The City of Castle Pines saw the number of homes for sale reach an historic low at the end of December with only 60 homes available for sale. Even though the number of homes available for sale is low, the pace of sales in 2011 stayed consistent with 2010. 182 homes sold in the City […]
Short Sales & Foreclosures Discounting Castle Pines Listings
The most disturbing trend I am seeing in the City of Castle Pines is the disparity between distressed sales pricing and pricing by normal sellers. Banks are discounting short sales and foreclosed properties more than has historically been seen in the Castle Pines real estate market. It used to be a rare occurrence to see […]
New, Super-Park in Castle Pines
The City of Castle Pines, newly incorporated town in Douglas County, and my hometown, has opened is newest and largest park. It’s called Elk Ridge Park. Let me tell you, this is one amazing park with more bells and whistles than you can imagine! This definitely enhances the amenities and lifestyle for us residents and […]
Castle Pines North Market Update
Over the last few years, homes priced over $750,000 have seen prices fall substantially in the City of Castle Pines. Homes priced from $500,000 to $750,000 have also seen price declines, but homes priced under $500,000 had generally seen prices holding steady. Things are starting to change. Over the last two months I have started […]
Marketing Your Home
By Doug Hutchins, Douglas County Realtor Important things a Realtor does when selling a home is to market the home to Buyers and other Realtors. Unfortunately, after 7 years in this business, I am still shocked to see how poorly some properties are marketed. Or, is there a word for “not marketed”? I was reminded […]
Why Research Your Homeowners Association?
What you need to read! by Doug Hutchins, Douglas County Real Estate When most folks are buying a home or condo, the last thing in the world they think about is researching homeowners association. That sounds pretty boring compared to the excitement of planning to move in a new home. So, it’s a good thing […]