COLORADO REAL ESTATE NEWS

There's a big push to being more eco friendly these days. While it can feel overwhelming to make changes, the key is to start small. Everyday habits at home can be hard to break, but these swaps will help make the change simpler and help you feel like an eco-super hero. 

Simple swaps to make in your home to cut back on waste: 

Cloth napkins
Swapping out your dinner time paper napkins for cloth napkins not only eliminates some waste, it saves you a few dollars each year. It may sound like a lot of laundry, but don’t be afraid to use napkins more than once among the family, especially if your meals aren’t messy.

With the holidays approaching most of us are looking at a little bit of extra time off from work. While you have a few extra days, take some time to tour your city and get the true experience. These experiences are a surefire hit, even for a local. 

Here are 5 tourists stops that are worth seeing:

Union Station
Denver’s renovated Union Station is all the rage and is the perfect addition to any staycation. Union Station is a one stop shop for tasty food, coffee, dessert and drinks. Take some time to wander around and get a little lost. Union Station is over 100 years old and is full of history. If you’re really wanting a getaway you can even stay in the Crawford Hotel connected to Union Station. Everything you need all in one place. Learn More >

You just bought a new home, congratulations! Your new space is full of potential and empty rooms ready for a coat of paint. Moving is exciting, but it can be easy to do too much too soon. There are a handful of things you need to do as soon as possible when you move into a new home, but there are plenty of things that can wait.

Here are our 7 tips for getting settled in your new home:

Change the Locks
When a home is on the market countless people go in and out through the lockbox, so the keys to your new home have been in quite a few hands. Additionally, after spending a few years in a house seller’s can collect keys, meaning they may still have a copy they forgot about. It’s best to be on the safe side and hire a locksmith to change all your locks on day one.