Sometimes in business, you find a client who is such a perfect fit for your services that your entire business model seems as though it were developed just for them. My company found that client back in 2012 by sheer accident.
When selling property, how do you know if the price is right?
For the past several years, home sellers have had a definite advantage in the Denver metro area, but lately we’ve seen that dynamic begin to change. A clear sign is that more sellers are accepting offers below their original list price, or we’re seeing price drops in the first few weeks.
When Rental Scammers Win
There are so many rental scams today that real estate rental managers are forced to remain constantly on the lookout for known and unknown threats. The following story outlines a scam that has been around for awhile, but amazingly, renters can and do fall victim to this heartbreaking scenario.
Is There a Season for Rentals?
There is no crystal ball to predict the real estate market BY HOLLY TOENJES; Published: 2018.11.25 09:04 PM In the fall and winter we are often asked, “Is this a bad season to try and rent a house?” The other frequently asked question is, “If I wait until December or January, will rents be lower?” The answer to both of these […]
Downsizing Your Mansion (It Ain’t Easy)
By Holly Toenjes Sounds like a great idea! Everyone’s doing it these days, and numerous books and articles are written about the subject. Financial gurus recommend it for retiring seniors, and self-help books tout the freedom and stress relief you will experience once you accomplish this goal. From personal experience I can tell you that […]
The Price Might be Right
Let the bidding war begin BY HOLLY TOENJES Published: 2018.08.07 03:00 PM You’ve got a great house. You’ve fixed most of the problems and even given the place the ever-insisted-upon “curb appeal.” You’ve got a great real estate agent; you’ve done your homework, and the daily headlines – regionally and nationally – insist Colorado’s real estate […]
Navigating Denver’s Renter’s Market
Gone are the days of putting a property on the rental market and having 10 qualified applicants within the first hour BY HOLLY TOENJES Published via CoBiz: 2018.06.06 03:00 PM Cranes, oh so many cranes! No matter where you look, whether downtown, LoHi or Cherry Creek, you cannot help but notice the number of cranes dotting […]
Airbnb: Hard and Fast Rules for Short-Term Leases
The City and County of Denver assert more than 65 percent of Airbnb hosts are properly licensed BY HOLLY TOENJES Published via CoBiz Magazine: 2018.04.16 03:00 PM I’ll begin by saying I firmly believe the Airbnb and VRBO models are here to stay. Like many others, I have closely followed the changing regulations regarding these short-term […]
An Unusual Perspective on Rental Rates
BY HOLLY TOENJES Published via CoBiz Magazine: 2018.03.04 10:06 PM Much has been written lately about Denver’s rental market. Depending on the day and the publication, the Denver market is either hot, hot, hot or lukewarm or downright cold. Here’s what we are seeing in the Cherry Creek market.
The Rumors Continue to Swirl About
In the world of real estate, it is the unknown that really scares people. What are your neighbors really like? What is that building they are putting up next door? Will there be any parking available? (Always a big question in the Cherry Creek area!) And most important: How will this affect my property values? […]