Property Tips

By Tom Kalinski | At Home Colorado The forces behind a multi-year surge in home remodeling are waning. The homebound days of the pandemic that drove home updates are fading and the homebuying frenzy has stalled. In their place, concerns for high inflation and [...]

By Karli Mullane | Realtor.com Nearly every homeowner has run into problems with a contractor at some point—and a new HGTV show delves into what goes wrong, and how to keep a renovation on track. On “Rico to the Rescue,” Denver-based builder Rico León helps homeowners and the [...]

By Tom Kalinski | At Home Colorado Accumulating equity is one benefit of homeownership. But offer amounts to homeowners seeking home equity loans vary significantly across the nation’s 50 states. The national average is $83,872. Within that average is a huge range from state [...]

By Tom Kalinski | At Home Colorado Downsizing is almost inevitable for most of us. Just like the home-preferences of single adults are different than those of families with young children, so are the home needs and wants of retirees. Often retirees need less [...]

By Tom Kalinski | At Home Colorado With the cost and competition for home buying at historically high levels, many homeowners are opting to remodel their current home to better meet their needs. Remodeling can add value to your home in both intrinsic and [...]

By Julie Ryan Evans | Realtor.com What’s the best flooring to boost your home’s resale value? Whether you’re selling your place or are just thinking about replacing what’s under your feet with something shiny and new, you’ll want to carefully consider which type of [...]

By Tom Kalinski | At Home Colorado The season for snowfall and freezing temperatures is here. Whether you are a new or experienced homeowner, it’s time to prep your home and protect against unwelcome repairs. Follow these steps to winterize your home’s structural and [...]

By Erica Sweeney | Realtor.com You’ve heard the stories: Maybe your neighbors sold their fixer-upper as is for $100,000 over asking price. Or your friends were deluged with crazed homebuyers engaged in a bidding war within 24 hours of putting their house on the market. It’s [...]

By Ana Durrani | Realtor.com As a homeowner, you should be staying on top of regular maintenance and repairs—especially when it comes to the exterior of your home, which creates that all-important first impression. But there inevitably comes a time when repairs have done all [...]

By Michael Roberts | Westword  The just-released U.S. News & World Report survey of the best places to live in America in 2021-2022 awards the number-one spot to Boulder for the second consecutive year. And while the rankings for Denver, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins have slipped a bit [...]

By Julie Ryan Evans | Realtor.com  You did the work, painted your home (or had it painted for you), and the results are fantastic. Congratulations! Now the question is: How do you keep it looking that way? Behold, our Bible on how to maintain [...]

By Micheline Stone | Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Quarantined at home the past year, many of us felt isolated and have missed socializing with friends and family. Now, as the world begins to open up again (just in time for summer!) we look forward [...]

By Lauren Sieben | Realtor.com Preparing to list your house? If you want to get top dollar, start sprucing up your kitchen now. "The kitchen is often the centerpiece in a home and the place where most of the entertaining happens," says Tony Rodriguez-Tellaheche, owner [...]

By Drew and Jonathan Scott | Drew + Jonathan Reveal Make sure your pros are legit Ask any potential contractor for their license number, bond number and certification, and insurance certificates. And look for companies that have set themselves up as businesses—in many states, [...]

By Tom Kalinski, Broker/Owner, RE/MAX of Boulder Americans want something more and they are making it known with their feet, according to United Van Lines Movers Study. The latest data showing which states are people are moving to versus fleeing shows inbound states are [...]

By Jennifer Kelly Geddes | Mar 23, 2020 Cooped up inside because of the coronavirus? In this unsettling time, doing your part to maintain social distance means you've been spending a lot of time indoors. And while movie marathons and board games can occupy [...]

By Duane Duggan, an award-winning Realtor and author of the book “Realtor for Life.”Every year when spring arrives, homeowners think of remodeling, repairing, and improving their homes. Reasons might include enhancing the sheer enjoyment of the home, practical updates, or getting the home ready to [...]

By Margaret Heidenry | Jan 16, 2020 Think minimalism is too stark, and maximalism too much? Then you're in luck, since the home decor pendulum seems to have swung to the middle. So what is it? Fittingly, it's called happy-medium design. In a recent [...]

By Tom Kalinski, Broker/Owner, RE/MAX of Boulder Ninety-three percent of Americans say they are happier after buying a home, and 83 percent would never go back to renting, according to Bank of America’s latest Homebuyer Insights Report. Of the nearly 2,000 consumers surveyed, most [...]

By Duane Duggan, Realtor, RE/MAX of Boulder Published in Daily Camera’s At Home section on Oct. 11, 2019 One of the basics of selling your home, or enjoying it to the fullest, is getting rid of clutter. As they say, a cluttered home means [...]

by Barbara Bollinger Bookshelves and cabinetry incorporated within a home’s architecture once was equated with grandeur, offering homeowners the opportunity to showcase personal treasures and knickknacks. But over time, the pieces may look dated. Here are updated ideas with pizzazz that buyers may love. Built-in [...]

By Bill Gassett Looking for a new home can be a pretty exciting task. With that much money on the line, it’s worthwhile to read up on the process before you set out. Unnecessary mistakes can and should be avoided while trying to get [...]