A Note from Julie: What Makes a Market “Healthy”?

When we talk about the real estate market, it’s easy to focus on the numbers we see most often in the headlines: home prices, interest rates and inventory levels. These metrics are important, but they only tell part of the story. A healthy market is about more than any single measurement. It’s about balance, opportunityContinueContinue reading “A Note from Julie: What Makes a Market “Healthy”?”

Stat Shot June 2026

This month, we’re taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture of Northern Colorado’s real estate market. As we look at key statistics since June 2021, we can better understand how the market has evolved through the pandemic, rapid appreciation, rising interest rates and into today’s more normalized conditions. In the past fiveContinueContinue reading “Stat Shot June 2026”

Listing Policies Update

Listing policies have been the subject of much discussion and debate within our industryrecently. Here’s a reminder on IRES listing policies: Active Listings The listing is on the MLS, the property can be shown to potential buyers and the seller has not yet accepted an offer. Active/Backup and Active/First Right have a contingency contract orContinueContinue reading “Listing Policies Update”

June Stat Shot: Takeaways

As peak homebuying and selling season approaches, we want to highlight a couple of new reports that provide insight on what buyers and sellers are looking for as they shop for real estate. We hope this data gives you some actionable ideas to help you better target potential clients. Generational Trends NAR’s 2025 Home BuyersContinueContinue reading “June Stat Shot: Takeaways”

Jeff’s Corner

RESO Spring Conference Last month, I attended the RESO 2025 Spring Conference, where I connected with colleagues across the country and participated in important conversations about real estate standards.   I was also fortunate to host the Broker Spotlight: Why Brokers Need RESO, and What Brokers Want From Us panel alongside Nina Dosanjh of Vanguard Properties.ContinueContinue reading “Jeff’s Corner”

Jeff’s Corner: Nearing 5 Years with Clear Cooperation Policy

CCP It’s hard to believe, but NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) turns five this May.  CCP has been the topic of much controversy since it was adopted, with high profile lawsuits, DOJ inquiries and countless blogs, videos and debates on conference stages around the country on this topic. I expect CCP to remain in theContinueContinue reading “Jeff’s Corner: Nearing 5 Years with Clear Cooperation Policy”

February 2025 Stat Shot

As we enter a new year in our constantly evolving industry, we’re introducing ‘Stat Shot’ to present important data on the current state of the market. It’s also a reminder that you have tools available at your fingertips that provide a wealth of data to help serve your clients.   Closed Residential Units This month, we’reContinueContinue reading “February 2025 Stat Shot”

June MLS Subscriber Requested Changes

Thank you subscribers, for your input and feedback to help improve the MLS. Property Explorer: Popular Search Inside Property Explorer’s Popular Search section, we have added 1 and 2-year options to the List Date and Off Market Date dropdowns for easy access to quick dates. Add/Edit: Coming Soon The 8-day restriction for Coming Soon listingsContinueContinue reading “June MLS Subscriber Requested Changes”

NAR Settlement and the Value of the MLS 

The MLS that enables you to help your clients buy and sell a home. It’s easy to overlook the significance of having accurate, timely, and comprehensive market data all in one place.  The consistency and accuracy of MLS data is what makes technology work for the tools you use every day.

Jimmy Mackin: Let’s Get to Work

Jimmy Mackin is the CEO of Curaytor, the #1 listing attraction platform for real estate teams. He’s also the co-author of ”Exactly What to Say: For Real Estate Agents,” a #1 Best Seller in the Real Estate Sales & Selling category on Amazon, a keynote speaker, and widely known as a market leader in listing attractionContinueContinue reading “Jimmy Mackin: Let’s Get to Work”