by Jon Terry | Jan 13, 2016 | Around The Home, Blog, Buying A Home, Colorado Living, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips
Natural gas prices nationwide are low, which means that XCEL’s customers in Colorado will be saving big on their heating bills. In fact, XCEL recently confirmed that, for the second half of the current winter heating season, customers will see significantly...
by Jon Terry | Sep 8, 2015 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips, Sustainability
Colorado remains on top for inexpensive energy. In fact, according to a new WalletHub study, Colorado ranks just below Washington D.C. for the least expensive energy cost out of all 50 states. Colorado’s overall average monthly energy cost was $224 ($93 for...
by Jon Terry | Aug 28, 2015 | Around The Home, Blog, Buying A Home, Construction/Maintenance, Rankings, Residential Real Estate
When compared nationally, the hidden costs of owning a home in Denver are relatively low. Hidden costs are annual costs like homeowners insurance, property taxes, utilities, as well as outsourced maintenance costs, such as yard care and carpet cleaning. According to a...
by Jon Terry | Oct 1, 2014 | Around The Home, Blog
October is Fire Prevention Month and here in Colorado we’re all too familiar with the dangers of wildfires during the hot summer months. But what about in our homes? According to the National Safety Council, the risk of household fires increases as we head into...
by Jon Terry | Aug 8, 2014 | Around The Home, Blog
Owning a home comes with a lot of ups and a few downs… like home repairs. What you think may be a relaxing weekend at home can turn into day or two of home repairs. Making occasional repairs is part of owning a home and it’s important to keep up with...
by Jon Terry | Aug 5, 2014 | Around The Home, Blog
Here in Colorado, our pets are more like family members. A lot of pet lovers we’ve encountered have a few very special furry friends that they want to keep in mind when they look for a new home. We completely understand the need for a big backyard for...