People, Places, Prosperity

livingroomden A lot of homeowners feel stuck right now because they have such a great interest rate, but a HELOC creates options. Option 1: Stay Use the equity in your home to make the improvements you’ve been dreaming about. Remodel the kitchen. Build a garage. Update whatever so your home finally works for your life—while keeping your low interest rate. Option 2: Be Ready to Move Access funds so if the right house pops up you’re ready. If you have a HELOC you don’t have to write contingent offers or scramble to list your house. You can be patiently waiting until the perfect place pops up! HELOCS are helpful for smart positioning for whatever comes next. Would you use a HELOC to:

livingroomden It’s the time of year where buyers are ready to buy! Pending listings are up 29% between January and February. New listings are also up 12%, but they aren’t keeping pace with demand. This happens every year. Sellers are often waiting for spring when the yard looks its best and the tulips start popping. But here’s the opportunity: fewer listings right now means less competition. Are you waiting until your tulips pop to list your home? 🌷 You might want to consider beating the spring rush.

livingroomden What Kassidy has been up to this week… ✔️ Closed on a home for close friends in the Littleton area and celebrated accordingly ✔️ Managed contractor pressure to get a townhouse project wrapped up
 ✔️ Reviewed service offerings for a potential Central Park listing ✔️ Sent out a detailed listing timeline for a Thornton sale launching in April ✔️ Helped a client complete flooring before their HELOC appraisal so they can be ready to buy non-contingent ✔️ Took over accounting + payroll using new software (joys of owning a business 💪) ✔️ Grabbed lunch with two different agents, one new connection and also meet with a brand-new licensee ✔️ Showed a home in Heritage Greens (Centennial) ✔️ Wrote an offer on Platt Park home Real estate = timelines, education, strategy, accounting, networking and always flowers! 💐

livingroomden Casey and Mackenzie decided it was time to stop renting and start building equity. Kenzie is Kassidy's second cousin once removed… but long story short, we are family and grew up together. When we started talking, they already had a clear vision of what they wanted — and Kassidy encouraged them not to compromise. They didn’t! They found a 3 bed, 2 bath single-family home with a 2 car garage at asking price, negotiated an additional $8K in concessions and seller repairs, and positioned themselves to build long-term value in a home with a yard for their dog. Bonus, they locked in a low interest rate and got out of their lease penalty-free. Proud is an understatement. From renters to homeowners — and now family friends in town for good. #homeowners #auroraco #firsttimebuyers

livingroomden What Kassidy has been up to this week… ✔️ Buyer under contract in Littleton (multiple offers!) and negotiated a strong inspection resolution ✔️ Completed final walkthrough and closing for a special buyer in Aurora ✔️ Hired a new marketing assistant (starting this week!) ✔️ Selected updated fixtures and hardware for her Congress Park listing refresh ✔️ Met with estate attorneys to expand Living Room’s estate-focused services ✔️ Helped clients search in Greenwood Village/Cherry Creek School District. Know a great estate attorney? Kassidy would love a referral 🤍

livingroomden Showing some local love this month with a few of Kassidy’s favorite Denver spots, the places she loves to visit and recommend to clients and friends. From coffee and sushi to self-care and a favorite Park Hill boutique, these small businesses help make our community feel like home. If you haven’t checked them out yet, this is your sign! 💛 #LocalLove #DenverFavorites #SupportLocalDenver #LivingRoomRealEstate

livingroomden Inventory is making a comeback — and that’s good news for Denver-area buyers. More homes on the market means more options, less pressure, and better chances to find the right fit. When buying a house… don’t compromise. You’ve been dreaming. You’ve been scrolling Zillow. You know what you want. More inventory gives you the space to be intentional — and find the ideal place, not just a place. It’s time to get serious. Comment PRO to schedule a New Buyers Meeting. 🏡✨

livingroomden ⛰️ My "mountain view" buyers knew exactly what they wanted. We searched intentionally from July through November but toured just three homes total. When an incredible home in Genesee, CO hit the market, we acted immediately—submitting an offer on day one and secured it with no competition. During inspection, we negotiated a credit for future window replacements, then lined up an interior designer for a bathroom remodel, and just before closing… They got engaged! 💍 This dreamy mountain home will be the backdrop to their life together in Colorado. ✨

livingroomden If you missed it in last week’s newsletter, here’s a quick roundup of Denver’s free museum, garden, and zoo days for the year. Perfect excuse to get out and explore all the city has to offer, and for free! #denverco #denverevents

livingroomden Our new Buyer Benefits Program helps you get clear, get strategic, and even save along the way — so when the right home shows up, you’re ready. Curious how to save money with our “Buyers Benefits” program? 🏡✨ Comment “save $”!

livingroomden Denver Market Update | January 2026 🏡 January numbers reflect the typical post-holiday reset, with a surge of new listings hitting the market and activity beginning to build again after December’s slowdown. Here’s how the market started the year: 🔹 Median Close Price: $569,500 (↓ 0.96%) 🔹 Closed Sales: 1,919 (↓ 40.55%) 🔹 Sales Volume: $1.30B (↓ 40.56%) 🔹 Months of Inventory: 4.29 months 🔹 Median Days on Market: 53 days (↑ 17.78%) On the supply side: 🏠 Active Listings: 8,228 (↑ 8.16%) ✨ New Listings: 4,455 (↑ 152.55%) 🤝 Pending Sales: 3,060 (↑ 47.19%) What this means as we head toward spring: • Buyers now have significantly more options as new inventory hits the market. • Activity is beginning to build again in the new year. • Early planning gives both buyers and sellers an advantage as the busy season approaches. If a move is on your radar this year, now’s a great time to start the conversation and plan ahead. We’re here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. 💛 — Living Room Real Estate 🏡✨

livingroomden Taryn had a crystal-clear vision for her ideal LoHi home from day one. We met for a new buyers meeting back in 2022 and she patiently waited until  Fall 2025 when the perfect two-bed condo plus office with parking hit the market at the right price. The best part, this condo was updated and had a little yard for her dog Cazonova. From the moment Kassidy sent her the listing, she moved forward with confidence, got her offer in quickly, and we had a smooth transaction with a connected lender, professional listing agent, meticulous inspector, and considerate seller. Taryn was intentional, strategic, and her patience paid off in the best way.