The History of Father's Day With Father's Day approaching this Sunday, I decided to research the history of Father's Day and how it came to be a national holiday.
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. It is a day to celebrate the Fathers of the world and to give them a "day off" from parental obligations. But where did it start and how did it become a ...READ MORE |
6 Low Cost and FREE Summer Programs For Kids in the Denver Area It's that time of year again. The kids are finished with the school year and the start of summer is here. How joyous it would be to have the summer off from work and just get to be a kid again, but I digress. Most of us would like our kids to be active and doing things all summer long, but most of us also don't want to spend this month's mortgage on sending our kids ...READ MORE |
Successful Thinking Everyone wants to be successful in their endeavors. However, many people have trouble achieving the level of success they wish to reach. It all starts with successful thinking. While this may seem like an easy enough idea, people struggle to think successfully and in turn, don't achieve their desired goal. Here are 3 tips to get you on the right track to thinking ...READ MORE |
4 Simple Tips For Creating Your Perfect Backyard For most people, Memorial Day is about gathering with friends and family outside and enjoying the weather. It marks the start of summer and what better way to bring in a new season than to grill up some food, crack open some drinks, and bask in the sun. Sure you may not have a pool with a waterfall or an outdoor kitchen and bar, but your backyard can come to life with a little bit of ...READ MORE |
10 Colorado Programs For "First Time Home Buyers" If buying your first home isn't already intimidating enough, the housing market in Colorado is a fast-moving market that can really discourage many first time buyers. The good news is there are a lot of programs and grants to assist you when the time comes to buy your first home. The Colorado Housing and Finance Agency or CHFA classifies a "first time home buyer" as ...READ MORE |
Denver Home Prices Hold Steady, Inventory Significantly Increases It is no secret that the Denver housing market is booming. But what does that mean? The simple explanation is that properties are being bought and sold in significant numbers in a short time frame. Increasing the inventory in the Denver Metro area, or the number of properties for sale, helps to balance the local housing market between sellers and buyers. Though the demand ...READ MORE |
7 Tips for Selecting the Right Real Estate Agent When you are getting ready to buy or sell a house one of the first steps in the process is to pick the right real estate agent. Selecting the right agent is crucial and can result in thousands of dollars in your pocket, or out of your pocket. It can be a daunting task for anyone, so here are 7 tips for selecting the right real estate agent.
1.) Speak with clients that the agent has ...READ MORE |
6 Ways to Make Your Home Greener! In honor of Earth Day this week, here are 6 tips to make your home greener and more energy efficient.
1.) Turn your home into a passive house
Homes can have a LEED certification that shows how green the construction process was to build the house, including the materials used. However, that doesn't show the energy efficiency of the house while being lived in. Making ...READ MORE |
Alert! New LOWER Mortgage Rates! If you have been contemplating buying a home, this is valuable information to have! Mortgage rates have plunged and housing forecasts predict home loans to surge.
The biggest drop in mortgage rates in the last decade
30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate averaging 4.08%
Declined rates have created a mortgage demand among home ...READ MORE |
13 Mistakes to Avoid with Real Estate Listing Photos We agree that when you decide to sell your house, the photo quality used to market your home is crucial.
Here are 13 photo examples of photos that should not be used.
In Fact, using some of these types of photos will actually hinder the sale of your home.
1. Do Not take pictures of corners!
2. Do Not use fish-eye angle ...READ MORE |
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Here at Team Vivi, we understand that buying or selling your home can be very time consuming and mentally taxing. We have found that some of these tips are helpful as you navigate through this process.
1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves
Mentally strong people don’t sit around feeling sorry about their circumstances or how others have ...READ MORE |
Buy vs. Rent Many people have asked us, "should I consider buying a home or just stick with renting?" There are some pretty strong numbers that suggest buying a home is a far better financial decision. First, it is important to familiarize yourself with the "breakeven" point; you hit the breakeven point when the amount of money you invest in your new home is the same as what you ...READ MORE |
Support Local Lemonade Stands Did you know? Until Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 it was against the law for children to operate a lemonade stand in the state of Colorado! Say what?! I know what you are thinking, that is the craziest thing you have ever heard, right? We agree, however, Colorado recently passed a law that allows children to be children and operate their very own lemonade stands!
There was a ...READ MORE |
Are you ready to move?
Here at Team Vivi, we want to make moving as easy as possible!
Here is a list of service providers and their contact information to help make moving a little easier on that big day!
Team VIVI Important Contacts
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The Listing Process One of the benefits of working with Team Vivi is that we have an aggressive marketing approach that begins before your home even hits the market!
When we are able to begin marketing ahead of your list date, we will be able to generate more interest among interested buyers, leading to more and higher offers on your home. We often have multiple offers on our properties the first weekend ...READ MORE |
The Buying Process Whether you are buying your first home or your last retirement home, purchasing a home is usually the biggest investment you will ever make. There are many things to consider before you make your final decision.
The first thing you want to do is prioritize what you want in a home and where you want that home to be located. This can be a changing & evolving list as you look at homes and ...READ MORE |
Airbnb: A Great Way to Earn a Supplemental Income in Colorado! We know that Colorado housing market is booming. What about short-term rental?
The online short-term rental service, Airbnb, has shared the favorite users’ Colorado’s counties in 2018.
According to the company, approximately 19,000 hosts in the Centennial State share their property on Airbnb. Last year, these Airbnb hosts generated a total of $309 million in supplemental ...READ MORE |
Housing Market in Denver in 2019 2018 was definitely a seller market with high prices and low inventory. But it looks like 2019 may see a softened market. It actually started around June 2018: we saw a lot of new houses listed, what probably felt good for buyers. After that until today, the average and media prices of homes dropped. In July, the inventory hit a three-year high: it was the slowest time with the lowest prices. A ...READ MORE |
5 Quick and Easy Tips to Help You Clean Your Home Happy New Year! Who says new year, says New Year’s resolutions. Here are 5 quick and easy tricks to help you clean your home in no time!
1. Prepare a Schedule
Plan a regular specific time to clean your house and make it a habit. You can also prepare a to-do list that you can check what you already did and what is left to do!
2. Use Baskets
Do you have ...READ MORE |
5 Remodeling Tips for Small Budgets Just bought a new home? Congratulations! Here are 5 tips to help you remodel your home with a small budget!
1. Change the walls color
Painting interior walls is an inexpensive way to dramatically change the look and feel of your home with color. You can even do it yourself if you are well-equipped! But if you don’t feel like painting, think about hiring someone only to ...READ MORE |
Ski for Free!! Ski for free on Sundays at a historic Colorado ski resort!
What is better than skiing and snowboarding? Skiing and snowboarding for FREE!
For the second year, skiing at historic Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs and Howelsen nine cross-country trails will be free skiing on Sundays.
Howelsen Hill Ski Area holds a unique place in the history of skiing. It is ...READ MORE |
5 New Skyscrapers in Construction in Denver Just when you thought Denver couldn’t get any larger or drastically develop any further, here are 5 major skyscraper projects that will transform our beloved city’s skyline. Each of these projects clearly shows the prosperity of our commercial and residential real estate market and the major growth of the economy in Downtown. These structures will modernize the design of our city and ...READ MORE |
The Perfect Morning Routine for Successful People The key to be successful is to start as soon as your day begin! Here’s 4 Tips to become a successful person
1. The Night Before.
Set out your clothes, prepare your lunch for the day, and organize your work and task list the night before. Everything will be ready to go when you wake up!
2. Make a to-do List.
The night before, review your to-do list of things you want to ...READ MORE |
5 Reasons to Buy A Home This Winter 5 Reasons to Buy A Home This Winter
1. Don’t Throw Your Money Away in a Rent
Some renters might not be comfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage, that’s why they stick to renting. But if you think about it, the money you spend every month for your rent, you could spend it on a mortgage.
2. It’s Not as Expensive as you may think
You may read ...READ MORE |
4 Smart Home Devices 4 Smart Home Devices
Christmas is almost there! Running out of ideas? Check these 4 smart home devices that can make the life of your loved ones easier!
Wink Hub 2
This one works with devices that use Z-Wave, Zigbee, Lutron Clear Connect, Kidde, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Wink allows smart products to work together through a free app. It is also ...READ MORE |
Why Top Firms are Boosting their Denver Presence? Find the Greatest Job in Colorado! Denver is growing fast, nothing new about it. The unemployment rate is around 3%, a lot of new job offers are popping. Which makes the city very attractive, especially if you consider the fact that a lot of these job offers are great jobs.
The “Big Four” — Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) — have seen double-digit ...READ MORE |
First Time Home Buyers: How are the Millennials Doing? There are a lot of myths about millennials out there that make it seem like none of us are interested in making the investment in a home. In reality, recent studies have found that millennials are buying a lot more homes than you think. According to an appartmentlist.com study, 9 in 10 millennial renters want to purchase a home.
Latest Millennial Tracker ...READ MORE |
Is Colorado Heading for a Recession? Are we going to be affected by a recession? That is a recurrent question.
Colorado’s economy is expected to continue to slow in 2019, according to the 44th Colorado Business Economic Outlook from the University of Colorado Boulder. The economy is slowing because of a slowing U.S. economy, a settled labor force and high interest rates.
The unemployment rate is around 3%, a lot of ...READ MORE |
8 Backyard Ideas for Dog Owners
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8 Backyard Ideas to Delight Your Dog
Source: houzz.com
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What Are the Prices of Denver's Neighborhoods? According to a study from WalletHub, Denver is ranked 13 among 300 cities for the best places to buy a home in the United States. Right now, it is a buyer market! But it can be hard to figure out in which neighborhood you want to buy: there are so many in Denver. Here is a little help: the median home prices by neighborhood for 2018. City Data enables to search Denver neighborhood prices, here is ...READ MORE |
Social Media Marketing for Real Estate: 5 Tips The day of a Real Estate agent can be exhausting: showings, meetings, closings… Even if you know that Social Media can be a great lead provider, it may not be easy to find the time to post relevant content. Here are 5 tips to help you build a good Social Media strategy!
1. Define What Platform You Want To Use
They are a lot. Website, blog, Facebook, ...READ MORE |
Christmas in Colorado's Mountains! Snow, twinkling lights and the mountains!! Summit County is bustling with Christmas cheer! Check out the area events in Keystone, Arapahoe Basin and Breckenridge!
AREA CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Chocolate Village
Where? Keystone Lodge and Spa Lobby
When? From December 6th to January 7th
What time? 24/24 (the trains stop running from midnight to 6 AM)
Keystone’s ...READ MORE |
The Team Concept - Why is it better for you? Home buyers or sellers don't need just one professional to help them get their dream homes or sell their property; they need a whole team.
Finding the right home or selling your property involves several practical steps, as well. For example, a buyer needs to assess their current and future needs, understand their financial situation, and coordinate a complex logistical move. A seller ...READ MORE |
Should I Buy a House Now? Should I buy a house now? Should I buy or rent? Is it a good time to buy a house? Is Denver in a real estate bubble? Figuring out when to start into the real estate market can be scary.
Research by the Federal Reserve found that home owners accumulate 35x more net worth than renters over their lifetime. Buying a house means putting money back into your pockets!
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What Happens When You Overprice Your Home? How do I know what's the right price for my home? What happens when you overprice your home?
Over the past 24 months, homes that were priced correctly sold in about 13 days.
Homes that were not priced correctly and required a price reduction, were on the market for about 58 days.
Contact us today to see how we can help you!
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Mortgage Rates Aren’t Mortgage Rates Really High Right Now?
Mortgage Rates may have gone up, but rates are still very low by historical standards. Rates are about the same as they were in 2013, and they are cheaper than any time before 2011.
Contact us today to see how we can help you!
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9 Seller Tips 1. A Home Sold but Not Bought
When you put your home on the market, getting an offer can be easier than finding a house you'd like to purchase. This can put you in the position of nearly having your home sold without a new place for your family to go. One way to avoid this is to research new homes before putting yours on the market. You can get all your research together so when the time ...READ MORE |
9 Buyer Tips 1. Budgeting for Home Ownership
As the largest and likely most important purchase you'll ever make, home ownership requires careful budgeting. This includes planning not only for a down payment and a monthly mortgage, but also taxes, repairs, and other costs through the life of the home. You'll have to hire at least one inspector and appraiser before making an offer, then be prepared ...READ MORE |
It's Still a Great Time to Buy a Home in Colorado! 4 Reasons Why it is a Good Time to Buy a Home in Colorado
1. The Fed Fund Rate Did Not Change
Last week, the Fed did not make any change to Fed Fund Rate (the rate at which depository institutions (banks) lend reserve balances to other banks on an overnight basis). The Committee expects that further gradual increases in the target range for the federal funds rate will ...READ MORE |
Breckenridge and Keystone Opens Early for the 2018-19 Winter Season First early opening for Breck and Keystone in nearly 10 years due to the incredible early season conditions!
Ideal early season conditions, including natural snow and consistent snowmaking operations, has set the stage for early opening days at both Breckenridge Ski Resort and Keystone Resort. Up to five feet of snow has fallen across Breck and Keystone since mid-October, with up to ...READ MORE |
Why the Real Estate market will remain strong The Mortgage Banking Association expects the housing market to stay strong for at least the next five years and maybe even longer.
The Federal Reserve Board may boost the short-term federal funds rate one more time this year and three times next year. But the long terms rates may not rise too much higher.
Rates will be low enough to enable home prices to increase steadily. Driving these ...READ MORE |
Denvernomics October 2018 What factors contribute to housing decisions? What causes property values to increase? What does the Denver real estate inventory look like right now? What does the future of Denver Real Estate look like? Team Vivi offers a free economic seminar every six months; ranging from a macroeconomic global perspective down to a Denver specific analysis on current financial forces and market ...READ MORE |
Electronics Recycling Collection Event If you have old televisions, computers, or other electronics taking up space around your home, then you'll want to participate in Denver Recycles' Electronics Recycling Collection event on Saturday, October 20 from 8 AM to Noon! This year's event is going to be at Blue Star Recyclers (953 Decatur Street).
Participation is by appointment only and only a limited number of ...READ MORE |
Home buyers: Denver is one of the best markets! A lot of people think Colorado is expensive. Fake news! According to a new study from WalletHub, Denver is ranked 13 among 300 cities for the best places to buy a home in the United States.In fact, seven Colorado cities are well ranked:
Denver at No. 13
Thornton at No. 17
Fort Collins at No. 19
Aurora at No. 20
Arvada at No. 22
Colorado Springs at No. 23
Longmont at No. ...READ MORE |
What options are available for financing your home purchase? Deciding to buy a house is one of the the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Regardless if you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned pro, the lending landscape is often an ever-evolving enigma. That may sound daunting, but before you give up on the dream of homeownership, let’s break down the barrier and help determine the best option for your individual situation.
First ask ...READ MORE |
10/18/17 – Weekly Denver Real Estate Update with Team Vivi What’s going on in the Denver Real Estate market
Vivi Gloriod of Team Vivi Real Estate is here to share the trends, statistics and future of Real Estate in Denver. Watch this weeks video below.
Have questions? Call us today at 303.847.1868 or contact us online.
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Properties are not selling as quickly as they have in the past. Lots of homes are “back on the ...READ MORE |
Denver’s Apartment-Building Boom Gives Renters a Break Take a look at Denver’s skyline on any given day, and the apartment-building boom becomes obvious. Most of the cranes you see towering above the city streets mark the home of a new multi-story apartment building as developers attempt to keep up with the ever-growing demand of rental units across Denver.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Denver’s median rents exploded over 52% in the past ...READ MORE |
9/20/17 – Weekly Denver Real Estate Update with Team ViviWhat’s going on in the Denver Real Estate market?
Vivi Gloriod of Team Vivi Real Estate is here to share the trends, statistics and future of Real Estate in Denver. Watch this weeks video below.
Have questions? Call us today at 303.847.1868 or contact us online.
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National Chief economist Lawerence Yun is predicting existing-home sales will reach 5.6 million ...READ MORE |
9/13/17 – Weekly Denver Real Estate Update with Team ViviVivi Gloriod of Team Vivi Real Estate is here to share the trends, statistics and future of Real Estate in Denver. Watch this weeks video below.
Have questions? Call us today at 303.847.1868 or contact us online.
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The rally in the bond market, which began at the end of June continued to build momentum last week. There were two main contributors continuing to fuel ...READ MORE |
9/6/17 – Weekly Denver Real Estate Update with Team ViviVivi Gloriod of Team Vivi Real Estate is here to share the trends, statistics and future of Real Estate in Denver. Watch this weeks video below.
Have questions? Call us today at 303.847.1868 or contact us online.
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The Denver market has slowed over the last 2 months, which is seasonal with kids out of school and families taking vacations. The average price ...READ MORE |
20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale (INFOGRAPHIC)When listing your house for sale, your main goal is to get your home sold for the best price possible. There are many projects that you can undertake to ensure that you get the best price for your home when it goes on the market.
TeamVivi Real Estate can help to make sure your home sells in the quickest amount of time at the highest possible price.
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U.S. home-price appreciation continues to advanceGreat information from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute on US Regional Housing Trends. Denver continues to be one of the strongest markets!
Wells Fargo Investment Institute – March 8, 2017
The U.S. housing market is healthy. We do not expect a widespread housing bubble to form in the near future. As interest rates begin to creep higher and inventory remains limited, prospective ...READ MORE |
Why mortgages, other interest rates could go up faster than you think…nterest rates may be going up even faster than you think.
That’s because the Federal Reserve, in the minutes from its last meeting, announced that it would begin to shrink its balance sheet, ending some of the extreme measures it took to save the economy during the financial crisis.
Keep reading…
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All this talk about a bubble, but…“Everyone here says Los Angeles is in a housing bubble,” my friend in LA said to me this week.
Is it true?
Is American real estate in a housing bubble again, just like it was in 2006?
The short answer is no – not at all.
The smartest thing my friend could do is be bold, ignore “everyone in LA,” make the contrarian choice, and buy a house (or ...READ MORE |
Denver Metro Area’s Top 100 residential real estate agents!DENVER, COLO., Feb. 22, 2017 – Vivi, with Cherry Creek Properties LLC, was named one of the Denver Metro Area’s Top 100 residential real estate agents by The Dowling Group and Denver Business Journal for total sales volume in 2016. Vivi was honored as a “2016 Mile High Leader” at a recent awards ceremony at the Brown Palace ...READ MORE |
