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Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Condo vs. Townhome in Denver: HOA, Hail, and Hidden Costs What’s the difference between a condo and a townhome in Denver — and why does it matter for HOA, hail, and special assessments? In Denver, condos and townhomes are both popular entry points into homeownership, but they carry different ownership rights, HOA responsibilities, and insurance risks. The most important practical difference for Colorado buyers today […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Should you buy new construction or a resale home in the Denver Metro? In 2026, Denver Metro builders are near a 15-year inventory peak and actively competing for buyers with rate buy-downs, upgrade credits, and closing cost packages. New construction offers lower maintenance, modern systems, and builder warranties, but typically costs 10-20% more than comparable resale homes and can take 4-12 months to complete. Resale homes in Lakewood, […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Boost Your Curb Appeal for Under $500 (Our Exact Recs for This Lakewood Home) By Dana Gutwein, team designer + project manager Curb appeal matters. In the minute or two that it takes for us to unlock the door, home buyers are looking around, taking the home in. They consciously or unconsciously notice the paint, the porch light, the lawn, the windows. None of it lands as neutral. It’s […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Should I Lower My Price or Stage My Home? The Math Most Sellers Miss When a home isn’t moving as quickly as a seller hoped, the first instinct is usually the same: should I drop the price? It’s a fair question, and one LaDawn and I hear often. But before reaching for the price-cut lever, there’s almost always a better question to ask first — is the home actually being shown […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Under Contract in 5 Days: Strategic Staging and Smart Updates for This Wheat Ridge Home Under Contract in 5 Days: Strategic Staging and Smart Updates for this Wheat Ridge Home $510K Sold — $10K over asking 5 days To under contract <30 days To close One common question LaDawn and our team hear from Denver Metro homeowners is: Is vacant staging really worth it? With more than 10 years of […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with the maintenance, or just […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Should I Paint This Before Listing? (What Matters + Real Examples)   Written by Dana Gutwein When preparing to list a home in Denver, one of the most common questions we get is, “do I need to paint this?” (and sometimes, “please don’t make me paint.”)  Before you grab your brush and bucket of paint, let’s walk through some recent examples LaDawn and I worked through with […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up again and again: […]
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Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks How Strategic Staging Helped This Lakewood Home Sell in 3 Days (Vacant Home Case Study) Written and designed by Dana Gutwein This week we are breaking down a recent vacant staging in Lakewood– and this one was such a fun challenge. This home went under contract in just three days, with multiple offers. It had so much going for it- great natural light, beautiful, large windows, gorgeous xeriscape, proximity to […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Before & After: Occupied Staging Refresh for Denver Bungalow   By Dana Gutwein Today I’m walking you through an occupied staging we did this week for this adorable 1950’s brick bungalow, full of personality and situated on a large lot (complete with chicken coop!) in North Park Hill, Denver.   I fell in love with the style right away- fun, modern, a little eclectic, sort of like the house itself. From the wood floors, greenery, books, and natural lighting to the guitars, raised garden beds, rich jewel tones, and yes, to, the chickens in the back, the home felt like a creative retreat… […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Home Staging in Lakewood, CO: How We Got This 1930s Tudor Under Contract in 3 Days Written and Designed by Dana Gutwein   If you’re thinking about selling your home in the Denver metro area, especially in established neighborhoods like Lakewood, staging your listing helps you stand out- ultimately helping you sell your home faster and for more money.   Home staging isn’t about decorating- it’s about appealing to the greatest number of buyers, ensuring the […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need. The truth is prices are going to vary depending on where […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Schedule a Consultation with Top Denver Real Estate Agents How can homeowners in the Denver Metro area effectively schedule a consultation with top real estate agents for selling their homes? Homeowners in Denver can schedule a consultation with top real estate agents by researching agents’ expertise, utilizing local real estate networks, and preparing questions to understand the selling process.   Engaging Introduction Thinking about […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Best Real Estate Agents in Denver Metro: How to Choose the Right Agent for Selling Your Home How do you choose the right real estate agent to sell your home in the Denver Metro area? Selecting the right real estate agent in Denver Metro involves evaluating experience, local market knowledge, and communication skills to ensure a successful home sale. Selling your home in the bustling Denver Metro area can be a daunting […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that’s actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it’s worth it to tackle repairs now and make sure […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers. Winter is different. With fewer homes on the market, your house has a much better chance of standing out. And that one advantage can make a […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation. Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident about the market. 1. “Will […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks 3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Should You Still Expect a Bidding War? If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re not nearly as common as they used to be. In fact, a recent survey shows agents reported only 1 in 5 homes (20%) nationally […]
Real Estate News, Tips, & Tricks Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home. Maybe you’re one of them and you’re wondering: Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first home? Or is it possible you could […]

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