According to S&P Case-Shiller Home Prices Index Denver Metro homes prices increased in January 2012 compared to January 2011.  This is the first time in the last 19 months the Denver Metro real estate market has seen prices increased from the previous year.  While the increase was small, only 0.2%, it’s another sign over a changing real estate market in the Denver Metro area. 

Previously, we talked about all the signs pointing to a rapidly changing real estate market in the Denver Metro area, except an increase in prices.  Inventory levels, days-on-market, and homes under contract all pointed to an improving real estate market for months.  We should see Denver Metro home prices continue to rise in 2012 given the pent up demand for homes in the

Join RE/MAX Momentum for the 3rd annual Easter Egg hunt. The weather should be great and the festivities are sure to delight all ages. Join us at our Brighton location just off 136th and I-76 in the Prairie Shopping Center. See you there!

Many local folks are waiting with anticipation to see what is going to happen at the site of the old Westminster Mall in Westminster, CO.  If you're one of them, I just happened across an event that might be right up your alley:

Westminster Mall Redevelopment Interactive Workshop

The City of Westminster is inviting community members to attend an interactive open house on the future redevelopment of the Westminster Mall site.  Community involvement at these open houses will affect planning as it moves forward.

Community members can visit multiple interactive stations that will address comunity character, land use, open spaces, public amenities, and the project vision.  City staff will be present at each station and throughout the open

Open House in the Vantage Point Neighborhood

Presented by: Michelle Hall

CO Real Estate Group LLC | Colorado Premier Real Estate Firm

13554 Via Varra, Broomfield, CO 80020

Price: $239,950

3/18/2012 from 1pm to 3pm

Hip new community close to Boulder, Interlocken and Flatirons Mall. Totally remodeled and much cheaper than the new ones. New carpet, paint, the places shines! Granite counter, 2 car attached tandem garage, 2 large bedrooms with 5 piece bath priced at only $239,950.

All signs point to the Denver Metro real estate market improving ahead of the national market.  There are several indicators that are very positive for the Denver Metro housing market and it might not be long before real estate in Denver is a seller’s market.  Inventory is drastically down, unemployment is down, homes under contract are up, and we are now seeing home prices increase.

The Denver Metro housing market has seen inventory levels drop for the last several months.  According to MLS the inventory levels are down 42% from a year ago and February’s inventory of unsold homes was only 10,086!! With 2,495 homes sold last month in the Denver Metro there is only 4 a month supply.  Metrolist also reported that 4,150 Denver Metro homes went

If you, like most Coloradoans, are all about  protecting natural scenic landscape, creating and anhancing hiking, biking and walking trails, vote for Ballot Issue 2A. Check out the link to learn more and don't forget to mark Tuesday, April 3, 2012 on your calendar. Vote YES for Ballot Issue 2A.  Your vote matters!

http://www.erieco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=400

Inform the neighbors that there will be people in and out of the house.There should always be a Realtor with the buyers looking at the home.  You can pretty much tell which one is the Realtor..holding papers and working to open the lock box and perhaps standing out front of the home talking.  Usually there is a neighbor who is the  "neighborhood watch" person...engage them to look out for unusual happenings.