Blog Posts From January 2026

Jan 21, 2026 • 6 min read

Older Homes vs. New Construction: The Maintenance Reality for Denver Right-Sizers

You have likely felt the pull. On one side, there is the emotional draw of a brick Denver Square in a mature neighborhood like Wash Park or Applewood—tree-lined streets, unique architecture, and a sense of history. On the other side, there is the practical appeal of a brand-new patio home in Parker or Arvada—open floor plans, zero-step entries, and the promise of "lock-and-leave" freedom.For righ

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Jan 18, 2026 8 min read

Turning Stigmatized Properties Into Sale-Ready Homes in Colorado

Getting any home ready for the Colorado market takes work. But what happens when your property has been through a traumatic event, a hoarding situation, or an unattended death? These situations create challenges that go way beyond everyday pre-sale prep.Here's the truth: properties affected by biological contamination face serious hurdles. But I've seen heavily stigmatized homes sell successfully

Jan 18, 2026 7 min read

How Hail, Wildfire and Soil Shape Colorado Codes

Colorado’s building and repair standards have tightened over the past decade for three specific reasons: hail, wildfire, and expansive soil. None of them are earthquakes, but the pattern matches what happened in Christchurch, New Zealand after the Canterbury earthquakes — a period of visible damage followed by stricter codes, better materials, and more inspection at every stage of repair.Front Ra

Jan 18, 2026 4 min read

Best Multi-Generational Homes in Colorado

Multi-generational living is no longer a niche trend in Colorado; it has become a strategic housing decision driven by affordability pressures, caregiving needs, and long-term financial planning. In 2026, buyers across the Front Range are actively seeking homes that can support parents, adult children, or extended family while still preserving privacy and independence. From purpose-built new cons

Jan 18, 2026 6 min read

Simple Upgrades With Strong ROI Before You Sell in Colorado

Buyers decide fast, within the first few minutes of walking through a door or scrolling listing photos on a phone. The upgrades that pay back before a Colorado sale are the ones that remove doubt and photograph well, not the ones that add luxury for its own sake. Fix what buyers flag as deferred maintenance first, then spend the rest of the budget on presentation.The best improvements are the one

Jan 17, 2026 11 min read

Colorado Housing Market: Forecast & Buyer Guide | The Kenna Group

Your Complete Guide to Rates, Down Payment Options, and Smart Buying StrategiesEarly forecasts point to a more predictable Colorado housing market in 2026. After years of volatility—pandemic-fueled bidding wars followed by rapid rate increases—buyers on the Front Range may finally see some stability return.But "more predictable" doesn't mean "set in stone."Near-term policy developments could caus

Jan 17, 2026 3 min read

Colorado 55+ Ranch Homes and Patio Homes Guide

Colorado 55+ ranch home searches should separate home layout from community rules. A ranch or patio home can reduce stairs or exterior work without being age-qualified.Use Colorado 55+ communities for age-qualified inventory and Colorado homes for sale when comparing ranch homes, patio homes, condos, townhomes, and other low-maintenance options.A useful search should define the property feature f

Jan 15, 2026 3 min read

Pet-Friendly Living in Denver | The Kenna Group

For many homeowners, pets are not an afterthought. They are family.Today’s buyers increasingly seek homes that support daily life with dogs — spaces that balance durability, comfort, outdoor access, and neighborhood walkability. The goal is not luxury despite pets, but luxury that works with them.The Denver Longhouse was designed with this reality in mind.Located in Denver’s walkable Platt Park n

Jan 15, 2026 6 min read

Roofing Problems Colorado Homeowners Overlook

The roofing problems that cost Colorado homeowners the most are the ones nobody sees from the driveway: a hairline flashing gap, a slowly failing attic vent, or granule loss that looks fine from the ground but is thin enough to let water through. Catching these early costs a repair bill; missing them costs a full reroof and, in many cases, a denied insurance claim for pre-existing damage.A leak r

Jan 15, 2026 6 min read

Why a Colorado Home Inspection Catches What Owners Miss

A professional inspection catches what an owner misses because the inspector goes where the owner never goes (the attic, the crawl space, the roof, behind the panel cover, down the sewer line) with tools the owner does not own. In Colorado those tools find the four things that cost the most after closing: water where it should not be, movement in expansive soil, hail damage on a roof that looks f

Jan 15, 2026 8 min read

Sell a Colorado House Full of Belongings Without Clearing It

Yes. A Colorado house sells with the drawers, the closets, the garage and the basement full, through an as-is listing with a personal-property clause, a cash sale, or an estate sale followed by a listing. The seller pays for the convenience in the price, between $3,000 and $15,000 on a full 2,000-square-foot Denver metro home depending on the path, and skips two to six weeks of sorting.The Kenna