Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan.   Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash: Lenders need to source your money, and cash isn’t easily traceable. Before you deposit any amount of cash into your accounts, discuss the proper way to document your transactions with your loan officer.   …

For all the outdoor fun we can have in them, heatwaves do have their disadvantages – especially if your home is prone to overheating, you don’t have AC, or it isn’t quite up to the job. We have all experienced those sweltering Colorado heatwave days, and Corken + Company is here to help you manage them!If you find yourself facing a heatwave, or even just a particularly hot day, it is perhaps inevitable that you will wonder how to cool down a room.While some methods of keeping a home cool in a heatwave can work in the long term, some …

A lighter, brighter color scheme brings affordable elegance to your home. Corken + Company wants to give you some amazing tips and tricks to brighten up your living room.   Bring In the Bling: A polished coffee table both reflects light and doubles the impact of the accessories atop it. Even better: Glass and metallic pieces complement any color schemes.   Wash the Walls: The gradual accumulation of particulates like dust and soot can make a space look subtly dingy. While it doesn’t catch the eye at first, is it noticeable when you rearrange wall decor. Head off the heartbreak …

If you’re curious about what qualifying for a mortgage looks like, you’re not alone. Do you just show up at a bank with a checkbook, and hope for the best? Not quite! Mortgages aren’t handed out to just anyone—they require a lengthy screening process. If you’re buying your first home figuring out what you need to qualify for a mortgage can be tricky. But Corken + Company is here to help!  How to qualify for a mortgage: It’s important to know everything you need to bring to the table when you need to qualify for a mortgage. Here’s a guide on …

Today’s travel is all about feeling better — feeling better about you, the planet, and everyone on it. There’s no better place to start this new kind of adventure travel than in the state of Colorado. Whether you’re planning a trip to Colorado or are a native looking to get out for the summer, here is a list of the best Colorado towns for a summer getaway.  Snowmass Village Snowmass Village is a stunning hamlet in the Elk Mountains. While it has the feel of a small ski town, it is only nine miles from Aspen. If you ask any …

When you’re in the homebuying process, you’ll probably notice a lot of different lingo used. You’ll often see that homes are marked as either pending or contingent. Our team at Corken + Company wants to make sure all of our clients are well versed in all real estate terminology, specifically pending vs. contingent.There are differences between the two, and understanding those differences can help you know if a house is worth trying to pursue.   Contingent First up, there’s contingent. Contingent means that a seller has accepted an offer. These listings are still active, so you can still see them …

The Corken + Company team cannot get enough of beautiful Colorado. These helpful Colorado travel tips will let you enjoy the state by traveling at off-peak times, exploring lesser-known treasures, and traveling like a local.  Travel Tips: The more time you’re in the car, the less time you have to breathe in Colorado’s fresh air. Maximize your vacay days with these helpful hints:   1. Make longer drives during the weekdays and avoid holiday weekends. The roads will be clearer and, as a bonus, many hotels offer lower rates to mid-week travelers.   2. Heading to the mountains? Peak travel …

DMAR released their May report last week to much “fanfare” because home inventory levels increased by 76% from May 2021 as there were 3,652 properties for sale as of May 31st in our 11-county area. Still, there are only 0.67 months of inventory for sale.However, before Covid, there were 8,891 properties for sale in May 2019 and 6,437 properties for sale in May 2018 using DMAR stats. Thus, the number of properties for sale is still down a whopping 59% from 3 years ago and down 43% from 2018. This means inventory needs to double before appreciation drops below 10%. Before Covid, …

Want an amazing itinerary for where to eat and drink in Denver? Included in this itinerary is what’s recently opened and what’s worth celebrating for no reason at all. Great Stops: Fuel & Iron Bar has opened in LoDo to offer the best of Pueblo to the neighborhood. The bar serves up bites of Slopper Sliders ($15), Pueblo Poutine ($7.50), and even a Green Chili Porter ($8). A Tom Colicchio’s Sandwich concept has opened in Denver but only until early June. The concept dishes out a limited menu of celebrity chef-created sandwiches. MJ Hong – The Korean BBQ Chef – …

Corken + Company loves giving our clients suggestions on fun and exciting new additions to the Denver restaurant scene. Here is a list of new places that have recently popped on the scene!   BB.Q Chicken 2495 S. Havana St., Unit H Fried chicken is extremely popular in South Korea. As of 2019, the country had more than 87,000 fried chicken restaurants. In March, one of South Korea’s popular chains—BB.Q Chicken—expanded to the Centennial State. They opened their first location on South Havana Street in Aurora. They have plans to launch outposts in Capital Hill and Lone Tree this summer. …