Keeping a house clean and tidy can and usually is a never-ending chore!   No matter how much you dust, vacuum, sweep/dust, it usually doesn't last long before it needs to be repeated.    Here are a few areas of your home that can go overlooked.  ...

Denver has seen a huge increase in home values, which eventually equates into a property tax hike!  

The property tax assessments have been mailed in all the counties around the Denver metro area, and some homeowners are thinking their home value is a bit high.    The current assessment ...

There is a company based in Florida (MV REALTY) calling homeowners who have lived in their homes a long time.    They say - they will send a check (around $1500) to sign the documents.   Most homeowners have not signed listing agreements, and this company doesn't explain what they ...

Let's talk - door hinge DUST.    I have white trim, and the door hinges leave an unwelcome dark dust that not only gets on the trim, but also, gets on the floor, leaving marks on the carpet.    These marks on the carpet are not easy to ...

When you buy your first house, the thought of having a home completely paid off seems like a distant dream.   It will take some time, and some diligence in budgeting and smart investments.   By doing these tips, you can pay off your mortgage loan much sooner than expected ...

Colorado hasn't had a taste of winter weather this year yet, but it could be anytime. Time for everyone to unhook their hoses if the temps near freezing.   Anytime we see overnight temperatures below freezing, this could damage the spigots.

Here are a few items you ...

No arguments, the market is shifting, and it feels like a driver lightly tapping the brakes on a car!    We are seeing more inventory (actually more than we have in the last 1.5 years) and more price reductions in the last few weeks.   Ever since the interest ...

Xcel** will implement a change in the way they bill their customers, and you may want to think about when you utilize the energy consumption.

The new rate plan will charge higher rates during peak hours of 3 pm to 7 pm on weekdays.   Rates would be slightly ...

Many US citizens are preparing taxes this time of year, and discovering with the new tax rates, you don't have enough to claims deductions. 

Maybe it is time to BUY A HOME!  

We all saw the devastating results unfold from the Marshal fire in Boulder County recently.   Almost 1,100 residents completely lost their homes.    Some had no time to get back to their home before it went completely up in flames.  Sadly, some lost their pets as well ...