Monthly Archives: July 2018
You Need an Agent Who Will Always Put You First
Whether you are a rookie homebuyer or have gone through the process many times, having a local real estate expert who is well versed in the neighborhood you are looking to move to, as well as the trends of that area, should be your goal while home shopping. One great example of an agent who... Read More
SOLD – 1630 Dolores Street – Sheila Young
Sheila Young, REALTOR® at CapRock Real Estate, did an unbelievable job as the Real Estate Broker for the buyer in the sale of 1630 Dolores Street in the Orchard Mesa Heights subdivision located in the Orchard Mesa area of Grand Junction, Colorado. This sale took place on July 30, 2018. Read More
The #1 Reason to Put Your House on The Market TODAY!
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released the results of their latest Existing Home Sales Report which revealed that home sales declined 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million in June from 5.41 million in May, and are 2.2% below a year ago. Some may look at these numbers and think that now is a bad... Read More
Americans Rank Real Estate Best Investment for 5 Years Running! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Real estate has outranked stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, and bonds as the best long-term investment among Americans for the last 5 years! The generations agree! Real estate is the best investment! Generation X leads the way with 37% believing in real estate as the top investment. Read More
4 Reasons Why We Are Not Heading Toward Another Housing Bubble
With home prices continuing to appreciate above historic levels, some are concerned that we may be heading for another housing ‘boom & bust.’ It is important to remember, however, that today’s market is quite different than the bubble market of twelve years ago. Here are four key metrics that will explain why: Home Prices Mortgage... Read More
Will Your Current House Fit Your Needs in Retirement?
As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs... Read More
Selling Your Home? Here’s 2 Ways to Get the Best Price!
Every homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house? Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a Little Low This may seem counterintuitive, but let’s... Read More
SOLD – 3172 Sheryl Court – Rachel Justman
Rachel Justman, REALTOR® at CapRock Real Estate, did a wonderful job as the Real Estate Broker for the buyers of 3172 Sheryl Court in the Valle Vista subdivision located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado. This cash sale closed on July 20, 2018. Rachel brought this sale to closing in just 14 days from... Read More
SOLD – 402 Alamo Street – Rachel Justman
Rachel Justman, REALTOR® at CapRock Real Estate, did an amazing job as the Real Estate Broker for the sellers of 402 Alamo Street in the Meadowvale subdivision located in the south east area of Grand Junction, Colorado. This sale closed on July 19, 2018 after being on the market for under 50 days. Read More
Lack of Listings Slowing Down the Market
As the real estate market continues to move down the road to a complete recovery, we see home values and home sales increasing while distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) continue to fall to their lowest points in years. There is no doubt that the housing market will continue to strengthen throughout 2018. However, there... Read More