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Understanding days on market for Colorado home buyers and sellers - residential home exterior

What ‘Days on Market’ Really Means for Colorado Buyers and Sellers in 2026

When you're scrolling through listings, you've probably noticed that little number next to "Days on Market" - or DOM, as we call it in the business. Some homes show 3 days. Others show 87. And most people assume a high number means something is wrong with the property. That's not always the case. DOM tells a story, but you have to know how to read it. And right now in Colorado's spring 2026 market,...

Colorado Capitol building with sunset - HB 1119 split-rate property tax guide

Colorado HB 1119 Split-Rate Property Tax: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

If you own property in Colorado, there's a bill working its way through the legislature right now that could change how your property taxes are calculated. It's called HB 26-1119, and it introduces something called a "split-rate" property tax. I want to break down what this actually means for you, because the headlines aren't telling the full story. What HB 1119 Would Actually Do Right now, Colorado...

Colorado home exterior with renovation work, representing unpermitted construction risks for buyers

What Happens If You Buy a Home with Unpermitted Work in Colorado

I've walked into more homes than I can count where a gorgeous basement finish or a brand-new bathroom addition turns out to have zero permits on file. It happens a lot in Colorado, and most buyers don't realize it's a thing until their inspector or lender flags it. Unpermitted work doesn't automatically mean the renovation is bad or unsafe. But it does mean that nobody from the city or county verified the...