Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Is Colorado Becoming Unaffordable to Live and Raise a Family? The beautiful state of Colorado, well known for its majestic mountains and Western heritage, is grappling with an escalating affordability crisis. This issue is most evident in neighborhoods like Denver’s popular Washington Park. Once a haven for historic homes passed down through generations with modest values between $300,000 and $700,000, it has now become out […]
Affordable Housing Reverse Mortgage FAQ Understanding Reverse Mortgages There are many options for homeowners who may need to tap into their equity in order to stay in their home.  I learned about reverse mortgages when my dad passed away and my mom’s income dropped in half.  A reverse mortgage was a lifeline for her and allowed her to remain in […]
Affordable Housing Front Range Rental Market Series — Episode 3 Construction defect legislation from a decade ago is impacting the housing availability in Colorado today.  I interviewed Greg Bacheller, a local expert on the Front Range rental industry. Watch more here
Affordable Housing Affordability and limited inventory stall summer housing market The spring selling and buying season, usually the busiest, was down across the country as homebuyers shied away from still high interest rates and sellers stayed home, not wanting to sell and have no where to move.  According to the National Association of REALTORS®, pending home sales recorded no change in April. “Three U.S. regions […]
Affordable Housing 2023 Colorado Legislative Wrap-Up — Home Rule Rules In the end, the Colorado General Assembly’s 2023 housing legislation was a nonstarter given Colorado’s strong Constitutional Home Rule and Local Control laws.  Governor Jared Polis supported Senate Bill 213 which would have mandated land-use rules and regulations from the state level on local governments.  Read more here . . .  
Affordable Housing Colorado Affordable Housing Program AS PROMISED, I AM KEEPING YOU UPDATED ON NEW LEGISLATION SIGNED BY COLORADO’S GOVERNOR, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022. HOUSE BILL 1282 OR WHAT POLITICAL LEADERS ARE CALLING COLORADO’S  “INNOVATIVE HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM” ALLOWS FOR COLORADO-BASED BUSINESSES THAT MANUFACTURE HIGH-QUALITY, MODULAR AND 3-D PRINTED HOMES TO APPLY FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING. THE LAW INCENTIVIZES THESE BULDERS OF […]
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