South Denver Real Estate Market

May 24, 2017

New Stonegate Construction Information – Meritage Homes

We’ve received many questions about the Stonegate new Meritage Homes construction.  We obtained some new information about the initial pricing of the homes, the models offered and the priority buyer process.  Take a look!  Give us a call with any questions or if you need further information.  Don’t forget – you should always have an agent represent you when purchasing a new home.  Your agent will represent you and your needs during the construction process! Karen & Company REALTY is a boutique real estate firm specializing in South Denver.  We have been the #1 full-service agent in Parker, CO for […]
March 13, 2017

Five Tips for First-Time Buyers

Five tips for first-time buyers No matter how much time you spend on researching and educating yourself about your home purchase, it’s hard to cover every detail. Here are a few tips for avoiding rookie mistakes with your first home purchase. Save as early as you can: Even if you think you’re years away from buying your first home, try to start saving for your down payment. It makes a huge difference in your monthly payments, and helps avoid paying Private Mortgage Insurance. Be thorough with mortgage shopping: There are countless resources out there that can help you get the […]
March 6, 2017

Easy One Day Projects for Your Home

Tackle these projects in a single day It’s easy to get stressed out just hearing the word “renovation.” You’re instantly thinking of having your home life disrupted by construction debris, cluttered rooms, and loud noises. But you don’t have to spend a ton of money and brace yourself for months of inconvenience to upgrade your home. Here are a few projects that you can knock out in a single day, and they’ll greatly improve the look and enjoyment of your home. Paint or replace an exterior door: If you know the correct dimensions and specifications for a replacement door, replacing […]
February 27, 2017

Improve or Move? That is the Question.

Improve or Move? Unless you built a custom home, you probably have a long list of things you’d like to improve in your current home. Browsing online listings might get you in the mood to upgrade to a new home, or you might be thinking about renovating your current home after binging on HGTV. The answer to renovation vs. relocation depends greatly on what you’re trying to fix. Thinking about a new kitchen? If you’re dreaming of a chef’s kitchen with new appliances and beautiful cabinets, renovating your own kitchen gives you incredible ROI and is less costly than moving. […]