So maybe you have been curious about the Highlands Ranch real estate market now that we are into the “slow season”.  Looking at the data above for the last 3 months, it may have already been the “slow season”.  I haven’t posted these statistics since August, so I thought I would share the data with you.

The good news is that the Highlands Ranch real estate market is not flooded with inventory.  In fact, it is pretty low with inventory at this point.  Same is true with the broader regional market. In every price range in the chart, with the exception of the above $900K range, there is less than 2.5 months of inventory! WOW.

Sellers: inventory levels are in your favor.  If you are on the market, remain competitive on price, condition and allow showings.  I know the holiday season is already stressful, however with way slower sales you need every potential buyer looking at your home and impressed with what they see.  There is not as much competition with other sellers, but with so few buyers it’s all relative anyway.

Buyers: inventory levels are not in your favor. Interest rates still very much are! Your buying power is strong, but don’t expect sellers to just give away the home.  They are probably already priced effectively.  With fewer homes to choose from, don’t procrastinate.  If it is the home for you, buy it.  Who knows if inventory will dramatically increase, or when.  Your buying power is at an all time high now.

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Highlands Ranch, please let me know.  I can help.  I live here, work here and know the market. I’ll be honest, fair and exceed your expectations.

 August 2011 Denver real estate market statistics by zip code.

Little late posting this, but I had made & saved the chart, so I may as well as I know there are those out there that like to compare the numbers of home sales prices.

Denver area & suburbs real estate statistics for September – November 2011 coming right up.

If you’re looking to sell or buy in Highlands Ranch or anywhere in the Denver area, contact me I would love to help.

I have noticed in just the past few days I am receiving a large amount of traffic to my site here from search terms like, Christmas lights in Weatherstone, House in Weatherstone with Xmas Lights, Dancing Christmas Lights in Weatherstone…. and so on. And they folks are finding posts that I wrote in previous years about the spectacular home in the Weatherstone neighborhood of Highlands Ranch on Meyerwood with a fabulous Christmas lights display that is choreographed to music.

So apparently people want to know if its up again this year, 2011.

I happen to drive by the other day, during the day, and lights were in the yard. So yes, it appears to be a go.  I will make an attempt to drive by this evening and see if they are on yet. But my guess is yes.  I will update here with more info when I have it. updated – yes, the display is on & wonderful!

I will also be posting a list of other great homes in Highlands Ranch that are decked out with lights for the holidays and all over the Denver area, so watch for that too.

Here’s a link to a public youtube video that is online (I didn’t film it) of the home in Weatherstone on Meyerwood of a past year.

Friday, November 11, 2011 is Veteran’s Day.  A day to honor and pay tribute to those who have served our country and still serve. A day to take a moment or two to be grateful for the armed services of our country and the mission to protect us and keep us free.

There will be many celebrations and ceremonies everywhere honoring our veterans. Many public and some very private.  Highlands Ranch has a ceremony planned at the second floor of the Highlands Ranch Library, just adjacent to the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument. All are welcome to attend this ceremony celebrating our nation’s veterans.

More details of all the activities planned for the event can be found at the Highlands Ranch Veteran’s Monument website, just click the Veteran’s Day Celebration link under “What’s New”  for more information.

Highlands Ranch is a wonderful place to live for many reasons.  I love to live here. The people and the community make it very special.  The veteran’s monument is a great gift to the community and a great place to visit, reflect and honor those that have served.   As a veteran myself, I’m proud of the monument and the community that celebrates this gift of freedom.

It’s getting to be that time of year again, Fall!  I know that I really love the change of season and appreciate the colors but with the change of season comes the change of weather.  Soon enough it will get cold and snow.

So now is a real good time to look into some home winterizing projects around the house.  I know that many of us don’t get around to these things, myself included.  But they are important nevertheless.  So let’s start outside in the yard.  Do you have some bushes or trees that need pruning or maybe removal?  I do.  In fact, I need to borrow my neighbor’s chain saw and take down my favorite tree.  Unfortunately it just didn’t make it this year and with the potential snow coming in the near future, this needs to get done now before it can cause problems with broken limbs.  Do you have any trees or bushes that should come out? If you live in Highlands Ranch as I do, the Metro District is making it easier to get rid of those limbs and providing free mulch to residents at the same time.  The Highlands Ranch tree recycling event at Shea Stadium is a great way to dispose of the old tree and maybe get some mulch for your landscape.

This is also a great time of year to aerate and fertilize your lawn to prepare it for winter.  It seems those that take this step have a big head start in the Spring with a greener, thicker lawn.  It is also important to remember that the lawn probably still needs watering.  Maybe not as much, but with 80 degree days like we’re having still, the lawn still needs the moisture.

So make the time now to get out and check the caulking around the windows, clean the gutters and make sure the outside is ready for the winter chill. Don’t forget, this is also a great time of year to get out and find your new home if you’re in the market.  Interest rates are incredible still and before the snow really hits, it’s a great time to check out the home’s landscaping before the leaves fall.  If I can help with the search, please let me know.  In the meanwhile, you can use the button below to search homes and see pictures, videos and other details.