Century 21 Golden Real Estate

09/12/2026

According to the Houzz Fall Design Trends Report, the era of cool, stark interiors continues to fade as homeowners embrace warmth, texture and individuality. Designers interviewed by Houzz describe a market where people are less interested in creating Instagram-perfect spaces and more interested in creating homes that actually reflect the people who live in them.

Read the rest of that article on my Substack blog, "RealEstateToday".

09/12/2026

The $250,000/$500,000 capital gains tax exclusion is outdated, and the thought of paying capital gains tax is keep many boomers from selling their homes and downsizing, hence the push to raise those amounts and index it to inflation.

Read how NAR is lobbying for this change on my Substack, "RealEstateToday".

09/10/2026

Colorado’s climate signals are no longer subtle — they’re visible in hotter temperatures, stressed forests, dwindling snowpack, and increasingly smoky skies. This column distills the Colorado Sun’s reporting that connects statewide observations with implications for Front Range homeowners, policymakers, and communities.

Colorado’s climate signals are no longer subtle — they’re visible in hotter temperatures, stressed forests, dwindling snowpack, and increasingly smoky skies.

09/10/2026

Here’s a run-down of the different plumbing issues which a home inspector may uncover. Don’t neglect to hire a professional inspector! In some cases, the inspector may suggest bringing in a plumber.

Here’s a run-down of the different plumbing issues which a home inspector may uncover. Don’t neglect to hire a professional inspector! In some cases, the inspector may suggest bringing in a plumber.

08/29/2026

Readers already know the golden rule of digital safety: never click on links in unexpected emails or texts. That’s classic phishing. But those dangerous links now come in a new, more deceptive form. The humble QR code, once a convenience, has become a powerful tool for scammers.

QR codes have become part of everyday life. You can use them to view a restaurant menu, pay for parking, board a flight, download an app, or complete a

08/29/2026

A financially strong buyer can qualify perfectly for the mortgage but still be unable to finance a condominium. Financing involves two approvals: approval of the buyer and approval of the project.

A financially strong buyer can qualify perfectly for the mortgage but still be unable to finance a condominium. Financing involves two approvals: approval of the buyer and approval of the project.

08/29/2026

https://realestatetoday.substack.com/p/homebuyers-are-specifying-no-hoa?r=6mmdn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Personally, I have found more reluctance on the part of buyers to purchase a home in a subdivision that is governed by an HOA.

08/27/2026

'Emotional Stickiness' (Staging) Helps Homes Sell Quicker

A recent article from National Association of Realtors’ Styled, Staged & Sold blog argues that the most compelling homes share a trait called “emotional stickiness,” meaning they create an immediate, memorable connection that lingers long after a showing.

08/25/2026

It’s a Buyer’s Market for Condos and Townhomes, But It’s a Seller’s Market for Single-Family Homes
https://realestatetoday.substack.com/p/buying-a-condo-or-townhome-its-a?r=6mmdn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

08/25/2026

At least one insurance company, American Family Insurance, will no longer approve a roof replacement just because there's hail damage. There has to be a leak or hole as a result.

At least one insurer, American Family, won’t approve roof replacement just because of hail damage. There has to be a leak or hole.