Posts by Ryan Sondrup
Thinking About Renting Out Your Colorado Home? Understand the Risks First
Turning a home into a rental property can be a great way to generate income, build long-term wealth, and hold onto a property that may continue to appreciate. But being a landlord in Colorado also comes with responsibilities—and risks—that homeowners should understand before handing over the keys.
Read More2026 Colorado Legislative Update for Real Estate Investors
As property managers, one of our primary responsibilities is helping rental property owners stay informed as Colorado’s rental laws continue to evolve. The past several legislative sessions brought significant changes that created uncertainty for many housing providers.
Read MoreFor Sale 3135 11th Street Boulder Colorado
Luxury Living in Boulder’s Coveted Newlands Neighborhood. Just minutes from downtown Boulder and the foothills, this custom-designed home blends exceptional craftsmanship with modern luxury. Priced at $3,895,000 this home features: 6,187 square feet, 5 Beds, 6 Baths, and an extend 2 car detached garage.
Read MoreRyan Sondrup Named Silver Level Honoree at 48th Annual Denver Metro Realtors of Excellence Awards
Ryan Sondrup, Managing Broker at NeXstep Real Estate Group, has been recognized as a Silver Level Honoree by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) as part of the 48th Annual Denver Metro Realtors Excellence Awards. This year’s recognition marks the 10th time Sondrup has been honored through DMAR’s prestigious Excellence Awards program, underscoring a decade of consistent performance, market expertise, and commitment to serving clients throughout the Denver Metro area.
Read MoreRental Licensing Requirements Across the Denver Metro Area: What Landlords Need to Know
If you own rental property along the Front Range, rental licensing is no longer something you can ignore. Over the last several years, multiple cities across the Denver Metro Area have implemented (or expanded) rental licensing programs designed to improve housing safety standards, accountability, and tenant protections.
Read MoreWhy Denver Rents Keep Falling — And When Will They Recover?
If you’re a landlord in Denver right now, you’re feeling it. Rents are down. Concessions are up. And the competition has never been tougher. Let’s break down what’s really happening — and more importantly — what smart property owners should do next. Denver Rent Hits a 4-Year Low; average rents in Denver are now sitting around $1,754 per month, roughly $100 less than this time last year. That puts Denver among the steepest rent declines in the country.
Read MoreDenver Metro 6 County Inventory Count
Market Fun Facts (12/05/24): The Holidays are officially underway! What affect will this have on our real estate market as we enter into the final month of 2024? To answer this question NeXstep continues to monitor inventory levels across the 6 County Denver Metro. For the the second time in the past two months we see a decrease in inventory levels; active listings are down by -1718 listing for a total of 8375 active homes for sale. This is the first time in 3 months that we have dropped below the 10K inventory levels. Sold homes had a decrease in sales; down by -477 sales for a total of 2984 sold units.
Read MoreRKP Landscaping
Matt Walker started in the landscape industry in 1993 out of Fort Collins, CO. Quality work and customer satisfaction were the foundations to the company then and still are today. We take pride in the creative art-form of landscaping and build long lasting relationships one project at a time. What sets us apart from other companies is the ability to design in house and on the fly.
Read MoreThe Yeti Handyman LLC
Welcome to The Yeti Handyman, where craftsmanship meets convenience! Our dedicated team of skilled professionals takes pride in offering a comprehensive range of home repair and improvement services tailored to meet your unique needs.
Read MoreHappi Yogi in Windsor Colorado
Located just off main street in Windsor Happi Yogi was created by local yogis, designing the studio they wish they had access to as students. Come as you are. All body types, all ages, all genders and all backgrounds are welcome here. You are welcome here. It’s our mission to make sure you feel that way every time you come to see us! They limit class attendance to make sure you have a comfortable and safe experience. That way, you can do what you came here to do, STRETCH!
Read MoreSummit County Short Term Rental Guidelines
Summit County: Summit County regulates short-term vacation rentals (STRs) to address neighborhood impacts and life safety issues. Whether you own property within unincorporated Summit County or inside the boundary of an incorporated town, regulations and/or licenses for STRs are applicable. Throughout the county short term rentals are defined as any periods of less than 30 consecutive days. For owners looking to purchase a second home or vacation property in Summit County with the goal of securing nightly rentals it is important to understand what rules and licensing requirements apply.
Read MoreThank You 2023 Soles4Souls Shoe Drive!
Our annual shoe drive was a huge success in 2023. With your help we are proud to have collected 698 pairs of shoes. Thanks to all our great clients and wonderful neighbors who helped us collect shoes for Soles4Souls! Thank you so much for your support. We will be back in 2024 and will once again look for your help to support this great cause! Contact your favorite NeXstep Realtor if you have any questions. Thanks again!!
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