The National Association of Home Builders' list of improving housing markets nearly doubled in January, as more cities showed signs of a real estate market rebound.

The list, now including Denver and Greeley, contains 76 improving markets in 31 states and DC. "The fact that the list of improving housing markets nearly doubled this month shows that a significant, positive trend is developing," NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen said in a statement

For the complete list of all 76 metro areas on the Improving Markets Index list go to www.nahb.org/imi.

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Posted in Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market Conditions, New Home Builders, Home Selling Services

According to new data released by the Census Bureau, new home sales in the West region, including Colorado, fell 16 percent in August 2011, which is the lowest level in 10 years.

Inventory of new single family homes is low.  "The number of new homes for sale has also fallen off considerably." reports Ryan McMaken of the Colorado Division of Housing, "The number of new houses for sale in the West has fallen 74 percent since the total peaked during June 2007, and the same total has fallen 71 percent in the US since the number of new homes for sale peaked in the US during August 2006."

All of this is good news for homeowners trying to sell their existing home, suggests McMaken.

Read the full report at Colorado Division of Housing.

Posted in New Home Builders, National News

The old Stapleton Airport parking garage in Denver is being demolished for the newest, most environmentally-friendly housing development in Colorado.  

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Posted on February 16, 2011 13:24:17 by IPTV.Boyz

Posted in Headlines, Denver Colorado Real Estate, New Home Builders

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At the moment its hard to imagine the housing market bouncing back any time soon. There are signs of it declining even further, but not much to indicate that a housing rebound is possible in the near future. However, there are some economist and insiders who believe the opposite is true. They believe the worst is behind us.

One reason I think this may be true is our human and American nature. We all want a home and we all want things. For a couple of years now we have had those things taken away and kept from us. We are Americans, and we are not used to having our things taken away from us like that. There has been a pent up desire to have our things back and we may just find a way to get them.

There is an MIT economist who believes that the demand for new homes now exceeds residential construction. Even though it goes against the numbers, it may pan out to be true quite soon. Others in the industry say the fear of another hit on the housing market is simply overreaction and panic. There is at least much more conversation leaning towards a recovering housing market. Lets all keep our pocket books crossed its true.

Read the full article from CNNMoney.com

Posted in Denver Colorado Real Estate, Blogging, Real Estate Market Conditions, CAR, Real Estate Industry, Real Estate Industry Trends, New Home Builders, Downtown Denver Lofts and Condos

More and more, multi-generations of families are moving in together. Shared living is on the rise, meaning finding the right homes for people who are falling into this trend is becoming more pertinent for realtors.

Cultural preferences and flexibility play a role in finding the right shared-space home. Some families prefer open, shared spaces and others need more boundaries. Some couples are interested in finding homes with rentable garage apartments. Affordable, green options are also in increased demand.

One unique development comes from designer Marianne Cusato. Cusato helped develop the compact, affordable Katrina Cottage after the 2005 hurricane along the Gulf Coast, and now she has designed The New Economy Home. The first house of its kind, is is specifically designed to meet the needs of our shifting times, and measures 1771 square feet with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.

Read more about the shared living trend at REALTOR® Magazine.

Posted in Real Estate Market Conditions, Real Estate Industry Trends, New Home Builders