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Market Update June 3, 2020 – Strong Rebound
This past week really felt like we were back up to speed. Showings stayed strong and the number of properties going under contract this past week surged to a level higher than any of the last four years during the same week. The higher price ranges are still...
3275 34th Street #73 – Boulder Condo – $335,000 SOLD
Well located and upgraded 2 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath Boulder condo. The home features a living room fireplace and private south facing patio. It comes with a one car detached garage and is a short walk to Howard Heuston Park. Upgrades in the kitchen, tile floors and...
Market Update for May 28, 2020 – Opening Up?
Our communities are taking steps to open up the economy. I've definitely noticed more traffic, filled parking spaces downtown and a few businesses using their space again in my office building. Some restaurants began to seat customers yesterday and more and more...
Market Update for May 21, 2020
Showings on occupied listings have been up and running (with safety restrictions) for almost two weeks. It was a strong week of activity. 101 properties went under contract. This is down just 14 properties from the same week last year. There were 158 new...
Market Update May, 14, 2020 – The Market Is Opening Up
On Saturday May 9th Colorado transitioned into "Safer at Home" regulations. Certain stores and services were able to reopen and Realtors were given the ability to resume showings on occupied properties. This came with added safety measures such as cleaning surfaces...
Market Statistics for April 2020
We are now two months into the beginning of the financial impacts of the 2020 Pandemic. Unemployment has spiked to levels not seen in more than half a century and some states (including Colorado) are finding ways to safely get back to work. Real estate sales were...
The Kearney Report – First Quarter 2020
To view and download the entire report click here Writing about a strong first quarter from the middle of a pandemic seems a bit like reviewing the wonderful banquet enjoyed just before a tornado or earthquake. The details are factual but it just isn't as important...
Market Update April 30, 2020
The hard showing restrictions were lifted on a State level as on Monday the 27th and then they locally they were dialed back. Where we stand now in Boulder County is that we can show "vacant Homes only, provision of gloves and masks, detailed log and...
Market Update April 23, 2020
While we haven't officially shifted from "stay at home" to "safer at home", it seems to me that there are more people who are out on the roads. Next Monday here in Colorado we shift to a gradual reopening of the economy. Baby steps. One of those steps is allowing...