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Tim Sheehan · JPAR Modern Real EstateMarket NotesSt. Vrain Valley · May 2026Priced right vs. priced wrong: what 30 days of local sales revealThere is one decision that shapes almost

Colorado passed HB23-1161 to update energy/water efficiency rules for a bunch of products and to add new emissions standards for certain gas furnaces and water heaters. In plain English: Colorado is

Further to my previous post https://timsheehan.jpar.com/blog/11264/Colorado%E2%80%99s+New+ADU+Law%3A+What+It+Means+for+Boulder%2C+Larimer++Weld+Counties... This is where we are at the moment&

Pantone threw the design world a curveball this year by naming a white as the 2026 Color of the Year. Not a dramatic blue, not a spicy terracotta... a white. But here we are. Luckily, Cloud Dancer

According to the complaint, the deal went far beyond a simple syndication arrangement. The FTC alleges that Redfin agreed to stop competing in the rental advertising space for nearly a decade,

Mortgage rates have been bouncing around like a pickup on washboard gravel. To make sense of the daily chaos, I’ve been tracking rates across all the major loan products - Conventional, Jumbo,

Updated: August 23, 2025 • Building on my earlier post For Landlords and Renters Informational only, not legal advice. Check specifics with your attorney before waving this blog at your

Selling your Colorado home? Picture it as starring in the scrupulously honest drama of real estate - where silence isn’t golden, and full disclosure is the star. Especially if your place hides

If you’ve ever been told you have to pay $300 for your HOA documents, you’ve met the “resale package” ransom. In Colorado, you don’t have to play that game. The law is

Stepping into your first home purchase or sale can feel like walking into a room where everyone speaks a language you don’t know yet. Contracts, disclosures, inspections, deadlines —

If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage and felt like your phone was suddenly under siege, you’ve probably been a victim of “trigger leads.” It works like this: the moment you

1. Homeowners Insurance – What’s Covered, and What’s NotTypically Covered (Standard HO-3 Policy):Hail damage to roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and exterior fixtures.Wind damage

So, you're thinking about slapping some solar panels on the roof, basking in the glow of lower electric bills and environmental virtue. But before you throw down $20K or sign a lease longer than

Remember the old days—when you handed over $2,000 a month in rent like clockwork, but mortgage lenders acted like that meant nothing?Well, those days are finally (mostly) over.Thanks to recent

The ink is barely dry on HB 24-1152, Colorado’s new housing law that essentially tells local governments: "Ready or not, here come the granny flats." If you’ve ever dreamt of turning

When Compass filed an antitrust lawsuit against Zillow on June 23, 2025, it marked a decisive escalation in an industry-wide conflict over how homes are listed online. At the crux is Zillow’s

FSBO Curious? So am I!I've had a few people reach out this month asking about FSBOs (For Sale By Owner), so I figured—why not dig in and share some insights?I'm always happy to represent

VA Buyer‑Agent Commission Update 2025: What’s Changed & Why It MattersPublished June 18 2025 — a follow‑up to my June 2024 post “VA TEMPORARILY ALLOWS MILITARY

AultInventory: ~35Median Sale Price: $395K–$420KDays on Market: 32–36YoY Inventory Change: +37%Price Reductions: ~33%Rental Vacancy Rate: ~6.0%Market Mood: Budget buyers gaining.

BerthoudInventory: ~95Median Sale Price: $615K–$640KDays on Market: 31–35YoY Inventory Change: +42%Price Reductions: ~29%Rental Vacancy Rate: ~5.4%Market Mood: Strong value market. Good

Boulder CountyBoulderInventory: ~310Median Sale Price: $975K–$1.1MDays on Market: 38–42YoY Inventory Change: +36%Price Reductions: ~22%Rental Vacancy Rate: ~4.9%Market Mood: High price

1. Mandatory Buyer Representation AgreementsAs of August 17, 2024, Colorado real estate agents are required to have a signed buyer representation agreement before showing any properties. These

Let’s rewind to 2020. Interest rates were at 3%, everyone was baking banana bread, and homes in Longmont were flying off the shelves like toilet paper.Fast forward to today:Median home prices

🌾ðŸ�  Colorado New Builds & AG Taxes: What You Need to KnowThinking of buying a brand-new home in Colorado? Before you fall in love with that model home, here’s a crucial detail you can

✅ FSBO Success Checklist for Colorado HomeownersSelling your home yourself can be rewarding—but success depends on proper planning, knowledge, and execution. Use this checklist to stay

✈ï¸� What Is Real ID, and How Does It Affect Travel?The Real ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 to establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards.

Background for this postOver the past few weeks, I have been approached about Foreclosures and purchasing real estate "on the cheap". Yes, there are some deals out there but I need to provide a

Hiya,I believe that it is important to share our journey in building a custom home in Boulder County, so that I can help others go through the process, if that is what they are looking to do. Yes, I

It's that time of the year when we have lots of people around and we are always looking for a quick snack that is different.These Sausage Rolls are served warm but taste great the following day.

Link to the Boulder County Website :- Commissioners to Consider Temporary Moratorium on Site Plan Review Applications for Larger Houses, Pending Regulation ChangesFor those people who are looking

Have a read of this article on AP NewsPowell at Jackson Hole: ‘The time has come’ for the Fed to soon begin reducing interest ratesThis could be good news for buyers, but like everything

Sometimes it is difficult to find information that you are after. Seeing that I work in the Real Estate industry, I feel that it is important to educate people on laws that have been passed to the

So the day has come when we have new forms and rules from DORA and the NAR.All compensation between you as a Buyer or Seller and your agent is NEGOTIABLE and it always has been.The NAR have said

The housing industry and military homebuyers have eagerly anticipated the VA’s announcement since the NAR settlement, which has left military borrowers somewhat in limbo.Article from RIS

Some of you have been following theSitzer-Burnett v National Association of Realtors et al case.Well there was some news this morning which may be found in the following link. The Sitzer

There is alot to take in so I have summarised the bills below, the full bills may be found in the links below this.*****************************************************************************

If you are looking at mobile homes in a "park", know that you will also have to pay ground rent which will be over $800 per month! That is over and above your Loan payments so take that into account