By HouseLogic A new shower valve can turn on the benefits you want. Find out the best way to get it done. We’ve all been there: You turn the shower handle, expecting a cascade of water, and instead, you’re greeted with a lackluster dribble. It’s like your shower decided to take a leisurely stroll instead of […]
October 21, 2024
With Golden as its name, you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that gold is what led the city’s establishment. A small amount of the precious metal found in Clear Creek drew settlers to the area in the mid-19th century. Golden grew up to provide supplies for the miners heading up the creek. In 1892, Golden […]
October 21, 2024
As published in DMAR Market Trends, September 2024 Sellers who were previously on the fence are now considering listing their homes. Homeowners planning to list in 2025 should consider taking exterior photos now, while landscapes and lawns are free of snow. There’s a growing trend of parents purchasing homes in Colorado to be closer to […]
October 21, 2024
By: Douglas Trattner Most families do more than 400 loads of laundry a year, costing upwards of $600. Trim those costs with these energy-saving tricks. Here’s a fun laundry room fact: The average American family washes 300 loads of laundry a year, spending as much as $1.08 per load, for a yearly total of $324. Most laundry room […]
September 17, 2024
Cool, hip and intact Hip, bohemian and intact, Baker, which earned historic district status from the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, is one of the few Denver neighborhoods that has avoided the proliferation of tugboat-style contemporaries. That is to say, Baker feels real. Maybe a porch needs painting. Maybe you can’t find parking […]
September 17, 2024
As published in DMAR Market Trends, August 2024 September is traditionally a challenging month to list a home as end-of-summer trips and back-to-school distractions often tend to reduce buyer activity. Sellers who decide to list during this time would be wise to invest in pre-inspections, making necessary repairs and ensuring their property is fully prepared […]
September 17, 2024
By: Amy Howell Hirt. But not all are equal when it comes to investing in your home. After spending so much time at home, you want — you need! — a backyard getaway, not a bootcamp that’s all about mowing, weeding, and raking. Time for a second honeymoon with these ideas that’ll turn your labor-loving yard into a […]
August 22, 2024
The strip of West Colfax Avenue slicing through the neighborhood that shares its name is urban archeology writ large. Used auto dealerships. Mid-century motels converted to housing. Mexican restaurants. A ramen joint. Little Man Ice Cream Factory. A McDonald’s. Depending on the hour, you can score a slice of pizza, a hot pastrami sandwich, a […]
August 22, 2024
As published in DMAR Market Trends, July 2024 The widely-held belief that a rate cut is coming in September is affecting both sellers and buyers. Buyers are waiting on the sidelines until the cut, while sellers are holding off on adjusting prices, anticipating the market will “improve” once rates drop. Buyers are becoming increasingly practical […]
August 22, 2024
By: Kelley Walters Now’s the time to stock up on paint.When it’s hot outside, smart homeowners focus their energies inside on these four tasks. You know, like taking advantage of your nice, cool basement. 1. Organize the Basement The two most common types of clutter? Old clothes and seasonal items. Just the kind of stuff that winds […]
July 15, 2024