Joyful Housewalk

Episode 6- Sparking Joy!

We are going to Spark Joy in your life… Coming up of Episode 6 of South Metro Denver Real Estate Report**Music** Recording from South Denver where the real estate market fluctuates as much as our weather this is South Metro Denver Real Estate Report and I am your host Joy Fraser licensed broker and owner of Colorado Luxury Houses powered by Keller Williams. This is Episode 6- Sparking Joy!

7 Day Real Estate Report for South Metro Denver- 

The boundaries for these stats are Arapahoe Rd. Santa Fe at an angle to include Roxbourgh. The south is to include Castle Rock, Franktown, and Elizabeth. Then on the east we go up through the country to include Parker and South Aurora. 

-233 Attached Properties on the market which is up from last weeks report. The least expensive is $172K in Centennial (2/2 920 sq ft which is $37k less than the least expensive from last week. The most expensive is a new construction home in Castle Pines priced at  $890k (4/3 2835 sqft.). The HOA is $419/mo. The median price is $369,900 and that could buy you a townhouse in Englewood 3/2 1400 sqft and a 2 car garage.
41 went UC in last 7 days, which is 12 more than last week. 12 closed in last 7 days. 

-968 Detached Properties on the market which is up 19 properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is the same one from last week $310,000 in Parker (2/1 841 sqft). And the most expensive home and 2nd most expensive home are still the same. Priced at $12,900,000 and $4.9 million both in Parker. The 3rd most expensive home takes us out of Parker and into Castle Pines Village. It’s 5/9 12,054 sqft built in 2008. It has mixture of mountain and french style tons of space for entertaining and an indoor lap pool. If you have a cool $34,124 a year for taxes… this house could be yours! We are adding in the median price of homes on the market and currently is it $599,993 and the house that is priced just $2 above the median is in Centennial in The Knolls built in 1974 4/3 and 2370 sqft. The list price is $599,995 and it has been completely updated.119 went UC in last 7 days, so we are picking up momentum. 101 sold in last 7 days. 

The market is picking up and I am getting more confident in saying that now that the holidays are over our spring market is starting. Sellers need to get ready to list their home and buyers should be out there now before everyone else!

What’s Hot!

Neflix and Chill. One of my favorite past times. Recently a new show came out called Tidying Up. The host is Marie Kondo and goes into homes and tells people that if something doesn’t Spark Joy they should get rid of it… after thanking it. There is a specific order to tidying up clothes, books, papers, misc, and then sentimental. Touch the item, if it sparks joy you get to keep it. I get the idea of Sparking Joy and why you would do it. But answer me this… The dishes don’t spark joy for me... so I’m out. 

Tip of the Day-

If you are moving and have to be out of your current home or rental by a certain day. Don’t wait until a week before your move out date to start Tidying up with Marie Kondo. Start a lot early, seller’s start the second you think you might want to move even before your home is on the market. Buyers start as soon as you think you might be want to move. If you wait until the last minute there will be no joy for anyone.

Truth or Fail-

Did you start Tidying Up and Sparking Joy after watching the show on Netflix?

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Episode 5- Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars at Home! 

What’s hot this week is breaking news for you and your freezer! Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars at home! Coming up of Episode 5 of South Metro Denver Real Estate Report**Music** Recording from South Denver where the real estate market fluctuates as much as our weather this is South Metro Denver Real Estate Report and I am your host Joy Fraser licensed broker and owner of Colorado Luxury Houses powered by Keller Williams. This is Episode 5- Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars at Home!

7 Day Report for South Metro Denver Area Real Estate- 

The boundaries for these stats are Arapahoe Rd. Santa Fe at an angle to include Roxbourgh. The south is to include Castle Rock, Franktown, and Elizabeth. Then on the east we go up through the country to include Parker and South Aurora. 

-220 Attached Properties on the market which is down 6 properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is $209K in Parker (1/1 773 sq ft which is $1,000k more than the least expensive from last week. And most expensive is the same one from last week $925k townhouse in Littleton (¾ 4319 sqft.). It’s a nice neighborhood and it has mountain view and it’s on water. 

28 went UC in last 7 days, which is double from last week. 16 closed in last 7 days. Which isn’t suprising since it was a 4 day work week last week. 

-949 Detached Properties on the market which is down 7 properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is $310,000 in Parker (2/1 841 sqft) This is $62,100 more than last weeks report. So if you are waiting to buy low you need to do it soon! And the most expensive home is still the $12,900,000 in Parker (11b/24b almost 40,000 fin sqft). Followed by the same 2nd most expensive home in $4.9 million in Parker. (6/7 16k sqft 2.25 acres. It’s a modern and minimalistic style. The kitchen has 3 ovens, 2 oversized refrigerators, and 2 sinks. There is a glass wall wine cellar, 5 car garage, 7 fireplaces. There is truly a full regulation hockey rink at the property. 

103 went UC in last 7 days, so we are picking up momentum. 54 sold in last 7 days. 

The report is showing that there is less all around, houses on the market, going under contract, and closing. However, potential sellers should consider this… Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!
What’s Hot!
So I was all set for this week’s hot to be home organizing. It’s the beginning of 2019, holiday decorations are coming down, it a fresh start. Lada lada lada. Then just as I was about to record Disney Company announced that in Feb they will start selling Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars in local grocery stores. If you have been to Disney and have had one you know. There is something about them that is different, it’s special. I have looked them up and they are made by Nestle but just buying a Nestle ice cream bar isn’t the same as a Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar. The chocolate is richer the ice cream smoother. It’s delicious. So when news broke this morning that we could be getting Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars at home I have a feeling it will be something HOT for a while! And I know it’s not house decor related but it does in your house and in your freeze, so throw me a bone, I know you are happy to know this news! And that’s what’s hot!
Tip of the Day-
If you are going to WDW or Disneyland don’t try to bring home Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars. I know you are thinking, “I could just bring a Home Chef box with the packaging and the freezer packs and get the nice people at Animal Kingdom Lodge to freeze them for me and then right before I leave a will just my leftover snack credits from the Disney Dining Plan to buy a ton of Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bars throw them in Home Chef box that I have reconstructed b/c I also brought packing tape on this vacation with the freezer packs th

Episode 4- 2019 Design Trends! 

We’re ringing in 2019 with the 2019 Design Trends of the Year! Coming up of Episode 4 of South Metro Denver Real Estate Report.**Music** Recording from South Denver where the real estate market fluctuates as much as our weather this is South Metro Denver Real Estate Report and I am your host Joy Fraser licensed broker and owner of Colorado Luxury Houses powered by Keller Williams. This is Episode 4- 2019 Design Trends!

14 Day Report for South Metro Denver Area Real Estate- 

The boundaries for these stats are Arapahoe Rd. Santa Fe at an angle to include Roxbourgh. The south is to include Castle Rock, Franktown, and Elizabeth. Then on the east we go up through the country to include Parker and South Aurora. 

-226 Attached Properties on the market which is up 3  properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is $208K in Parker (1/1 773 sq ft which is $14,500k more than the least expensive from last week. And most expensive is $925k townhouse in Littleton (¾ 4319 sqft.). It’s a nice neighborhood and it has mountain view and it’s on water. 

14 went UC in last 14 days, which accounts for a holiday slow down.. 48 closed in last 14 days. 

-956 Detached Properties on the market which is down 145 properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is $274,900 in Littleton (3/2 1570 sqft) This is a few thousand less than last weeks least expensive home. And the most expensive home is still the $12,900,000 in Parker (11b/24b almost 40,000 fin sqft). And the  2nd most expensive home is $4.9 million in Parker. (6/7 16k sqft 2.25 acres. It’s a modern and minimalistic style. The kitchen has 3 ovens, 2 oversized refrigerators, and 2 sinks. There is a glass wall wine cellar, 5 car garage, 7 fireplaces. There is truly a full regulation hockey rink at the property. 

160 went UC in last 14 days. 235 sold in last 14 days. 

The report is showing that there is less all around, houses on the market, going under contract, and closing. However, potential sellers should consider this… Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!

What’s Hot!

2019 Home Design Trends from Houzz! 

1. Backsplash as a Focal Point
2. Dark and Moody Colors throughout the Home 
3. Destination Tubs
4. ‘Tuxedo’ Kitchens
5. Glass-and-Steel Room Dividers
6. Free Standing Dining Benches
7. Board and Batten Accents extending to the outside
8. Kitchens that open to the outdoors
9. Wood Vanities
10. Four Wall Accent Color

Tip of the Day-

If you are doing updating to your home but plan to sell don’t be too fashion forward with what you choose. You could be ahead of your time and buyers might not yet respond to your choices even though be both know the choices you made are amazing and everyone will be doing it in a year or two.

Truth or Fail-

What is one design trend that I never could get on board with?

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Join us next week when we talk about the market stats and something equally awesome.

Episode 3- Bringing Wood Back! 

Are white kitchens out and wood coming back? Today we talk about what is hot in kitchen cabinets and the last market update before Christmas! Coming up of Episode 3 of South Metro Denver Real Estate Report.**Music** Recording from South Denver where the real estate market fluctuates as much as our weather this is South Metro Denver Real Estate Report and I am your host Joy Fraser licensed broker and owner of Colorado Luxury Houses powered by Keller Williams. This is Episode 3- Bringing Wood Back!

7 Day Report for South Metro Denver Area Real Estate- 

The boundaries for these stats are Arapahoe Rd. Santa Fe at an angle to include Roxbourgh. The south is to include Castle Rock, Franktown, and Elizabeth. Then on the east we go up through the country to include Parker and South Aurora. 

-223 Attached Properties on the market which is down 23 properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is $193,500 in Centennial (1/1 732 sq ft there is a $220 HOA which includes pool, fitness facility, hot tub, heat, water, and snow removal) which is $28,500k more than the least expensive from last week. And most expensive is a $925k townhouse in Littleton (¾ 4319 sqft.). This is $35k more expensive than last week’s most expensive attached property.
25 went UC in last 7 days. 21 closed in last 7 days.
-1101 Detached Properties on the market which is down 97 properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is $279,950 in Elizabeth (3/2 1582 sqft ½ acre.) This is $5k more than last weeks least expensive home. And the most expensive home is still the $12,900,000 in Parker (11b/24b almost 40,000 fin sqft). To keep things interesting I am going to add the 2nd most expensive home…. It is $4.9million in Parker. (6/7 16k sqft 2.25 acres. It’s a modern and minimalistic style. The kitchen has 3 ovens, 2 oversized refrigerators, and 2 sinks. There is a glass wall wine cellar, 5 car garage, 7 fireplaces. What makes this property so unique? The second building that has a bedroom, bathroom, fireplace, and changing room. Why a changing room? To change into your hockey gear so you can jump on the ice quickly on the indoor hockey rink of course. This is not a joke. There is truly a full regulation hockey rink at the property. Someone call Gordon Bombay and the Mighty Ducks, this property is for them! 
129 went UC in last 7 days. 100 sold in last 7 days. 

The report is showing that there is less all around, houses on the market, going under contract, and closing. However, potential sellers should consider this… Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!

What’s Hot!

For the last few years white cabinets were all the rage. And I love it. It’s so much better than the late 80s/early 90s oak cabinets. Blah! I heard that stain wood is coming back to the kitchen and I was panicked. Then I saw what everyone was talking about and it’s not an entire kitchen of wood stained cabinets. Keep your white kitchen but change the hood over the stove to be wood stained. Or add some wood stained open shelving. Or keep the cabinets and add a wood stained butcher block. The possibilities are endless when adding a stained wood accent piece to your kitchen. 

Tip of the Day-

The tip of the day is the same for buyers and sellers. All it is to paint the cabinets. If you are buying a house or own a house and have those 80s oak cabinets go ahead and give them a paint job. Go on trend and paint them white or be bold and do a deep rich color. Then add a stained wood accent to make a statement piece and you will have an updated kitchen for 2019!  

Truth or Fail-

What was the craziest real estate phone call I have ever received?

Don’t forget to play Would you rather on Instragram tomorrow just follow me @realtorjoyfraser.

Episode 2- Flocked Christmas Trees

Today we talk about the different style of Christmas tree and how the holidays are affecting the market! Coming up of Episode 2 of South Metro Denver Real Estate Report.**Music** Recording from South Denver where the real estate market fluctuates as much as our weather this is South Metro Denver Real Estate Report and I am your host Joy Fraser licensed broker and owner of Colorado Luxury Houses powered by Keller Williams. This is Episode 2- Flocked Christmas Trees!

7 Day Report for South Metro Denver Area Real Estate-
The boundaries for these stats are Arapahoe Rd. Santa Fe at an angle to include Roxbourgh. The south is to include Castle Rock, Franktown, and Elizabeth. Then on the east we go up through the country to include Parker and South Aurora.
-246 Attached Properties on the market which is down 24 properties from last weeks report. The least expensive is $165k in Centennial (1/1 834 sq ft) which is $11k more than the least expensive from last week. And most expensive is $889,990 (4/3 2835 sqft.) in Castle Pines. Last week the most expensive was $959k which is  $69k less than last weeks report. 28 went UC in last 7 days. 40 closed in last 7 days.
-1198 Detached Properties on the market. The least expensive is $274,900 in Castle Rock (2/1 778 sqft) this is $25k more than last weeks least expensive home. And the most expensive home is still the $12,900,000 in Parker (11b/24b almost 40,000 fin sqft). 143 went UC in last 7 days. 149 sold in last 7 days. 

For both attached and detached there were 59 properties that failed to sell and 43 that were taken off the market. 

What’s Hot!
FLOCKED Christmas Trees. F-L-O-C-K. They are a white dust sprayed on the tree to make them look snow covered. They are the all over Instagram right now and they look pretty awesome. I have to admit in the stores they look a bit lack luster but when you search online there are tons of options and they have lots of different choices. Pre-lit. Light flock. Heavy flock. Tree height. Tree type. Check them out.

Tip of the Day-
If you are listing your home during the holiday season and want to decorate for the holidays, go ahead. But keep it minimal and neutral. Just like any other time of the year, buyers should be able to feel like they can come in and start celebrating right away and not have to remove all your holiday decorations.

Truth or Fail-
The most appreciated closing gift I ever gave was….

Don’t forget to play Would you rather on Instragram tomorrow just follow me @realtorjoyfraser. And if you or any of your friends or family have any real estate needs I am ready to help them visit my website at coloradoluxuryhouses.com

Thanks for listening to South Metro Denver Real Estate Report with Joy Fraser. If you like this podcast and want to know more check out coloradoluxuryhouses.com or leave us a review on iTunes. 

Join us next week when we talk about the market stats and something equally awesome.

7 Day Report for South Metro Denver Area Real Estate- 

The boundaries for these stats are Arapahoe Rd. Santa Fe at an angle to include Roxbourgh. The south is to include Castle Rock, Franktown, and Elizabeth. Then on the east we go up through the country to include Parker and South Aurora. 

270 Attached Properties on the market. The least expensive is $154k in Centennial (1/1 720 sqft) and most expensive is $959k in Castle Pines Village(¾ 4600 sqft). 

30 went UC in last 7 days. 48 closed in last 7 days. 

1393 Detached Properties on the market. The least expensive is $249,500 in Elizabeth (2/1 998 sqft) and most expensive is $12,900,000 in Parker (11b/24b almost 40,000 fin sqft).

154 went UC in last 7 days. 133 sold in last 7 days. 

For both attached and detached there were 96 properties that failed to sell and 37 that were taken off the market. 

What’s Hot!

Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2019. AF-690 Metropolitan. 

2018- Caliente AF-290

Honorable Mention. Behr. Blueprint S470-5

Swing and a Miss. Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay SW 7701

Tip of the Day-

Sellers Tip of the Day has to do with paint… if you are going to go to the effort of painting your house to sell. Then pick a color that will appeal to most sellers… Go to pinterest and search Paint for selling. Pick one of those colors instead of the same color that is already on your walls. (Guess what one of the the colors is…. Benjamin Moore’s color of the year.)

Buyer Tip of the Day has to do with paint… go to pinterest and find colors that you would love in your home. That way if you are looking at a house that has terrible paint you will start to see that as a positive since you will be repainting anyway instead of looking at Caliente paint color as negative. 

Truth or Fail-

If I had a dollar for every time I’m Asked… 

Don’t forget to play Would you rather on Instragram tomorrow just follow me @realtorjoyfraser. And if you or any of your friends or family have any real estate needs I am ready to help them visit my website at coloradoluxuryhouses.com