How’s The Market

You’ve probably come across dozens of real estate market statistics and facts from the media. If you’re trying to figure out if its a good or bad time to buy or sell then the numbers reported by the media do not benefit you.

This is the case because the numbers reported by the media are usually in the context of the National Market and Trends related to it. And what you must understand is that although it is good to have an idea about National Trends, the key factor for determining your market place are Local Statistics and Trends.

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Mortgage Market Update – Denver Real Estate

by Brendan Bartic January 30, 2012 How's The Market

Mortgage Rates Rise Despite Fed Plea to Keep Rates Low

Jan 27th, 2012 (bankrate.com)

Mortgage rates inched up this week, despite the Fed’s latest efforts to hold rates low. Some experts worry that as investors gain confidence in the economy, rates may keep climbing. Others say there’s still plenty of bad economic news to keep rates at …

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Economic and Political Headwinds Impacted Denver Housing Market in 2011

by Brendan Bartic December 28, 2011 Front Range Real Estate News

This is a brief post regarding the ups and downs of the Housing Market in Denver, Colorado in 2011.

A housing economist recently noted that all the real estate market really needs to right itself is six straight months with no surprises. All the ingredients for a turnaround are there – record low interest rates, outstanding …

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Mortgage Market News and Rate Survey

by Brendan Bartic December 14, 2011 Front Range Real Estate News

Mortgage Market News and Rate Survey

Lori M. Graham, Mortgage Advisor, Coldwell Banker Home Loans

Consumers Paying Credit Cards Before The Mortgage

Dec 9th, 2011 (www.nationalmortgagenews.com)

Citing its data from recent years, TransUnion observed that before 2008, consumers for decades tended to pay their mortgage first “because it was their greatest asset,” says Steve Chaouki, group vice president for TransUnion’s …

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Time to Get Back into Denver Real Estate

by Brendan Bartic November 17, 2011 Buyers

This blog post is about the current market conditions that are making it the perfect time to buy a home.

Ok, I know many of us have been saying this for some time now, but when the news media starts saying it – well, I guess that makes people stand up and take notice. A number …

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Mortgage Rates Fall Again on Greek Debt Crisis

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Buyers

Mortgage Rates Fall Again on Greek Debt Crisis

November 3rd, 2011 (www.bankrate.com)

Mortgage rates took another dip this week as investors grew anxious over Greece’s debt woes and sought safety in the United States.

The financial turmoil in Europe has influenced the direction of mortgage rates for months now, but especially in recent weeks, says chief economists Bob Walters. …

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Market Update for Lofts and Condos in Denver, CO 80205 - Denver Real Estate

Real Estate Market Update for Lofts and Condos in Denver, CO 80205

by Brendan Bartic October 20, 2011 How's The Market

Property Sales

September Property sales were 11, up 22.2% from 9 in September of 2010 and -15.4% lower than the 13 sales last month. September 2011 sales were at a mid level compared to September of 2010 and 2009. September YTD sales of 87 are running 6.1% ahead of last year’s year-to-date sales …

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Market Update for Condos and Lofts in Denver, CO 80202

by Brendan Bartic October 11, 2011 How's The Market

Property Sales

September Property sales were 14, equal to 14 in September of 2010 and -41.7% lower than the 24 sales last month. September 2011 sales were at a mid level compared to September of 2010 and 2009. September YTD sales of 164 are running 13.9% ahead of last year’s year-to-date sales of …

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Market Update for Homes in Denver, CO 80209

by Brendan Bartic October 4, 2011 How's The Market

Property Sales
September Property sales were 36, equal to 36 in September of 2010 and -2.7% lower than the 37 sales last month. September 2011 sales were at a mid level compared to September of 2010 and 2009. September YTD sales of 276 are running -5.2% behind last year’s year-to-date sales of 291.

Prices
The Median Sales Price …

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Metro Denver apartment rentals harder to find, more expensive

by Brendan Bartic August 18, 2011 Front Range Real Estate News

DENVER — With the economy still struggling and home prices still falling, here’s even more bad news if you’re looking for affordable housing in a desirable area: your rent could soon be going up.

Vacancy rates for apartments in Colorado are the lowest they’ve been in ten years with many people no …

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Colorado Housing Market Heating up Along with Summer Temps

by Brendan Bartic August 18, 2011 Buyers

Maybe we just had a late spring. That’s one possible explanation for what we’re seeing in the Colorado housing market. Normally, the real estate market picks up in March, April and May and then takes a breather over the summer for vacations, graduations, weddings and other activities. But this year it …

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