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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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Nov 30, 2023 7 min read

Buying Before Selling in Colorado: Bridge Loans and HELOCs

You can buy a new home before selling the old one in Colorado when one of four things is true: you qualify for both payments at once, you open a HELOC on the current home before it goes on the market, you use a bridge loan against the equity, or the seller of the new home accepts the sale contingency built into the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate. When none of the four is true, sell

Nov 25, 2023 4 min read

VA Home Loans in Colorado | Unlocking the Benefits of VA Loans for Military Buyers

For military service members and veterans, homeownership is often a significant goal. However, the path to owning a home can be paved with unique challenges, including misconceptions and stigmas of VA loans. These home loans, backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), offer valuable benefits, but they're often misunderstood. In this article, we will explore the stigmas surrounding VA

Nov 24, 2023 6 min read

First-Time Home Buyer Agent in Fort Collins | The Kenna Group

Looking for a first-time home buyer agent in Fort Collins? REALTOR® Brian Lee Burke and The Kenna Group’s real estate agents at Keller Williams DTC walk first-time buyers through every step: we check your credit and down payment plan before any lender call, match you with CHFA or other down payment help, set daily alerts for Fort Collins homes that fit the program, show them, write and negotiate

Nov 19, 2023 3 min read

Mortgage Options for First-Time Homebuyers in Colorado

When starting to purchase your first home, the choice of a mortgage becomes a pivotal decision. As a first-time homebuyer, you have two primary options: government-backed loans, guaranteed by federal agencies, or conventional loans without such guarantees. While these loan programs cater to a broader audience, they prove particularly advantageous for those with modest down payments or fair credit

Nov 17, 2023 6 min read

Smart Home Technology in Colorado New Construction

A new-construction home across the Front Range today ships with more built-in technology than a resale home had five years ago. The question for a buyer is not whether smart tech is included, but which pieces are truly built in versus which need to be added after closing.Most production builders across Commerce City, Parker, Erie and Castle Rock now include a smart thermostat, a video doorbell an

Nov 17, 2023 6 min read

Questions to Ask a Colorado Roofing Contractor

Before hiring a roofing contractor in Colorado, ask for the specific city or county license number, proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance, and a written bid that separates material, labor, and permit cost. A contractor who cannot answer all three directly is not the right choice for a Front Range roof. Here is the full list of questions worth asking before you sign anything.A leg

Nov 16, 2023 8 min read

Renting Commercial Space in Colorado: 8 Lease Factors

The lease type is the first decision, and it sets every dollar figure after it: a triple net (NNN) lease quotes a low base rent and bills the tenant separately for property tax, insurance and common area maintenance (CAM), while a full-service gross lease rolls those costs into one number. On the Front Range, most standalone retail and industrial space is quoted NNN and most multi-tenant office s

Nov 15, 2023 3 min read

Waterfront Homes for sale in Northern Colorado Homes on Lakes with The Kenna Group at KW DTC

Waterfront Living in Northern Colorado. Welcome to the picturesque landscapes of Northern Colorado, where the enchanting charm of waterfront living meets the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Suppose you've dreamed of waking up to the soothing sounds of lapping water and panoramic views of pristine lakes. In that case, The Kenna Group is your gateway to luxury and waterfront living in Color

Nov 13, 2023 6 min read

Stone Restoration for Front Range Homes: Cost & Care

Denver's water runs 7 to 15 grains per gallon of hardness, and every time it sits on marble, travertine, or unsealed granite it leaves a faint etch ring that dulls the polish. Front Range stone restoration runs $3 to $12 per square foot for countertops and $4 to $9 per square foot for floors, and it is one of the fastest ways to get a kitchen or entry photo-ready before a listing goes live.Stone

Nov 9, 2023 2 min read

Denver Area Real Estate Market Report October | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

In This Denver Area market update, we delved into the October 2023 numbers for the single-family detached market in Metro Denver. Here's a quick recap:1. Active Inventory: Despite a rise in October, active inventory remains tight, with 17.6% fewer single-family detached homes available compared to the historical average from 2013-2019.2. Demand: Pending transactions decreased by 5.0%, and close