Aggie Sobol's client did just that. Our associates know their markets like the back of their hand, but sometimes clients want or need help buying a home just beyond where our agents' expertise lies. They deserve an area expert, and Siân Murphy found them one in a thriving south suburban Denver neighborhood. Siân Murphy at WK Real Estate Around the globe, or down the highway, either way we've got you covered thanks to our expansive Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network, and other trusted industry partners. Let us make an introduction for you! #ConnectionsPoweredByPeople #leadingRE #introductions #realestatenetwork #realestateexpert

TODAY'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND HOUSING MARKETS. Even if you’re not looking to move right now, most people do have questions about how today's election will impact the housing market. Looking at historical trends, combined with what’s happening right now, there are some answers. Based on historical data, mortgage rates decrease in the months before and home prices and sales increase the year after the election. The facts show that Presidential elections only have a small and temporary impact on the housing market. We'll be watching the market closely and will be sure to convey any meaningful impacts and outcomes. #election #election2024 #realestate #housing #housingmarket #coloradorealestate

TODAY IS NATIONAL CAT DAY! Did you know... approximately 25.4% of U.S. households, or about 37 million, have at least one pet cat in 2024. This reflects a large population of cat-loving households across the country, as pet ownership remains popular among families and individuals alike. And believe it or not, there are people out there who make housing decisions based on the needs of their pets, and it's not just feline fanatics. A few reasons why pet owners might want to move: 1. More Space - extra room for pets to play, roam, or have their own area. 2. Yard/Outside Access - fenced yard or outdoor area for dogs to exercise and explore safely, and for cats to get out and do their neighborhood walkabouts. 3. Pet-Friendly Neighborhood - earby parks, walking trails, or pet-friendly businesses. 4. Nearby Vet and Pet Services - convenient access to veterinarians, groomers, and pet stores. 5. Pet-Friendly Housing Policies - to find a home with favorable pet policies and amenities, especially for renters. We've got a great pet guide that is includes information on veterinary services and pet stores too. Cut and paste this link into your browser - https://lnkd.in/giDdNxsc (Yes, it says dogs, and it IS National Cat Day, but the info is good for cat owners too! 🐱) #nationalcatday #homesforcats #homeownership #catlover #catowner #realestate #homes #petowners #boulder #denver #longmont #colorado #coloradopets

Real estate is hyper local – the conditions of a market around the world, or around the corner in your town could be entirely different, or similar, to the market your home or investment property is in. At the global level there are a number of bubbles in markets characterized by signifcant price growth over the last 10 years. This article and chart from Visual Capitalist highlights a few. Based on this our Colorado markets can definitely be considered "bubbles"! https://lnkd.in/e4kkkDC7 Locally we have seen the following for price growth: 🌐All MLS (IRES) - 99.8% 🌐Boulder County - 101.7% 🌐City of Boulder - 105.3% If you need information on your specific city, town or subdivision, let us know and we'd be happy to put together a customized analysis for you. We ARE the Boulder County favorite, winning Boulder County Gold People's Choice for Best Real Estate Company for the last 23 years. Why? Because we are authentically local, relentlessly committed, and we make smart moves happen! #realestate #colorado #coloradorealestate #coloradohomes #boulder #boulderco #bouldercolorado #bouldercounty #boulderhomes #boulderrealestate #smartmoves #realestateexperts

According to Visit Longmont, "with more than 1,500 acres of parks and open space, Longmont is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Longmont is also home to several high-tech companies and a vibrant restaurant scene. It is conveniently located 37 miles from Denver, 16 miles from Boulder and 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park." No matter where in the Boulder/Denver/Northern Colorado area you are, there is no better time than fall to get out an explore the trails and open spaces around Longmont. Check out our most recent blog for quick links to information on these beautiful areas: 🏔️St. Vrain Greenway 🏞️McIntosh Lake Nature Area 🥾Open Sky Loop 🏞️Golden Ponds 🚵Rabbit Mountain Open Space 🥾Lobo Trail Fresh on the blog today! https://lnkd.in/gebPGUMV #longmont #explorelongmont #colorado #longmontcolorado #realestate #longmontrealestate #longmonthomes #movetolongmont #moving #relocating #familyfun #outdoorlife

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices. Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look at what the "experts" are saying and how it might impact your move. MORTGAGE REATES ARE FORECAST TO COME DOWN! One of the biggest factors likely affecting your plans is mortgage rates, and the forecast looks positive. After rising dramatically in recent years, experts project rates will ease slightly throughout the course of 2025 (see graph 1). While that decline won’t be a straight line down, the overall trend should continue over the next year. Expect a few bumps along the way, because the trajectory of rates will depend on new economic data and inflation numbers as they’re released. But don’t get too hung up on those blips and reactions from the market as they happen. Focus on the bigger picture. Lower mortgage rates mean improving affordability. As rates come down, your monthly mortgage payment decreases, giving you more flexibility in what you can afford if you buy a home. This shift will likely bring more buyers and sellers back into the market, though. As Charlie Dougherty, Director and Senior Economist at Wells Fargo, explains: 〽️“Lower financing costs will likely boost demand by pulling affordability-crunched buyers off of the sidelines.” As that happens, both inventory and competition among buyers will ramp back up. The takeaway? You can get ahead of that competition now. Lean on your local WK agent to make sure you understand how the shifts in rates are impacting demand in our area. HOME PRICE PROJECTIONS SHOW MODEST GROWTH (see graph 2) While mortgage rates are expected to come down slightly, home prices are forecast to rise—but at a much more moderate pace than the market has seen in recent years. Experts are saying home prices will grow by an average of about 2.5% nationally in 2025 (swipe right). This is far more manageable than the rapid price increases of previous years, which saw double-digit percentage growth in some markets. You need a LOCAL expert to help you navigate what prices will do in your neighborhood or areas of interest. Whether that's here in the Boulder/Denver area, or elsewhere, we've got you covered! #realestate #realestateexperts #colorado #boulder #denver #coloradorealestate #coloradohomes #boulderrealestate #boulderhomes #denverrealestate #denverhomes #shoplocal #localexpert #makingsmartmoveshappen #leadingRE #connectionspoweredbypeople #moving #mortgagerates #homeprices

It's been a fabulous retreat all day today for WK Real Estate's associates, leadership and staff up at the AmeriStar Resort & Casino in Black Hawk. Our WK family gets together at this annual event to work on skills development, brainstorming, team building and have a little FUN! Huge thanks to our sponsors - Cherry Creek Mortgage, LLC / Guild, Baird - The Boulder Group, Center Copy Printing, and Michelle Trudgeon Properties. And to our staff, especially Anne Davis for her skill in organizing this wonderful event. We work hard to stay current on the latest technologies and trends, to continue to get better every year so that we can serve our clients and our community at the highest level, as we have done for the last 48 years in Boulder County. Huge thanks to our speakers, Pascal Finette and Chalice Springfield for their terrific presentations that inspired us to continue to move forward! Just a little bit longer and after 6pm the real fun begins!

It was a month of Rocky Mountain referrals in July! These 3 associates and 1 staff member utilized our award-winning Relocation Department and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network to help their clients in areas outside of Boulder/Denver, and in Utah and Wyoming. These clients included an investor, a seller, and 2 others relocating for professional opportunities. Congratulations to the following folks for going above and beyond to assist their clients, families and friends! 🔷 Laura Chittick - Sage Home Advisors 🔷 Anne Davis - staff member 🔷 Lisa (Rank) Rice 🔷 Siân Murphy #connectionspoweredbypeople #leadingre #introductions #relocation #realestate #boulder #denver #colorado #utah #wyoming #movetocolorado #SmartMoves #AboveandBeyond #customerservice

MONDAY MARKET MOMENT ~ The greater Denver Metro real estate market overall, which includes Boulder County, is in a healthy neutral state, according to recent research by Zillow. The goal of their market heat index is to indicate the balance of demand for homes and supply of homes in a given market. The article shows the top 10 buyers markets and top 10 sellers markets and you can change regions to evaluate dozens of other US metro areas. The Denver metro area's market temperature index is 47.6, meaning there is a health balance of buyers and sellers. (50 is completely neutral) The current market is the most favorable to buyers during the period of the study going back to 2018. The Zillow Home Value Forecast predicts relatively flat growth at -0.9% through August 2025. The peak seller's market was in Jan-Feb 2022 with an index of 120.1. This time period was one of intense frustration for buyers that competed with multiple buyers on virtually every home for sale in the market. ADVICE FOR BUYERS: It sounds cliche to say "it's a great time to buy" but that really is true at this moment. Median and average prices dropped year over year in 6 out of 10 Boulder Couny areas, while inventory overall continues to increase. Generally there are fewer buyers in the market in the months after school starts in the fall, and before spring break, so it's a much less competitive time to be in the market. Links to the Zillow studies referenced above: 📲 https://lnkd.in/g-iYSzqm 📲 https://lnkd.in/g7dCSmrE #marketmonday #realestate #RealEstateMarket #boulder #bouldercolorado #boulderrealestate #denver #denvercolorado #denverrealestate #movetocolorado #movetoboulder #movetodenver #boulderhomes #DenverHomes #timetobuy #timetobuyahome