August events to check out!

August 11th– 20th: Western Welcome Week 

“Western Welcome Week started as a Homecoming event for the citizens of Littleton, Colorado. Now, it has grown to a multi-day celebration of the town, complete with parades, competitions, food, vendors, and plenty of other summery festival fun for the whole family! Join the Littleton locals as they celebrate 95 years of “Community and Friendship” through their Western Welcome Week. The 95th annual Western Welcome Week will be held from Friday to Sunday, August 11th to 2oth, 2023 in Littleton! There will be art exhibits, BBQ parties, book sales, children’s fishing derby, a live trivia challenge, cake contest, pottery class, flower and car show, swing dance, pig roast, jazz festival, western dance party, and outdoor concerts. The festival also aims to raise funds to help various organizations around Littleton.” More Info!

He was hoping to find a turnkey apartment in Manhattan, but how could he resist a place with such a sense of history?

Busier than Spring, but Still Slow

LOCAL MARKET UPDATE

The Denver real estate market in June continues to show resilience amidst ongoing challenges. Compared to the previous year, prices remained stable with a slight 0.3% dip. However, compared to May, prices rose by 2.5%. Normally spring is busy in residential real estate, and summer tapers off a bit. This year, spring was a bit slower, and now summer is a bit more active. In June, active listings rose to 6,070, reflecting a 16% increase from May. Condos performed impressively, with a 22% improvement in the listing count, while detached listings saw a 6% drop. The low level of sales volume we experienced in the first half of the year will likely continue until the end of the year.

As we move forward the market may face further challenges, like a mild recession, and it’s crucial to monitor the potential impact of mortgage rate fluctuations on your move. With mortgage rates remaining relatively high, buyer activity might experience a further slowdown. However, Denver’s market is expected to maintain a delicate balance of supply and demand throughout the year, with prices remaining stable within a range of +/- 3%.

(Info Source: June 2023 DMAR Market Report, Lon Welsh, CEO of Your Castle Real Estate)

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Start by reading your co-op’s proprietary lease, then move on to city law.

Start by reading your co-op’s proprietary lease, then move on to city law.

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Rents are still up over last year in just over half of the 100 largest U.S. cities.

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