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 [...]

With Valentine's Day happening next week, Trulia asked 1,200 American couples - currently married or living together - to rank 11 home features based on what they though would best enhance their relationship.As a Denver-area Realtor who shows a lot of homes to a lot of couples, I found some of the results to be spot-on, while others to be [...]

How do I protect my Denver home when it gets this cold? Luckily in Denver, it doesn't get this cold very often. But when it does, it certainly makes you think about what kind of damage this cold can do to your home and how best to protect your home when it gets this frigid. To find out the best steps, I asked a top Denver home inspector, [...]

Trulia.com just released a great interactive website tooi for home buyers to figure out whether it makes sense to buy a home instead of renting. Trulia's Q1 2011 Rent vs. Buy Index provides guidance to help you make a smart decision on whether it is better to rent or buy in each of America's 50 largest cities by population. The 'Rent:Buy [...]

What are the best options for moving in Denver? Moving. I would predict 99% of the world's population hates this word. The end result is usually worth it, but the actual moving process can be beyond painful. So here in Denver, what are the best options? [...]

Is the recession over in Colorado? It seems things are getting better, but is this really the case? According to a new study released at the 18th Annual Forecast Breakfast on Wednesday, the answeris a resounding, YES! œI am unabashedly telling you this cycle has turned, said [...]

What are the best schools and school districts in Denver? This s an often asked question from prospective home buyers, those that live in the city already and those that are relocating from out of state. And surprisingly, I get this question a lot even from buyers who do not have kids. It doesn't seem like a common question for people [...]

How accurate are Zillow estimates, or Zestimates, for homes in Denver? I hear this question quite a bit, especially when buyers see a house they really like, then look on Zillow and the Zestimate is $50,000 below the list price. Or the opposite with sellers who think their house is worth way more than it really is because of the Zestimate [...]