Mike Ortiz, Realtor in the Greater Denver Metro Area

 Some Highlights: Inventory Levels are still below the 6.0 month level necessary for a normal market Home Prices have experienced year-over-year gains for 38 straight months Home sold faster than any time since June 2013, in just 39 days

 If you thought about selling your house this year, now may be the time to do it. The inventory of homes for sale is well below historic norms and buyer demand is skyrocketing. We were still in high school when we learned the concept of supply and demand: the best time to sell something is when s...

Tips On A Home Equity Line Of Credit   Are you looking for a home equity line of credit? If so, watch this video for some things to consider before you tap into your home equity.      Our Lending Partners

Low Zestimates On Zillow Hurt Sales, Complain Homeowners Have you ever tried to sell your home on your own? Well, the task of selling your home without a professional real estate agent is hard enough. For example, setting the price too high will cause the home to sit on the market without any off...

What You Need To Know About Buying Or Selling A Home   I believe nothing is more powerful than an educated buyer or seller.     My Home Buyers Guide and my Home Sellers Guide cover the key items you need to know about the process: What to look for in a home How to prequalify for a mortgage financ...

Market Snapshot   Have you ever wondered what the actual selling prices of homes compare to the listing prices of homes in your area? Or perhaps you have pondered the questions of "How are homes within a 5 mile radius from where I live selling?" and "Are there any unsold homes in my area?"   Well...

What's Under There? The Pros and Cons of Crawlspaces   In a previous blog titled “What Is Up With Radon”, we explained what Radon is and how it can be mitigated. In this blog, we will hear advice from Andrew M. Dennis at Donan Solutions, a third-generation engineering firm that began in 1947 in M...

iPhone 6 to be announced today!   If you are like me, you have been excitedly waiting for the announcement of Apples new products to be announced today, to include the iPhone 6. Apple left the world in suspense with the phrase "Wish we could say more" for today's live event to start at 11:00 am M...

Q: How much, on average, can I expect to spend on home maintenance?   A: Expect to spend one percent of the purchase price of your home every year to handle a myriad of tasks, including painting, tree trimming, repairing gutters, caulking windows, and routine system repairs and maintenance. An ol...

Certified Military Residential Specialist   I am proud to announce that I have recently become certified as a military residential specialist. This designation allows me to better serve those that serve our country by helping veterans and active duty military purchase their dream home. I was cert...