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Nov 1, 2026 • 5 min read

New-Home Sales Dip, Builders Add Incentives: Colorado Buyers

Builders are paying buyers to buy, and the September numbers show it. New-home sales ran at a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 676,000 in September, the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD reported, Realtor.com said on October 27, 2026. That is 0.6% below August and 5.3% below a year ago, a smaller drop than expected, and builders' price cuts and incentives get the credit. Sales in the West fell 17.4% f

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May 13, 2025 7 min read

Lighted Mirror Problems and Fixes for Colorado Bathrooms

Lighted mirrors fail in four ways: flicker, dead or dim LED sections, touch controls that stop responding, and anti-fog pads that quit. Most fixes cost $0 to $60 and take an afternoon. The one that costs money, a failed LED driver, runs $30 to $120 for the part and $150 to $300 for an electrician if the mirror is hardwired. Colorado adds two twists: winter indoor humidity of 15% to 25% that turns

May 13, 2025 5 min read

5 Stress-Free Ways to Sell Your House Fast in Des Moines (Even If It Needs Repairs)

Selling a house can feel like a mountain, especially if it needs repairs. But in Des Moines, where the median home price sits around $215,000 and over 1,000 homes are currently on the market, you don't have to let a fixer-upper slow you down. Whether moving for a new job, downsizing, or just ready for a change, these five stress-free strategies can help you sell your home quickly, even if it's no

May 13, 2025 2 min read

Benefits of Buying a House in Colorado | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

At The Kenna Group, we've helped thousands of buyers find their dream homes—and we know the value of homeownership goes far beyond just having a roof over your head. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to upsize or invest, here's why buying a home in Colorado is one of the most intelligent decisions you can make.Each mortgage payment you make builds equity—your ownership stake in the

May 13, 2025 7 min read

Home Upgrades That Lower Colorado Insurance Costs

A handful of upgrades move a Colorado homeowners insurance bill more than anything else on a house: a Class 4 impact-resistant roof, a monitored water leak sensor, and wildfire mitigation work if the home sits in a mapped interface zone. Each cuts 5% to 30% off a specific part of the premium, and some make the difference between a renewal offer and a non-renewal notice.Insurers price a home on it

May 13, 2025 6 min read

Why DIY Leak Repairs Fail in Colorado's Dry Climate

DIY leak repairs fail faster in Colorado than in wetter, milder climates because the state's low humidity, big daily temperature swings, freeze-thaw winters, and expansive clay soils all work against the glues, gaskets, and seals a repair depends on. A fix that holds for years in a humid, mild climate can fail within weeks at 5,280 feet, which is why a repeat leak points to the repair method, not

May 12, 2025 6 min read

Best Houseplants for Colorado's Dry, High-Altitude Air

Colorado's dry climate and intense UV at 5,280 feet change how houseplants behave compared to a humid climate: soil dries out faster, leaf tips can scorch in a south-facing window, and low indoor humidity through the winter heating season stresses tropical plants that need moisture in the air, not just the soil. A few plant choices and a watering adjustment solve most of it.Denver's average indoo

May 12, 2025 6 min read

Robot Pool Cleaners for a Denver Metro Pool Open

A robot pool cleaner earns its cost fastest in Colorado precisely because the pool season here is short: every week you are not hand-vacuuming is a bigger share of a season that runs 14 to 18 weeks on the Front Range instead of the 26-plus weeks pool owners get in warmer states.Most Denver metro pools open once overnight lows hold consistently above 45 degrees and the risk of a hard freeze has pa

May 12, 2025 7 min read

Rent It or Sell It? A Colorado Homeowner's Decision Guide

Sell the Colorado house when the rent does not cover the mortgage, taxes, insurance, a management fee and a repair reserve with at least $200 a month left over. Rent it when it clears that number, you plan to hold it five years or more, and your lender, HOA and city all allow it. Everything below is that one test, worked out for the Front Range.The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC runs this mat

May 11, 2025 7 min read

Solar Lawn Lighthouses: Colorado Yard Decor Rules

A solar lawn lighthouse can be a smart, no-wiring way to light a Colorado walkway, and Colorado's roughly 300 days of sun a year means these charge more reliably here than in most states. Whether one belongs on a property you are about to list is a separate question, and the answer depends on your HOA's rules, Colorado's hail season, and whether the piece reads as charm or as clutter to a buyer.Y

May 11, 2025 6 min read

Securing and Setting Up a New Colorado Home

Closing on a Colorado home is the paperwork; securing it is the follow-through. The first two weeks after move-in are the right window to change locks, test every detector, and build a short emergency plan built around the Front Range's specific risks: hail, wildfire, and winter storms.Start with the locks. Rekey or replace every exterior door lock, since you have no way of knowing how many copie