Real Estate Market Trends
The Prediction Issue
8z Real Estate | April 9, 2026
What Happens Next Isn’t What You Think The housing market has always moved in cycles, but not always in ways people expect. Read more
Real Estate Market Trends
10 Real Estate Trends Shaping the Buena Vista Market
Chaffee County Times | March 19, 2026
On any given morning in Buena Vista, the sun rises slowly over the Collegiate Peaks, casting golden light across the Arkansas River as anglers cast their lines and hik… Read more
First Time Home Buyers
Julie Kersting Helps First-Time Buyers Find their Way Home
Chaffee County Times | February 19, 2026
As the real estate market continues to shift, first-time buyers are seeking trusted guidance to help them navigate the process with confidence, and ultimately find a p… Read more
Home Buyers
New Year Brings Opportunity for Homebuyers and Sellers in Buena Vista
Chaffee County Times | January 8, 2026
As the calendar turns and 2026 begins, Buena Vista real estate agent Julie Kersting of 8z Real Estate said the new year provides a natural moment for residents to reas… Read more
Buena Vista in Winter: A Season of Warmth, Generosity and Mountain Magic
Chaffee County Times | December 12, 2025
As the first snow settles across Buena Vista and holiday lights begin to sparkle against the towering Collegiate Peaks, something special happens — something deeper th… Read more
Home Ownership
The real cost of homeownership: Beyond the mortgage
Chaffee County Times | November 5, 2025
When it comes to buying a home, it is easy to just focus on the monthly principle and interest mortgage payment. But as local real estate agent Julie Kersting of 8z Re… Read more
Fewer listings, more leverage: Holiday trends in Chaffee County real estate
Chaffee County Times | October 13, 2025
As the holiday season approaches, home buyers and sellers often see a shift in the pace and patterns of the real estate market. Local real estate agent, Julie Kersting… Read more
Navigating home inspections, objections and appraisals in Colorado real estate
The Chaffee County Times | September 15, 2025
Home buyers and sellers in Colorado often find themselves navigating a complex trio of processes: home inspections, the objection and resolution phase, and appraisals. Read more
Should You Sell - Or Rent it Out?
8z Blog Page | September 11, 2025
When a home doesn’t sell as quickly as expected, it’s tempting to think: maybe I’ll just rent it out instead. That idea is becoming more common—especially among homeow… Read more
