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How to Arrange Your Kitchen to Keep it Clean and Organized
The magical, glorious kitchen. Many wonder how to arrange your kitchen to keep it clean, organized and usable. Well, it may not be a gourmet setting in every home, but it is undoubtedly one of the most visited spaces in a house. It’s where memories are made and...
Selling a Home… With Pets
Selling a home with pets can be a very tricky part of the real estate process. You want top-dollar, but not at the expense of your pet’s well-being. But then, what do you do with them during an open house or a showing or multiple showings? Knowing how to navigate the...
Our Favorite 100 Year Old Homes For Sale
The amount of history a home can hold is absolutely remarkable. Here are 19 of our favorite 100 year old homes for sale. These were all built before 1900. Imagine if the walls could talk in these beautiful homes! 1. 1732 North Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO Built in...
NEWS: Trelora Names Brady Miller Chief Financial Officer
Trelora Names Brady Miller Chief Financial Officer Miller to drive strategic and financial planning ahead of national expansion DENVER, Colo. - August 21, 2018 - Trelora, the Denver-based real estate brokerage, today announced an expansion of its executive team, with...
6 Kid Friendly Home Repairs
It is time to get the house ready to be put on the market. You want top dollar for the property and a great way to get it is to have your home looking it's best. Parents with kids at home have to get creative during home repairs. We created a list of 6 kid friendly...
The Impact of Property Tax On Your Mortgage
https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/assessors-office.htmlProperty tax has an impact on your monthly mortgage payment. Therefore, it is extremely important to have an estimate when deciding to buy a home. Several aspects of a property are assessed for its valuation, including the value of similar properties and the overall...
NEWS: Bighorn Crossing Residential Builder Partnership
Bighorn Crossing Residential Builder Rejects Conventional Broker Model with Trelora Partnership Local developer poised to save $500,000 by embracing technology, eschewing standard fee structure DENVER, Colo. – August 14, 2018 – Trelora, the Denver-based real estate...
What To Know Before Investing in Real Estate
So you're thinking of investing in real estate? If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make a profit on an investment, you should find something else to invest in. Real estate investment is time-consuming. And, like with most investments, you never know what’s...
Make Good Investments: Positive Cash Flow & Cash-on-Cash Return
If you’re thinking about investing in real estate, there’s a lot of things to keep in mind. Plus, a lot of numbers to crunch. While it’s important to consider every variable, there are a few simple formulas that will guarantee you’re not making a terrible investment....
Is It Better to Rent or Buy a House?
https://www.trelora.com/blog/2018/07/how-to-build-your-credit-score/We all reach that decision at some point in our lives; do I keep renting, or bite the bullet and buy a house? There are pros and cons to each side of the renting vs buying a home debate, and a lot of it will depend on your particular situation. However, there are some...
What is a Crawl Space?
When people are looking to buy a new home, they rarely consider what is under their feet. However, it is vital to know about what’s below the surface of homes, especially when you're standing on top of a crawl space. But what is a crawl space? Simply speaking, a crawl...
Winterizing Your House
Although it’s still a whopping 78 degrees outside in , the foliage is kindly reminding us that it’s time to prepare our homes for the colder weather which will be upon us shortly. Here are a few low-cost tips and tricks to winterize your home that will help you brace...
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...
Can a Condo Association or HOA Deny a Buyer
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may have stumbled across a Home Owners Association (HOA). HOAs are incredibly helpful for most home owners. However, there are horror stories of crazy regulations, dysfunctional operation, and general unhelpfulness. You’ve may have...
What Is a Murphy Bed?
If you're living in a tiny home or trying to make a room multipurpose, a Murphy Beds may be the answer you're looking for! In living quarters where every little inch matters, you often have to get creative about how to use space. One option could be a Murphy Bed. A...
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...
What is a Half Bath?
If you in the market for a new home, you've probably built some filters or search criteria. In the listings you're reviewing, you'll often see the term half bath or a .5 by the number of bathrooms. Most likely, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms is probably a pretty...
Should I Get a Smart Home System?
Smart home systems have really risen in popularity over the past few years. This is partly due to the fact that some major brands are all getting in on the action and competing to make the best product. But does your home actually need one and do potential buyers even...
Should a Buyer be Present at the Home Inspection?
As a potential home buyer, you know your process can be long, tedious and sometimes confusing. You will have a host of decisions to make and options from which to choose. One stage of the process that sometimes goes overlooked is that of the home inspection. You don't...
7 Beautiful Homes with Pools in Denver (That Won't Cost You Millions)
Have you always dreamed of having your own pool? You're not alone. Denver has a lot of wonderful things: the mountains, Red Rocks, Coors Field, and the Molly Brown House are just a few. But if you've been house hunting for a while, you've probably realized...
10 Things To Do With Kids During House Showings
So your house is on the market and you have kids. It’s been done before. It’s done every day. But it’s not always easy. So here are 10 things you can do with kids during showings. Yes, age and interests matter! But if you can tweak any of these suggestions and it...
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...
What is a Wet Bar?
If you love entertaining, there have probably been times when you wished you had a dedicated space in your home or a man cave to mix up some adult beverages. Many people wish they had a bar in their home to make entertaining easier. Quite simply, a wet bar is an...
What is a Dry Bar?
You've heard the term before, but do you really know what is a dry bar and what's a wet bar? And, more importantly, what the heck is the difference between the two? Isn't a bar a bar? Ultimately, both are for the purpose of making entertaining more convenient. So...
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