Blogs by Author - Brian Lee Burke

Aug 18, 2026 • 11 min read

Greeley-Evans Schools To Home: DPA Help 2026

CHFA Schools To Home is a Colorado homebuying program built for full-time public school employees. If you work full time for Greeley-Evans School District 6 — or an eligible district-area charter school, institute charter school, BOCES, or innovation zone that meets CHFA's eligible public-school employer requirements — you may qualify for a 30-year fixed conventional mortgage paired with a deferr

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May 6, 2021 2 min read

Quick Tips for Finding a Home Contractor -

When you want to remodel your bathroom or renovate your home, you’ll find many people eager to help. But you must weigh your options—and avoid jumping at the first offer. Here are a few quick tips for finding a home contractor.One of the most essential qualities of a home contractor is their desire to work with you. Are they inflexible in their designs, or do they want to make your dreams come tr

May 4, 2021 4 min read

Denver Luxury Homes | The Ultimate Guide To Buying a Luxury Home | Kenna Real Estate -

A luxury home is valued inside the top 10% of properties in the local neighborhood markets. Luxury homes will, in general, be significant in size, situated in ideal territories, built and finished with top-of-the-line materials, and designed with unprecedented architectural and excellent conveniences. While the highlights of these homes are profoundly coveted, they will, in general, be more abnor

Apr 30, 2021 3 min read

What You Should Watch Out for in an Older Home -

Buying an older home comes with a lot of perks. They are usually less expensive and have a lot of history in them. Even fixer-uppers tend to have good bones from which you can create your dream home. However, there are a few things that could ruin your older home-buying experience. Some of these problems may cost you quite a bit to fix, so you should know what you’re getting into. Here is what yo

Apr 14, 2021 3 min read

Don’t Hold Back: The Furniture You Should Splurge on | Kenna Real Estate -

Can you put a price on style? Well, the last bill from your interior designer is between the two of you, but we can tell you this. While there are plenty of ways to save on décor, sometimes, “cheap” will cost you more in the long run. This is the furniture you should splurge on without a twinge of guilt.Go ahead and get quirky with your accent chairs. Pick up an end table while antiquing and DIY

Apr 13, 2021 3 min read

What Homeowners Should Know About Asbestos -

Because of how infamous asbestos has become as a hazardous material, you would think the use of asbestos would have been completely outlawed. Unfortunately, asbestos is still legal. To protect yourself and your family, allow us to teach you what homeowners should know about asbestos so you can more easily identify and address it before it becomes a bigger problem.Before the 1980s, asbestos was a

Apr 7, 2021 2 min read

The Best Flooring Types for Families With Kids -

You spend hours and hours at home with your kids. Playing hide and seek, painting on the ground, or doing a board game—your floor is where you make countless memories. If you want a safe and fun atmosphere at home, here are the best flooring types for families with kids.Carpet is one of the simplest and safest options around. If a child falls onto a sea of tiny fibers, they’ll have a cushiony fal

Mar 11, 2021 2 min read

Things To Know Before Replacing Your Windows -

You know when your windows need to be replaced. They may do anything from making noise to leaking during rainfall. If your windows are well beyond repair, it’s time to consider window replacement. It can be overwhelming at first because there are many decisions to make, so where do you start? Start by planning your design and budget, choosing materials, and finding a great installer. These are th

Mar 11, 2021 2 min read

Tips for Taking on a Fixer-Upper -

We all love a rags-to-riches story. It’s why movies like Cinderella and Slumdog Millionaire capture our imagination. Because of that, taking on a fixer-upper house can seem almost heroic. Like a mentor in a rags-to-riches story, we see the house’s potential to become unique.But you must temper your fixer-upper fantasies with reality if you want the project to succeed. Our tips for taking on a fix

Mar 9, 2021 3 min read

The ABCs Of Cleaning Your Floors To Increase Longevity -

The longevity of a floor is determined by installation and cleaning. After installation, it is up to the homeowner to ensure that the floor serves for a long time. No wonder, then, Americans spend six hours every week cleaning their home, according to a study by the American Cleaning Institute. Remember that your home floors will determine your property value: if the floor is damaged, your house

Mar 9, 2021 7 min read

The Best Denver home Inspection Company to Work With.

Just before you get that new home, you want to think a lot. You don't want to regret making that financial commitment only a few months after moving in. And so, you want to consider hiring a home inspection company to make a detailed assessment of the state of the structure. Buying a new home is not the only time when it is safe to get a building check. You also want to do this occasionally if yo

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