Erika Staggs - Broker / Business Coach

09/14/2026

It’s good! Whenever a client’s offer is approved, a little touchdown dance happens. Get in contact today and get ready to score your dream home.

09/12/2026

This cheat sheet will help you perfect plant-pairing in your garden.

Maintain your garden with these plant pairings.

09/09/2026

🔥 SELLERS ARE STILL WINNING 🔥

The “cooling market” headline doesn’t tell the whole story.

In Denver Metro, homes are taking about 21 days to sell and the median price has cooled to roughly $605K: but sellers are still closing at 99% of asking price.

That’s not a market to fear. It’s a market where preparation, positioning, and pricing matter.

✔️ $605K median price
✔️ ~21 days to sell
✔️ 99% of list price realized

For sellers in Denver Metro and Northern Colorado, the opportunity is clear: buyers are still paying for homes that are priced accurately, presented strategically, and marketed with intention.

Speed like this isn’t luck. It’s ex*****on.

Want to know what your home could realistically sell for: and the strategy to protect your equity? Let’s build your plan.

Erika Staggs, listing agent and expert with Brick & Ivy.
[email protected] | 720.382.3115 | erikastaggs.com

09/08/2026

🔥 MORTGAGE RATE REALITY CHECK 🔥

Mortgage rates are hovering around 6.6%–6.8% for 30-year fixed loans, and the Federal Reserve meets September 15–16.

So, should you wait for the "perfect" rate?

Usually, no.

✔️ Get fully preapproved.
✔️ Know your comfortable monthly payment.
✔️ Compare loan options with your lender.
✔️ Lock when the numbers fit your budget: not when the market hits a number you may never see.

Rates can change quickly, and the Fed's decisions do not directly set mortgage rates. The smartest move is to build a plan based on your real budget, goals and timeline.

Buying in Denver Metro or Northern Colorado this fall? Let's make sure you're positioned before the right home comes along.

Erika Staggs, listing agent and expert with Brick & Ivy.

[email protected] | 720.382.3115 | erikastaggs.com

09/07/2026

Headed to your first open house? Follow these tips to master the etiquette of the event.

Look like a pro when you head to your next open house with these tips.

09/06/2026

Two weeks of preparation can change your entire fall home search. 🍂

Before you tour homes across Denver Metro or Northern Colorado, get positioned to move with confidence:

✔️ Get fully pre-approved: not just pre-qualified
✔️ Set a monthly payment comfort zone
✔️ Gather income, asset, and employment documents
✔️ Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves
✔️ Choose your priority communities and commute limits
✔️ Build a touring strategy before the listings start moving

The goal isn’t to see every home. It’s to recognize the right opportunity and act strategically when it appears.

Ready to tour this fall? Send me a message and I’ll help you build your first-step plan.

Erika Staggs, listing agent and expert with Brick & Ivy.

[email protected] | 720.382.3115 | erikastaggs.com

09/05/2026

Use this guide to understand the truth about mortgages.

Eliminate the confusion during the mortgage process by distinguishing facts from fiction about mortgages.

08/31/2026

When you find the right home for your family, it's important to make the best offer possible to the seller. And these tips can help make your offer stand out from other buyers.

Are you ready to get your home search started? Reach out today, and let's work together to find the perfect home for you and your loved ones.

08/29/2026

Discover the best ways to safeguard your outdoor investments and keep them looking new.

Protect your furniture and grill from the elements, ensuring that they stay in great condition all year long.

08/24/2026

Yes—the ideal millennial neighborhood is a thing. Here's what it looks like.

Are Millennials really ruining the friendly neighborhood mentality, or just redefining it?