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Uncategorized How We Helped Lakewood Sellers Turn Their $15K Investment Into a $44K Return By Dana Gutwein A behind-the-scenes look at how strategic updates, a trusted contractor network, and full-service project management helped one Lakewood homeowner maximize their sale price –  without ever having to meet a contractor themselves. Flippers know the playbook: make strategic updates, then sell for maximum profit. What if you could run that playbook on […]
Uncategorized How to Pick Your Paint Color When You’re Getting Ready to Sell By Dana Gutwein Recently, we worked with a set of sellers who didn’t just want to list their home as-is. They were willing to invest a little up front with the goal of selling at a higher price point. So before we did anything, we sat down and calculated the return on investment for each […]
Uncategorized The Hardest Step in Getting Ready to Sell (and How to Make It Easier) By Dana Gutwein Today we’re talking about one of the most important — and honestly, one of the hardest — parts of getting a home ready to list: decluttering, or a full clean-out.  I get why it’s hard. It’s overwhelming, and it’s usually tangled up with guilt or sentimental attachment. Someone gave you that vase as a gift, and it feels wrong to […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Should I Paint This Before Listing? (What Matters + Real Examples)   Written by Dana Gutwein When preparing to list a home in Denver, one of the most common questions we get is, “do I need to paint this?” (and sometimes, “please don’t make me paint.”)  Before you grab your brush and bucket of paint, let’s walk through some recent examples LaDawn and I worked through with […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Home Staging in Lakewood, CO: How We Got This 1930s Tudor Under Contract in 3 Days Written and Designed by Dana Gutwein   If you’re thinking about selling your home in the Denver metro area, especially in established neighborhoods like Lakewood, staging your listing helps you stand out- ultimately helping you sell your home faster and for more money.   Home staging isn’t about decorating- it’s about appealing to the greatest number of buyers, ensuring the […]
Market Updates Denver Metro Market Update – December 2025: Stability Through the Slowdown As 2025 comes to a close, the Denver Metro real estate market continues to reflect the stabilization trend we’ve seen since 2023. While national headlines speak of slowdown and uncertainty, the data tells a more nuanced story—one of seasonal rhythm, measured activity, and recalibrated expectations. Market Overview – December 2025: Median Sale Price: $575,000 — down […]
Uncategorized Denver Metro Market Update – June 2025: Navigating a Market in Recalibration As we wrap up the first half of 2025, one message is clear across the Denver Metro real estate market: success today depends on aligning expectations with the reality of current market conditions. Many entered the year hoping for falling interest rates and renewed buyer competition. But instead, higher mortgage rates, rising inventory, and affordability […]
Uncategorized More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It’s Your Buying Opportunity Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another housing market crash. But the reality is, the data proves that’s just not the case. In most areas, more inventory isn’t bad news. It’s actually a sign of […]
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Uncategorized What To Know About Closing Costs Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably the number one expense on your mind, don’t forget about closing costs. Here’s what you […]
Uncategorized End of Summer Market Assessment – August 2024 Denver Metro Market Update As the summer concludes, the Denver Metro real estate market has shown distinctive trends that diverge from the norm, making this August an intriguing period for analysis. Let’s delve into the data to understand the current market dynamics. Key Metrics for August 2024: Active Listings: Reached 10,724 homes, marking a modest month-over-month increase of 1.32% […]
Uncategorized Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths Have you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making sure you have someone you can go to for trustworthy information is extra important. If you partner with […]
Uncategorized Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? The 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market. It’s a great question because buying or selling a home is a major decision, and it’s natural to wonder how such a […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Make Your Move Before School Starts Are you thinking of getting a fresh start in a new home before the back-to-school rush? You’re not alone – and it’s totally doable! With help from a savvy real estate agent, you can navigate the selling and buying process, secure favorable terms and snag the front door keys just in time for the start […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since it was […]
Uncategorized Buyers are back – February 2024 Metro Denver Market Update New listings, pending sales, and average days on market all increased month-over-month. Active listings and closed sales both decreased month-over-month as the majority of sales closed in January went under contract in December and many new buyers entered the market in January. January’s vital statistics for all homes – detached single family (DSF) and attached […]
Uncategorized Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year […]
Uncategorized Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity. If you’re not familiar with that term, Freddie Mac defines it like this: “. . . your home’s equity is the difference between how much your home is […]
Uncategorized Interest rates drop – January 2024 Metro Denver Market Update Active inventory, new listings and Pending sales all decreased month-over-month. Average days on market increased significantly month-over-month, and closed sales decreased showing that the market continued to slow throughout December. December’s vital statistics for all homes – detached single family (DSF) and attached single family (ASF) combined – included:   The average price for homes […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks The Perfect Home Could Be the One You Perfect After Buying There’s no denying mortgage rates and home prices are higher now than they were last year and that’s impacting what you can afford. At the same time, there are still fewer homes available for sale than the norm. These are two of the biggest hurdles buyers are facing today. But there are ways to overcome […]
Uncategorized The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move. One thing that may be working in your favor is how few homes there are for sale right now. Here’s what you need to know about the current inventory situation and […]

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