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.

 

 

 

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.