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Life in Denver: Central Park
For most neighborhoods in Denver, it’s relatively easy to choose a word or two to describe the area’s overall vibe. Historic. Family-oriented. Foodie heaven. You get the idea.
But because Central Park is massive—7.5 square miles and home to 25,000 people—it’s tough to find one way to describe the place. In fact, Central Park isn’t just one neighborhood; it’s a collection of 12 neighborhoods.
So while there’s no perfect description of this community based on architecture or residents, the history of the place suggests one: Redemption.
How to Be a Great Landlord
In the U.S., more people are renting homes than at any point since 1965. And thanks to all those renters, savvy investors can build wealth through real estate.
While purchasing and renting out an investment property has some pretty incredible benefits, most people see one main drawback: Becoming a landlord.
7 Ways to Become a Better Plant Parent
Plant parent is the new dog mom. And thanks to millennials all over the world, the gardening industry is now worth billions of dollars.
Houseplants are great for the aesthetic, obviously. They’re fun to care for, make beautiful Instagram content, and add a little bit of spice to your interior design. And, if you’re like most people, one of your reasons for having a houseplant or two is that they supposedly clean your air for you.
Life in Denver: Whittier Neighborhood
Hang a left outside the Denver Zoo gates, go about a mile, and you’ll find yourself in the southeast corner of Denver’s Whittier Neighborhood. This quaint and comforting hidden gem is rich in history and community.
Also? It has a freaking beer spa. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
Denver Contractors to Put on Speed Dial
When you need a contractor—like an electrician, plumber, or drywaller—it can be really, really tough to find someone you can trust.
What if you hire someone and they do lousy work?
Or what if they do great work but charge you waaaay more than you expected?
Or what if they disappear mid-job?
More Trees, Please.
We know, we know… Arbor Day seems like just another obscure holiday—like National Bowtie Day or Cheese Pizza Day. But it’s actually a big-deal environmental celebration.
Life in Denver: Cory-Merrill Neighborhood
OK, seriously: What could be more wholesome than a neighborhood named after its schools? Nothing, really. And that’s 100% the vibe of Cory-Merrill, the sleepy suburb-like spot in South Denver.
How to Choose a Good Investment Property in Denver
If you’ve been looking for ways to build long-term wealth—so you can retire early (or ever), chase a passion project, set your kids up for success, or, honestly, do whatever the heck you wanna do whenever you wanna do it—there’s no better place to start than real estate.
8 Tips to Make Cleaning Cleaner
People joke a lot how “everything will give you cancer these days.” As it turns out, there might actually be some truth to that dark humor when it comes to our skincare and household cleaners. Long-story-short: Skincare and beauty items contain hundreds of ingredients known to cause irritation and allergic reactions in the short-term. In the long-term, and in high enough concentrations, some skincare ingredients are linked to cancer, nervous system damage, and reproductive health issues.
Life in Denver: Congress Park Neighborhood
Head south a couple of long blocks from the Denver Zoo, and you’ll find yourself in the tree-lined urban paradise that is Congress Park.
Congress Park neighborhood does, in fact, contain a park. Buuuuut it started as…a cemetery.
Buyers Find a Wonderful Arvada Home in a Challenging Market.
“Heather was such a phenomenal realtor! Her level of professionalism, genuine candor, and attentiveness made the entire process work seamlessly”
9 Ways to Eat Meat More Sustainably
Meat and dairy companies are on track to become the world’s largest climate change contributor. That means in addition to conserving water, composting, and taking public transportation, eating more plant-based foods can help our environment.
These first-time home buyers find their perfect home in Green Mountain.
“Heather was great to work with throughout the whole home searching/buying process. Her and her team were extremely responsive to all of our questions and concerns”
Happy Hour! (OMG, Finally!)
Friends, we’ve missed you so, so, soooooo much and it’s finally time to buy you a beer! Join us Thursday, August 5, 4 - 8 pm at Zuni Street Brewing Company (2355 W. 29th Ave.) We’ll buy your first beer and enter you in a drawing to win two tickets to Nathaniel Rateliff’s show at Red Rocks.
Life in Denver: Jefferson Park Neighborhood
If we had to describe North Denver’s Jefferson Park neighborhood in one word, it might be this: Scrappy. And that’s not just because the neighborhood is named after Thomas Jefferson. (Yes, the Thomas Jefferson—the guy who wrote the Declaration of Independence.) But also because the community just won’t quit.
First-time home buyers win a bidding war in a tough market!
“Heather went above and beyond in navigating us through a complex inspection resolution and working her butt off doing tasks that were the responsibility of the selling agent. At times it felt like Heather was the only one effectively doing her job and I'm not sure we would have survived the process without her tenacity!”
25 Tips for Buying Your First Rental Property
One of the big draws of owning your own home is building long-term wealth. But what if you owned more than one property? Today, we’re offering tips on how to protect your hard-earned dollars if you decide to go down the residential rental route.
Your Quick and Easy Guide to Water Conservation
We often forget that fresh, clean water is a limited and costly resource. And we use a lot of it! In fact, our global water consumption has tripled in the last 50 years. The average American uses 80-100 gallons of the stuff every day. That’s the equivalent of 600+ bottles of water, friends. Since we all need water to survive, it’s up to all of us to conserve it!