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Nov 8, 2026 • 5 min read

Who Buys a First Home Now: Singles, Couples and Friends in CO

KENNA NEWS DESK · FIRST-TIME BUYERS · NOVEMBER 8, 2026By The Kenna Group News Desk.Only 47% of first-time home buyers were married couples this year, while 25% were single women, 12% were single men and 11% were unmarried couples, the National Association of REALTORS reported. Buying a first home with a roommate or friend hit a 45-year high of 5%. For first-time home buyers in Denver, Aurora, Lit

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Jun 15, 2025 6 min read

Metal Roof Pros and Cons for a Colorado Home

A metal roof costs roughly two to three times more than asphalt shingles to install on a Front Range home, and for most Colorado homeowners it's worth it: the Class 4 hail rating, 40- to 70-year lifespan, and lower cooling costs at altitude offset the upfront price over a long hold. The tradeoffs — higher initial cost, potential for dents in severe hail, and rain noise without proper insulation —

Jun 15, 2025 6 min read

How to Avoid Roofing Scams in Colorado

Colorado's hail season, mid-April through mid-September, brings more than hailstorms — it brings storm-chasing crews that follow the damage from state to state and disappear before a warranty claim ever comes due. Here's how to tell a legitimate Front Range roofer from a scam before you sign anything.After a major hailstorm hits the Front Range or El Paso County, homeowners feel urgency to get re

Jun 15, 2025 2 min read

Buy a Dog Boarding Business in Colorado | Licensing, Financing, & Real Estate Guide

How to Buy a Dog Boarding Facility in Colorado – Complete Step-by-Step Guide Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states for pet ownership. The demand for pet boarding services continues to rise due to strong tourism, an active population, and the pet-friendly culture statewide. A well-located dog boarding business can offer strong ROI for savvy investors and entrepreneurs.Click On the Address

Jun 13, 2025 5 min read

7 Commercial Real Estate Trends in Denver for 2026

Seven forces are reshaping commercial real estate in metro Denver through 2026: hybrid work cutting traditional office demand, flex space filling the gap, industrial rents climbing on e-commerce growth, retail rents rising in mixed-use corridors, sustainability requirements tied to Xcel Energy's efficiency programs, and higher borrowing costs pushing capital toward the most resilient property typ

Jun 13, 2025 1 min read

Downsizing in Colorado | Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

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Jun 13, 2025 2 min read

How to Buy a Foreclosure in Colorado (2026) | The Kenna Group

Foreclosed homes can offer great deals below market value for savvy buyers. Whether you're an investor, flipper, or first-time buyer, Colorado has opportunities — but it's not without risk. Understanding how foreclosure works in Colorado is crucial for making informed, profitable decisions.A foreclosure happens when a homeowner defaults on their mortgage, and the lender repossesses the property.

Jun 13, 2025 5 min read

Buying Homes at Auction in Colorado: How It Works, Risks

Buying homes at auction in Colorado means bidding at a county public trustee foreclosure sale, most of them online now, or on a private site such as Auction.com. You pay cash or certified funds, buy as-is with no inspection, and get a certificate of purchase, not a deed. Below: the 7 steps, the costs and the risks.Yes, but only if you know exactly what you're doing. Online auctions can be a great

Jun 10, 2025 6 min read

Best Home Search Apps for Colorado Buyers

The best real estate app for a Colorado buyer is the one pulling directly from REcolorado, the Denver metro MLS, with alerts that arrive the moment a listing goes live. Search every home for sale in Colorado on a feed built this way, and you see new inventory before it spreads to national portals.A search app earns its place on a buyer's phone by doing three things well: pulling live data from th

Jun 10, 2025 7 min read

Asphalt Driveways in Colorado: Cost, Durability, Value

A well-maintained asphalt driveway is one of the first things a buyer sees walking up to a Front Range home, and it takes a beating from Colorado's climate that milder states never have to plan for. Freeze-thaw cycles, expansive clay soil, and high-altitude UV exposure all shorten the life of a driveway faster than the manufacturer's numbers suggest, which changes how Colorado homeowners should b

Jun 9, 2025 6 min read

Selling a Colorado Home With Limited Storage Space

Storage is one of the first things Front Range buyers check on a showing, closets, a pantry, a garage, and a home that falls short does not have to sit on the market. The right staging, one or two targeted upgrades, and honest marketing turn limited storage from a deal-breaker into a manageable trade-off for the right buyer. Sellers in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton and Centennial ask the sa