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Put Our Website to Work for You

By Marie Villa - March 03, 2017

The community statistics page on wkre.com is one of the most popular pages on our website, and for good reason. It’s used not only by our agents but also by buyers and sellers to get a complete profile of a community they’re interested in. With a few clicks you can view statistics on age ranges, income levels, education levels, commute times, and lifestyle ratings in an area of

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Bringing Technology Home

By Marie Villa - March 03, 2017

You think new cars have a lot of technology? Just wait till you see today’s new homes. The technology research firm Gartner recently forecast that homes in the U.S. could include about 500 smart devices by 2022. And in its latest “State of the Smart Home” report, Icontrol Networks reported that 90 percent of the consumers it surveyed want the security features

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Best Cities for Job Seekers

By Marie Villa - March 03, 2017

In a recent analysis of the U.S. job market, NerdWallet reviewed data for the 100 largest metros in the United States and identified the cities that combine good job prospects with a decent cost of living. NerdWallet’s methodology took into account unemployment rate, age of the local workforce, median annual salary, and median housing cost. The results:

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EARLY RETURNS: The Elections Effect on the Front Range

By Lou Barnes - March 03, 2017

Since the inauguration, the administration has been... active. Half of the electorate seem anxious, the other half seems hopeful and even gleeful. So barely a month in, let’s evaluate the new administration’s impact on housing and related financial markets. Mortgage rates jumped quickly after the election from 3.75 percent to 4.50 percent. The effect on home sales, local and na

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Good Time to be a Seller

By Marie Villa - March 03, 2017

It’s still a seller’s market for U.S. real estate. According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ year-end 2016 report, those who sold a home last year saw the highest average profits since 2007. Forty-four percent of housing markets reached all-time price peaks in 2016. Nationwide, the median home price in 2016 was $218,175, a 6.8 percent increase from 2015 and a 45 percent increase

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Boulder County Snapshot

By Marie Villa - March 03, 2017

Attached residential home sales saw an increase in Q4 of 2016 compared to the same time frame in 2015. Due to tight inventory, single family residential homes saw less overall sales.

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Boulder County: Real Estate Market Is Staying Strong

By Marie Villa - March 02, 2017

There are many reasons for the continuing strength of the local real estate market. These charts address two key factors: price appreciation and personal income. This chart from the FHFA shows values based on repeat appraisals of the same homes, which removes distortions from the averages of a changing mix of properties. Note that this chart exaggera

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2017 Colorado Free Days

By Marie Villa - February 17, 2017

FEBRUARY: 2/20 Denver Botanic Gardens 2/24 Clyfford Still Museum 2/27 Denver Museum of Nature and Science MARCH: 3/4 Denver Art Museum 3/7 Children’s Museum 3/7 Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms 3/13 Denver Museum of Nature & Science 3/22 Denver Botanic Gardens 3/31 Clyfford Still Museum APRIL: 4/1 Denver Art Museum 4/2 Denver

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2017 Market Update: Why Are Appreciation Values So High in Boulder County?

By Amanda Kelley - February 01, 2017

Since 2013 our real estate market has seen double-digit annual price appreciation values, and our agents are often asked, “Are we in another bubble”? Lou Barnes, Mortgage Banker at Premier Mortgage Lending (and Colorado Real Estate Broker since 1978), gave a phenomenal presentation this morning to the WK Real Estate brokers answering that exact question and more about our

Liz Benson Joins WK Real Estate

By Amanda Kelley - January 12, 2017

WK Real Estate has announced the addition of Broker Associate Liz Benson to its Boulder Office. Liz has been working in real estate in Boulder since 1992. She has extensive experience in buying and selling homes and investment properties throughout the county, including urban, suburban, rural and mountain properties. Her focus is on making the process run smoothly and providi

Marie Elena Potter Joins WK Real Estate

By Amanda Kelley - January 06, 2017

WK Real Estate has announced the addition of Broker Associate Marie Elena to its Boulder Office. Growing up in a family where the real estate business was ever present, Marie Elena understands the importance of looking out for her clients’ best interests. She has her pulse on the market and is constantly updating her knowledge and skills as the business evolves. As a Ce

Lydia Moy Joins WK Real Estate Team

By amandakelley - January 04, 2017

WK Real Estate has announced the addition of Broker Associate Lydia Moy to its Longmont Office. From an early age, Lydia has loved real estate and embraced the entrepreneurial spirit. She is excited to make real estate her full time career. She believes that the world is a big place with infinite possibilities. After graduating from California State University Northridge Business School

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Put Our Website to Work for You

Bringing Technology Home

Best Cities for Job Seekers

EARLY RETURNS: The Elections Effect on the Front Range

Good Time to be a Seller

Boulder County Snapshot

Boulder County: Real Estate Market Is Staying Strong

2017 Colorado Free Days

2017 Market Update: Why Are Appreciation Values So High in Boulder County?

Liz Benson Joins WK Real Estate

Marie Elena Potter Joins WK Real Estate

Lydia Moy Joins WK Real Estate Team

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