Are you in the middle of reviewing several offers on your home? Congratulations! You’re well on your way to getting as much as possible out of what is likely your largest asset. But when it comes to picking an offer, sometimes it’s important to take a step back and recognize that your bottom line shouldn’t be your only consideration. Our team at Corken + Company likes to keep our clients informed on every aspect of the buying and selling of their homes. Here are four things to consider when looking at a home offer that are beyond the dollar amount.  …

The Power of a Voice Series, with Lori Corken, is an online interview series that dives into the lives of people who are willing to be vulnerable and share their stories to help others. Lori has captured the way of sharing not only her story but helping others share theirs in an intimate interview setting. As she says, we have all experienced joy and hardship, hope and grief, love and loss. Telling our stories continues to show us that we are in this together. This all started after Lori experienced a stroke in 2019. The mother and real estate broker spent …

Curious about how to create a more beautiful landscape and avoid common design blunders? Our team at Corken + Company felt this list would be helpful for whatever garden you dream of designing this year.  Whether you’re planning a formal garden in the Northeast, or a drought-tolerant display in the Southwest, the same design considerations apply. Here’s how you can avoid making the most common garden design mistakes before even starting your project.   Even Numbers of Plants: While natural things often come in pairs, it’s better not to pair up plants. Using odd numbers keeps the eyes moving across …

Our team at Corken + Company has the April 2022 real estate market update. Here we see that despite increased inventory, there is no sign of the market slowing down any time soon.Buyers who have started to feel fatigued in the residential market with feel a positive impact. This will be due to the large increase in month-end activity and new listings hitting the market. At the same time, current homeowners continue their unprecedented growth in equity. With a historically high average sales price of $705,812 and increased interest rates, many buyers who saw their potential monthly payments drastically increase received …

Our team at Corken + Company knows that it is important to fill your garden with the best plants of spring. That way, as robins sing to welcome the season, you don’t have to waste any time grabbing your trowel for planting. You can tuck all kinds of plants into your yard as spring unfolds, and watch the magic unfurl as April showers bring May flowers. Here are five of the best flowers to plant in spring!   Flowering Stock: A rich fragrance including hints of spicy clove makes flowering stock a go-to for spring planting. Stock is a beloved …

For most homebuyers, they know that no matter how much they love a house, getting it inspected before closing the deal is essential.Homebuyers often add an inspection contingency to their offers, which means you can back out of the deal if a significant problem is revealed. Given how an inspection can protect buyers from a lot, it’s no surprise that most homebuyers get one done. However, do you know what type of home inspection you need?Our team at Corken + Company felt this guide to home inspections useful for any curious about what kind of inspection you may need!   Mold inspection: Most …

If you’re ready to move up, you may be trying to decide between buying a home that’s already on the market or building a home. With the low supply of homes available for sale today, you’re probably willing to consider either avenue. While home builders are doing everything they can to help narrow the supply shortage, factors outside of their control cause delays.Here are some of the key challenges homebuilders are experiencing today and how they could impact your plans. Knowing what’s happening in the industry can help you make an informed decision.    Supply Chain Issues: The first roadblock builders are dealing with is the …

Burnout and exhaustion may be on the horizon if you’re busy taking care of everybody and everything. Our team at Corken + Company found these tips for self-care for parents from experts and allies in parenting, to be helpful in navigating parenting in times of such intense burnout!  The life coach says: “Self-care is the key to refueling yourself, but the way you think about self-care might be making you more stressed. When you frame it as a “supposed to,” it can feel like just another item on your to-do list. Did you go to the gym? Drink your green …

Winter or summer, snow or sunshine, skiing or hiking season, Coloradans are always outside. Our at Corken + Company feels there’s something to be said for taking a few days off to rest, refuel and restore our bodies before hitting the slopes or hiking trails again. Whether you’re in need of a staycation or you want to plan a self-care road trip with your friends, a trip to one of Colorado’s best spas will help you feel re-energized, any time of year. Here is a list of some of Colorado’s best spas.   Spa at St Julien: 900 Walnut St., …