I have heard of home warranties, is it a good idea for my Denver home? I am surprised by how few home warranties that I actually see purchased in the Denver Real Estate market. For how affordable these plans are, and all that they cover, it seems like a no brainer to have a home warranty. But I don't have a home warranty on any of my [...]

What projects bring the highest return for Denver homes? Off the top of my head, I would have guessed kitchens, baths or additions. But according to 2010-11Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects, demonstrating that curb appeal remains one [...]

Urban Green Development is proud to announce the groundbreaking of Denver's first LEED Platinum single family home to be built in the NW Denver's Highland neighborhood. œThe Green Cube Showhome has received a LEED Platinum level classification from the US Green Building Council, the highest level of green sustainable building. [...]

A lot of sellers that I speak with want to know what they can do to help attract buyers, get an offer and sell their home quickly, for the best possible price. The January issue of REALTOR magazine had a great article addressing some common home improvements, and what sellers could expect to recoup when they go to sell their home. It may not be surprising that four out of the top five improvements have to do with curb [...]

I've recently begun a major renovation of my 1890s Victorian home in the Cole neighborhood in Metro Denver. Demolition actually began five days ago. The plan is to add a master suite, guest bed and bath, and a small office. To make the room needed we are adding three new dormers and had to completely remove the roof. The weather for this [...]

How can I improve the curb appeal of my Denver home? With curb appeal being so important to getting your home sold, first impression is so important, there is never a bad time to look into options for improving your front yard and general appearance of your home, especially if you are considering [...]