J Group at West + Main Homes

05/06/2026

Just know that when you get an email from me, I've likely typed the whole thing with one hand because I've got this little dude asleep in my other arm. 💜🐶

03/04/2026

Family photo 💍💜🐶💜

09/12/2025

We have had the best time in London. The food...so, so, so much food, the sights, the shopping, the shows, everything has been fantastic. Okay, not everything. The coffee here is s**t and I can't take it. Beyond that, everything else was amazing.

To get to see onstage in The Devil Wears Prada and then the next night see in Good Night, Oscar was such a treat. Two phenomenal actors at their best! London theater is simply a level above.

Now, it's time to head home to our babies and real life. I guess September is finally kicking in for us, too, and work and reality await our return.

06/12/2025

A day late, but Georgie is 7 months old!! In the last month, he's improved on...
✅️ crate training
✅️ barking less
✅️ being less of a velociraptor

03/17/2025

May love and laughter light your days,
And warm your heart & home.

May good and faithful friends be yours,
Wherever you may roam.

May peace and plenty bless your world
With joy that long endures.

May all life's passing seasons
Bring the best to you and yours!

03/14/2025

Always an amazing dinner at . Grazie mille per una cena perfetta!! 💜

03/14/2025

Many people are waiting to buy a home until mortgage rates drop. But will that even happen? And if so, when?! According to the latest forecasts, it will happen, but likely not by as much as many people want.

The good news? Even if they rates don't decrease, there are still affordable ways to buy a home.

✔️Mortgage buydowns allow you to pay an upfront fee to lower your mortgage rate for a set period.

✔️Adjustable-rate mortgages - These often start with a lower rate for the first few years of the mortgage. ARMs got a bad reputation during the 2008 crash, and the criteria for them have significantly changed. Lenders will verify income, assets, and jobs to ensure the buyer can afford the mortgage at all levels.

✔️Assumable mortgages allow the buyer to simply take over the seller's current loan, with its existing rate. HOWEVER, it's important to make sure the loan qualifies for this.

No matter what options you're interested in, it's important to have a knowledgeable and trustworthy lender who is experienced in different programs. If you're interested in various possibilities, let's chat, and I'd be happy to introduce you to my incredible lending partners.

03/11/2025

February brings a fresh start, a sense of clarity, and focus heading into the spring market - buyers and sellers both gained momentum in February as the weather warmed and the sun appeared between weekend snowstorms; multiple offers have even returned for some listings, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors Market Trend Committee.

Let's look at the numbers!
🏡New listings were up 11.17% month-over-month and 13.81% year-over-year
📰3,516 homes went under contract
📈The number of pending homes increased year-over-year: 2.3% for attached and 23.27% for detached
⬆️The median sales price for detached homes is up 2.54% and 2.63% for attached homes year-to-date
🗓️The median days in the MLS fell by 12.50% month-over-month

The market as a whole for detached homes still represents a seller's market with 2.86 months of inventory, and the attached market is in the range of a balanced market with 4.76 MOl.

03/08/2025

Happy ! In Italy, the mimosa flower is given to women in honor of this day because, while it appears fragile, it is known for its ability to grow in difficult terrain. Appropriate.

11/08/2024

Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

With the 2024 Presidential election finally behind us, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down.
In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, in election years there’s usually a slightly larger dip in home sales in the month leading up to Election Day.

Why? Uncertainty. Many consumers hold off on making major decisions or purchases while they wait to see how the election will play out. It’s a pattern that’s shown up time and time again, and it’s particularly apparent for buyers and sellers in the housing market.

This year is no different. A recent survey from Redfin found that 23% of potential first-time homebuyers said they’re waiting until after the election to buy. That’s nearly a quarter of first-time buyers hitting the pause button, likely due to the same feelings of uncertainty.

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. Howe...

11/07/2024

The stats are in!

According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ Market Trends Committee, the October market data showcases a tale of two markets.

In the first half of the month, buyers were lured back into the market by a brief break in interest rates. Leading up to the highly anticipated Fed rate cut, mortgage rates hit a 19-month low in September at 6.1 percent bolstering sales into October. However, with stronger-than-expected economic data throughout October, rates continued their upward climb, crossing the seven percent threshold by the end of the month. The swift rise in rates created a "pause" effect, amplifying the anticipated election-related paralysis among buyers in the latter half of the month. As such, the following data reflects a more optimistic picture of where the market currently stands.

The October market data showcases a tale of two markets. according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ Market Trends Committee. In the first half of the month, buyers were lured back into the market by a brief break in interest rates. Leading up to the highly anticipated Fed rate cut