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Seller Credits vs. Price Cuts in Slow Weeks
Andrew Schaefer 2/9/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/9/26

Seller Credits vs. Price Cuts in Slow Weeks

Why credits (and 2-1 buydowns) often net you more

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January 2026 Market Snapshot: What It Means for Buyers & Sellers (Denver)
Andrew Schaefer 2/5/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/5/26

January 2026 Market Snapshot: What It Means for Buyers & Sellers (Denver)

What to do now….

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Vail vs. Beaver Creek: Which Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle?
Andrew Schaefer 2/3/26 Andrew Schaefer 2/3/26

Vail vs. Beaver Creek: Which Neighborhood Fits Your Lifestyle?

Trail days or après nights? A few quick ways I coach clients to decide…

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STR Permits, Caps, and Fines (Town-by-Town) — What Moves Fast & How to Verify Before You Underwrite
Andrew Schaefer 1/30/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/30/26

STR Permits, Caps, and Fines (Town-by-Town) — What Moves Fast & How to Verify Before You Underwrite

Short-term rental rules in Colorado change at the speed of local politics.

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Winter Inspection Checklist at Altitude (Denver/Vail)
Andrew Schaefer 1/27/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/27/26

Winter Inspection Checklist at Altitude (Denver/Vail)

Cold snaps + sun + elevation = different wear patterns on our homes.

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Special Assessments in Resort HOAs—what to scan before you bid
Andrew Schaefer 1/22/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/22/26

Special Assessments in Resort HOAs—what to scan before you bid

Check the budget and the reserves!

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Vail Valley Condo (2026 Edition)
Andrew Schaefer 1/19/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/19/26

The Complete Guide to Buying a Vail Valley Condo (2026 Edition)

If you’ve been circling Vail this winter, here’s the short version of what matters most right now.

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STR Reality Check for Newcomers
Andrew Schaefer 1/8/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/8/26

STR Reality Check for Newcomers

Let’s talk short-term rentals.

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The ADU Effect on Valuation in Denver
Andrew Schaefer 1/7/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/7/26

The ADU Effect on Valuation in Denver

Lots of talk about ADU’s.

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Down Payment Help in 2025: Grants, Gifts, and 401(k) Do’s/Don’ts
Andrew Schaefer 1/5/26 Andrew Schaefer 1/5/26

Down Payment Help in 2025: Grants, Gifts, and 401(k) Do’s/Don’ts

Where to get some down payment help!

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Snow-Day Survival Guide — Sled Hills, Work-From-Café, and Soup Spots
Andrew Schaefer 12/19/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/19/25

Snow-Day Survival Guide — Sled Hills, Work-From-Café, and Soup Spots

How to survive snow days…if we ever get more snow….

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Transit-Friendly Living—Light Rail, A-Line, and BRT Corridors
Andrew Schaefer 12/18/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/18/25

Transit-Friendly Living—Light Rail, A-Line, and BRT Corridors

Let’s talk about public transportation in Denver!

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DOM Signals: When 45+ Days Creates Real (Not Imagined) Bargaining Power
Andrew Schaefer 12/17/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/17/25

DOM Signals: When 45+ Days Creates Real (Not Imagined) Bargaining Power

Use DOM in your favor!

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ADU Talk in Park Hill: Alley Access, Lot Sizes, and What’s Actually Buildable
Andrew Schaefer 12/16/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/16/25

ADU Talk in Park Hill: Alley Access, Lot Sizes, and What’s Actually Buildable

A lot of talk about building ADU’s.

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The New Buyer Agreements: What You’re Signing and Why It Protects You
Andrew Schaefer 12/15/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/15/25

The New Buyer Agreements: What You’re Signing and Why It Protects You

You have to know what you’re signing!

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Winter Weekenders Without I-70 — Close-In Trails, Saunas, and Cocoa
Andrew Schaefer 12/12/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/12/25

Winter Weekenders Without I-70 — Close-In Trails, Saunas, and Cocoa

Skip the ski traffic and make it a Denver micro-escape.

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Denver vs. Colorado Springs vs. Fort Collins — Who Fits Where in 2025
Andrew Schaefer 12/11/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/11/25

Denver vs. Colorado Springs vs. Fort Collins — Who Fits Where in 2025

Which metro area is best for you?

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Price Cuts ≠ Deals: How to Read Cumulative Reductions the Right Way
Andrew Schaefer 12/10/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/10/25

Price Cuts ≠ Deals: How to Read Cumulative Reductions the Right Way

Don’t get tricked here!

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Park Hill Under $700K: The Smart Hunt on the Edges
Andrew Schaefer 12/9/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/9/25

Park Hill Under $700K: The Smart Hunt on the Edges

The smart hunt for high value in Park Hill!

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Buy Now, Refi Later? How to Stress-Test Your First Mortgage
Andrew Schaefer 12/8/25 Andrew Schaefer 12/8/25

Buy Now, Refi Later? How to Stress-Test Your First Mortgage

What it looks like to buy now and refinance later.

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