Short-term rentals are currently not allowed in Lakewood City. The Lakewood City council claims it wants to make sure the short-term rentals are a good experience for the city. The city council held a study session to examine the benefits and consequences of residents who want to have short-term rentals and how to regulate short-term rentals….

The short-term rentals have become very common in Breckenridge. For homeowners who want to register as hosts on Airbnb, they must follow the rules laid out in order to be approved. Short-term rentals operators in Breckenridge must obtain a valid accommodation unit license. The registration and payment of the license is based on the number of…

Vail, Colorado has grown around skiing and snowboarding. Winter sports are considered key to the economy. The location and makeup of Vail have made it so prohibitively expensive. This has led to the push of wanting to build more affordable housing near job centres. However, it is challenging to find ways to build in towns that…

When thinking of vacation, Denver pops up in many peoples’ minds. Whether it is because the beauty, or because the population may be low compared to their home state, it isn’t clear. However, what is clear is that the people of Denver have noticed this too and offer many short-term rentals during vacation months. However, there…

If you know anything about Colorado, you know that when it comes to real estate, Denver is where it is at. However, these past coming years have shown incredible promise within other cities of Colorado that just may compete for the title Denver holds. However, the question you may be asking, and probably many other people…

Whether you are looking to spend a summer or fall in another place, or looking to move all together, one place you may want to consider is Golden, Colorado. With its wonderful scenery it gives a slightly rustic feel to its citizens that they’ve all come to love. Have I captured your interest? If so, here…

When searching for housing in Colorado Springs there is a variety of cost effective options to explore. Determining if long term or short term housing is what is needed can help those looking for housing decide the most affordable and convenient option. Also, the renter determining if they would prefer to live alone or share their…

If you are looking to move to the mile-high-city, or Denver, then one of the main factors of consideration is probably its high cost of living. Between the ever popular ski resorts and advent of the tech boom and startups, Denver’s housing market has boomed. With this boom has come a lack of affordable housing for…

We noticed that, earlier this year, a two-bedroom townhome in Arvada was on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as accepting crypto-currency in addition to traditional financing. This piece of news doesn’t exactly signal a sea-change in the housing market. Most buyers and sellers will use traditional financing and/or cash payment to buy a home and will…

We recently discussed our concerns that the cost of housing in Denver was threatening to put the Rocky Mountain lifestyle out of reach for someone with a typical middle-class income. And while there are no easy fixes, we wanted to talk a little more about the market forces and potential outcomes that will bring the market…

Even as people are struggling like never before to afford their basic housing needs, home values across the Front Range have shown little sign of coming back to Earth due to one simple fact: There are too many households and not enough housing units to go around. There have been housing shortages and inflated home values…

A recent study puts Colorado at #2 in the nation for most attractive states for employment. Falling just behind Washington state, this will come as no surprise to residents. The report, conducted by WalletHub, used 24 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity, and economic vitality—these variables include anything from the median annual income to the individual’s…

Unsurprisingly, Colorado has become a popular destination for many Americans. Drawn in by spectacular scenery, “conscious and mindful” lifestyles, and bustling new industry, people of every age are moving to put down roots in the Centennial State. The massive influx of new residents is causing rapid changes; Colorado has experienced faster population growth than ever before….

Colorado’s real estate market has grown exponentially in the past decade, and the uneven relationship between demand and availability has caused a boom in housing prices. As a result of this real estate and industry growth, you may have heard the term “gentrification” used on more than one occasion. If you’re familiar with its use but not with…

Colorado is a large state, but most real estate growth and development occurs in concentrated areas. Understanding these markets can help buyers and sellers better understand the nature of their sales and purchases. Below, we have detailed Colorado’s three major real estate markets: the front range, the mountain communities, and the rural.   Front Range—The front range is, in essence, the Denver/Boulder…

Regardless of interests, generation, and occupational field, Colorado is a popular destination for Americans. The gigantic population boom of the early 2010s has catalyzed several developmental changes in the state, but most transplants have moved for similar reasons. Below, we have detailed four of the largest reasons for migration in the past few years.    Economic Growth. Colorado has the…

In 2015, Colorado’s population grew by almost 102,000 people. In that same year, the state added just 25,143 new homes, condos, and apartments. If these numbers sound dangerous, you’re right—the state is unable to accommodate the vast and quickly-growing population of newcomers.     This discrepancy is most visible in the Colorado housing market. Anyone looking to…