<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Christy Clark | FORM at Compass Blog</title><link>https://christyclarkhomes.com/blog/</link><description>Denver-area real estate notes</description><item><title>Mortgage Rates Are Above 7%. Here&#x27;s Why It Can Still Be a Smart Time to Buy in Denver</title><link>https://christyclarkhomes.com/blog/rates-time-to-buy-denver/</link><guid>https://christyclarkhomes.com/blog/rates-time-to-buy-denver/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate><description>Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%, but Denver buyers have more choices and more negotiating power than they&#x27;ve had in years. Here&#x27;s how to think about buying now versus waiting.</description></item><item><title>What Is a Metro District? A Plain-English Guide for Colorado Home Buyers</title><link>https://christyclarkhomes.com/blog/metro-districts-explained/</link><guid>https://christyclarkhomes.com/blog/metro-districts-explained/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate><description>Metro districts can add hundreds or thousands of dollars a year to property taxes in newer Colorado neighborhoods. Here&#x27;s how they work and how to check before you buy.</description></item></channel></rss>