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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Dec 21, 2022 6 min read

Property Management Benefits for Colorado Owners

The core benefit of property management is time and legal protection: a Colorado property manager screens tenants, collects rent, coordinates repairs, and keeps the lease compliant with state law, so the owner is not the one fielding a 9 p.m. maintenance call or tracking the latest change to Colorado's landlord-tenant statutes. For most owners with more than one rental or a property more than an

Dec 21, 2022 5 min read

What Education Is Needed To Become A Colorado Real Estate Agent | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

Being a real estate agent is among the most challenging, fascinating, and highly paid-professions. They help you rent to own a flat or sell your land. Real estate agents are always in demand because the market is growing. But it is worth noting that the competition in this field is relatively high. Being a real estate agent has many benefits. In particular, this is a free work schedule, new engag

Dec 19, 2022 6 min read

Countertop Installation Tips for Colorado Homeowners

A countertop installation goes smoothly in a Colorado home when three things are handled up front: clearing and protecting the space, matching the material to the region's hard water and dry climate, and confirming whether the plumbing work involved needs a permit. Most straight countertop swaps do not need a permit; moving a sink, drain or gas line for a cooktop does.Front Range kitchens see two

Dec 18, 2022 6 min read

What Are Bond Loans For in Colorado Home Buying?

In Colorado mortgage lending, "bond loan" almost always means a loan funded through the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), which raises money by selling tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds and lends the proceeds to income-qualified Colorado buyers at a below-market rate. It is not the rental-deposit product the term describes in some other countries — in Colorado, a bond loan is a mortg

Dec 12, 2022 6 min read

First Upgrades for a New Colorado Home: 2026 Priority List

A new Colorado homeowner should spend the first year on protection, not decoration: the roof, the grading, and the indoor air quality matter more than paint color, because hail, clay soil, and dry air do real damage while you wait. Handle those three first, then move to the cosmetic list.Hail season runs spring through September on the Front Range, and a roof older than 15 years with no impact ra

Dec 2, 2022 7 min read

Placing a Chaise Lounge in a Colorado Home

A chaise lounge earns its floor space in a Colorado home when it sits at an angle to a window or fireplace, out of the main walking path, with at least three feet of clearance on the open side. Get the placement right and it reads as a design choice. Get it wrong and it turns a living room into an obstacle course.Denver metro homes, including the newer floor plans shown on Kenna's home search, le

Nov 29, 2022 7 min read

Building a Backyard Oasis That Works in Colorado's Climate

A backyard oasis in Colorado has to survive hail, dry wind, intense UV at altitude and a watering schedule set by the local utility. The features that work in a coastal or humid climate, thin fabric shade sails, thirsty lawns, unprotected wood furniture, do not hold up the same way here. A Front Range backyard built around the climate instead of against it lasts longer and needs less rework every

Nov 29, 2022 6 min read

Flooring Options That Add Value to a Colorado Home

Hardwood and luxury vinyl plank add the most value to a Colorado home at resale, because they are the two finishes Front Range buyers consistently ask for and the two that photograph best in a listing. Carpet still has a place in bedrooms, but replacing worn carpet in main living areas is one of the highest-return flooring moves a Denver metro seller can make.Here is how the main flooring options

Nov 29, 2022 8 min read

Reasons To Love Living In Gleneagles Village, Highlands Ranch

Located just 15 miles south of Denver, Gleneagles Village in Highlands Ranch is a beautiful and welcoming 55+ community ideal for those seeking an active, engaged lifestyle. Gleneagles Village provides a sense of peace and security for over 500 residents, with plenty of amenities and activities to keep residents busy and happy. From the on-site clubhouse to the heated pool and indoor tennis court

Nov 28, 2022 6 min read

Current List of Things You Should Leave Behind When Selling Your Colorado House

If you plan to say goodbye to your current home and list it for sale, it would be good to have a general idea of what to expect. One vital part of the process is to know what things you should leave behind when selling your home.This might sound like a no-brainer, but many sellers must know if they should empty the house or leave something behind. On the other hand, one might get tempted to take