October 29, 2026
Living in Golden Is Different From Living Near Golden
A Golden mailing address does not always mean living in the City of Golden. Here is why that distinction can matter during a home search.
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October 26, 2026
Your Email Account May Be the Most Valuable Target in a Real Estate Transaction
A real estate transaction can put closing details, financial information and trusted contacts in one inbox. A compromised email account can give a criminal both information and a convincing identity.
October 22, 2026
How Empty Should Your House Be for Showings? Emptier Than You Think
Decluttering for a home sale usually means removing more than expected so buyers can see the rooms, storage and features instead of the seller's belongings.
October 19, 2026
Can Someone Really Steal the Title to Your House?
Fraudulent deeds and liens are real, but recording a fraudulent document does not magically make it legitimate. Understand what title-monitoring services actually do.
October 15, 2026
A VA Loan Is Not Just a Starter-Home Loan
VA financing is not limited to starter homes. A look at using the VA home loan benefit for later moves and higher-priced purchases.
October 12, 2026
Property Fraud Alerts: A Free Tool Homeowners Should Know About
Jefferson County offers a free recording notification service that alerts homeowners when a matching document is recorded. It monitors; it does not prevent fraud.
October 8, 2026
Evergreen Real Estate: Start With the Property, Not the Postcard
Evergreen real estate requires looking past the scenery to practical property details such as access, water, septic systems and foothills conditions.
October 5, 2026
Wire Fraud and Real Estate: Why I Won’t Trust an Email With New Wiring Instructions
Real estate wire fraud can use convincing or compromised email accounts to redirect closing funds. Independently verify wiring instructions before sending money.
October 1, 2026
Professional Photography Is One Listing Expense I Do Not Want to Skip
Professional listing photography helps buyers understand a property online and is a basic part of how Kelly prepares most homes for market.
September 24, 2026
Six Months From Buying a House? You Are Not Too Early to Start
Starting a home search six months before you expect to buy gives you time to understand financing, build cash reserves, learn the market and refine what matters to you.
September 17, 2026
Why I Usually Recommend a Sewer Scope, Even on a Newer House
Why a sewer scope can provide useful information that a general home inspection cannot, even when the house is relatively new.
September 10, 2026
You Don't Need to Remodel Everything Before You Sell
Sellers often need less remodeling than they expect. Separate necessary repairs and useful preparation from expensive cosmetic projects before listing.
September 3, 2026
Radon in Colorado: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Radon is common in Colorado. Understand testing, the EPA action level, mitigation and how a radon result can fit into a real estate transaction.
August 27, 2026
A Home Warranty Is Not the Same Thing as Homeowners Insurance
Home warranties and homeowners insurance address different risks. Understand the basic distinction, service fees, exclusions and why neither replaces an inspection.
August 20, 2026
Appraisal Is Not the Same Thing as Market Value
An appraisal is an important professional opinion of value, but it is not necessarily the same thing as market value or the negotiated purchase price.
August 13, 2026
Do You Still Need a Buyer's Agent When You Can Find the House Yourself?
Buyers can find listings themselves. The useful question is what a buyer's agent contributes after the house has been found.
August 6, 2026
Your Home Inspection Found 47 Things. They Are Not All Equally Important.
A long inspection report does not mean every finding deserves equal attention. Sort findings by safety, major systems, cost and practical importance.
July 30, 2026
Lakewood Is Not One Kind of Suburb
Lakewood varies considerably from east to west. Compare several parts of the city and the practical differences that can shape a home search.
July 23, 2026
Why Am I Being Asked to Sign a Buyer Agreement Before Looking at Homes?
Why Colorado buyers may be asked to sign a written buyer agreement before touring a home, what the agreement covers and why its scope can be limited.
July 16, 2026
VA Loan Entitlement: Using a VA Loan More Than Once
How VA loan entitlement can be restored or reused, including remaining entitlement and situations where a veteran may have more than one VA-backed loan.