Ruthie's Corner

Colder weather is here but there is still plenty to do! Check out some of the events happening in Cripple Creek and Victor from plays that are all Olio, to community Thanksgiving Dinners, Lighting of the mine head frames to Ice skating and hockey games. Winter is just as active in the CC-V district as Summer is. Come out and visit us and enjoy your fall and winter! Check out these links for more information Cripple Creek events Victor Events 

Welcome to Grainger Realty! We are a family owned real estate company serving the Cripple Creek and Victor District. We handle residential, land and ranch properties, along with commercial properties. Ruthie is a 5th generation native to Victor 3rd generation cattle rancher and 2nd generation real estate broker. In 2018 Ruthie earned her CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and SRS (Sellers Representative Specialist) designations. in 2019 she achieved her Committed to Excellence certificate from the National Association of Realtors and the PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) certificate from the National Association of Realtors. We are active in our community through non-profits and other organizations. Reed and Ruthie the father daughter team also run cattle around Victor. Ruthie is active in her local Elks lodge and enjoys spending time with her family out on the ranch.

While some people who are selling their home think a small kitchen is a negative, there are several ways that you can make it stand out and appeal to potential buyers: Light it up. Darkness can often make smaller rooms feel even more cramped. To open the room up to more light, consider removing all curtains from windows and instead install recessed blinds. You still get the privacy factor, while also allowing your kitchen to have a brighter feel. Keep the counters tidy. Many people have things strewn about their kitchen counters and cabinets. Think about keeping your counter tops clear of all items, including photos, papers and even appliances, to make it seem like the room is larger than it truly is. Brighten the walls. Sellers should consider making the tone of the wall color in the kitchen brighter. Lighter colors tend to open up a room. They are also much more inviting, enticing potential buyers. Mounted appliances. Sellers may want to consider mounti...

Home Prices in Cripple Creek & Victor CO for April 2019 Real estate market data for Cripple Creek Victor CO provided by  Ruth Grainger-Starr  of   Grainger Realy LLC, CC-V Home Prices We have seen prices increase for the month of April on  home prices in Cripple Creek & Victor  while inventory decreased.  If you are considering buying or selling a home in Cripple Creek or Victor area having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. If you are interested in how much  current inventory is on the market in the CC-V area  you can find that information by clicking on the link. Low inventory will suggest that homes are selling quicker as buyers have little to choose from. Currently in this area, homes have a median time of 61  days on the market before they sell. Sellers should make sure to price their home near the market value if they expect to get an offer from one of those interested buyers...

Trying to sell a home can often be difficult. Everyone likes something different. The question then becomes, how do you present your home so that a wide variety of potential buyers become interested? Enter the practice of staging a home. This is when you furnish your home to show off its most attractive qualities and properties, making it more appealing to buyers.       Taking the art of staging a step further is the practice of virtual staging. With no actual furniture involved, this is a digital rendering of what a potential home would look like when furnished. Here are some of the benefits and drawbacks with virtual staging: Pros:       If your home is empty, it’s easier to showcase its best features      Considerably cheaper than traditional staging      Grabs the attention of buyers who primarily view properties online      Allows the variation of styling in regard t...