Coreena Dones

08/18/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Boundaries
You might assume the fence marks the edge of your property. In many cases, it doesn't, and that gap between what you see and what the survey shows is where boundary disputes start. Before you fall in love with a lot size or a mature tree line, it's worth understanding what actually sets the edge of a...

Property lines aren't always where you think they are. Here's what buyers should check before closing so a boundary question never turns into a costly surprise.

08/11/2026

Evaluating Storage Space When Touring Homes
Storage is rarely the first priority for buyers touring a home, and it shouldn't be the first thing they consider. Kitchens and floor plans usually command the most attention, while storage receives far less notice. But a home that looks spacious during a showing can feel cramped once the boxes are unpacked.
Inspect...

Storage often gets overlooked during a home tour. Here's what to check in closets, the kitchen, the garage, and other hidden corners before you make an offer.

08/04/2026

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

07/29/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 1747 16th Street, Penrose.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 1747 16th Street, Penrose, CO 81240, 3 bedrooms bathrooms, asking price of $509,999, MLS ID 4956532

07/28/2026

How to Balance Location, Layout, and Long-Term Needs
Almost every home search eventually hits the same wall. You find a layout you love in a neighborhood you're not totally sold on, or the location is right, but the floor plan needs more work than you expected when you walked in.
There's rarely a house-hunting scenario where all three of these line up...

Location, layout, and long-term needs rarely point in the same direction when you're house hunting. Here's how to weigh those tradeoffs before you make an offer.

07/27/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 9540 Aspen Grove Way, Colorado Springs.

07/26/2026

Look at the updated Old Colorado City Neighborhood Real Estate Market Watch Report.

With real estate being local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands the changing market.

07/24/2026

Look at the updated Colorado Springs Neighborhood Real Estate Market Watch Report.

With real estate being local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands the changing market.

07/22/2026

Look at the updated Cheyenne Mtn Neighborhood Real Estate Market Watch Report.

With real estate being local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands the changing market.

07/21/2026

How to Think Through Your Must-Haves Before Touring Homes
Most buyers walk into their first showing without much of a plan, and it shows. They fall for a good paint job, then second-guess everything by the third house. Twenty minutes of planning fixes most of that, but many neglect it.
Start With What You Actually Need
Before you book a single showing, split...

Before your first showing, be clear on what you actually need. Here's how to build a must-have list that keeps your home search focused and realistic from the start.