Denver Housing Market on the Rise

Despite economic trends, the Denver housing marketmaking this one of the best times in recent history to
is recovering slowly but surely. Although much of thebuy a home in the Denver real estate market. Interest
nation's housing market continues to struggle, therates are around 4.85%, and there is a great selection
Denver area has seen some significant gains in theof homes on the market.
past year and many believe that there is reason to beGiven the current market conditions in the Denver
positive about the future of the housing market inarea, now more than ever it is critical to select the right
Denver. According to the National Board of Realtorsreal estate agent to represent you. For sellers,
most recent report, which drew from currentchoosing the right real estate agent means taking
economic trends for the area, such as job growth, asadvantage of the market and capitalizing on their
well as historical real estate appreciation for the area,investment. Also for sellers, this could also mean the
placed the Denver housing market among the top fivedifference between accurately pricing their property
cities in which to purchase a home.from the start which could result in selling within weeks
Additionally, states that Metropolitan Denver Realor having to wait months for a sale most likely at a
Estate was the leader in the total dollar gain throughoutlower price. For buyers, choosing the right real estate
the United States in 2009. The homes that saw theagent means making the right choice when buying a
biggest gains in 2009 were homes in Indian Hills,home in Denver. Real estate agents can help buyers
Meridian, Thornton, Twin Lakes, Todd Creek, andrecognize that not every area of the city is increasing
Westminster.in value, so what may seem like a good deal could be
Although Denver's housing market has stabilized overa poor choice in the long run. A home is one of the
the past few months and there are overall positivebiggest investments for both buyers and sellers;
trends in real estate in the Denver area, sellers are stilltherefore the use of an agent who is experienced and
cautions and their homes are competing with a recordhas a vast knowledge of the Denver housing market
number of foreclosed properties. While this fact hasn'tcould be the difference between successfully buying
affected Denver luxury homes, owners of homes ator selling a property or making regrettable decisions
lower price points are feeling this pressure. Right now,that will affect your future.
Denver has a months supply of homes ranging fromIf you are considering buying or selling a home in the
seven to ten depending on what area you're looking at.Denver area, consider using the services of Very Nice
Six months of inventory is considered the equilibriumHomes. The realtors at Very Nice Homes are licensed
point where the market is not more advantageous forrealtors in the State of Colorado who offer free
buyers or sellers. Therefore, Denver is currently inservices to buyers and full service and discounted
what is considered a buyer's market. This means thatcommission plans to sellers. Very Nice Homes is a
the housing inventory is 17 percent lower than it was aMetro Denver Colorado real estate firm that offers a
year ago, and close to 2 percent lower than it was adaily updated database of over 30,000 local home
month ago, which are good signs for a recovery andlistings.