With mortgage rates at or near all-time lows, homeowners are thinking of refinancing. A lower rate means a lower monthly payment, right?Refinancing decisions are never that simple. Sometimes refinancing is a smart choice, sometimes not. I can help connect you with someone who will look at the numbers and help you to make the best decision.Here are just a few considerations, and why you should consult with the right professional before moving...

Quick, simple and cheap do-it-yourself upgrades can help sell your home faster. To make these changes, you don’t have to be a master carpenter or electrician either. Upgrade your light fixtures. Old chandeliers in the dining room, dated bathroom vanity lights or old-fashioned light fixtures on ceiling fans can be swapped quickly and inexpensively for a more modern look. Spruce up front yard plants. Remove overgrown or dead bushes and plants in...

In-demand home features change over time. Years ago, people would give anything to buy a home with push-button light switches! Not so much in 2021.In addition to the list below, Denver homebuyers are looking for spaces that can be converted to work-from-home areas, like kitchen islands or even bedrooms with space for tables and desks.Why spruce up your home with the right updates just before listing? The right improvements may increase demand,...

We all want to keep our homes in top shape. After all, for most of us, our homes are our largest investment. Good maintenance protects that investment, as well as keeps our homes safe. But all of us want to enjoy life, too, and not spend our entire free time on home maintenance. While no house is maintenance-free, there are some easy things you can do to reduce the probability of major, time-consuming, and costly repairs. Here’s my top 5 list...

Now is is a great time to spruce up your home and do annual maintenance that will improve longevity and energy savings, plus increase enjoyment of your home all summer long. Here’s my short list: Clear out the guttersWater is the biggest culprit of home deterioration, and nowhere is your home more susceptible to water damage than from your roof and gutters. If gutters and downspouts are clogged with debris, that forces water over the edges...