Denver-area housing market stats

The latest housing market data from REcolorado shows trends in the Greater Metro Denver Area housing market this April. As the weather heats up in Colorado, home buying and selling season is strong with more sellers listing homes for sale.

In these reports, the Greater Denver Metro Area includes the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park.

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Average sold price for single family homes have gone up 11% in the past year

  • April 2017- $437, 331
  • April 2018- $486, 480

Average days on the market have gone down by 1 day in the past year

  • April 2017- 34
  • April 2018- 33

Weeks of inventory have remained unchanged

  • April 2017- 5
  • April 2018 5

New listings have gone up 5% in the past year

  • April 2017- 6,586
  • April 2018- 6,943

Homes under contract have gone down 6%  in the past year

  • April 2017- 6, 142
  • April 2018- 5, 775

If you’re considering a move in 2018, I would love to help you take advantage of the market!  Meeting your financial goals is as much of a priority to me as it is to help get you “home.”  Please reach out to me with any questions or considerations you have moving forward with finding you the perfect home.

 

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend

With Memorial Day fast approaching, we have gathered a list of fun activities happening in the Denver area to keep you busy this holiday weekend.  And with temps possibly reaching the 90’s this weekend, you should be pleased to hear that most pools should be open by Saturday!

It’s easy to celebrate another day off of the work week, but of course Memorial Day is about more than just BBQ’s and pool time.  Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice by dying while serving in our country’s armed forces.  In 2000, congress established an exact minute of remembrance for Memorial Day.  The National Moment of Remembrance Act encourages every citizen to pause each Memorial Day at 3:00 pm local time, to remember the brave men and women who died serving this country.  In addition to any federal observances, Major League Baseball games usually come to a stop during the Moment of Remembrance, and for the past several years, Amtrak engineers have taken up the practice of sounding their horns in unison at precisely 3:00 p.m.

Let’s take a look at some fun events happening this weekend…

  • The Boulder Creek Festival– hundreds of booths to peruse, music, dance, jump castles and more to explore alongside the Boulder creek.  Sat, May 26th- Mon, May 28th

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  • The Bolder Boulder– Over 50,000 participants gather each Memorial Day for this super fun 10k throughout Boulder’s neighborhoods.  The race ends at Folsom Field, the University of Colorado’s football stadium.  2018 marks the 40th year of this incredible Memorial Day experience!  Not a runner?  No problem!  There are over 100,000 spectators that gather throughout the course to offer words of encouragement along the way or to watch the amazing after race show that takes place at Folsom Field.  Be sure to stay for the skydivers, flyovers, pro race, and a heartwarming Memorial Day tribute (the largest in the US!) Sat, May 28th, the race starts at 6:50 am.

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  • Elitch Garden’s Memorial Day fireworks- Sun, May 27th at 10 pm.  Purchase a discounted park entry pass after 5 pm and stay for the show!  Or stake out a spot in a nearby parking lot just after dark and enjoy the show for free.
  • Veteran’s Memorial Day Tribute- POF Hall, 1340 Sherman, Denver, CO 80203  The Memorial Day tribute to Colorado’s fallen heroes will be held at POF Hall south of the state capitol. The event will feature a Reading of Names, the laying of Remembrance Wreaths, inspirational music, and the U.S. Navy Bell Toll for heroes. The annual family-friendly tribute will be free and open to the public.

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  • Denver Arts Festival- held at Stapleton’s Conservatory Green on Sat, May 26th- Sun, May 27th @ 10 am.  The fine arts and crafts festival will be a family-friendly event that is expected to be attended by over 50,000 people. There will be entertainment for people of all ages, including music, the Kids Art Zone, the wine and beer garden, and more.  Admission and parking will be free.

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  • Commerce City Memorial Day Veteran’s Parade- held @ East 64th Ave. and Newport St. to 6060 E. Parkway Dr., Commerce City, CO 80033, on Mon, May 28th @ 9:15 am.  The 54th Annual Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10 a.m. and will march along a 1.5-mile route and conclude at 6060 E. Parkway Dr. Prior to the parade there will be a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to recognize the Grand Marshals. The entire family will have fun at this patriotic community event.

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Simple & non-toxic ideas to repel mosquitos this summer

If  you’re looking for a safe, non-toxic alternative to store-bought bug sprays/candles, here are a few simple ideas to help you keep the bugs at bay this summer.

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* These luminaries are made with essential oils, fresh fruit, rosemary, water and tea lights.    The Cedarwood, Lavender, Lemon and Thieves essential oils keep the bugs away and they can last 2-3 days outdoors.  Find the full instructions here.

* Having a bonfire?  Throw some Lavender, Mint, Sage, or Citronella branches on the flames and enjoy the relaxing aroma as well as a bug-free zone.

* Consider planting some herbs in your yard to ward off mosquitos.  Lavender, sage and basil will work well and help your yard smell amazing.

* Make your own homemade bug spray!  Store bought bug spray can be sticky, stinky and expensive.  This recipe works great and is easy to make.  And BONUS, you don’t have to shower after dousing yourself in this!  Mix 8 oz. water with 8 oz. witch hazel.  Add 10 drops Citronella essential oil, 10 drops Lemongrass essential oil, 10 drops Tea Tree essential oil, 5 drops Lavender essential oil and 5 drops Peppermint essential oil.  Pour into a spray bottle and shake well.