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We believe that the spaces we choose to inhabit have a profound effect on who we are. They provide refuge, house our important belongings and encourage us to lead a well-lived life. The home has the power to reflect our individual and shared cultural values, capture our curiosities and inspire us. We also think the world is more interesting and exciting when driven by creativity, and enhanced by beauty–that quality design has the power to support our general well-being, promote joy and increased happiness in our lives.

Apr202026 by Toby HansonNo Comments

What Greenwood Village Roofers Say Homeowners Get Wrong Before They Call

Articles, Communities, Greenwood Village, Home & Design

We asked five local roofing companies the same question. Their answers reveal something every homeowner in this neighborhood should know. There is a version of this that plays out every year in Greenwood Village. Hail hits. Homeowners start calling. They make fast decisions under pressure, choose the wrong company, miss coverage they were entitled to, or pay more than they should have. By the time things go sideways, there is not much anyone can do. The roofers who have been working in this neighborhood for years have seen it happen enough times to have strong opinions about where it starts. We asked five of them the same question: what is the biggest mistake homeowners make before they call a roofer? Their answers are different. The pattern underneath them is the same. Con...

Oct82025 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Finding Peace in the Chaos: How Home Again Organizing is Transforming Colorado Homes

Articles, Design & Fashion, Home & Design, Local Business Spotlight, Movers & Shakers, Staging, What's Hot, Young Professionals

Photo credit Lynn Townsend, Illumine Photography (@lynntownsendphotographer) Angela Levenson's unique approach to professional organizing combines mindfulness, intentional systems, and a deep understanding of what families really need. When Angela Levenson walks into a client's home for the first time, she doesn't immediately start sorting through clutter or pulling out label makers. Instead, she lights a candle, sits down with her client, and guides them through a personalized meditation. "This process really starts from the inside out," explains Levenson, founder of Home Again Organizing. "I often walk into chaos and stress and anxiety, but I want to help clients center and ground and visualize the end result before we begin." It's this distinctive approach—blending pra...

Dec292020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

KB Home debuts new home office concept designed to meet the needs of today’s homeowners

Home & Design

The KB Home Office offers a personalized solution for working from home at an affordable price and is being introduced in Colorado. The pandemic has served to accelerate the trend of working from home. During the past few months, Americans have accepted makeshift workstations despite challenges and frustrations, because they have been viewed as temporary. Now, as many companies shift to working remotely for the foreseeable future, and for some, perhaps permanently, homeowners are seeking to optimize their work-from-home experience. If your needs have changed and you’re working remotely, we have great news. The KB Home Office has been specifically designed to meet your priorities so you can enjoy a dedicated room to host online presentations, in-person meetings and boost your prod...

Dec282020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Celebrity mansions that are truly absurd

Home & Design, What's Hot

Original post We’ve all played that game: What would you put in your dream house? Maybe a movie theater, an arcade, or an industrial kitchen? Or even something crazy, like a shark pool?! It’s too bad that most of us will never see the money necessary to make our dreams come true, but there is a little silver lining: If you’ve dreamed of it, chances are that there’s a celebrity mansion that has it. There’s no end to what the imagination can create with the right amount of money, after all, so there are some homes and compounds out there that are either truly incredible or truly absurd (or perhaps both). So while you keep scratching off lotto tickets, you can look at these insane celebrity mansions and keep dreaming, planning, and scheming. Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith ...

Dec242020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

The People’s Choice Award-Winning Homes

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Announcing the winners of the 2020 Denver Parade of Homes Origianal post on Colorado Homes Mag Toll Brothers, 9237 Timber Point Drive The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 People’s Choice Awards sponsored by Elevations Credit Union for the Denver Parade of Homes. This year’s Parade featured 45 newly designed model and custom homes by 11 area residential builders located in neighborhoods throughout the greater Denver metropolitan area. Home prices ranged from below $400,000 to $1,795,000. “The People’s Choice Awards is a great way for Parade-goers to engage in the Parade of Homes in a new way,” stated Tracy Sandoval, 2020 chair of the Parade of Homes and marketing manager at Meritage Homes...

Dec202020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

The COVID Effect: Denver Home Building Activity Lags in 2020

Home & Design

Builders scramble to adapt to changing consumer trends & overcome COVID delays, but Denver home building activity remains below last year's. Consumer trends are changing, and home purchases are coming in at a frenetic pace. In this article by Housing Tides, HBA of Metro Denver compares 2019 & 2020 permit data, emphasizing 2020's slower pace which is leading home builders to adapt quickly in order to overcome year-end challenges. 2020's Rough Start: Home Builder Production Set Back by Over Two Months When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of this year, the Denver Metro Area’s home building industry was stunned. Builder sales offices were open on a very limited basis. Uncertainty gripped the marketplace. Builders paused production. How could operations be mad...

Oct62020 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Denver Real Estate Market Pulse – October 2020

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Another month rolls in with a familiar story line for Denver Real Estate. Low inventory and high buyer demand are driving record breaking numbers. The current active listings represent the lowest number we have seen in any September, by nearly 2,000 units. For detached single family homes, that number is a mere 3,000 homes, down 8 percent from August and 50 percent year-over-year. Generally, the fall brings a lull in buyer activity and active listings. However, with people spending more time at home, a high percentage of kids virtual learning, and the influx of people moving to Denver, it appears that will not be the case this year. Low Real Estate Inventory Across the City of Denver There are several reasons for the low inventory. Sellers are equity rich, with the ability to ride...

Dec302019 by Toby HansonNo Comments

Mountain Mansion In Vail Valley

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Experience the best of Vail Valley without ever leaving home from the majestic, Casteel Creek Retreat – a 439-acre mountain retreat, privately nestled between the town of Edwards, Beaver Creek Ski Resort, and the prestigious Vail Mountain Club. Bordering 1.5 miles of wilderness and backing to breathtaking open space, you’ll enjoy two million acres of White River National Forest at your disposal, met by snowcapped views of the Gore Range without a single rooftop in sight! Meticulously appointed and maintained, the retreat affords a life without compromise, a place where grand entertaining, ultimate privacy and convenience are paramount. A scenic drive through mountain forest culminates at the impressive castle-like estate, boasting a dramatic $1,000,000-bridge to set the tone on arr...