Blogs by Author - Brian Lee Burke

Aug 18, 2026 • 11 min read

Greeley-Evans Schools To Home: DPA Help

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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Nov 4, 2025 4 min read

Things to Do in and Around Denver | Local Trails, Culture, and Family Spots

Denver works best when you treat it like a routine, not a vacation. Weeknights on the river paths, Saturday mornings in the foothills, and those easy cultural hits that fit between errands. If you’re weighing a move to Denver—or just want ideas that actually fit a busy week—here’s a locally tuned guide with concrete tips, access notes, and quick facts so you can go without overthinking.City Park

Nov 3, 2025 9 min read

Discovering Denver's Sauna and Cold Plunge Scene: 4 Must-Visit Spots

Denver's wellness scene is thriving, and it's changing where people want to live! From longstanding favorites to newer facilities, saunas and cold plunge spots across the city are giving Coloradans the recovery tools they need after hitting the trails or slopes.If you're house hunting and value wellness as much as proximity to parks and restaurants, these neighborhood amenities should be on your

Nov 3, 2025 5 min read

Living Near Red Rocks: Morrison & Denver Foothills Lifestyle Guide - Kenna Real Estate Group -

Few places in Colorado blend natural beauty, cultural energy, and small-town charm quite like the area surrounding Red Rocks Amphitheatre. For homebuyers seeking proximity to Denver yet craving access to the outdoors and mountain views, Morrison and the west Denver foothills offer an unmatched lifestyle. Whether you're drawn to live music, hiking trails, or simply watching the sunset over red san

Nov 3, 2025 2 min read

Timnath Ranch Homes: Low-Maintenance Search Guide

Timnath Ranch searches should not automatically be treated as 55+ searches. Start with current homes for sale, compare Fort Collins-area homes, and use Colorado 55+ communities only when the documents support an age-qualified label.Timnath Ranch can enter a buyer's search because of location, newer homes, trail access, HOA structure, ranch-style layouts, or lower-maintenance options. Those featur

Nov 3, 2025 11 min read

Top Colorado Short-Term Rental Property Managers for 2025

Colorado's short-term rentals generated $4.1 billion in guest spending during 2023 (Colorado Sun), but many owners lost money during mud-season lulls, stricter permit caps, and rising five-star expectations. If you'd rather chase powder than paperwork, the right manager can turn those headaches into steady profit. This guide compares five firms set to lead the field in 2026—whether you want hands

Nov 3, 2025 5 min read

Standby Generators vs Portable Units: Which Generators Are Right for Your Home?

Power outages often strike without warning, catching you off guard and disrupting your daily routine, leaving you in the dark, both literally and figuratively. When the lights go out, having home generators can save the day.But which generator is the appropriate choice for your home: a standby generator or a portable unit? This article aims to shed some light on these two types of generators, com

Nov 3, 2025 9 min read

Heritage Homes: A List of Dos and Don'ts for First-Time Buyers -

Buying your first home is exciting anywhere, but in Denver—where red brick meets mountain light—it feels personal. Heritage homes here aren’t just structures; they’re pieces of the city’s story. If you’re drawn to a Victorian façade or the glow of wavy glass, this guide shows what owning one really means—financially, practically, and emotionally—so your heart and your homework stay in step.In Den

Nov 3, 2025 6 min read

Denver Mortgages/ (303-955-4220) What Is An FHA Loan?

Buying a home around Denver can feel like chasing a moving target. Between rising prices, higher insurance premiums, and those pesky metro district taxes, it’s easy to wonder if you’ve missed your window. The good news is, you probably haven’t. FHA loans were designed for exactly this kind of market—where people with steady income and decent credit need a fair path into a home without a massive d

Nov 3, 2025 4 min read

Dog Parks in Highlands Ranch - Dog off leash areas in Highlands Ranch - Hound Hill Dog Park

Spend a few days in Highlands Ranch and you’ll notice it right away — this is a community that loves its dogs. You see them everywhere: trotting beside strollers, running the trails before breakfast, riding shotgun to the coffee drive-through. For a lot of us, a good day starts or ends at Hound Hill Dog Park — the off-leash spot tucked inside Highland Heritage Regional Park where both dogs and ne

Nov 2, 2025 4 min read

Pelican Lakes in Windsor: Golf and Lake Community Guide

Pelican Lakes in Windsor, Colorado is part of the Water Valley area, with golf, lakes, trails, and attached or low-maintenance housing options nearby. If you are comparing it with 55+ communities, verify age rules separately and use the live listings below to compare current Northern Colorado options.Pelican Lakes is commonly discussed as a golf and lake community in Windsor, not as a confirmed a

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