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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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Nov 8, 2015 3 min read

Denver Market Report Template | The Kenna Group at KW DTC

Real estate market data for Denver, Co, provided by Brian Burke of The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC. We have seen 11 straight months of listing price increases on home prices in Denver, and don't expect things to slow down anytime soon. If you are considering buying a home, you can still find deals on a house in Denver, but having an excellent real estate agent who understands the market is

Nov 7, 2015 1 min read

Highlands Ranch Colorado Real Estate Market Report |Active Listings For Sale

Highlands Ranch Colorado Real Estate Market Report Active listings are still low; last year, there were 142 homes for sale in October; this year, there were 175 active listings in Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126, 80130, 80129. In 2010, October Active Listings was at 914. Ready to find your dream home in Denver?Let us help you. Call or Text The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC at 303-955-4220 to

Oct 15, 2015 1 min read

What you need to Know Now about the Home Buying Process is The Denver Area

Ready to find your dream home in Denver?Let us help you. Call or Text The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC at 303-955-4220 to get personalized assistance from our expert real estate agents.The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC answers buying a Colorado home questions every day, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers. Not a robot, not a phone tre

Sep 10, 2015 3 min read

What is effecting the lifespan of my Roof in Colorado

Several questions need to be answered when determining the approximate lifespan of a correctly installed roof. To start, one must examine the type of roof. Whether the roof is sloped or flat, it has two essential elements: the roof deck and the wood planks, plywood, or oriented strand board, otherwise known as particle board. These elements are usually used in residential construction and have a

Jul 31, 2015 3 min read

5 Tips for Selecting Horse Properties in Denver

Finding the right property for your dream ranch is a daunting task. You will need the help of experienced realtors to find properties that are best suitable for your farm. Whether you purchase an existing ranch or buy raw land to build your dream horse property, the same rules and fundamentals apply. Keep these below concepts in your mind so that your final selection will remain happy for a long

Jul 28, 2015 3 min read

Market has Shifted from a Sellers Market to a Buyers Market in Denver, Co

For now, home Denver buyers have mostly found themselves in a seller's Market, faced with above-average price appreciation and bidding wars due to limited inventories of Colorado homes for sale.But in the second half of the year, the Denver housing market is starting to shift toward more of a balance as more sellers – motivated by higher home prices – put their homes on the market, alleviating th

May 9, 2015 2 min read

Horse Properties in Denver, Colorado

Horse Properties in Denver, Colorado: The process of choosing a real estate agent before buying a horse property is very crucial and needs a great deal of consideration from buyers because they will be helping the buyer in this whole complicated process where the buyers will be risking a significant amount of finances. They will be with you full-time to ensure your moves are correct. Before buyin

May 5, 2015 3 min read

luxury Townhomes and Condos in Denver

Luxury Townhomes in Denver are like single-family homes without the commitment and work involved with landscaping, Painting, Roof, and exterior Maintenance. Many Denverites are looking to lock the door and go on vacation without the flowers dying and the worries of the home they left behind. People are sometimes surprised at how the luxury Condos and Townhomes in Denver resemble single-family hom

Mar 31, 2015 2 min read

Luxury Real Estate Colorado | Colorado Luxury Homes for Sale

Buying luxury real estate or luxury homes in Colorado requires different considerations than purchases you made in other states. Acquisition of a luxury real estate property in Colorado will be more satisfying if you first determine which factors are critical for your ideal luxury Colorado real estate property and understand the regulations, restrictions, and zoning that impact the property. Here

Mar 27, 2015 9 min read

Why Colorado Buyers Bring Their Own Agent to the Builder

A Colorado buyer who walks into a builder's model home with their own agent pays nothing extra and gains the only person in the transaction who works for the buyer. The builder's sales representative represents the builder, the builder's contract replaces the Colorado contract and its buyer protections, and the incentives tied to the builder's lender need a second quote to judge. The agent has to

Mar 27, 2015 4 min read

Horse Properties Near Denver, Colorado | 7 Questions that should be Answered

Buying a horse property is a big decision. Every horse owner has different needs, but some things are prevalent whether you are looking for properties in Denver, Colorado, or anywhere else in the world.1. Is the barn in an accessible spot for farriers and deliveries?It sounds simple, but it would be a matter when you have to carry tons of hay in your back to the horse farm.2. Is the pasture well

Feb 17, 2015 2 min read

Filing Tax Returns How this may affect qualifying for a Denver home - 303-955-4220

Filing Tax Returns How this may affect qualifying for a home loan As it comes time to file a new federal income tax return, there are a few essential items to remember, specifically when obtaining a Denver home loan. Until April, when the tax filing deadline approaches (generally April 15), lenders will use the proceeding 2 years filed tax returns to calculate income for a Denver home loan.Ready

Feb 16, 2015 2 min read

Read This Carefully, Buying Luxury Real Estate in Colorado? - 303-955-4220

Finding the perfect dream house is only the first step in Luxury home-buying. Now, you have to negotiate a reasonable price, get an eagle-eye inspection, and make sure the property's title is clear. Before you start looking for luxury real estate in Colorado, there are several things you should keep in mind. A real estate agent does much more than find homes for you to look at. An agent has a leg

Feb 13, 2015 5 min read

Metro Denver struggles with a record low supply of homes for sale

"The time for thinking about your needs before you start looking," said the Oklahoma transplant."Whenever you see something, you must be ready to pounce in this market."Mary was driving from their shop, Curating the Cool, and saw the landlord of a neighboring rental had just posted a "For Sale By Owner" sign. Z raced across the street to look at the place. The owner was still there, and Robison w

Jul 25, 2014 4 min read

Bunnies, Bunnies, Oh So Cute Grass Killing Monsters of Highlands Ranch!

Bunny Damage is an issue when trying to keep a green and perfect yard here in the Denver area of Colorado.There are millions of bunnies in Highlands Ranch. My son counted six of them a year ago in the neighbor's Yard. I am looking at one now, eating my grass! Here is some info to help out with the Bunny Invasion into your Yard.The lush, green grass of the Highlands Ranch provides a perfect grazin

Jul 22, 2014 6 min read

Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning Tips for Colorado Homes

Hydrogen peroxide is a cheap, simple chemical that handles a surprising amount of Front Range home cleaning — from the mineral spots municipal water leaves on counters to the fine film that settles after a smoky stretch of wildfire season. It will not fix a structural mold problem or replace a professional, but as a routine cleaner it earns a spot under most Colorado kitchen sinks.The Front Range

Jul 17, 2014 6 min read

Colorado Home Energy-Saving Tips to Cut Your Bill

Colorado's dry climate, wide daily temperature swings, and altitude change which energy-saving tips actually move the needle on a Front Range utility bill. A strategy built for a humid coastal climate wastes effort here, while a few Colorado-specific adjustments, starting with insulation and appliance settings, cut real dollars off an Xcel Energy bill every month of the year.The Front Range sees

Jun 30, 2014 6 min read

Buying a Colorado Home With Student Loans: How Lenders Count

Student loans do not stop a Colorado home purchase; the monthly payment the lender counts is what sets the price. A buyer with $60,000 in federal loans on a $250 income-driven payment qualifies for about $40,000 more house than the same buyer whose lender has to count 1 percent of the balance, and the loan program decides which number is used.This guide is for Front Range buyers carrying student

Jun 24, 2014 6 min read

Colorado Down Payment Assistance Grants Explained

Colorado home buyers who need help with a down payment have several real options, led by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, known as CHFA, plus city-level programs like Denver's down payment assistance and the multi-city metroDPA program. Most combine a first mortgage with a second loan or grant that covers part or all of the down payment and some closing costs.Three programs cover most

Jun 17, 2014 7 min read

Why a Colorado Mortgage Needs So Much Paperwork

Every document a mortgage file asks for exists to prove one of three things: you earn what you say you earn, the down payment money is really yours, and you can afford the monthly payment on top of your other debt. Colorado buyers who understand that framework stop feeling like every request is arbitrary and start gathering documents in the order underwriting actually needs them.Federal underwrit