For the fifth year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day onTuesday, December 9, 2014. Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. And for the first time ever, it features a $1 Million Incentive Fund created by the [...]

Winter is coming and with that there are many things you can do to make your home ready for the season.These 5 cost effective and easy tasks can lessen the damage and depreciation your home takes during Colorado's famous [...]

There are a lot of reasons that people buy houses.some are emotional, some are logistical, and some are, of course, financial. We thought that these 5 reasons summed up many of the best reasons for buying a house rather than renting...

1.) Housing is typically the one leveraged investment available.

œFew households are interested in borrowing [...]

Veterans and first time home buyers, Jeramy and Cecilia, had a veryHappy Thanksgiving in their new home in Ruby Hill. Jeramy and Cecilia were anxious to buy their first home. They were at a challenging price point at $220k, and there was a lot of competition for many homes we looked at. They did find one they absolutely loved, but it was [...]

The holidays are a time of giving but unfortunately, also a time of excess waste. When you think about how your trash can might look after Christmas morning, and consider that all your neighbors looks the same, trying to be more green during the holidays sounds more and more appealing. Here are some quick and easy tips for being more green [...]

We're collecting gently used winter wear, including coats, gloves, hats and scarves. Please drop off your unwanted garments at our office, located in northwest Denver's Highland neighborhood, at 3627 West 32nd [...]

It's that time of year again, and nowe're not talking about the holidays. It's time for all of the major players in the world of decor, fashion and design to tell us what colors are expected to trend as the [...]

Brightnest is a fantastic information source for homeowners, as well as for those who are thinking of buying a home. Check out their maintenance guides, DIY tips, recipes and more!

We were happy to contribute to this recent article published on the Brightnest blog:

Is Living Near a School Really Worth the Increase in Home Value?

Living near a high-scoring school can increase your home's value by over $200,000, according to [...]