PRESENTED BY AMERICAN ACADEMY Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John. But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Never Land. Their adventure introduces them to the Lost Boys, Mermaids, Indians and even the… [Read More]
Denver inventories are the lowest we have seen in years
With the warm summer months approaching, many buyers will be on the market to purchase their new home. In 2013 inventories were nearly double what they have been during this year for the same month. The Storck Team can help, whether you are purchasing or putting your home on this crazy market. Below is a… [Read More]
Report: Home sales decline nationally and in Colorado
Home sales have declined for four consecutive months both nationally and in Colorado, according to RealtyTrac, a company that collects and tracks real estate data nationwide. The total number of home sales closed in Colorado in February dropped to 126,597 from 126,858 the month before. Total sales were 127,825 in January and 128,074 in November…. [Read More]
Up to 5% GRANT for down payment and closing costs now available
The NHF Platinum Program is designed to provide down payment assistance in conjunction with the purchase of a primary residence. Down payment assistance is provided in the form of a grant of either 3% or 5%. Check out these details: Program Funds: • 3% or 5% grant options available based on first mortgage amount •… [Read More]
Metro Denver in top 10 sellers’ markets, but buyers rule in Evergreen
The Denver metro area ranks No. 7 nationally on the list of top U.S. sellers' markets for homes, according to Zillow's February Real Estate Market Reports. Evergreen was the top buyers' market and Northglenn the top sellers' market within the metro area, according to Alexa Fiander of Zillow. Click here to view the full article…. [Read More]
3 key components of selling your home for more money in less time.
Professional Staging Many people are under the misconception that staging is a pricey option for homeowners. Not true: Staging is about the creativity, not the money. What some people don't realize when they sell their house "as is" or don't stage is that it can actually cost them money. Staging should be on the minds… [Read More]
Bill to protect Colorado consumers in mortgage default advances
A bill to give Colorado mortgage borrowers greater protections against foreclosure as they try to catch up on payments passed the state House Committee on Business, Labor, Economic and Workforce Development on Tuesday. HB 1295, sponsored by Rep. Beth McCann, D-Denver, would prevent lenders from pushing ahead with a foreclosure sale while working with delinquent… [Read More]
Active Listings on the Decline in Metro Area
Experts are saying that we are running into an inventory shortage in the Denver Metro Area, and they couldn't be more correct. Many buyers are experiencing a hard time getting into their dream home due to inventory shortages. It seems often that as soon as a property is listed, it goes under contract the same… [Read More]
Denver home sales take a big dip in February, N. Colo. stays steady
Metro Denver saw home sales plunge by a fifth in February from January, but even that big drop failed to boost the inventory of homes on the market, according to a report Friday from Metrolist. In February, buyers closed on 2,645 homes, a 21 percent decline from the 3,342 properties that closed in January, according… [Read More]
Home availability in Denver bucks national trend
Denver was one of the relatively few large metropolitan areas in the nation where the availability of homes for sale in January declined year-over-year rather than increased, according to a Zillow report. The report said inventory rose from January 2013 to January 2014 in 22 of the 35 largest metro areas covered by Zillow. Read… [Read More]