Colorado Relocation Guide

12/19/2025

There is nothing like Colorado for the holidays. If you are local or visiting the Front Range make sure to hit up some of these events and stores to make your holiday merry and bright!

5280 Magazine

From pop-ups like Denver’s Christkindlmarket to brick and mortars like Littleton’s beloved St. Nick’s, here’s where to finish your holiday shopping.

10/22/2024

According to Visit Longmont, "with more than 1,500 acres of parks and open space, Longmont is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Longmont is also home to several high-tech companies and a vibrant restaurant scene. It is conveniently located 37 miles from Denver, 16 miles from Boulder and 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park."

No matter where in the Boulder/Denver/Northern Colorado area you are, there is no better time than fall to get out an explore the trails and open spaces around Longmont. Check out our most recent blog for quick links to information on these beautiful areas:
🏔️St. Vrain Greenway
🏞️McIntosh Lake Nature Area
🥾Open Sky Loop
🏞️Golden Ponds
🚵Rabbit Mountain Open Space
🥾Lobo Trail

Fresh on the blog today!
https://www.wkre.com/blog/2024/10/16/outdoor-adventures-for-october-hiking-biking-and-exploring-near-longmont

10/14/2024

MONDAY MARKET MOMENT ~
The greater Denver Metro real estate market overall, which includes Boulder County, is in a healthy neutral state, according to recent research by Zillow. The goal of their market heat index is to indicate the balance of demand for homes and supply of homes in a given market. The article shows the top 10 buyers markets and top 10 sellers markets and you can change regions to evaluate dozens of other US metro areas.

The Denver metro area's market temperature index is 47.6, meaning there is a health balance of buyers and sellers. (50 is completely neutral) The current market is the most favorable to buyers during the period of the study going back to 2018. The Zillow Home Value Forecast predicts relatively flat growth at -0.9% through August 2025.

The peak seller's market was in Jan-Feb 2022 with an index of 120.1. This time period was one of intense frustration for buyers that competed with multiple buyers on virtually every home for sale in the market.

ADVICE FOR BUYERS: It sounds cliche to say "it's a great time to buy" but that really is true at this moment. Median and average prices dropped year over year in 6 out of 10 Boulder Couny areas, while inventory overall continues to increase. Generally there are fewer buyers in the market in the months after school starts in the fall, and before spring break, so it's a much less competitive time to be in the market.

Links to the Zillow studies referenced above:
📲 https://www.zillow.com/research/market-heat-index-34054/
📲 https://www.zillow.com/research/home-value-sales-forecast-33822/

09/12/2024

In 2021 Breckenridge was divided into four distinct zones, placing caps on the number of short-term rental (STR) licenses available to each zone. Click here for more info on STR zones and rental regulations.

09/12/2024

09/12/2024

MONDAY MARKET MINUTE...

☑ September is often a challenging month nationwide to list a home as end-of-summer trips and back-to-school distractions tend to reduce buyer activity, and most sellers and their agents know this. A pre-inspection can help to identify needed repairs and ensure the property makes the strongest impression possible as soon as it hits the market.
☑ Total home sales nationally are now projected to be lower than previously expected for the rest of this year, with meaningful recovery not anticipated until further into 2025, according to new forecasts from Fannie Mae.
☑ Office vacancy in Downtown Denver rose to 33.8% during Q2, marking the highest vacancy rate on record. As of late 2023 the office vacancy rate in downtown Boulder was 29%, and a whopping 42% for the City as a whole. Is the bloom off the rose for the Boulder/Denver area as a corporate destination? Even if that is the case, the area still remains a top destination to relocate to per many
☑ Colorado home sales have definitely slowed down, although inventory remains slightly constrained. Data indicates an increase in the frequency and amount of seller concessions to relieve the pressure buyers still feel with interest rates and insurance premiums.

Need more information? Check out our detailed community and market reports by going to https://www.wkre.com/communities/ and clicking on your area of interest. Don't see what you're looking for? Shoot us a DM and we'll reach out to discuss how we can help!

05/30/2024

The digital version of the Boulder Visitors Guide is out and proud! 52 pages of literally EVERYTHING you need to know about Boulder - what to do in each season, tours for people that don't like tours, hikes, family fun, iconic area eats, live music, scenic drives, the BEER trail! Maps, packing suggestions... everything you need to get yourself here and start enjoying our "Boulder bubble"! And when you want to stay... you know who to call! We make smart moves happen here.

Visit Boulder, Colorado



https://visitorsguide.bouldercoloradousa.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=ea3be3a2-88b1-4d01-a1dc-317599618b57

05/14/2024

Where are costs of living and housing increasing or decreasing in the US and Canada? Here is a great analysis and graphic from AIRINC.

Home purchase costs are hanging steady while the cost to rent has increased slightly.

To ensure your domestic transferees receive benefits that are aligned to market conditions, AIRINC has just released updated rental and home purchase data across North America. Regular data reviews are implemented to calculate domestic allowance payments including Mortgage Subsidies, Cost of Living....

05/08/2024

The seasonal upswing that started in March continued in April across the Denver Metro. This chart reflects data for the following counties - Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park.

These statistics represent general trends in our region, however real estate is hyper LOCAL - a broker associate that lives, offices and works in the areas relevant to your goals is going to be the best source of information! Contact us today to be personally connected to an experienced professional.



Data source: REcolorado

05/01/2024

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices are the leading measure of U.S. home prices - the most recent release shows that 18 out of the 20 major metro markets reported month-over-month price increases. The Denver MSA (that includes Boulder) is included in the elite 18, however Denver's 1 year return was only 2.75% whereas the return on the 20-city index was 7.29%.



https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/index-announcements/article/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-index-s-upward-trend-persists-in-february-2024/

04/26/2024

It's getting close to the season we all look forward to... Boulder Rez Season!

The Boulder Reservoir swim beach will open from Friday, May 24 to Friday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Head over and have fun in the sand and water with the beautiful backdrop of the Flatirons! Reminder though... if you have a group of 10 or more, you will need to make a swim reservation.

Learn more about watercraft rentals through their partner Rocky Mountain Paddleboard.

Amenities Natural Lands Hiking Trails Fishing Boating Grill Picnic Area Playground Restroom Water Access Volleyball Court Related Events Boulder Reservoir Open House Boulder Reservoir Sun Apr 28 2024 See More Events About the Boulder Reservoir The Boulder Reservoir is a 700-acre, multi-use recreatio...

04/15/2024

Confused about the real estate news in the media? Any of our trained, experienced, full-time professional broker associates can help explain the "new normal" for our industry that will be going to effect this summer. **No doubt, ALL buyers can benefit from a professional in their corner.