Blogs by Author - Brian Lee Burke

Nov 10, 2026 • 5 min read

How Buying a Home Changes Your Life: 8 Benefits of Owning in Colorado

The benefits of buying a home go far past a front door key. Homeownership in Colorado changes your monthly budget, your long-term wealth and your sense of stability. Here is how buying a home changes your life, the case personal-finance author Dave Ramsey makes for owning, and how our Home Loan Readiness Program gets you there if your credit or debt is not quite ready yet. If you are looking for

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May 1, 2023 7 min read

6 Traps to Avoid When Buying a Home in Colorado

The six traps that catch Colorado home buyers are: treating the lender's maximum as the budget, talking to only one lender, skipping the property research the Colorado contract gives you time for, waiting for a perfect house in a market where good ones go under contract in days, trying to decide everything before touring, and moving on the wrong timeline. Every one of them has a fix with a number

May 1, 2023 4 min read

Colorado VA Loan Assumption | How to Assume a VA Loan in | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

A VA loan in Colorado can be an excellent option for purchasing a home with favorable financing terms. VA loans are a type of mortgage loan backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They are designed to help veterans, active-duty service members, and eligible surviving spouses purchase a home with no down payment and competitive interest rates.Assuming a VA loan means that a homebuyer ta

Apr 30, 2023 4 min read

Luxury Equestrian Estates and Horse Properties Near Denver

If you're in the market for a luxury equestrian estate or horse property in the Denver area, you've come to the right place. Denver boasts some of the most beautiful equestrian properties in the country, with breathtaking views of the mountains and access to some of the best equestrian facilities in the region. The Kenna Group is your luxury expert, ready to help you find your dream home in the p

Apr 29, 2023 3 min read

Luxury Living in Downtown Denver: Upscale Homes and Condos

Downtown Denver is a thriving urban center with various luxury home and condo options for discerning buyers. Here are the top neighborhoods and districts in downtown Denver that cater to the luxury market, providing an exceptional urban living experience.LoDo is a historic district known for its beautifully restored warehouses, trendy boutiques, and vibrant nightlife. Luxury lofts and condos in t

Apr 29, 2023 6 min read

Top 10 Denver's Premier Luxury Neighborhoods: Destinations for Upscale Living

Denver, Colorado, is a thriving metropolis that harmoniously blends urban excitement with natural beauty. For luxury home buyers seeking the most distinguished properties in the city, we present the top 10 neighborhoods offering luxury, sophistication, and an excellent way of life. Find your dream home in one of these prestigious Denver communities.New to Denver? Our Denver living guide covers ne

Apr 25, 2023 6 min read

Where to Place a Swimming Pool on a Colorado Lot

Place a Front Range pool where it gets full sun for at least 6 hours a day, sits outside the required setback from the property line and any septic or utility easement, and stays clear of low branches that drop debris and shade the water.Every Front Range city sets its own distance requirement between a pool and the property line, and most also require a set distance from the house and any septic

Apr 20, 2023 7 min read

3 Colorado Solar Panel Myths, Debunked for Front Range Homes

Solar comes up in almost every conversation about lowering an Xcel Energy bill on the Front Range, and so do the same three myths. Colorado's altitude, hail seasons and covenant-controlled neighborhoods make the state a different case than the national talking points repeated online. Here is what actually holds up.Solar panels produce electricity from light, not heat, and cold temperatures actual

Apr 19, 2023 11 min read

Selling a House During a Divorce | Divorce Selling Experts |

2026 update: For today's market, read our step-by-step guide, How to Sell a House During a Divorce in Colorado (2026).Selling a house during a divorce in Colorado can seem like a daunting task. We are here to help explain the process and things to consider, even before you put the house on the market.The first step when selling a house during a divorce in Colorado is to determine the property's o

Apr 19, 2023 4 min read

Tax Implications of Real Estate Investments: What to Know

Are you considering investing in real estate but need to figure out what tax implications come along with it? Of course, we all know the potential benefits of real estate investments. However, there are unique tax considerations that go with them.In this blog post, we'll discuss how property taxes apply to your investment strategy and other things that could affect taxes on your returns. So, let'

Apr 19, 2023 7 min read

Johnstown, Colorado: Where to Eat, Live and Commute

Johnstown, Colorado sits on the Weld and Larimer county line at Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 34, 8 miles from downtown Loveland, 20 from Fort Collins, 16 from Greeley and 50 from Denver. It has the best-known cinnamon roll on I-25, a cluster of restaurants at the 2534 development, and more new-build homes for sale than any town its size in Northern Colorado. This guide keeps the restaurants and