While some real estate agents might think that Always Be Closing is a mantra for their professional lives, everybody (some more than others) should partake at least a little bit in Always Be Downsizing. The human experience is one of endlessly acquiring more stuff and...
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Who Gets the House When a Spouse Dies?
The death of a spouse is a terrible event to go through and dealing with the deceased spouse’s affairs can be an equal nightmare. Survivorship or inheritance of the home is a concern for most people and it should not be taken lightly. Generally, a spouse inherits...
What is Redlining?
Redlining in real estate has been going on at least formally since 1934, when the National Housing Act was created, which also established the Federal Housing Administration. According to the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which made redlining officially illegal,...
Oysters for Thanksgiving?
When we think of Thanksgiving, most of us think of food and lots of it. How big should the turkey be? Mashed potatoes or yams? Cranberry sauce or cranberry jello? Pumpkin pie or fruit pie? The list goes on. But did you know that, according to historians, none of those...
Happy Howlidays
'Tis the howliday season, y'all! Bring your precious pet to our TRELORA offices at 2401 15th Street, Denver, on Saturday, December 15th from 10am to noon. And get FREE professional pics with Santa Claws by our very own in-house photographer Jenn. We'll also have some...
10 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas
Thanksgiving is a favorite American holiday, full of tradition, food, football and family. It’s also a fun time to decorate our homes, and make them welcoming and warm for our family and visitors. Here are some of our favorite home DIY Thanksgiving decoration ideas to...
How to Make Your House Safe From Monsters
Facing down monsters alone in your upstairs bedroom with a flashlight, when you could have done a few simple things to make your house safer in general and set yourself up to survive the apocalypse, is a big bummer. But, how do you make your house safe from monsters?...
How To Find Out Who Previously Owned Your Home
Lying in bed late at night unable to sleep, tossing back and forth, annoyed that it’s already 3 a.m. random thoughts are probably crossing your mind. Maybe, by some chance, while staring at the ceiling, you started to wonder about the fact that one time, before you...
Top 10 Haunted Houses in America
Even if you don't believe in ghosts, there sure are some spooky homes in the United States. Many homes in the U.S. have become famous for being haunted. Guests leave the haunted homes with stories of lights flickering on and off, footsteps and voices...
Who Is The Patron Saint of Home Sales and Property?
Those trying to sell a home often feel in need of a miracle when a quick sale fails to materialize. Through the years, people have looked for ways to ease the selling process. Hands have been thrown up in the air and searches have been done on Google (like the...
Owning Chickens in Denver as a Homeowner
You’ve watched Denver DIY-culture blossom throughout the city, from handmade markets to fermentation festivals. Whether you own a home or are close to buying one, you don’t want to simply buy free range organic eggs at your local farmer’s market—you’re ready to...
How to Find Out if Someone Died in Your House
It’s natural to wonder whether or not someone died in a home, especially if someone died in YOUR home. Whether the house looks foreboding and you believe that something must have happened there or if you’re just curious who lived in your home, you’ve probably tried to...