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Sep 15, 2026 • 6 min read

What Front Range Investors Should Verify Before Investing in Property

Property can look convincing from a distance. Clean listing photographs, updated flooring, a tidy rent estimate, and maybe a spreadsheet showing comfortable monthly income are all positives. Still, an investment succeeds or fails somewhere below that polished surface. The real questions concern recurring costs, physical condition, tenant demand, legal limitations, and how the property behaves aft

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Apr 2, 2023 3 min read

How to Buy Horse Property and Ranches in Colorado Springs

Now is a great time to buy horse property, land, farms, and even ranches near Colorado Springs. Home values are increasing, and one of the best things about horse property near Colorado Springs is that you can be close to a city with space to live and breathe. A top-producing local Colorado Springs real estate expert, Brian Burke of The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC, shares some of the best

Apr 1, 2023 2 min read

Horse Breeds That Are Popular in Colorado

Horses have long been a beloved part of Colorado's history and culture. Colorado is home to a wide variety of horse breeds, from the wild mustangs that roam the western plains to the sleek thoroughbreds that grace the state's racetracks. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular types of horses in Colorado and explore their unique characteristics and uses.In conclusi

Mar 31, 2023 2 min read

Greeley School Districts: Boundaries and Enrollment

Greeley school districts: most Greeley addresses are in Greeley-Evans School District 6. Some west-side addresses are in Weld RE-4 (the Windsor-Severance district), and some rural addresses north of town are in Eaton RE-2. The district is set by the address, so check the exact home before you write an offer. This guide lists the districts, how open enrollment works in Colorado, and where to look

Mar 30, 2023 6 min read

Local businesses in Greeley, Colorado | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

Greeley, Colorado, is a growing, high-spirited, entrepreneurial town with many small businesses and already well-established companies. Greeley's small business world is unique in that they are a large and expanding city, yet you still can get the "small town" feeling we all know and love. This blog post will dive in, explore and expand on the business culture of Greeley, Colorado. There is much

Mar 27, 2023 7 min read

Designing a Custom Home on the Colorado Front Range

Designing a custom home on the Front Range starts with the lot, not the floor plan. Colorado's soil, wildfire exposure and permitting rules vary enough by city and county that the same design can cost very different amounts to build depending on where it sits.A custom home is designed around one buyer's specific requirements rather than chosen from a builder's set of pre-drawn plans. Lot size, bu

Mar 25, 2023 7 min read

Epoxy Garage Floors in Colorado: Cost and Value

Epoxy garage flooring in Colorado costs $3 to $12 a square foot installed, and it adds visible value at resale because it is one of the few upgrades a buyer can see and evaluate in thirty seconds while standing in the garage door opening. What it does not do is fix a slab that has never been tested for moisture, and on the Front Range that test matters more than the color chip.This guide covers t

Mar 23, 2023 8 min read

Buying a Luxury Home in Colorado: 10 Rules for Denver Buyers

A luxury home in the Denver metro is a home priced above $1 million, and buying one in Colorado comes down to ten rules: know what $1 million buys in each city, get a jumbo pre-approval before touring, use the longer days-in-MLS to negotiate, order the estate-level inspections, check the well and septic in the unincorporated counties, confirm wildfire insurance before the appraisal deadline, read

Mar 21, 2023 5 min read

Does a Second Mortgage Affect Your Insurance Premiums? | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

If you're considering taking out a second mortgage, one of your concerns might be whether it will affect your insurance premiums. Any change in your financial circumstances could impact your ability to maintain your insurance coverage. In this article, we'll explore whether a second mortgage can affect your insurance premiums and what you should consider before taking out this type of loan.Before

Mar 20, 2023 7 min read

Cancelations & Penalties: The Real Estate Contract in Colorado

It's a seller's market in Denver, and you found your dream home. But what if something changes, and you need to back out of the contract? Bidding wars tend to force quick decisions with little thought. What are the real estate laws in Colorado regarding cancellation and penalties?Let us help you navigate the complexities of signing a real estate contract in The Mile High City. We'll help you unde

Mar 17, 2023 7 min read

Bathroom Upgrades That Matter Most in Colorado Homes

The bathroom upgrades that matter most in a Front Range home are the ones that fix a real problem for the next owner, not the ones that look the most dramatic in a before-and-after photo: a curbless shower entry for downsizing buyers, working ventilation that stops moisture damage, fixtures rated for hard water, and lighting that reads current instead of dated. A homeowner with a limited budget g

Mar 15, 2023 7 min read

Dining Chair Comfort in Colorado Homes: A Buyer's Guide

A comfortable dining chair supports the lower back, keeps elbows level with the table, and holds up to Colorado's dry air and intense sun without cracking or fading. For a Front Range home, that combination of ergonomics and climate durability matters as much as style, and it shows up again when the home goes on the market.A comfortable dining chair has a seat depth of 17 to 19 inches, a seat hei

Mar 15, 2023 6 min read

Precast Concrete in Colorado Homes: Where It's Used

Precast concrete, poured into a mold and cured off-site before being installed, shows up across Front Range homes as retaining walls, patio pavers, foundation elements, and decorative facade panels. It costs less than natural stone, installs faster, and handles Colorado's freeze-thaw winters and intense sun better than several other common exterior materials, which is why it keeps showing up in b

Mar 13, 2023 6 min read

Outdoor Furniture That Lasts in Colorado's Climate

Colorado's backyard furniture has to survive three things most climates do not combine: intense high-altitude UV, hail season that runs from spring through September, and 40-degree daily temperature swings that stress joints and finishes. Material choice matters more here than in a mild, stable climate.Yes. Denver's 300 days of sun a year and elevation of 5,280 feet mean cushion fabric, resin, an

Mar 13, 2023 6 min read

Tips for Moving to Colorado: A Front Range Guide

Moving to Colorado starts with two decisions: when to sell your current home, and which Front Range city fits your commute and budget. Everything else on a national moving checklist applies here too, but Colorado adds altitude, water rights and a fast-moving housing market that out-of-state buyers need to plan around. Buyers coming from a slower market lose homes to faster-moving local offers, so

Mar 13, 2023 8 min read

How to Sell a Home in Colorado: The Complete Process

Selling a home in Colorado runs in five stages: price and paperwork before listing, the launch, the offer and the contract, the deadline period under contract, and closing at a title company. The forms are the same on every sale because the Colorado Real Estate Commission publishes them: the Exclusive Right-to-Sell Listing Contract, the Seller's Property Disclosure, the Contract to Buy and Sell R

Mar 13, 2023 7 min read

What Determines a Colorado Home's Value

A Colorado home's value comes down to location, condition, size and usable space, renovation potential, code compliance, and what comparable homes nearby actually sold for — in that rough order of weight. None of these move in isolation, and the only way to know what a specific Front Range home is worth today is to compare it against recent, similar sales, not a rule of thumb.Buyers and appraiser

Mar 11, 2023 7 min read

5 Renovations That Add Value on the Front Range

Five renovations consistently add resale value on the Colorado Front Range: a minor kitchen update, a primary bathroom remodel, a new roof, updated flooring, and curb appeal work including landscape lighting. Each one returns a different share of its cost, and the right order to tackle them depends on the home's current condition and how soon it is going to market.Hundreds of possible renovation

Mar 9, 2023 6 min read

Sustainable Furniture for a Colorado Home: What to Know

Furnishing a Colorado home with sustainable materials, solid wood, bamboo, low-VOC finishes, does more than reduce waste. It also holds up better to the Front Range's dry climate and intense sun than cheap composite furniture, which makes sustainability and durability the same decision for most Colorado buyers.Sustainable furniture uses renewable or reclaimed materials, avoids volatile organic co

Mar 9, 2023 3 min read

The Main Differences Between Mobile Homes and Tiny Homes | Sustainable Homes Colorado

Some potential homeowners want to find housing options different from apartments or traditional homes in the suburbs. It’s always a good idea to explore and see what types of real estate options are available, and some of the more popular options right now are tiny houses. Before investing in one of these options, it may be a good idea to consider the main differences between mobile and small hom

Mar 7, 2023 8 min read

What You Need To Know When Selling Your Horse Property in Colorado

Colorado has become a massive hit for those looking to find a new home, and they have an abundance of excellent properties that would be perfect for a new buyer. People have started to seek out horse properties and farms to spend the rest of their lives, which has led to a significant increase in the sale of farms nationwide. If you are selling your horse property in Colorado, look at this great