Blog Posts From June 2026

Jun 16, 2026 • 12 min read

Real Estate and Identity Theft in Colorado: What Buyers, Selle

A real estate scam rarely starts with something obvious.It may start with an email that looks like it came from the title company. A text with new wire instructions. A seller who claims to be out of state. A deed notice that looks official. A request for your ID, signature, bank details, or Social Security number.The danger is the timing.Buyers are trying to close. Sellers are trying to move. Pro

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Jun 18, 2026 7 min read

Home EV Charging Stations and Colorado Resale Value

A home EV charging station is one of the few upgrades that pays off two ways on the Front Range: it saves the owner money every week on fuel, and it widens the buyer pool when the home sells. As more Front Range commuters drive electric, a garage that is already wired for a charger has become a real differentiator in listings across Denver, Lone Tree, and Colorado Springs.Yes, particularly in com

Jun 18, 2026 7 min read

Sewer Line Repair Guide for Colorado Homeowners

A clogged sewer line backs up slowly, starting with the lowest drain in the house and getting worse with each use; a broken or collapsed line backs up suddenly, with gurgling toilets and sewage smell in the yard, and needs excavation or trenchless repair rather than a simple cleaning. Colorado homes built before 1970 are the strongest candidates to still have the original clay sewer line, which i

Jun 18, 2026 6 min read

How to Hire an Interior Painter in Colorado

Hiring the right interior painter in Colorado comes down to reviews, a detailed written estimate, and a company that understands how the state's dry air and altitude change drying time and prep. Get those three right and you get crisp lines and a finish that holds up for years, not one that shows lap marks or peels within a season.Denver's indoor humidity commonly sits below 30% during heating se

Jun 18, 2026 6 min read

Sustainable Luxury Homes in Lone Tree and South Metro

Luxury buyers across Lone Tree, RidgeGate, and the wider South Metro Denver area are asking builders for more than premium finishes and a good floor plan; they want a home that costs less to run every month. Builders have responded with solar-ready wiring, high-performance HVAC, and water-wise landscaping as standard features rather than upgrades, which is reshaping what "luxury" means in new Sou

Jun 17, 2026 7 min read

Home Office Upgrades Colorado Buyers Value Most

A home office is no longer a spare desk pushed into a corner. It's a room buyers ask about directly on a showing, and one of the easier upgrades a homeowner can make that pays off in daily comfort and, in the right market, at resale. Here's what actually moves the needle on the Front Range.A room that reads as a real office rather than a converted bedroom: a door that closes, wired data and enoug

Jun 17, 2026 6 min read

3-Car Garage Dimensions and Planning for Colorado Homes

A 3-car garage in Colorado runs 30 to 36 feet wide for three separate bays with single doors, or 24 to 28 feet wide using one double door and one single door. The right width depends on door configuration, storage plans and the setback your lot allows once Denver zoning and any HOA rules are applied.Three separate 9- to 10-foot single doors with framing between them puts a 3-car garage at 30 to 3

Jun 17, 2026 9 min read

What Happens to a House in Colorado Without a Will

A house in Colorado does not transfer to a spouse or descendants the moment the owner dies. Without a will, a trust, or a deed set up to pass the property directly, the house becomes part of a probate estate, and a Colorado court decides who receives it and when. Until that happens, no one has legal authority to sell, refinance, or transfer the title.Dying without a will is called dying "intestat

Jun 17, 2026 7 min read

A Smart Roadmap for Touring Homes in Colorado

A Colorado home tour should tell you more than whether the paint colors work. Checking the roof, basement, HVAC setup, and HOA paperwork during the visit gives buyers a realistic picture before they write an offer and start the clock on the inspection objection deadline.Set priorities before the first showing: budget comfort, commute, bedroom and storage needs, and outdoor space. During the tour,

Jun 17, 2026 6 min read

How to Know if a Front Range Home Is Overpriced

The Kenna Group was featured in a nationally published Redfin buyer's guide. Brian Burke was quoted as a real estate expert on how buyers can tell whether a home is priced fairly: How to Know if a House Is Overpriced, published by Redfin, now part of Rocket Companies.Here is what Brian told them: "Compare the asking price against recent sold prices of similar nearby homes, not other listings, sin

Jun 17, 2026 8 min read

Creating the Perfect Indoor-Outdoor Flow for Colorado Summers

Colorado summers are one of the state's greatest lifestyle advantages. With abundant sunshine, comfortable evenings, and stunning Front Range scenery, many homeowners look for ways to maximize their enjoyment of the season.In communities throughout Lone Tree and South Metro Denver, homeowners are increasingly designing living spaces that blur the line between indoors and outdoors. Rather than tre