Aurora, Co. and Surrounding area.

What renting doesn’t give you ❌ No equity – every payment helps your landlord, not you ❌ No appreciation – if the property value goes up, you don’t benefit ❌ No protection from rent hikes – rent usually goes up, not down ❌ No tax benefits – homeowners get deductions; renters don’t ❌ No control – ...

Groundhog Day has its roots in Pennsylvania Dutch (German) folklore, and it’s a fun blend of old European tradition and early American history.Here’s the story 👇🌱 Where it startedThe tradition comes from ancient European weather lore. Long before groundhogs, people watched animals on Candlemas Da...

🍰 Chocolate Peanut Butter CheesecakeIngredientsChocolate Cookie Crust 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or chocolate graham crackers) 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Cheesecake Filling 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream (r...

Ed Silva is posting great information about radon and it is  Radon Month.  Learning from others here in the Rain is something we can all be doing all the time. Radon Can Appear Where Not Expected I wrote a post on Radon levels increasing in a home, that got many comments, thank you, as well as so...

Price $529,0004 Bedrooms, 3 bath, 3 car garageThis is such a special home! It has been well cared for by the sellers over the years. No HOA, RV parking up to a 45 ft rig or boat, a great trex deck to enjoy entertaining others on with a beautiful canvas gazebo that has ceiling fans. Renewable by A...

Commerce City, COFri Jan 30 2026This week the median list price for Commerce City, CO is $544,945 for single family homes. Median List Price $544,945 Median Price of New Listings $500,000 Per Square Foot $204 Average Days on Market 89 Median Days on Market 77 Price Decreased 45% Price Increased 5...

Dou Jones came up with a great blog that he shared with us in the Rain.  If you missed it, you may learn something you did not know about it. My favorite two loans are the VA Loan and the Reverse Mortgage loan. Why? Because my customers actually love and appreciate these two mortgage loans. They ...

Plan Before You Spend Set a firm budget (and stick to it). Decide what truly needs upgrading vs. what’s cosmetic. Avoid last-minute changes—those are budget killers. 🧱 Keep the Layout the Same Moving plumbing, gas lines, or electrical = 💸💸💸. Keeping appliances and sinks where they are saves thou...

Buying a home can be a big move, but there are some solid reasons people still choose homeownership—especially if you’re thinking long-term. Here are the big ones, plain and simple:🏡 Build Wealth Over TimeInstead of paying rent with nothing to show for it, your monthly payment builds equity. Over...

Market Overview: Balanced but Cooling No wild boom, no crash — more of a “normalized” market: Home prices are largely stabilizing with more modest changes rather than big jumps. Some reports show prices nearly flat or very slightly up year-over-year. Inventory has increased compared to the last f...