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To battle winter doldrums, try these indoor getaways
Colorado is known for its winter sports. But when it’s cold outside and you don’t feel like skiing, snowshoeing or otherwise bundling up and beating a path to the mountains, consider Plan B: finding indoor entertainment. If you’re feeling like winter might never end, here are 5 options sure to brighten your day: Admire...
THE SAVING CORNER | Take a second look at your insurance
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for that down payment and meet your homebuying goals. Today’s...
5 important steps to hiring a moving company
The search is over, the contract haggling behind you. Now your dream home awaits. There’s just one more step before you can settle in: hiring a moving company. This deserves your full attention, as the right moving company can not only ensure fewer hassles on moving day, but also save you money. Here are some tips from...
Watch for trash bills for Denver’s new waste pickup program
As Denver rolls out its new trash pickup fees, Denver residents should be on the lookout for upcoming bills. Billing began in January and continues through March. Starting in January, the city instituted a “pay-as-you-throw” model in which residents’ bills reflect how much trash they discard. Costs are: Smallest trash...
Denver housing market showed strong activity in January
After rising mortgage interest rates sparked a slowdown in recent months, buyers are returning to the Denver-metro housing market. “We’re seeing a definitive early push from buyers wanting to get under contract before the ‘spring rush’ begins in order to avoid the extra stress and competition,” noted the Denver Metro...
Thinking of selling your home? Landscaping adds value
The spring selling season will soon be upon us. If you’re thinking of listing your home, now is the time to assess whether your landscaping shows off your home in the best possible light. “When it comes to getting the best price for your home, the power of landscaping to increase your home’s value can’t be overlooked,” a...
5 hacks to help you fly past DIA obstacles
Traveling through any airport is stressful, at best. But flying in and out of Denver International Airport (DIA), where various construction projects are underway, ratchets up the time-crunch tension considerably. How can you make the best of the situation? Here are 5 ideas suggested by Westword, as well as RE/MAX...
After the pandemic, Colorado remains a popular place to live
The worst of the pandemic is behind us. So how is Denver and the rest of the state faring? Very well, according to a recent study. Completed by a nonpartisan think take at the University of North Carolina, the study ranked Denver the 6th fasting growing city in the nation, as reported by Axios Denver. The report found two...
The Saving Corner | Cancel unneeded subscriptions
Saving for a down payment on a home, along with all your other expenses, can feel overwhelming. But simple adjustments to your budget can make it happen. In this ongoing series, we offer tips on how to save for that down payment and meet your homebuying goals. Today’s tip: Weed out your subscriptions. Magazines, streaming...
6 no-miss plants to use when xeriscaping
As climate change brings water worries, many homeowners are switching from grass-dominant yards to xeriscaping. If such a move has been on your mind, it’s time to start planning. Although planting season is still months away, this is the perfect month to start familiarizing yourself with appropriate plants. A recent...
To battle winter doldrums, try these indoor getaways
Colorado is known for its winter sports. But when it’s cold outside and you don’t feel like skiing, snowshoeing or otherwise bundling up and beating a path to the mountains, consider Plan B: finding indoor entertainment. If you’re feeling like winter might never end,...
THE SAVING CORNER | Take a second look at your insurance
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for...
5 important steps to hiring a moving company
The search is over, the contract haggling behind you. Now your dream home awaits. There’s just one more step before you can settle in: hiring a moving company. This deserves your full attention, as the right moving company can not only ensure fewer hassles on moving...
Watch for trash bills for Denver’s new waste pickup program
As Denver rolls out its new trash pickup fees, Denver residents should be on the lookout for upcoming bills. Billing began in January and continues through March. Starting in January, the city instituted a “pay-as-you-throw” model in which residents’ bills reflect how...
Denver housing market showed strong activity in January
After rising mortgage interest rates sparked a slowdown in recent months, buyers are returning to the Denver-metro housing market. “We’re seeing a definitive early push from buyers wanting to get under contract before the ‘spring rush’ begins in order to avoid the...
Thinking of selling your home? Landscaping adds value
The spring selling season will soon be upon us. If you’re thinking of listing your home, now is the time to assess whether your landscaping shows off your home in the best possible light. “When it comes to getting the best price for your home, the power of landscaping...
5 hacks to help you fly past DIA obstacles
Traveling through any airport is stressful, at best. But flying in and out of Denver International Airport (DIA), where various construction projects are underway, ratchets up the time-crunch tension considerably. How can you make the best of the situation? Here are 5...
After the pandemic, Colorado remains a popular place to live
The worst of the pandemic is behind us. So how is Denver and the rest of the state faring? Very well, according to a recent study. Completed by a nonpartisan think take at the University of North Carolina, the study ranked Denver the 6th fasting growing city in the...
The Saving Corner | Cancel unneeded subscriptions
Saving for a down payment on a home, along with all your other expenses, can feel overwhelming. But simple adjustments to your budget can make it happen. In this ongoing series, we offer tips on how to save for that down payment and meet your homebuying goals. Today’s...
6 no-miss plants to use when xeriscaping
As climate change brings water worries, many homeowners are switching from grass-dominant yards to xeriscaping. If such a move has been on your mind, it’s time to start planning. Although planting season is still months away, this is the perfect month to start...