Zillow has made two big announcements recently: 1) Zillow is expanding its “cash offers” programs to 4 cities 2) Zillow acquired mortgage lenders of America. On the surface, most people shrugged off the announcements as neither appear monumental. Why are…
First, Happy Halloween. I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. The pic above is yours truly in a blow-up dinosaur costume I got for 25 dollars. Quite a steal! It is crazy to think that my purchase…
Are we partying like it is 2007 again? Hopefully everyone hasn’t forgotten the last real estate party and how badly it ended. With the market on fire in many locations throughout the country, there is increasing pressure to get transactions…
We’ve all heard the predictions for 2017, rates will be X, employment will be Y, the sky will be blue, but also might fall depending on 18 different variables from armchair economists. What should you believe and what should you…
I’m a big believer in self reflection, and when I am wrong, coming out and saying it. I wrote an article, let if float, where I, like pretty much everyone else in the industry, predicted rates would stay low. Unfortunately,…
It’s the Halloween season and time for haunted houses, ghosts, and goblins. Like most people, I enjoy Halloween but definitely wouldn’t want to celebrate the holiday every day. Unfortunately, unsuspecting buyers commonly purchase properties with a spooky past. Did you…
When high end markets fall, what does it mean for you? I think most real estate pros would agree that the recent run up in prices in many areas throughout the country is concerning. Are there leading indicators of…
Will taco bell predict the next real estate crash? What does a fast food restaurant like taco bell have to do with real estate? Can the sales of taco bell predict the next crash? What do sales at fast food…
Has real estate lost its "mojo"? Anyone who has watched real estate has certainly noticed a large uptick in house prices from 2007, almost doubling in many areas. This begs the question: Are we approaching a bubble? Are we going…
We are pleased to welcome Fairview's newest associate, "Mr. Waddles". Mr. Waddles was recently named a top dog in offices across Colorado according to Colorado Biz Magazine. He is the canine companion of Fairview partner Glen Weinberg who recently…