Scholfield Team- Your Denver CO Real Estate Pro's

09/16/2026

I went down quite a rabbit hole researching affordable housing in Denver — and discovered there is a lot more happening than I realized.

Some programs aren't just trying to make housing cheaper. They're trying to create an actual next rung on the housing ladder.

I pulled together several Denver-area examples and what I think they tell us.

If housing affordability interests you, I'd love to know what you think.

https://bestdenverhouses.com/denver-affordable-housing-programs/

09/02/2026

What's your sign?

08/28/2026

https://bestdenverhouses.com/real-estate-news/

We talk a lot about “affordable housing.”

But affordable for whom?

A single person earning almost $59,000 a year can still fall within 60% AMI in the Denver area.

And that got me thinking.

Prices go up. Paychecks don't automatically go up with them. And being able to cover the bare minimum isn't necessarily the same as being able to move forward.

So maybe the question is bigger than how many affordable homes we can build.

Are we creating a path forward—or a step to nowhere?

I went a little deeper on this one:

https://bestdenverhouses.com/affordable-housing-denver-affordable-for-whom/

What does affordable housing really mean in Denver? A look at AMI, homeownership, deed restrictions and whether affordable housing creates a path forward.

08/21/2026

Yep. This recommendation just made my day.

08/18/2026

Weeds, a Clown, and a Judge Walk Into Court…
A seller wanted his $500 back.

What followed involved an HOA violation, thousands of dollars in landscaping, mediation with a birthday clown — yes, really — and eventually a judge.

The $500 ended up being the least of his problems.

This week's Transparency Series is one of those real estate stories you really can't make up.

https://bestdenverhouses.com/hoa-violation-before-closing-colorado/

08/11/2026

Who should pay the buyer’s agent — and how much?

I’m both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent, so I see this conversation from both sides.

I keep hearing that we’re in a “buyer’s market.” But real estate is local, and when I look at market trends, I still see areas that favor sellers.

I also hear buyer’s agents justify compensation by saying, “I’ve been working with these buyers for two years.”

Sometimes it does take months — even years — to help a buyer find the right home. That’s part of the job, and it’s a part I enjoy.

But should the length of that journey determine what a seller is expected to contribute toward the buyer’s agent’s compensation?

Buyer representation has value. Seller contributions can make sense. But compensation is still a negotiation.

That’s the conversation in Transparency Series #22.

Who should pay the buyer’s agent — and how much?

https://bestdenverhouses.com/who-should-pay-buyers-agent-compensation/

Real Estate, Done Personally.

Is it really a "buyer's market"? Part 22 of the Transparency Series unpacks who actually pays buyer-agent compensation — and why it shouldn't hinge on how long an agent has worked with a buyer.

08/05/2026

🥪 Sometimes the best place to solve a real estate problem is around the closing table... with a picnic lunch.

When my buyers discovered that agreed-upon repairs hadn't been completed, they asked the question every buyer asks:

"Now what?"

The answer wasn't to panic.

It wasn't to walk away.

It was to understand what the Colorado contract actually says, slow everything down, and work toward a solution before anyone signed.

Sometimes protecting your clients doesn't mean fighting harder.

Sometimes it means staying at the table a little longer.

I share the full story—and the lesson it taught me—in this week's Transparency Series.
👇 Read it here:
https://bestdenverhouses.com/real-estate-news/

07/26/2026

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Open House 7/26 Stop by any time between 9-5. See what Twin Shores Community and a easier lifestlye is all about.

07/22/2026

HOA documents aren't exactly exciting reading... but skipping them can become an expensive mistake.

If you're buying a home in a homeowners association, your CIC documents can reveal far more than the monthly dues. Meeting minutes, reserve studies, financial statements, and HOA rules may point to future assessments, rental restrictions, or other surprises before you buy.

In this week's Transparency Series, I explain what these documents are, what to look for, and share two real examples of why they matter.

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Realtor vs. Real Estate Agent: Understanding Qualifications and Certifications Are you confused about the difference between a realtor and a real estate agent? Wondering why you should choose one over the other? Let me explain it to you. Firstly, all realtors are real estate agents, but not all real...

07/10/2026

I recently learned something that surprised me.

I expected the HOA to play a role in this home sale—but I didn't expect why.

One missing piece of information can slow a closing and create unnecessary stress for buyers and sellers.

I wrote about it in the latest Transparency Series article.

Read it here:

HOA documents can unexpectedly delay a real estate closing. Learn why preparing early helps buyers and sellers avoid costly surprises.