« TK Homes Real Estate Blog »

We have been told many times that it is important to buy a home, so you can get equity, and homeownership is the best way to build wealth. Those statements are both true. Homeownership has always been ...

With the beginning of April, we are officially in the second quarter of 2024 and it’s spring in Colorado. Does this mean that Denver is experiencing ...

Chances are, you’ve seen some recent headlines in the media regarding the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and a settlement that claims ...

St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate. I love...

Is Denver’s weather the only thing heating up, or is Denver’s market starting to...

At TK Homes, we pride ourselves on pricing homes correctly from the beginning; however...

We have already entered our spring market, and we are starting to see some multiple offers again. With some offers, we are even seeing ...

Whether you want to buy your first home or buy a home that better fits your needs in 2024, there are a few things you need to know. Below are ...

I feel like every time we turn around, we find out that any item we buy now costs more. We still want to be able to enjoy life, but our money doesn’t seem to ...

It’s official; the first month of 2024 is in the books, and the hype of the New Year has worn off. Many have already ...

Inspections are one of the main areas that purchasing a home can fall through. That is why it is important to...

With the first few weeks of 2024 officially behind us, we’ve already seen an uptick in activity in Denver’s real estate market. In fact...

New Year’s Resolutions are such a big thing! I think it is commendable that...

With 2023 in the rearview mirror and the official appreciation for 2023 rolling out around 3-5%, it’s now time to look forward and talk about what Denver’s real estate market has in store for...

With Christmas officially upon us next week, we’re quickly wrapping up 2023. 2023 has been an incredible year filled with...

At TK Homes, we feel it is important to take time to spend with those that mean the most to you...

Denver’s real estate market has seen some crazy trends over the past few years. This includes several years of continual double-digit...

News regarding the recent class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and how buyers’ agents’ commissions are being paid...

Thanksgiving...

If you have been watching the news recently, you’ve probably heard something regarding real estate commissions and a class action lawsuit. While every real estate agent across the nation is...

It is that time of year again when there is a chill in the air, and we are ready to celebrate the holidays...

First, no, the title is not a typo. We have officially entered November, as in the second to last month of 2023. Although I can barely believe this myself, it’s true, and ...

HELP US BY DONATING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS...

The other day when I was at an appointment, I had a very long wait, and I happened to strike up a conversation with one of the employees there who is interested in buying his first home. I could tell...

Everywhere we turn, there’s a pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin cream banana bread, or anything and everything else pumpkin being advertised to us. This can only mean one thing...

Denver’s real estate market is very complex and can change very quickly. Many homeowners and sellers rely on...

It is that time of year again when there is a crispness in the air. We are starting to see...

With back to school officially in our rearview mirrors and Halloween and the upcoming holidays officially on everyone’s mind, many might not even be thinking...

Being in real estate for almost five years now, I have learned lots of things, I have worked with quite a few clients and most of all have worked with many real estate agents. One of the biggest lessons I have learned...

It seems like just yesterday families across the Denver metro area were celebrating graduation and looking forward to...

Although we are sharing our Denver Market Update a week later than normal due to the 4th of July holiday, we are...

When looking at Denver’s real estate market, we are seeing more inventory. This is creating a buying environment that Denver homebuyers haven’t...

It’s almost that time again! We wanted to let you know...

The Denver area housing market has seen 7.5% appreciation year to date, and homes are typically selling quickly when priced correctly...

When you are looking for a new home, you may wonder—should you look into buying a brand-new home, or would it be better to...

As we head into June and dry out from the heavy rains Denver experienced in May, we set our sights on...

Many news sources will state that most young professionals feel the dream of homeownership is out of reach. At TK Homes, we can...

Things all around us in our world have gotten more expensive. Gas prices have increased, milk and egg prices have gone up and even my favorite...

If you are a homeowner in Colorado, your newest county assessed property value has surely been a recent point of conversation. Because of the 25% to 50% increase in valuation...

Recent days have finally started to feel like the Colorado spring we all love and look forward to, with...

Mother’s Day has always been an important day for me because...

It is no mystery that owning a Denver rental property is a great way to build long-term wealth and even...

One thing I always tell my clients when I sit down to talk to them regarding selling their home is that surprises in real estate are usually not good. I use this line most of the time to...

It is hard to believe that the first quarter of 2023 is already behind us. It seems like...

Did you know when purchasing your Denver area home that not only is it important to use the right agent but also the right lender? It is possible ...

If you ask any friend or the family of a TK Homes’ member, they will tell you that we are working 24/7. Although there is some truth to this...

The real estate market is continually changing, but at TK Homes we will never take shortcuts...

Owning a townhome or condo in a community with a homeowners association (HOA) can come with many benefits...

The past several Denver Market Updates we’ve shared have had a similar tone...

At TK Homes, we take helping homebuyers and sellers very seriously. We pride ourselves...

One question we often get asked as REALTORS is how should I prepare my house before selling it? Sometimes ...

Denver is currently exploring unchartered waters when it comes to the real estate market...

With the first month of 2023 behind us, we’re officially settling into...

Last week we shared an article that talked about what sellers need to know if they are selling in Denver’s current market conditions. This week we’re going to flip the script ...

Remembering what year to input on checks you’re writing is not the only thing Denver home sellers need to remember...

The year 2022 proved to be a crazy year for Denver’s real estate market. We saw...

With the Holidays and New Year just around the corner, the TK Homes team will...

Recently, some homeowners asked me if I would come over and do a listing presentation for them because...

It is hard to believe that we’re already writing our year in review article for 2022. It seems like...

Believe it or not, you can still get into a home in the Denver metro area before...

We're thankful for...

Last week we took a detailed look at loan programs with a buydown option. These are great loan programs that are available to homebuyers today. However...

Almost everyone knows by now that the interest rates have steadily crept up over the past few months. Although they are not directly related, knowing that there is a...

Halloween is officially behind us, and although most big box stores have had holiday décor out for...

With today’s new market conditions, we’re seeing some creative email headlines for homes currently for sale. Below are ...

I had the exciting opportunity to interview, Karen Durbin, a stager who is...

It is official, fall is here, and that can be seen throughout Colorado with the beautiful changing of the leaves....

At TK Homes, we realize that most things we purchase have become more expensive recently due to...

If you have been following our monthly Denver real estate market updates, then you know that the market looks...

At this point, most people know that the Denver metro real estate market has really slowed down. The market conditions have definitely become ...

The hustle and bustle of the Summer is winding down and most of us are starting to settle into our Fall routine and looking at getting our upcoming Holiday plans set ...

In 2020, 2021 and even the beginning of 2022, homebuyers have been able to enjoy unbelievably low mortgage rates when buying a Denver home, often breaking below 3% annually. This was due to what is often referred to as ...

Fall is here, and it is a favorite time of year for many people. It is a time when...

By now, most people have probably heard that the Denver real estate market has really slowed down...

This past weekend I saw something in an accepted contract I’ve never seen before in my 7+ year career as a real estate agent. The seller agreed to...

By now, you have most likely heard either in the news or from people you know that the interest rates have been raised by the Feds multiple times already this year. There is also talk about...

It wasn’t that long ago that if you had a home for sale, buyers would drop everything they were doing to see it and submit their over list offers within hours of hitting the market. Those days, at least for now, seem to be ...

Believe it or not, the first half of 2022 is now behind us...

The Denver real estate market has been interesting, to say the least, in the past couple of years. We have dealt with...

The tradition of setting off fireworks on July 4th began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777. This was the ...

The first half of 2022 is nearly behind us and up until recently the Denver real estate market has been extremely predictable for ...

It is quite common to go to a seller’s home for a listing appointment and hear sellers say that before they sell, they want to remodel their bathrooms or update their kitchen. These projects are...

Most months when I sit down to write the Denver Market Update article, I can do so very quickly. Usually due to...

In case you aren’t familiar with it, an organization called the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), which is a cultural funding organization, enables free admission to...

The Denver real estate market is complex and ever-changing, and that’s never been clearer than in the past couple of weeks. In our most recent...

The professional photos that are taken and used to sell your home are...

As winter gets further in our rearview mirror and we have our eyes on summer, this long road between seasons seems to be...

Interest rates are up, and they have been long enough that this is considered old news. However...

Everyone has been hearing crazy stories about the real estate market in the Denver metro area. It seems that many people have decided to hold off on buying due to...

It is hard to believe that come mid-May of 2022 I will have been in real estate for...

Spring is upon us, the grass is starting to green up and we’ve started to dust off our shorts and sandals. However, not everything is...

At TK Homes, we pride ourselves in listing homes correctly. We have a great track record of netting our clients the most money at the closing table because ...

You’ve decided it’s time to buy a Denver home, All that’s left is to...

Today, St. Patrick’s Day is a festive holiday and fun for everyone! To celebrate...

Everyone knows we have low inventory, and that there is a crazy seller’s market right now in the Denver metro area. Sellers are...

Here we are in the last month of the first quarter of 2022, and I don’t know about you, but it seems like...

Simply put, the Denver real estate market is crazy right now and competition is fierce. This environment has forced buyers to get creative...

So, you are ready to sell your home. This is an exciting time! There are many expenses involved with selling your home but...

The statistics below are based on the actual transactions that TK Homes was involved in last year. TK Homes helps other agents...

I can barely believe that it’s already the second month of 2022...

I had the privilege of interviewing two different agents in our Keller Williams Avenues office that have been in the real estate business for over 30 years...

Denver had one of its most competitive real estate markets in history in 2021. Some areas saw as much as 21% appreciation. Although the market did ...

The year 2021 can be considered “the year of fear” for multiple reasons. Of course, one of those reasons…

With 2021 officially in the rearview mirror, I can without question say...

At TK Homes our hearts break for all of those affected by the recent fires in Boulder and Broomfield counties...

Even through this uncertainty and craziness, we had such a great year...

Who knew there were so many places to get a picture with Santa in the Denver...

When I have a new buyer, one of the first things we talk about is whether they have a lender...

If you would have asked me to write the December Denver Real Estate Market Update just a couple weeks ago, it would have been a very different article...

Selling your home is an exciting event. Casting your home in a favorable light can really help to bring in a large volume of potential buyers…

At TK Homes, we feel it is important to support and promote local businesses in the community...

It’s a very well-known fact that the selling season for homes is during the summer months. In fact…

Whether you can believe it or not, it’s already November 2021. In fact...

It’s true, you don’t have to look very hard to find a Denver area real estate agent, but...

The number one objection I get when I talk to homeowners asking them if they are interested in selling is…

There’s no question about it, fall is here. We know this with the changing colors in the leaves, the pumpkin flavored everything everywhere and...

At TK Homes, we do open houses well! In fact, they are one of...

If you have read any of our most recent Denver real estate blogs, then you know...

Your home is one of your biggest assets, if not your biggest asset. Because of this...

In last week’s Blog we share how the current real estate market conditions are softer than we’ve seen...

2021 started like any other recent year for Denver’s real estate market. However...

One of, if not the most common question we get asked by homeowners thinking about selling their home is...

Let’s face it, all of us could name at least 3 realtors off the top of our heads when asked...

It’s true, you don’t have to look very hard to find a Denver area real estate agent, but...

Whether you’re ready to accept it or not, it’s already August...

Usually when we get to this time of year, there are murmurings about back to school ...

There is no doubt that Denver area homeowners have been enjoying record amounts of appreciation for...

Buying a home is a huge investment and often your BIGGEST purchase. So it is important to make sure you know exactly...

There’s no doubt that the real estate market across Colorado is one of the most competitive we’ve seen, maybe ever...

4th of July is right around the corner! ...

An in depth look at the current Denver Real Estate Market in Colorado ...

The only thing that is moving faster than time are homes for sale in Denver...

If you’ve ever bought a home, you’re probably aware of an appraisal. However, do you truly understand what an appraisal is...

This is Part Two of the two part series focusing on the terms you’ll want to know when buying a home in the Denver Metro market...

At TK Homes, we want to make the home buying process as easy as possible for our clients...

One of the many marketing tools that homeowners selling their home with TK Homes will be able to take advantage of is a Single Property Website...

If you have thought about selling your home recently, likely your interest has been peaked about companies such as Zillow and Opendoor...

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home there are some terms you should know...

Every first time investor needs to start somewhere. It is our hope that after reading the following interview...

TK Homes loves working with 1st Time Home Buyers. In fact, it was buying his 1st home that really got Trevor Kohlhepp excited about pursuing his career...

So, you have decided to buy a home? Congratulations! Buying a home is huge...

So, you’re looking at finding a new home but that means a whole lot of hassle. Like making your own house ready to have an open house...

It sure is a sellers’ market out there! Prices are high, bidding is fierce and there are very few homes for the throngs of buyers to snatch up...

If you’ve ever bought a home, you’re probably aware of an appraisal. However, do you truly understand what an appraisal is...

If you are thinking about selling a home there are some terms you should know...