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September 24, 2026
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 a sewer scope can provide useful information that a general home inspection cannot, even when the house is relatively new.
September 10, 2026
Sellers often need less remodeling than they expect. Separate necessary repairs and useful preparation from expensive cosmetic projects before listing.
September 3, 2026
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
Home warranties and homeowners insurance address different risks. Understand the basic distinction, service fees, exclusions and why neither replaces an inspection.
August 20, 2026
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
Buyers can find listings themselves. The useful question is what a buyer's agent contributes after the house has been found.
August 6, 2026
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 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 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
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.