How well does zero-VOC paint work? As I prepared to paint my new Highland home, I started considering my options for paint. I had always used Behr Ultra Premium and had been very pleased with it. But in a continual effort to live by more environmentally friendly standards, and the fact I have a pregnant wife who will be living in the house, [...]

It is that time of year again. No, not spring, baseball season, picnic weather, gardening, etc., but "best of" season in Denver. First is Westword's Best of Denver followed shortly by 5280's Top of the Town and Channel 7's A List. It seems everyone looks to these lists for their favorite spots, a way to find new restaurants and shops, and [...]

This house is perfect, but I can't afford to buy it and fix it up. Are there anyhome loansthat will lend me the money upfront to dothe work? Selling mostly in central Denver, I show a lot of terrific homes that have amazing potential, but I know I certainly wouldn't want to live in them as is. Itherefore get this question a lot andhavehad a [...]

As our landscapes lay dormant it is a perfect time to consider changes in your urban landscape and incorporate more sustainable uses in your yard.

Strive to take a healthy approach to gardening. Ecoscaping integrates the disciplines of landscape architecture and spatial planning with environmental science that provides an innovative approach [...]

Help! What should I do with this stunning pink bathroom in my new Highlands home? I am closing on a bungalowthis Friday in Berkeley Highlands. It needs updating throughout andalmost all of whatI need todo is a no-brainer. But when it comes to this bathroom, I am a bit stumped. [...]

With a severe shortage of rentals available in Denver, and few rental buildings being built, Denver could expect to see rental rates rise 10% or more in the next few years. This means that if you are in a lease, and plan to stay there for awhile, then you should try to renew your lease before prices go up. Or, maybe it is time to think about [...]

As we head into spring, wetypically see a bump in sales and activity in the Denver Real Estate Market. This year, this is even more true than in years past. As Realtors, we can keep a close track of the market by how often our phones ring, how many emails we get a day and how many showings our listings are getting. We try to relate that to [...]