Blog Posts From March 2025

Oct 29, 2026 • 9 min read

Denver's Unlocking Housing Choices Proposal Narrows Ahead of November Meetings

Editorial illustration of a fictional Denver streetscape with an older brick bungalow, a small multi-unit building and autumn trees. No actual property or approved development is depicted.Denver is taking a narrower housing proposal to five public meetings beginning November 4, 2026. The latest version of Unlocking Housing Choices would concentrate incentives for additional homes near designated

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Mar 12, 2025 5 min read

New Roof Budget: What Colorado Homeowners Need

A full roof budget in Colorado needs five line items: materials, labor, tear-off of the old roof, permits and inspections, and a contingency fund for what the crew finds once the old roofing comes off. Skipping any one of these is how a $12,000 estimate turns into a $16,000 bill halfway through the job.Material choice drives a large share of the total. Asphalt shingles remain the most affordable

Mar 12, 2025 6 min read

Backyard Excavation Rules for Front Range Colorado Yards

A backyard excavation project on the Front Range runs into two things most other states don't deal with together: buried utilities that a single missed call can turn into a costly repair, and expansive clay soil that behaves differently once it's cut open. Getting the utility locate, permit, and soil plan right before the first shovel goes in protects both the project and the people working on it

Mar 12, 2025 7 min read

Declutter Before a Move: A Colorado Front Range Guide

Start decluttering a Front Range home 6 to 8 weeks before moving day, working one room at a time with a Keep, Donate, Sell, Discard system. Homeowners who clear a house before it goes on the market in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Centennial, Colorado Springs, or Fort Collins also tend to see a faster sale, because empty closets and clear counters photograph and show better than a full hou

Mar 12, 2025 2 min read

5 Best Reasons to Move to Johnstown, CO | Homes for Sale & Cost of Living

Johnstown, Colorado, is one of Northern Colorado's fastest-growing towns. It offers a budget-friendly lifestyle, a welcoming small-town ambiance, and easy access to major cities like Fort Collins, Loveland, and Denver. On Oct 28, 2026, 210 homes are for sale in Johnstown at a median asking price of $489,866, and 652 sold in the last 12 months at a median $492,250 (MLS, houses, townhomes and condo

Mar 12, 2025 2 min read

5 Best Reasons to Move to Loveland, CO | Homes for Sale & Quality of Life

Why Move to Loveland, CO? Here's What You Need to KnowNestled in Northern Colorado, Loveland is known as the "Sweetheart City" and offers a perfect mix of small-town charm, stunning outdoor scenery, and a growing economy. With affordable homes and quick access to Fort Collins and Denver, Loveland is one of the best places to call home in 2024.Here are the five best reasons to move to Loveland, CO

Mar 11, 2025 2 min read

5 Best Reasons to Move to Fort Collins, CO | Homes for Sale & Quality of Life.

Fort Collins, Colorado, offers a unique mix of small-town charm and modern city amenities. Recognized for its high quality of life, excellent educational institutions, and thriving economy, it's an attractive destination for individuals and families. Here are the five best reasons to make Fort Collins your new home.New to Fort Collins? Our Fort Collins living guide covers neighborhoods, parks, co

Mar 11, 2025 8 min read

Restoring a Historic Denver Home: A Buyer's Guide

Restoring a vintage building in Colorado starts with one question: is the property inside a designated historic district, and if so, what does that district's design review board require before you touch the exterior? Denver alone has more than 50 designated historic districts and individual landmarks, from Capitol Hill and Baker to Curtis Park and Witter-Cofield, and each one comes with its own

Mar 10, 2025 3 min read

How Modern Farmhouses Are Changing Colorado’s Home Design

Blending rustic charm with modern living, modern farmhouses started to reshape Colorado-s home design.As demand grows for spaces that balance aesthetics, functionality, and indoor-outdoor living, modern farmhouses offer all of this and more. Modern farmhouses blend traditional elements with contemporary features, balancing the old and the new. Traditional farmhouses have wood sidings, A-shaped ro

Mar 10, 2025 7 min read

5 Home Features to Check Before Buying in Colorado

Check five features before you buy a home in Colorado: the roof (age, hail damage and ventilation), the furnace and air conditioner (age and altitude sizing), the foundation (cracks and drainage on expansive clay), the plumbing and sewer line (material, water heater age and a sewer scope), and the attic insulation. These five produce the largest repair bills on Front Range homes, and every one of

Mar 10, 2025 8 min read

Primary Bathroom Remodel Tips for Denver Homeowners

A primary bathroom remodel on the Front Range returns roughly 60 to 70 cents on every dollar spent at resale, and the return depends on what you fix first. Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins buyers weigh the same three things in a primary bath: the shower, the vanity, and the floor. Get those three right and the rest of the room follows.A mid-range primary bat