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First-Time Homebuyers Beat the Competition and Find Their Ideal Home.
“My partner and I were first time home buyers in the middle of the pandemic and we couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. Heather and her team were amazing, in every way. She was incredibly responsive, supportive, and so patient with us. We were recommending her to friends and family before we even closed on our home!”
The Teacher Becomes the Student: 13 Things We Learned from Our Own Move
Listen, we do this buy and sell thing every day… but for other people. In those situations, we’re slightly removed from the heat of it all, and it’s easy to forget just how taxing the process is.
Well, friends, we learned some stuff in our move—and because we like you, we want to share our lessons with you. Follow these 13 tips, and your next move will be far less sucky!
5 Reasons to Get a Smart Thermostat
So, first the bad news… Heating and cooling your home is pretty sucky for the environment. Our HVACs release a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, especially if they’re not in tip-top shape. And all that CO2 contributes to air pollution and climate change.
Basically, the more we use our HVACs, the more we’ll need our HVACs in the subsequent hot and cold extremes caused by our climate crisis.
Buyers Find Room to Grow in Thornton.
“Heather, Maureen and everyone at Dwell/Compass have been great through every step of the home buying process. They're the perfect combination of knowledgeable, responsive, supportive, professional and are an absolute pleasure to work with.”
3425 S. Grape St. | Denver
Mid-Century Modern ranch home in University Hills has 1,300 finished square feet and features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Built in 1953, the floor plan is perfect for working from home because of the uniquely separated indoor spaces and the distinct outdoor areas. The front patio area with privacy fencing, beautifully landscaped front yard, covered back deck and fenced backyard are wonderful areas to relax. This is a fantastic low maintenance urban home with quick access to shopping, parks, Downtown Denver, Denver Tech Center and I-25.
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”