Realtor Lise - Colorado

08/09/2026

Thoughts & tips on the current market (supported well by the attached post). Sellers need to be realistic about pricing or be extremely patient. And, Buyers have opportunities not seen in a while here in CO.

1. Sellers need to be okay with waiting a while. There is a higher number of homes staying on market & fewer closings happening than in several recent summers.

2. Price may need to be dropped to attract a bigger pool of interested buyers & to refresh marketing on MLS feeds. AND, the latter can actually be accomplished with just a small adjustment in price - even going UP. So, if you are listed at $900,000, you could change to $895K or to $905K and you will see a surge in viewers. However, not likely to attract buyers unless a rather large drop - 4-5% minimum based on my research to get results. If seller MUST sell, it may be the only viable option. Consider the holding costs if you have a home listed now: how much are you willing to pay to have it on the market longer? how much are you losing in mortgage & other expenses by keeping it on the market at a higher price? Do the math...

3. Patience is critical. We are actually in somewhat of a "normal" market overall - which is 4-6 months of inventory - in other words, the majority of homes are listed for 4-6 months prior to going under contract. Sellers are still hoping for the masses of buyers we had between 2020-24 but we are no longer even close to that market.

4. Good opportunities are out there for BUYERS - some sellers still NEED to sell, so making an offer below asking price is often acceptable. This could be an amazing time to buy - sellers are also often willing to work with buyers in other ways - paying for a mortgage rate buydown (typically the first year or 2) or giving cash back to the buyer at closing, depending on the offer.

5. There is hope! Historically the numbers point to ever higher home prices overall... over 100 years of data supports the continued upward climb. So, Buyers buying now will still, over time, see increases in value. And, Sellers, if they can wait, will see numbers rise again. There is STILL a shortage of homes of all kinds overall in the U.S.

08/08/2026

It’s all here! Mountain Paradise choice building site on 3 acres adjacent to National Forest! Cabin on site with electricity & propane. See link to listing in comments.
$260K
754 Mountain Meadows Dr, Black Hawk, CO

07/29/2026

Grab this superb mountain home before it’s gone 🥰. Tree – surrounded lot with both level & sloped areas for your outdoor enjoyment including spectacular Continental Divide views from East side of lot. 72 Rudi Ln W, Golden, CO 80403. Neighborhood has $1M+ homes - location, location, location! In the community of Coal Creek Canyon, 30 min to Boulder, 45 to Denver. Eldora Ski Resort, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Nederland, Black Hawk/Central City historic towns and casinos all easy day trips!

07/21/2026

Spectacular Build Lot (section for a new home already cleared of trees) in Gilpin County - just over 3 acres! VIEWS of Mt. Thorodin & the Golden Gate State Park landscape. BOTH lots border National Forest land - just walk right in! Consists of 2 parcels being sold together - 1.41 and 1.6 acres. CABIN has some potential. Note there is no well or septic, BUT has good electric panel already connected, propane tank, wood stove. Have your agent request a showing! Quiet area with almost no neighboring homes in sight! $260K

This 468 square feet Single Family home has 0 bedroom and 0 bathroom. It is located at 754 Mountain Meadows Drive, Black Hawk, CO.

07/16/2026

I hope seniors are aware of this! Amazing benefit when you visit Federal Lands, Nat’l Parks & Monuments, etc. 1/2 price camping & more!

At 62, you become eligible for a lifetime National Park pass — $80 once, good forever at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. That includes every national park, national forest, and wildlife refuge. No annual renewals. No expiration. Just show your ID and the pass. If you visit even two parks in one year, you've already saved money compared to the standard $35 per-vehicle entrance fee. This is one of the best-known senior benefits that too many people forget to claim. Have you picked up your lifetime pass yet?

07/14/2026

THE annual Gilpin County FAIR is THIS weekend!!See link below for the Schedule for all 3 days July 17,18,19!
Gilpin County Community Center/Fairgrounds

The biggest annual event in all of Gilpin County, PLUS, it's COOLER at 9000 feet!!

Here is schedule, maps, more info:

Please visit our "Events around Gilpin County" page for more information on special events hosted by the county as well as by others throughout the county. 

07/04/2026

Happy 250th USA!

07/04/2026

Funny start - but this about a National Park free app - tells you all about hidden interesting places & history in NP’s!! so cool!

07/01/2026

Well, just squashed target-shooting at a neighbor’s here off S.Beaver Creek Rd. Completely unaware of the stage two fire ban in place!! Everyone please be vigilant and let your neighbors know. We can’t afford a fire here, especially since all firefighting resources are apparently already in use, and the chances of them deploying to our area to battle a fire would be tough.
Thank you!