Colorado Home Insurance: Advice for Home Buyers and Owners
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Colorado Home Insurance: Advice for Home Buyers and Owners

Monthly payments are the bedrock of homeownership affordability. The landscape of homeownership along the Front Range has shifted over the years: stable home prices, higher interest rates, and skyrocketing property taxes (however, we’re in the top five cheapest states for property taxes).

Home values flattened. Should you be concerned?
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Home values flattened. Should you be concerned?

From 2011-2022, Colorado homeowners’ equity trajectory had gone one direction – up! But the near G-force of our interest rate’s rapid climb in the second half of 2022 stalled our market. And we felt the impact throughout last year as many Coloradans’

Exterior Upgrades That Boost Value and Joy
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Exterior Upgrades That Boost Value and Joy

Summer in Colorado always inspires many of us to tackle projects around the house. Whether it’s refreshing the front yard, replacing weathered siding after another snowy winter, or finally installing that new door you’ve been talking about, this is the season to

Buying vs. Renting in 2026
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Buying vs. Renting in 2026

Buying a home with today’s mortgage rates and home prices might seem a bit intimidating for Front Range homebuyers. But if you’re ready and able, now is a smarter move to get started rather than continuing to rent. #1 Home Values Historically

Simple DIY Kitchen Remodeling Tips for 2026
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Simple DIY Kitchen Remodeling Tips for 2026

Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects, especially if you are thinking about selling your home in the next year or simply want to enjoy your space more. Since our kitchens remain the heart of our homes, keeping them

How To Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal This Summer
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How To Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal This Summer

Whether you are planning to sell your home soon or simply want to improve its value, improving your curb appeal is one of the easiest and most affordable projects you can tackle. The good news is you don’t need a major renovation

Why Colorado Homeowners Are Seeing Their Monthly Housing Costs Climb
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Why Colorado Homeowners Are Seeing Their Monthly Housing Costs Climb

As Coloradans, many of us pay close attention to mortgage rates when buying a home. But another expense has been quietly increasing in recent years, catching many homeowners by surprise: escrow payments. Rising property taxes and homeowners’ insurance premiums have pushed monthly

2026 Outdoor Living Trends for Colorado Homeowners
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2026 Outdoor Living Trends for Colorado Homeowners

As Coloradans, our outdoor spaces are an essential part of everyday life. Whether we’re soaking up sunny afternoons, hosting summer cookouts, or cool evenings around the fire pit, patios and backyards have become true extensions of our homes. And of course outdoor

Sellers think it’s 2022. Buyers think it’s 2008.
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Sellers think it’s 2022. Buyers think it’s 2008.

Confusion is the common thread among both sellers and buyers. With the unpredictable shifts and uncertainties of the last couple of years, we’ve doubled down on educating and guiding our clients through the market. And one challenge we continue to see is