It’s Not Going to Get Worse

By Ryan Sondrup | January 11, 2023

Rates hit their high and came down, inventory locked up, sales dropped, and demand is still pent up. There is a path from here. News cycles in quarter one will pick up year-over-year comparisons, which will look worse, but watch the trends, feel the boots on the ground, and pay attention to inflation, job loss, and rates.

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25 Best Neighborhoods In Denver

By Ryan Sondrup | November 7, 2022

Recently 5280 Magazine came out with their top 25 neighborhoods in Denver.  If your new to the Denver area or just interested in learning more about different Denver neighborhoods; we found this an excellent article filled with great information and detailed maps. 

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Yun: Expect an Unseasonably Hot Winter for Home Sales

By Ryan Sondrup | December 6, 2021

This winter is expected to be unseasonably hot for the housing market. “Compared to other past winter seasons, this winter season’s sales activity will be stronger,” says Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS®. “This winter, there will be more sales compared to pre-pandemic winters going back all the way to 2006. The momentum from the last few months is expected to continue. From March through October, homes have been selling faster than they traditionally do.

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NeXstep’s Carolyn Erickson Earns SMART Designation

By Ryan Sondrup | May 20, 2019

Eighty-seven Realtor members of the South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) have earned the highly regarded SMART designation recognizing the successful completion of stringent real estate courses or Continuing Education classes. The SMART designation sets real estate professionals apart from the mainstream and is regarded as a symbol of a designees’ dedication to the pursuit of higher standards, which is a key mission of SMDRA.

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Carolyn Erickson of NeXstep Real Estate Group Garners Prestigious Sales Production Award for 2018 from

By Ryan Sondrup | April 22, 2019

Carolyn Erickson, a leading REALTOR with NeXstep Real Estate Group, has been recognized by the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association (SMDRA) with the 2018 Diamond Circle Club Award for Top Individual Residential Sales – Two Carat for 2018. SMDRA held its seventh annual Diamond Circle Awards celebration on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center.

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Tips For Selling In The Winter

By Ryan Sondrup | December 13, 2018

The idea to dress in costume and be featured in listing photos is nothing new. Several real estate professionals have donned cheeky getups since news broke about a real estate pro that dressed in an inflatable T-Rex costume saw his listing photos go viral. If your not into costume characters to sell your home this winter here are some helpful suggestions by Lisa Kanov and our friends at First Alliance Title.

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And The Winner Is….

By Ryan Sondrup | October 3, 2018

Thank you to everyone who participated in NeXstep 3.0 Webiste Feedback Challenge.  We had so many great comments and ideas as we developed the latest version of our website.  Designed with you in mind; NeXstep 3.0 is more than just a search site.  Congrats to Adina and Tommy; Dinner is on NeXstep!

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