Wallpaper is back. And you’ll be glad it is – with all the exciting new colors, patterns and textures available to choose from. Today, stylish wallpaper is being used in small spaces, such as powder rooms and mudrooms, or as a beautiful accent, providing pops of color that brighten up an area or give it a more customized look. Wallpaper choices range from traditional floral patterns to modern art deco designs, with patterns ranging from subdued...

  No matter the season, it’s always a good time for Spring cleaning. By that, I mean keeping your home in order by tossing or storing things you don’t use or need. Decluttering your home makes for a home with fewer accidents, less dust and mold, fewer fires, easier cleaning, and a fresher look. Here are five easy steps to declutter your home (while I say “easy,” I know that for some of us getting rid of anything can be difficult and...

April 10, 2019 by RE/MAX of Cherry Creek It’s a common question: What are today’s interest rates? Alas, the question is easier posed than answered, as interest rates vary significantly according to many factors. What goes into the interest rate you will receive on your mortgage? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) cites these 7 elements: Your credit score: Generally, the better your score, the lower your interest rate, as lenders...

April 29, 2019 by RE/MAX of Cherry Creek Now is the time to start thinking about your garden. What big things can you do this year to create a beautiful outdoor setting? Surprisingly, the answer is to focus on something small:  Start by thinking of pollinators, those tiny creatures that flit from plant to plant, making possible the glorious blooms we all enjoy. Pollinators, particularly bees, have been in decline in recent years, so it’s...

Want to find the most up-to-date color for your home decor? This year, think coral. Living Coral has been designated the Color of the Year by Pantone – and the company is waxing poetic about it. “Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of …Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, … Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression.” And that’s not all. The...

2018 Home Sales Cool Off, While Inventory Recovers and Price Increases Moderate January 17, 2019 DENVER – December’s declining home sales and growing inventory solidified 2018 as the year the red-hot seller’s market moved toward a balanced market. Price growth also moderated, though December was the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year increases in home prices, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report, which includes 53 metro...