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05/21/2026

I posted the Linden Lake video… and honestly, if this house had a dating profile it would already have 47 offers and a yacht. 🚤🏡😂

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/07/2026

Heavy snowstorms like the one we’re getting are a great reminder to step outside and check how your home is handling the weather. A few minutes now can help prevent costly damage later. ❄️🏠

Take a look at your roof and gutters:
• Are the gutters overflowing or backing up?
• Are downspouts draining water away from the foundation properly?
• Is snow or ice preventing water from flowing?
• Any sagging gutters or areas where water is pooling near the house?

Once it’s safe, clear out leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts so melting snow can drain correctly. Clogged gutters can lead to ice buildup, roof leaks, foundation issues, and water intrusion.

Also keep an eye on:
✔️ Icicles forming excessively
✔️ Ice buildup near roof edges
✔️ Water collecting around basement window wells or foundations
✔️ Heavy snow loads on older roofs, patio covers, or sheds

A little preventative maintenance goes a long way in protecting your home during Colorado winters. Stay warm and stay safe out there!

05/01/2026

🚨 “You better act FAST… this one won’t last!” 🚨

— every agent… about a house that’s been sitting for 47 days 👀

Meanwhile in reality:
Buyers are out here like 🤔
“Hmm… I’ll circle back after I see the other 12 homes, grab lunch, and maybe negotiate $25K off.”

Welcome to a buyer’s market, folks.

✔️ Buyers have options
✔️ Buyers have leverage
✔️ Buyers are not panic-buying your “light fixer-upper with personality”

If it’s not turnkey + priced right = it sits.

Sellers: pricing like it’s 2021 isn’t a strategy anymore.
Agents: the “act now or lose it” script might need a little refresh.

Buyers: take your time… the market isn’t going anywhere 😎

04/30/2026

Insurance loyalty is cute… until your premium goes up for no reason 😅

Think of it like this—if your insurance bill is creeping up but nothing in your life has changed, it might be time to “see other people.”

A quick check every year or two can save you money and make sure you actually have the coverage you need.

Just don’t fall for a pretty price tag—make sure the coverage is just as good (or better).

Adulting level: periodically breaking up with your insurance company 💔➡️💰

02/25/2026

🐾 Colorado Considering New Pet Custody Law — What It Could Mean for Families & Homeowners 🏡

A recent Westword article highlights that Colorado lawmakers are considering changes to how pets are treated in divorce proceedings — potentially shifting from viewing pets as simple “property” to considering their well-being when determining custody.

For many Colorado families, pets are family. And as real estate professionals, we often see firsthand how emotional life transitions — including divorce — intersect with homeownership decisions.

If this proposal moves forward, it could impact:
• Divorce settlements involving jointly owned homes
• Decisions about who remains in the marital residence
• Housing searches that prioritize pet-friendly spaces
• Rental and HOA considerations

In Northern Colorado, where outdoor living and pet ownership are such a big part of our lifestyle, this is definitely something to watch.

Whether you’re planning ahead, navigating a transition, or simply curious how laws can affect homeownership, I’m always happy to be a resource.

Thoughts? Do you think pets should be treated more like family members than property in the eyes of the law?

State lawmakers advanced a bill to establish legal standards for pet custody rulings, directing courts to consider the animals' best interests.

01/30/2026

🚨 BREAKING: The Housing Market Just Dropped Its Pants 🚨

In December 2025, the U.S. housing market did something it’s never done before:

👉 47.1% more sellers than buyers
👉 That’s ~631,500 extra sellers waving their listing agreements around
👉 The biggest gap since Redfin started tracking in 2013

Translation?
🏡 Welcome to a BUYER’S MARKET (in most places).

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🧠 What does this actually mean?

Before you panic or pop champagne… here’s the real tea:

💸 Prices aren’t crashing
Homes are being stubborn. Prices are mostly flat, some dipping, some barely creeping up. Think: slow dance, not free fall.

🤝 Buyers finally have leverage
Choices! Options! Negotiating power!
So much so that 16.31% of buyers walked away from contracts in Dec 2025. (That’s a LOT of “nah, I’m good.”)

🎁 Concessions are BACK, baby
Rate buy-downs, closing costs, incentives galore. It’s 2019 energy with 2026 interest rates.

🌊 Some sellers are underwater
Especially in parts of the Sun Belt (looking at you, Austin 👀). Peak-price buyers are feeling it.

📍 Real estate is still local
Sun Belt = strong buyer’s market
Northeast & Midwest = still holding onto seller vibes due to low inventory

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🤔 Why is this happening?

• Mortgage rates chilling around 6–6.3% = buyers sitting on the sidelines
• Some sellers still pricing like it’s 2022 (spoiler: it’s not)
• Homeowners with sub-3% rates are finally moving, adding more inventory

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🔮 So… are we crashing?

Short answer: No.
Long answer: Also no, but buckle up.

Most experts see a slow, soft landing, not a cliff dive.
BUT… if inventory keeps piling up, prices will eventually have to blink first 👀

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💬 Bottom line:
If you’re a buyer → this is your moment to negotiate
If you’re a seller → pricing right matters more than ever
If you’re confused → that’s literally my job 😅

Want to know how this affects Northern Colorado specifically?
Shoot me a message. Let’s talk strategy ☕🏡

09/23/2024

Since l**e preferences seems to be a hot topic. Pro tip for lubing up you garage door. Don’t use WD40 on the coil and rollers as this will remove the oil within these parts. Instead try this product and apply 2x per year in the start of spring and fall.

05/18/2024

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/warren-buffett-record-cash-pile-stock-market-crash-signal-berkshire-2024-5

"Everybody gets excited, they go hyperbolic about it, but it's not that big of a number," Chris Bloomstran said of Buffett's $189 billion cash pile.

04/18/2023

Call your buyer, call your agent, call me! This is the home you've been waiting for. Outstanding value and pride in ownership throughout in this below $500,000 home. Boasting an array of sleek finishes with a thoughtful open layout, this immaculate 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is a paradigm of contemporary Colorado living in the highly coveted town of Severance. When you step into this home you will feel its grandness with vaulted ceilings, generous living spaces & modern finishes. The recently-renovated gourmet kitchen will inspire your inner chef with its refinished counters, large center island with seating for three, new kitchen backsplash, new sink and a large pantry featuring a rustic style door. After a long day, retreat to the big primary bedroom measuring 12x17 with a full bath, dual vanity sinks and a spacious walk in closet. Other special highlights of this 2289 square foot, 2 story, 2020 built home include: Luxury vinyl flooring, custom entry way wall paneling, hand painted stair risers and treads, chic lighting fixtures, exposed decorative beam, uniquely designed chimney wall accent, themed secondary bedrooms, an unfinished basement with rough in bathroom and extra storage space, plus a tandem three car garage. Don't forget the impressive outdoor living space, perfect for relaxing & entertaining featuring a covered composite deck. Off there you'll find a private fenced backyard with separate area with a dog run, there's also a fire pit area too! A convenient location. Just a quick drive to Fort Collins with easy access to I25, and just around the corner from everything. A perfect setting to call home. Come experience all Hunters Crossing has to offer.

T.R. Smith

03/01/2023

Don't miss the opportunity to purchase 10+ acres adjacent to Turkey Creek Park. Zoned A-2 for enormous development flexibility. This beautiful mountain lot is heavily encased with pine trees, there's a trickling creek, sloping in areas yet completely private and serene with all the nature one could imagine. From this location, it's easy access to 285 & E470 which makes for a short commute either up to the world-class ski resorts or to Morrison, Evergreen, Golden, Denver, DTC. Enjoy concerts & hiking at Red Rocks. Dine in quaint restaurants in the Town of Morrison. With a shopping center, 4 Open Space Parks and a State Park, an Elementary, Middle, and High School all close by, this makes for a perfect place to call home. Come see all this property has to offer.