“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are the best because they are new beginnings.” -Jenny Han, Author We are all hoping that’s just what this August and September will bring – a new beginning. It has been a difficult summer. Trips were cancelled, events were postponed, and we probably
It seems we may be experiencing the seasonal Spring real estate market a little later this year due to COVID restrictions. Since many especially stringent restrictions have been recently lifted including open houses (however they are still heavily regulated), there has been a surge of new listings to the market. We are seeing increased demand, relatively low supply despite the
The tranquil neighborhood of Lone Tree sits just a few minutes south of Denver along I-25. Known for large and luxury residences, the suburb is a highly sought-after place to call home. This South Metro city has quickly expanded in the last decade with the Ridgegate Shopping center, expansion of Sky Ridge Hospital, and the Charles Schwab campus. It is
With a tree-lined main street, large residential lots, and regular community events, Littleton is an idyllic suburb just a fifteen-minute drive south of Denver’s city center. From its humble beginnings in agriculture, Littleton has always enjoyed a slow, casual, relaxed pace of life. Many of the city’s residences still sit on farming acreage. In fact, a fun family attraction is
Where to Buy Your First Home Buying a home is one of the biggest and most exciting purchases a person can make. Buying your first home then is all the more significant and of course all the more stressful. But once you have crunched all the numbers, established a stable income, pinched all the pennies, and decided to settle down
Parker, Colorado occupies the southeastern most corner of the Denver metropolitan area. It is a densely populated suburban center. Residents enjoy the quiet, easy pace at which the city operates. A popular place to call home for families, this peaceful haven is known for its exceptional schools, delightful local establishments, and convenient shopping centers. It is also known for
We want to take an opportunity with this week’s blog post and revisit a common question we have all likely been asking ourselves over the last few months: what next? An unpredictable pandemic, widespread financial hardship, a national examination of systemic racism, and a pending presidential election have made for a tumultuous year. Our personal and financial futures are more
Coming in at number forty on Money magazine’s 2019 list of the “Best Places to Live” is gorgeous Castle Rock, Colorado. This little quarry town, about a half an hour south of Denver, has come a long way since its inception in 1878. Castle Rock has especially experienced rapid growth over the last decade and continues to expand, with climbing job and
Even as we begin spending more time out and about, it seems many businesses may transition to accommodate remote offices long term. Working from home may be our new normal. As a result, the National Association of Realtors predicts that having some sort of home office will be an even higher priority for shopping homeowners in the coming months and
(Note: Predictions provided by Corken + Company, courtesy of 5280 Magazine) After a long few weeks spent quarantining, it seems we have flattened the curve enough to return to some of our normal routines. Restaurants and small businesses have re-opened their doors and generally June has brought a subtle but very welcome sigh of relief. And yet despite this calm,
