How to Read a Colorado Seller’s Disclosure Like a Pro

by jbhwilkinson | Feb 3, 2026 | Buying a Property, General

Why Seller Disclosures Matter More Than Buyers Expect Colorado’s Seller’s Property Disclosure is one of the most important documents a buyer receives — yet it’s often skimmed rather than studied. That’s a mistake. Disclosures are where sellers reveal known issues,...

Choosing a Colorado City Based on Lifestyle, Not Price

by Kenda Ruck | Jan 27, 2026 | Buying a Property, Living Colorado

Why Price Alone Is a Risky Way to Choose Where You Live When people relocate to Colorado, the first comparison they usually make is price. Which city is more affordable? Where can they get more house? Which zip code stretches the budget furthest? While price always...

How Appraisers Adjust for Condition, Location, and Layout

by jbhwilkinson | Jan 22, 2026 | Buying a Property, Market Data, Selling a Property, Special Information

Many buyers and sellers assume appraisals are formulaic. In reality, appraisal valuation involves professional judgment layered onto data. Two homes with the same square footage can appraise very differently depending on how condition, location, and layout compare to...

Negotiation Leverage: How to Read the Market Signals

by jbhwilkinson | Jan 21, 2026 | Buying a Property, Home Investment & Strategy, Selling a Property

Why Negotiation Isn’t About Aggression Strong negotiation isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about understanding leverage. Leverage comes from: Timing Market conditions Property-specific factors Buyer or seller alternatives Those who read the signals correctly make...

Suburbs vs. City Living: Appreciation Tradeoffs in Metro Denver

by Kenda Ruck | Jan 17, 2026 | Buying a Property, Home Investment & Strategy

Why Appreciation Looks Different by Location 🗺 Appreciation isn’t uniform across metro Denver. There are appreciation trade-offs for both. Suburbs vs City homes respond differently to: Job growth Interest rates Lifestyle trends Inventory levels Understanding these...

Why Property Taxes Can Vary Street by Street in Denver

by Kenda Ruck | Jan 16, 2026 | Buying a Property, Home Investment & Strategy

Why Two Similar Homes Can Have Different Tax Bills Street by Street In Denver, property taxes aren’t uniform across neighborhoods — or even the same block. Property taxes can vary street by street in Denver.  That is because taxes are based on several factors. Taxes...