Calen Brennan

Don't Be Afraid to Personalize

Owning a home is possibly the most gratifying accomplishment one can experience. It is yours to do with as you please (for the most part) and can be personalized to match any taste. If you have just moved into a new house, a simple coat of paint can quick... Read >

Buyer Beware When Choosing a Contractor

Whether you are wanting a small room painted or an entire addition put on your home, choosing the right contractor can make a huge difference; financially and emotionally. Most of us have seen Holmes on Homes, where contractor Mike Holmes rescues home... Read >

Denver's Victorian Architectural Styles

The Denver Victorian is a common sight, especially in the more historic neighborhoods of the city.  These homes were built mostly between the 1880s and 1910 and feature several architectural styles.  Denver's Victorians do not represent the entire p... Read >

Don’t Be A Facebook Real Estate Spammer

It's understandable that you want to make as many contacts as you can - after all, if you can just crack the 300 mark, you're going to be a success, right?  Not exactly.  If you become one of those people we love to hate, you'll use your personal Fac... Read >

The History of the Capitol Building's Beulah Red Marble

You might think that the white marble that covers the Colorado State Capitol is the most valuable part of the building or the 200 ounces of 24K gold covering the dome.  You would be wrong.  The most priceless material is actually inside the Capitolâ... Read >

The Grave Origins of Cheesman Park

The rolling terrain of Cheesman Park does not look like a cemetery, but this beautiful Denver park was once known as "Mount Prospect Cemetery" and housed the vagabonds, ne'er-do-wells and criminals of Denver's wild days as an expanding frontier town. ... Read >

The Origins of the “Denver Square�

The streets of certain older neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado are peppered with sturdy homes, which, if you take away the brick facades and the dormers, resemble nothing more than big square boxes.  Known as "Foursquares" in most other parts of the c... Read >

Never Fall in Love with the House You Buy (Until You’ve Bought It)

It is undeniably exciting to be touring properties for the first time - the acquisition of one's first piece of real estate is definitely a milestone in one's life.  However, falling in love with a particular piece of property is extremely dangerous f... Read >

Is the Good Faith Estimate Hurting the Consumer?

The Good Faith Estimate that came into law on January 1st, 2010, has been drawing criticism for lack of clarity and causing more expense to the consumer.  The GFE was intended to make estimates for mortgage loans fairer and easier for consumers to und... Read >

Denver Real Estate Gets Help from the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan

Denver is going to get a boost from the recently announced 29.3 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding in 2010.  There are high hopes that this stimulus plan will help the City of Denver's efforts to combat the foreclosures that have been ... Read >

Denver’s Real Estate Recovery Snapshot – 2009 and Today

In May of 2009, on "The Today Show", real estate expert Barbara Corcoran named Denver as the number 1 American city on the verge of recovery from the drastic declines of the mid 2000s.  She stated that Denver, above all other U.S. cities is "clearly o... Read >

Why You Should Hire Your Own Home Inspector

Anyone who has ever bought a home will tell you that one of the most important things that you can do when you find a home that you're interested in buying is to have a home inspector come through and do a thorough inspection on it to make sure that t... Read >

Kitchen Renovations: The Value of Hiring a Professional Designer

Whether you are aspiring to renovate your kitchen for the purpose of attracting potential buyers to purchase your home or you have a kitchen that needs some work to become more user-friendly for your own ends, it can be well worth your while to hire a... Read >