The Truth About Hail Damage in Colorado
There's no getting around the fact that the Front Range sits squarely in what's been called "Hail Alley." It's not just that we get a lot of hailstorms in the summer, but when we get them they tend to dump a lot of hail and it can get pretty big. (The original Hail...
The Most Common Issues Uncovered During Home Inspections in Colorado
That home sale is right around the corner. It’s just within your grasp. But first, you have to pass the home inspection. Every home has its flaws, and a home inspection is explicitly engineered to identify them. It’s more than just a headache–it’s about making sure...
Can You ‘Fail’ a Home Inspection?
You did it. You found a home buyer. They’re absolutely head over heels in love with your house. They’re ready to sign the sale contract. But first, you have to get through your home inspection. The home inspection is a period of significant dread for many home...
The State of Denver Real Estate in 2021
Denver has long enjoyed a reputation as a hip, happening city to live in. It has long been one of the hottest real estate markets in the country, with real estate booming as the economy grows alongside it. Then 2020 happened, and everyone held their breath. The good...
What to Expect From the Denver Real Estate Market in 2021
It's been an interesting decade for home buyers and sellers in Colorado. The metro Denver real estate market, in particular, came roaring back from the 2009 housing crash, leading to rapid development, tight home inventory and bidding wars among buyers that were more...
What are Structural Design Services?
Today it is one of the most photographed and best known buildings in the world, but before it was completed in 1973 the Sydney Opera House was source of much concern in the engineering and architecture worlds. Based on a design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the...
What Does a Structural Engineer Do?
Many of us have heard the term structural engineer, but it’s not always clear what they do. As a property owner, you’ll want to know the basics of engineering services so you can determine when you need the help of a professional engineer. Read on to learn all about...
What to Expect from a Home Inspection
A home inspection is an important part of the home buying process, and it can help you uncover any potential issues before completing the transaction. In fact, a thorough inspection will help you make an informed decision. Should the licensed professional note any...
What Does it Mean to Live in a ‘Healthy Home’?
John Muir, the 19th-century naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, once famously said: "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." (Actually, he's long been misquoted as "When one tugs at a single thing in...