combining work and pleasure, buyers snapped up vacation homes in a big way during pandemic

combining work and pleasure, buyers snapped up vacation homes in a big way during pandemic

Housing markets across the country heated up during the COVID-19 pandemic, but demand for vacation homes, including in Colorado, sizzled, according to a new study from the National Association of Realtors.

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major challenges in denver metro area for new home seekers as median home price increases by 21% in past year

major challenges in denver metro area for new home seekers as median home price increases by 21% in past year

The housing market in the Denver metro area has seen a dramatic increase in home prices of more than 20 percent over the past year, making it even more competitive for families to buy their first home. Those who were able to purchase a house say they had to open their search beyond their initial expectations as realtors say the inventory will only improve slightly for the rest of 2021, keeping it a seller’s market.

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housing boom unbowed by pandemic

housing boom unbowed by pandemic

“Housing sales were robust and apartments at all price levels were moving quickly,” says Marsha Gordon, the president and chief executive officer of the Business Council of Westchester. In recent years the county was fortunate, with development and the housing market, to be ahead of the curve, Gordon says.

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how to navigate colorado’s low inventory market like a pro

how to navigate colorado’s low inventory market like a pro

There’s no denying that the real estate market is hot right now. The need for homes that cater towards consumers’ desired lifestyles in the wake of COVID-19 paired with low-interest rates has created an environment where buying a home is a top priority on everyone’s to-do-list.

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supersize me! here are the metros where buyers are clamoring for big homes again

supersize me! here are the metros where buyers are clamoring for big homes again

Not long ago, it seemed just about everyone was obsessed with the tiny-home trend. So cute! So teensy! People were wondering: Just how small can a home get while still being cool and remotely functional? Well, we may never find out. Because, as with many things in the past year, the coronavirus pandemic has turned the “less is more” mentality on its head.

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westchester wanderlust: is the suburban love affair a flash in the pan or the new normal?

westchester wanderlust: is the suburban love affair a flash in the pan or the new normal?

Westchester County, the large swath of communities just north of Manhattan and the Bronx, is a major destination for city dwellers looking for a close-in suburban lifestyle. With sales volumes that have increased 51% since last year and dwindling inventory, especially in prime neighborhoods and at lower price points, Westchester serves as an excellent microcosm of the broader city-to-suburbs trend.

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