Mary Ellis Colorado Real Estate

10/02/2026

📦🏡 Apparently, real estate has its own “Black Friday week”… and we’re in it right now!

If buying a home in Lafayette or the surrounding area has been on your shopping list, this is a week worth paying attention to.

Buyers may have something we haven’t seen much of over the past few years:

🏡 More choices
⏰ More time
💰 More negotiating power

That doesn’t mean every home is suddenly “on sale.” But the combination of more inventory, less competition and homes taking longer to sell can create opportunities for buyers who are ready.

Want to see what’s available right now?

📲 Comment BUY and I’ll send you a list of homes that match what you’re looking for.

Or Call ME — let’s go shopping! 🛍️🏡

Source: Realtor.com 2026 Best Time to Buy Report

09/30/2026

A family poses with their covered wagon and a tent in Estes Park, Colorado, in 1892!

09/30/2026

What a great evening! 🎉

Our Q3 Member Mixer: Beyond the Brick was filled with great conversations, new connections, and plenty of community spirit.

Thank you to our featured sponsors, Mark the Spot Massage, Nurturing Strides, LLC , Five Rings Financial, and Mary Ellis Colorado Real Estate with New Century Group and to everyone who came out to connect and celebrate the unique businesses that make our Chamber community so special. 💙

Here’s to building connections beyond the brick!

09/10/2026

At the end of the cul-de-sac, where the neighborhood gives way to open space.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11 AM–1 PM
Anthem Highlands — 1/3-acre yard, mature landscaping, direct access to trails, a 3-car garage and room to spread out inside and out.
Refinished hardwood floors
New carpet & fresh interior paint
Finished basement
Main-floor office
4 bedrooms + loft upstairs

3340 Graylock Run Broomfield

Come see what makes this location so special.

08/25/2026

🏡 **NEW PRICE | $284,900 IN LAFAYETTE**

Another **$5,000 price reduction** at 1048A Milo Circle!

Now let's talk about the elephant in the room…the **$550 HOA.**

It's easy to look at that number and think, *“That's too high.”*

But what if you looked at **what you're NOT paying separately?**

💧 Water, sewer & trash
🏠 Exterior & roof maintenance
🛡️ Master insurance on the structure
🌿 Landscaping & common areas
🏊 Community pool

I live in Lafayette, and my water, sewer and trash alone can run around **$150/month** — before summer watering.

And here's the bigger question:

**Where are you going to find a move-in-ready home in Lafayette for $284,900 without an HOA?**

You'd likely have to spend substantially more — or move considerably farther away.

So instead of asking, *“Is $550 a high HOA?”*

Ask:

**“What does that $550 replace — and what does it allow me to buy?”**

Watch the video and let's break down the numbers. 👇

📍 1048A Milo Circle, Lafayette
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms | 🛁 1 Bath
🌿 End Unit + Private Fenced Patio
🔥 Stone Fireplace
🏊 Community Pool
🔑 Lock-and-Leave Lifestyle

**NOW $284,900**

Want to see it? **Call ME!**

08/20/2026

🏡 **WILL YOUR HOME PASS THE “SELL FOR TOP DOLLAR” TEST?**

Most homeowners love their home—and naturally, we tend to overlook the little things we live with every day.

Buyers don’t. 👀

They notice the tired carpet.
The scuffed trim.
The overgrown landscaping.
The dated finishes.
And yes…they notice how your home smells. 😬

In today’s market, simply putting a home up for sale isn’t the same as positioning it to sell for **top dollar**.

Before you list, your home needs to pass the test:

✔️ Curb Appeal
✔️ The 3 D’s: Declutter, Depersonalize & Deep Clean
✔️ Paint & Flooring
✔️ Updates & Condition
✔️ Staging
✔️ The Competition Test
✔️ And yes…the dreaded **Smell Test!** 🐶

Some homes need very little. Others may benefit from a few strategic changes before the first buyer ever walks through the door.

And here's the important part: **you don't necessarily need to spend a fortune.** You need to know which improvements buyers will actually value—and which ones aren't worth your money.

🎥 Watch the video and take my **“Sell for Top Dollar Test.”**

Then, if you're wondering how YOUR home would score, **Call ME.**

I’ll walk through your home with you, look at it through a buyer’s eyes, and help you decide what’s worth doing, what’s not, and how to position your home to get the best possible price.

📞 **Mary Ellis | New Century Group**
**Call ME For Homes!**

08/01/2026

🏠How Much Money Do You REALLY Need to Buy a Home?

🎥 Watch this short video to learn:
✔️ How little you may need for a down payment
✔️ Why 20% isn't always required
✔️ What financing options could be available to you

If buying a home has been on your "someday" list, let's find out what your options really are.

📍Serving Lafayette, Louisville, Longmont, Erie & surrounding communities.

08/01/2026

Happy 150th, Colorado! 🎂🏔️

We're proud to call this beautiful, vibrant state home. Boulder is celebrating Colorado Day and 150 years of everything that makes Colorado special.

08/01/2026

05/05/2026

A Denver Elway's restaurant has officially been reduced to rubble, marking the dramatic start of a massive redevelopment project: https://www.9news.com/article/life/style/colorado-guide/elways-restaurant-demolished-redevelopment-cherry-creek-west/73-197029c1-05f0-408d-a658-9d57afac7952?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_9NEWS_(KUSA)