Spring 2019 Newsletter

Hello Friends and Famliy of Brixton,
The first quarter of 2019 is almost over, out of the snow and into more sunshine! We ended last year with some top broker records and closed out some large development projects. It is always busy in our work and family life, so we soaked up a celebratory and slow winter season. We love winter for all the activities in the snow, but we also appreciate how it provides time to reflect and refocus for the upcomimg year.
As we look back on the year, our family had a number of adventures. Eva and Ellie are really enjoying school and soccer. They love math and reading in their second grade classes, we may have future engineers and scientists on our hands! Their soccer team, The Rainbow Waffles. also broke through a losing streak to win the championship in their indoor soccer league. We traveled to the UK in the fall and kicked off the year with a trip to San Diego. The girls love traveling and socializing, just like their parents. we are looking forward to more skiing as the winter continues. The girls are cruising down blue ski runs and into the trees with no fear. Before we know it they will be passing us by!
Brixton had a successful year with over $34M in transactions in 2018. A large part of those were final sales of the Bachman Farm and Sunnyside 12 projects. We also bought and sold a ton of homes with great success and happy clients. Read more here about our clients testimonials here: http://www.brixtonrealestate.com
2019 has a number of fun projects ahead. We just opened a new office at 1901 Jackson St in Golden. Watch for a Grand Opening invite coming soon! We are also continuing to help people make smart investments on homes, buy land to build, and sell homes in record time with record pricing. In addition, Brian is exploring a unique project for recreational vehicles in Salida. The land sits on river front two miles from the center of town. Read more at the end of this newsletter.
In this newsletter you will find more buzz from Brixton, market perspectives, Top 100 Brokers, and a look into property tax values to help consider your opinions. We hope you enjoy this information and look forward to hearing from you. If you or someone you know is looking to buy, sell invest, remodel, or are curious about property values, please feel free to reach out here: http://brixtonrealestate.com
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in 2019!
All the best,
Jenn and Brian Morrison
720-606-5556
brixtonrealestate.com
tkmorrisonconstruction.com

Every year, the top 100 real estate brokers are chosen by the Denver Business journal based on their individual MLS recorded sales for the year in total dollar amount, not units.

The Denver Metro Area has over 27,000 brokers, so being in the top 100 is no small feat!  Jenn has built great relationships with her clients and she is able to grow her referral-based business because she truly wants what is best for her clients.

With over $25 Million in transactions in 2018, we enthusiastically say CONGRATULATIONS on your success and your award!  Way to go Jenn!

Now is the time to appeal your rising property taxes. Please visit your county’s website for any specific requirements. Here are the general steps to filing an appeal.

1. The Appeal Period is May 1st through June 1st.
2. Read and understand the rules of the appeals process on your county assessor’s website.
3. You should receive a protest form attached to the Notice of Valuation.
4. There are two ways to file an appeal:
   • You may mail in your written protest by completing your form and sending it to the Assessors office.
   • You could present oral or written objections to the Assessor in person. Keeping in mind to make an appointment.
5. Research your neighbors homes and what they are paying compared to you.

If you need help determining the comps in your neighborhood, contact Jenn, who would be more than happy to help.
Adriana Fisher

adriana@brixtonmail.com

The real estate market in the Denver Metro Area has been settling into a predictable rhythm in the past six months. We anticipate seasonal price increases in March and April, possibly peaking in May and June as the push for the buying season increases. The homes sales inventory is still drastically behind. What may change with the lower prices and slower buying season as more people may decide to sell. As the market starts to stablize and people may see more opportunities to buy a home in a more realistic and less competitive market, and therefore deciding to sell their current homes will be safe in shopping for a new home.

A huge goal for foreigners coming to the USA, is to become United States citizens! We had the honour of attendig this special ceremony for two people so dear to our hearts, Adriana and Mario Fisher. Their journey started more than 20 years ago when they arrived from South Africa.They never gave up on this dream. It was not always an easy road, but they are proof that it can be done! Congratulations and welcome fellow Americans. Brixton salutes you!

We have moved and are finally settled into our new offices in Golden. The new address is: 1901 Jackson Street, Golden CO 80401. We will be celebrating the opening soon………. DETAILS to follow! Feel free to drop by to  see our new space!

Brian is currently working with the City of Salida and Chafee County to produce Salida’s first recreational vehicle resort.  This will be a unique project that will include short term and long term affordable housing for Salida’s workforce as well as a space for recreational vehicle travelers who want to spend time in town and see all Salida has to offer.  The property is located just 2 miles from the center of Historic Downtown Salida and boasts over 1,600 ft of Gold Medal river frontage!   Brian’s vision is to redefine the recreational vehicle park concept into a new style of clean, tasteful, and affordable living. Watch future newsletters for more information!