The advent of computers, the internet and other forms of modern technology have changed how the world does business. So it is no surprise that smart developers, owners and managers of commercial real estate take great pains to ensure connectivity is of the highest...
Real Estate
Some desperate homebuyers resort to risky financing
Real estate values have continued to climb in recent years. While this was often in major metropolitan areas like Denver, remote work from home during the pandemic has prompted homeowners and renters also to seek out new or larger suburban and rural spaces driving up...
What’s the difference between a buyer’s and seller’s market?
Those interested in buying or selling real estate will inevitably run into the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market.” They may even understand that the buyer’s market favors the buyer and a seller’s market favors the seller. Less obvious are the factors that...
What is adverse possession?
Adverse possession refers to how someone can gain ownership of a property without paying for it. Generally speaking, a trespasser can take possession of land and/or structure and get the legal title. They do this by moving onto the property and then making...
Mechanic’s liens can help architects get paid
Architects can create work or living spaces that provide shelter and can inspire, unify, and serve the owner's needs. It takes skill, hard work and years of education. Once they provide plans for a final and perhaps help see the project through to fruition, they...
Colorado has a housing crisis on its hands
The moratorium on evictions is over, which means the affordable housing conundrum returns. In the last ten years, Colorado saw its population jump 21% to 5.7 million. Urban areas and tourist destinations have seen the most significant increases, with rents going way...
Does a mechanic’s lien kill a real estate deal?
Many have heard the term "mechanic's lien," but they may not understand what it truly means when trying to buy or sell a property. In short, a mechanic's lien is a legal claim placed against a property for money owed to the lienor. If the seller does not admit to the...
Real estate litigation happens for many reasons
Every real estate deal involves a contract. Often these are so long and complex that they are open to interpretation, which means a legal dispute. There are other methods, or the contract may outline protocols for equitably resolving the dispute, but litigation may be...
A property survey can help avoid disputes
There are few more important things to homeowners or businesses than their real property, yet many do not know their boundary line. There may be a situation where an old fence, road, structure or even natural feature seems like an obvious boundary. However, the...
HOA’s sometimes overstep legal boundaries
Homeowners associations are helpful in many ways. Perhaps most importantly, they take steps to maintain property values and keep a neighborhood or development looking nice. This is well and good, but it is always a good idea to review the governing bylaws, covenants,...