A lot of people have expressed concerns to me about buying a home in the Denver market, as the rapidly increasing prices have raised concerns about a housing market bubble. If you would like to learn more about current economic trends affecting the Denver market, click here. For now, let’s consider some good maxims for […]
1) If you haven’t already heard, Denver has 300 days of sunshine per year. It keeps us cheerful and bright. Sunshine combats Seasonal Affective Disorder and allows us to occasionally wear shorts in December. 2) The mountains are right there. Not a skier or snowboarder? Hike. Kayak. Climb. Snowshoe. Stand-Up Paddleboard on the rivers. Take photographs. Breathe. Even […]
While most economists agree that the Great Recession is over, many nonprofits in Colorado and across the nation have not recovered from their fundraising declines that began in 2008. The Colorado Nonprofit Association reports that while nearly 58% of our state’s nonprofits state that they will meet or exceed their individual donation goals, more than […]
Renting out a home may not be desirable for everyone, but homeowners can supplement their income by renting their home or a room in their home on the popular vacation websites, Airbnb and VRBO. I first learned of these sites when a friend decided to try Airbnb in New York City as an alternative to a hotel […]
Is the Denver housing market is in danger of a bubble? If someone you know has purchased a home in the Denver metro area this past year, you will certainly have heard about skyrocketing home prices, bidding wars, and properties often selling for higher than the asking price. Considering that the home prices have quickly […]
1) To uncover insulation-poor spots in your home that leak heat in the chilly winter months, a spot infrared thermometer will be your new best friend. Aim this $30 gadget at a bit of wall or ceiling to locate cold patches that could use extra insulation or caulking. Before these were around, you would have to […]
Conscious Group is proud to partner with Environmental Learning for Kids. ELK is an inclusive non-profit organization that develops inspired and responsible leaders through science education and outdoor experiences for underserved, urban youth ages 5-25. Underserved, culturally diverse youth in Arapahoe, Adams and Denver Counties do not have the same opportunities to succeed and thrive […]
Conscious Real Estate is proud to announce a partnership with the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education. CAEE is a professional organization for environmental educators, which facilitates communication, cooperation, collaboration, and coordination among the varied environmental education programs in the state. Environmental education is a life-long learning process that increases awareness about the environment and its systems […]
Many of us who live in central Denver live in a little slice of history – our Victorians, Denver squares, Tudors, Craftsman bungalows, the occasional 1920’s Spanish-style – (sigh…) I adore these homes, mine was built in 1899, but they tend to not be so energy-efficient. Here are 6 tips to make your older home […]
If you would like to implement energy-efficient upgrades on your home, but don’t know where to start, a home energy audit is a great place to begin. Many of these upgrades not only make your home more efficient, but will make your home more comfortable and healthy. If you find your home is too hot […]
