As a homeowner, it's inevitable that at some point you will need to do some touch-up paint. Whether it's covering a hole from an unmounted picture, or the scuffs and scrapes that walls and baseboards take along the way. And when you sell your home, doing a little touch-up paint (and wall cleaning) will go a long way to show that you're a responsible homeowner.

And nowadays, the average home has at least 3 different paint colors adorning the walls. When you add in trim and ceiling colors, and different sheens used in different rooms (like bathrooms for instance) - it can all be a challenge to keep up with. . Following are some simple tips to keep track of your paint colors, match existing paint colors, or clean scuffs off walls and trim.

Tips for Keeping Track of Paint Colors & Easy Touch-up Painting in Your Home

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The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their goals, from health and career to relationships and finance. It's a great opportunity to wipe the slate clean, and have a fresh start in a new year.

But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and a tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make some homeownership resolutions for 2022. The Denver real estate market is predicted to be firecracker hot again in 2022, so buckle your seat belts and get ready for another crazy year.

New Year, New Home? Set Home Ownership Goals for 2022
Homebuyers, is this the year you work to improve your credit score, pay down some debt, or save for a down payment?

Home sellers, we’ve laid out plans for you to get top dollar for your property,…

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If you need help navigating this market, call us at (303) 532-4742. Buyer fatigue is real at the moment, with lots of buyers giving up on their search. Sellers are getting bad advice, listing with no plan or execution. When you work with us, you are working with the very best Denver real estate agents. Don't leave such a huge financial decision to chance.

January 2022 Denver Market Update: 

2021 proved that nothing is predictable in the Greater Metro Denver real estate market. The red hot market broke records and defied prior trends. Case in point: the average price for a single-family home was up 17% YoY in December to $702,373. 2021 also saw a record low level of inventory and a sky-high percent of closed price to list price.

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Denver is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, so it should come as no surprise to learn that there are a lot of new people in the state. If you happen to be one of these people, welcome to the Centennial State! We are so glad you are here and contributing to all of the things that make this one of the best states in the country (in our opinion!). Depending on where you moved from you may find a lot of similarities and a lot of differences between your previous home and your new one, but there are some extra special things you should know to help you settle in fully. 

14 things to know about relocating to Colorado

14 Things to Know When Relocating to the Colorado:

1. ALTITUDE! With Denver at a mile above sea level and the mountains several miles above sea level, it is wise to…

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Holiday light shows are a great way to experience the holidays with friends and family. Denver is home to many free (and paid) ways to see holiday light displays. Most of the shows below are free, and we are also including three that are absolutely worth buying tickets for. We hope that everyone will enjoy the Denver holiday light shows, let us know your favorites!

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Denver Zoo Lights

Denver Zoo lights with two million LED lights sparkling over 80 acres and delights around every corner, Zoo Lights is Denver’s wildest holiday gathering. Outdoor animal viewing during Zoo Lights is limited to cold-weather species such as Amur tiger, Bactrian camel, Przewaskli’s horse, and most of our pachyderms. But our Tropical Discovery building will be…

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If you need help navigating this market, call us at (303) 532-4742. Buyer fatigue is real at the moment, with lots of buyers giving up on their search. Sellers are getting bad advice, listing with no plan or execution. When you work with us, you are working with the very best Denver real estate agents. Don't leave such a huge financial decision to chance.

December 2021 Denver Market Update: 

Housing inventory took an even more drastic drop in November throughout metro Denver. Prospective buyers have even less inventory to choose from with only 2,047 active listings - a new jaw-dropping low. With only 0.4 months supply of listings, in order to have a balanced market for both buyers and sellers, we would need to add an additional 26,111 homes onto the…

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Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale. 

In Denver, high demand and low inventory continue to be the themes in the metro area residential housing market. In fact, we saw a 9% increase in pending sales during October as compared to September, underscoring that buyers are still out there and not slowing down. In terms of inventory, prospective buyers have even less inventory to choose from with only 3,122 active listings available.

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Given the limited number of available properties, if you’re a buyer in today’s Denver Real Estate market, you may need to expand your search to include both new construction and resale homes. But sometimes can feel a little like comparing apples to oranges, and new…

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You're under contract on your new home, earnest money has been delivered - and now it's time to schedule your home inspection (yikes!). The home inspection is the most critical step for most home purchases, as you will almost always find issues (we have yet to see a perfect home inspection report). Even new construction homes can have many significant issues that could cost thousands in future repairs. 

If you are working with one of our top-rated real estate agents, they can send you a list of their recommended inspectors so you can do your own research before selecting one. Online reviews are also very important, look at the most recent reviews to see how they are performing recently. And if your agent has recommended not getting a home inspection,…

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If you need help navigating this market, call us at (303) 532-4742. Buyer fatigue is real at the moment, with lots of buyers giving up on their search. Sellers are getting bad advice, listing with no plan or execution. When you work with us, you are working with the very best Denver real estate agents. Don't leave such a huge financial decision to chance.

November 2021 Denver Market Update: 

High demand and low inventory continue to be the theme in metro Denver's residential housing market. We saw a 9% increase in pending sales during October compared to September, underscoring that buyers are still out there, and demand is not slowing down. In terms of inventory, prospective buyers have even less inventory to choose from, with only 3,122 active…

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You've done all the preparation to sell your home, and now a buyer is coming to see it for the first time, eek! You may have the best home on the block, but if you are not show-ready you can turn off potential buyers. As the saying goes, you get one opportunity to make a great first impression. 

Selling your home can be stressful, and showings can be the culprit. Some showings can come at the last second, but those are often some of the best opportunities. Having your home show-ready first thing in the morning will prepare you for the unexpected ahead. Have a plan of where you will go during showings, especially if you have small kids and pets. Ask a neighbor if your dog can hang out in their backyard, it's always best to remove any pets from your home…

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