This 2025 podcast recording with Lori Halbach (Square One) was a thoughtful journey into how she helps people with their decluttering, downsizing, strategic sorting and so much more. I took this from her short bio on the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS (DMAR) which is probably only a portion of what she does. Her ability to be shoulder to shoulder with clients in challenging times is what I believe is one of best attributes.

Be sure to contact Lori today!

303-319-1595

"Through compassionate interaction, strategic sorting, thoughtful space planning, and expert organizing assistance Square One provides the highest level of service to families during the home downsizing and relocation process.

Whether you or your client needs assistance in downsizing to allow safe “aging in place”, is moving or has passed away, our Senior Move Managers® provide specialized services for families and individuals in transition in the greater Denver and Boulder areas"

In this episode we will give a short preview of market conditions in local real estate, talk quickly about property taxes, introduce you The Rueth Team Lending recent limited time incentive offer of a 1% buy down, $500 credit toward appraisal and $2000 certificate at closing good for a refinance once the rates fall. Any financing is contingent on credit, and other things needed to qualify for a mortgage. Any rates mentioned in this podcast are merely numbers thrown out as examples and not necessary rates anyone can qualify for at this time. The Rueth team is happy to try and qualify you after filling out their application.

Be sure to visit www.listinglocally.com or econdevelop on Facebook to learn more about us.

Be sure to join Jessica (with Amerivest Realty) and I on March 8th for a FOMO Friday new home tour at Westerly in Erie. We will be touring the model homes and maybe have a happy hour afterward to talk about all things real estate and insurance.

This is a real estate and insurance podcast hosted by Chris McGrath licensed in Insurance in Colorado and Nebraska and licensed in real estate in Colorado. Jess Marsh is our go to for all things real estate. Be sure to contact Chris McGrath at 970-371-7595 with any questions. And I will get you all set up with the knowledge you want.

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Chris McGrath with Listing Locally here with Beth Hale talking about reverse mortgages.

Be sure to reach out to Chris McGrath at Comparion Insurance, Listing locally with your insurance or real estate questions. Once we have helped answer your questions we can move forward with any help concerning your insurance or real estate needs. Jess Marsh Moves forward with our real estate needs when it comes to buying and selling after the initial communication.

Be sure to call or text me at 970-371-7595 with what you need.

Beth Hale can be called at 303-956-3800

Amerivest Realty

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Today we interview Miranda Adame owner of Amanda Adame Productions and talk quickly about the increase in buyer traffic our lenders, and builders are seeing as well as the importance of having your home professionally photos and the use of Drones in that process.

Be sure to reach out to Chris McGrath with Amerivest Realty and I will answer any real estate and insurance questions for you. If you are ready to buy and sell we'll have our experienced REALTOR Jess follow up with you for a free consultation.

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For more fun local news be sure and check out the Website www.listinglocally.com or find us on facebook at @econdevelop

Miranda Adame can be contacted at 303-523-4469 and her website is www.mirandaadameproductions.com

That's right you heard it here that it's possible for someone to lose 100K in real estate in the last 12 months. The Last 12 months and hopefully not the next 12 months and that is a result of buying way over asking price and then needed to sell, now that the market has adjusted. Thankfully the stats in Boulder county show we are seeing values rising here but again if someone paid too much then they paid too much. Believe me when I tell you I saw it first hand while doing 2023 tax protests here in Boulder County that homes were being sold at a very serious premium right before the interest rates went up. There have been several times in the the Boulder market that I swore "if I sell now and rent for 12 months I can buy cheaper in 12 months and will have made a profit when I sold my house 12 months ago." AND every time I had that thought (and thankfully never sold) the market always went up. IN fact I know a lot of people that sold in 2020 when the pandemic was kicking off thinking they could move back and as it turns out the prices went insane and values rose significantly. Needless to say I was too scared to sell in early 2022 despite my gut telling me this might be that time. And of course my wife would not have let me.

All this points to buying today may not be a bad idea if you can afford to do so, and like the home a lot. Because right now there are less buyers competing which means you can take your time, have your contract with contingencies like inspection, appraisal and the other important deadlines and even get some money toward closing costs or a buydown. And my amazing lenders are wanting todays buyers to believe sooner than later there is a refi in your future once the rates go back down some. Will they return to 3% anytime soon? I will have to say no. Of course to refi one needs a certain credit, work history, debt to income and other factors that my lender referrals can tell you more about.

Want a discount on listing your home with me in July (and maybe August... wink, wink) then lets talk. I am hoping with the discount I am offering here in Boulder county will be enough to get you off that "we should wait" bubble and spring you into action.

Chris McGrath

Amerivest Realty

REALTOR

970-371-7595

[email protected]

www.listinglocally.com

Facebook @econdevelop

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Hi Boulder County it's Chris McGrath with Amerivest Realty here talking to local Insurance Company Owner Shauna Green today about an amazing insurance product that will change the way you invest in real estate. Shauna can talk to you about how having this life insurance product can help you with your real estate investment goals and can even position you to be a bank for others. At the end we talk quickly about why one needs to have their home insurance in place quickly when buying their next home.

Take a moment to please visit ⁠www.listinglocally.com ⁠ for all your real estate needs, or see us @econdevelop on Facebook. To find Shauna Green please see her website at ⁠www.frinsurancesolutions.com⁠ or call her at 720-389-7651

Thank you Boulder County for all your support 80027 80026 80516 80303 it's greatly appreciated

80027 80026 80516 Boulder County real estate www.listinglocally.com here talking to you about making sure you take a few minutes and protest your taxes in Boulder County if you are so inclined.

Here is where you find the link to start the property taxes protest: https://bouldercounty.gov/property-and-land/assessor/appeals/

Make sure and set up an account before starting the protest process. If you have someone else protesting your taxes at some point they will need something giving them permission to protest on your behalf.

Here is the link to my blog about finding ways to save money every month:

https://www.listinglocally.com/post/save-money-by-reviewing-your-bills

Be sure and check us out at www.Listinglocally.com and @econdevelop on facebook

Contact Chris McGrath at Amerivest Realty if you want to talk about your tax protests in Boulder County or need the name of a good roofer.

Be sure to check out the website at www.listinglocally.com or find us on Facebook at @econdevelop

The market is decelerating when it comes to appreciation meaning it won't be record appreciation in 2023 in East Boulder County. But it will likely be back to normal. What's normal? Good question. There are 75 homes single family homes on the MLS as of today and some of those are under construction. As of today 47 single family homes under contract not included in that 75. Those stats are good for December with a higher interest rate and some inflation. 

I have said it before I am a spring lister on my personal properties but there is something to be said about a winter listing. When inventory is low and your home is one of the few available (and it's looking sharp) it's just a matter of time before it's sold. 

Lets continue to be optimistic about East Boulder County's home prices, appreciation and the fact we live in some of the best small cities in America. My advice: "Know what you have and don't give it away!"

Be sure and check us out at www.listinglocally.com. On Facebook at @econdevelop or Contact me direct at 970-371-7595 

Chris McGrath Real Estate Independent REALTOR 

944 Sandstone Cir 

Erie, Co. 80516