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New Title Requirement for Sellers

By WK Real Estate - January 14, 2019

Beginning this year, if you buy or sell a home, your title documents need to specify the type of deed that is being transferred from seller to buyer. This is a new requirement that went into effect on January 1, 2019, and has potential ramifications for buyers and sellers if the residence is misclassified. Here’s an overview of the four deed types. Talk to your agent to und

Building the Future Through Collaboration

By Pam Metzger - January 14, 2019

Leadership, staff, and sales associates from WK Real Estate were honored to celebrate our firm’s membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International by attending the LeadingRE 2019 Annual Conference. This annual gathering allows over 2000 participants from around the globe to connect through an immersive experience that includes

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4 Decades of #theWKway

By WK Real Estate - January 14, 2019

In 1976, the average home price in the Metro area was less than $40K, 30-year mortgage rates were around 9 percent, and the BolderBoulder was still three years away from running its first race. A different world, to be sure. But it was the world in which Lew Kingdom and Stu Wright would plant the flag that is today known as WK Real Estate. The two brokers first met in 197

What Buyers Want: Trends for 2019

By WK Real Estate - January 14, 2019

Here are the top design trends that will motivate buyers and make your home more appealing in 2019. If you’re readying a home for sale, these trends should be top of mind. Natural light. Research shows that natural light improves health, so it’s near the top of the list for today’s buyers. Repair or reglaze windows, add windows, build a deck, or

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New Normal: Low Inventory and Mixed Signals

By WK Real Estate - January 14, 2019

Last year was a great time to be a seller in Colorado—but not as great as other years, not consistently throughout the year, and not at every price point. In general, 2018 was a year of mixed messages. Entry-level homes saw a frenzy of activity while higher-priced homes often languished on the market. Late winter and early spring started strong, but the drop-off in

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Boulder and Grand Junction in Top 10

By WK Real Estate - January 14, 2019

According to a report from Veros Real Estate Solutions, Boulder is projected to have the ninth-highest home-price appreciation in the country in 2019. If the forecast is correct, Boulder home values could increase 7.7 percent this year, outpacing the projected national average of 4.8 percent. Grand Junction earned tenth place with a projected rise of 7.5 percent, while Boise-Nampa, Idaho,

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Home Improvement Projects with the Highest ROI

By WK Real Estate - January 14, 2019

Not all remodels are created equal. Here's a list of projects with the best and worst return on investment (ROI), according to Remodeling Magazine's 2019 Cost vs. Value Report.

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2019 Confidence Index

By WK Real Estate - January 14, 2019

The REALTORS® Confidence Index surveys 50,000 real estate professionals across the country. The survey is a key indicator of housing strength in the U.S. Here are several takeaways from the most recent survey published in December 2018: • Properties were typically on the market for 46 days (compared to 40 days in December 2017). • First-time buyers accounted for 32 percent of

Community Guides

12 Ways to Improve Your Neighborhood and Community

By WK Real Estate - January 08, 2019

Community is a powerful thing. If you barely know your neighbors, or your community isn’t well connected, start making time to build your community, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy the benefits of community living. Here are 12 ways that other communities have become a tight-knit circle of friends, and lent a hand to each other. 1. Take walks and bike r

Ice Sculpting Festivals, Ice Castles, and More Frozen Fun in Colorado

By Kayli Weingard - January 08, 2019

Colorado knows how to celebrate winter. Even if you're not hitting up some of the best slopes in the country, you're in the right place to be for all the winter fun. There's nothing like the estimated 25 million pounds of ice used to make huge ice castles right in Dillon or the live ice sculpting in Alamosa to make all of winter feel like a holiday. Bundle up, sip that ho

Home Inspiration

3 Ways to Use the 2019 Color of the Year in Your Home

By Kayli Westergard - January 02, 2019

Pantone just announced their 2019 color of the year: Living Coral. This bold, eye-catching color is certain to be showing up in every area of 2019, and most certainly, interior design. Incorporating this lively, modern color into your home is easy: here are three ways to add this splash of color and energy to your home. 1. Accent Your Living Room with

Looking Back on Our Mission to #DoMore2018

By Kayli Westergard - December 27, 2018

We set out with big expectations for 2018. We determined to #DoMore2018 with our community, #DoMore with our family and friends, and #DoMore real estate then ever before. As part of that mission, we wanted to make an impact on our community, and to give back to the beloved organizations in our area. As we look back, we're happy to say that we accomplished so much this ye

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New Title Requirement for Sellers

Building the Future Through Collaboration

4 Decades of #theWKway

What Buyers Want: Trends for 2019

New Normal: Low Inventory and Mixed Signals

Boulder and Grand Junction in Top 10

Home Improvement Projects with the Highest ROI

2019 Confidence Index

12 Ways to Improve Your Neighborhood and Community

Ice Sculpting Festivals, Ice Castles, and More Frozen Fun in Colorado

3 Ways to Use the 2019 Color of the Year in Your Home

Looking Back on Our Mission to #DoMore2018

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