You may have heard the saying “ a picture is worth a thousand words”. How about “you only get one chance to make a first impression”? As real estate marketing has entered the digital age and the majority of homebuyers conduct their search online, photography has become the most critical aspect of listing a home for sale. Here at Abode, we employ photographers whom we consider to Continue Reading
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Top Reasons to “Shop Small” for your Real Estate Agent
Real estate agents and brokerages come in all shapes and sizes from individual proprietors, small neighborhood brokers, to larger multi-office local brokerages, to national big box franchises. At Abode Real Estate, we are a top-performing, locally-owned, neighborhood boutique brokerage, and although we are biased, we believe that enables us to deliver the best quality and price, we believe Continue Reading
Sunshine, Millennials, and Migration
Zillow Predicts Denver as One of the Nation’s Top Housing Markets for 2021 In previous blog posts we mentioned some headwinds that Real Estate in general in the US and in particular in big cities may have moving forward, but we believe Denver may be an outlier and will outperform most other cities in the future. Zillow recently confirmed our thought with their own prediction. In Continue Reading
Trends in Tile | Zellige
You may not know what they are called, but you have most likely seen them as you are casually browsing through real estate listings: zellige tiles are currently one of the biggest trends in tile. Also known as Moroccan tiles, these handmade perfectly imperfect tiles are cropping up everywhere from kitchens to baths and new builds to historic bungalows. The kitchen in this recent Continue Reading
2021 Paint Store Colors of the Year
For 2021, both Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore choose colors of the year inspired by the great outdoors. According to Meriam Webster dictionary, biophilia is a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature : a desire or tendency to commune with nature. Biophilia is the term coined by the Harvard naturalist Dr. Edward O. Wilson to Continue Reading
Small Business Spotlight | Moss Pink
On the corner of Colfax and Forest resides neighborhood florist, Moss Pink. After 13 years in Park Hill, Denver native Jil Schlisner relocated her shop to the Mayfair neighborhood in 2020, infusing life back into an empty storefront previously located on the corner. The space, now painted in a sophisticated teal, contains Moss Pink’s floral shop along with an array of Continue Reading
Small Business Spotlight | Broomtail
Nestled in Washington Park at 1931 E Kentucky Avenue, you will find Maris Johansson’s thoughtfully curated children’s store, Broomtail. Opened in May of 2020, Broomtail offers a unique selection of apparel, toys, accessories, and gifts for kids ages 0-7. The selection of clothing is both beautiful and functional, featuring small boutique brands and cult favorites such as Rylee + Cru, Continue Reading
Small Business Spotlight | Rosy Rings Studio
Just over one year ago, Rosy Rings Studio opened their brick and mortar space on the corner of 6th and Milwaukee Street in Cherry Creek North. Featuring Rosy Rings signature botanical-inspired, hand-poured candles, the gift shop and studio is the perfect place to visit for holiday, home and baby gifts or even just to find a little inspiration. For those of you who haven't had the Continue Reading
Top 5 Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Thinking of buying your first home? Below are our top five tips for first time home buyers to help prepare you for success while navigating the Denver metro area’s competitive real estate market. Partner with an established agent. A seasoned real estate agent can help you navigate the process, enable you a better chance to win in a competitive situation, and save you Continue Reading
Houseplants for Beginners
It's the middle of a long, dry, brown winter here in Denver, and maybe you are longing for some signs of Spring. Well, an easy way to get your daily dose of green plants is by bringing some houseplants into your life! Have you been considering adding foliage to your abode but are unsure where to start? See our tips below for incorporating houseplants. Choose a space Where Continue Reading
Naval | Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year
One of the easiest ways to refresh the look of your abode is paint. It is a relatively affordable and easily DIY way to update your space. If you have ever visited your local paint store, the wall of color swatches is as mesmerizing as it is overwhelming. How do you choose?! A good place to start, the color of the year! When Sherwin-Williams announced that its color of the year was Naval, Continue Reading
Wallpaper, So Haute Right Now!
Have you recently been inside a cool hotel lobby or bar, restaurant, or home lately and noticed some amazing wallpaper? Or maybe you spotted some hip walls on the glossy pages of an interior design magazine? Well, Wallpaper is back, and its oh so haute! I have always had a love of wallpaper. When I was in middle school, I took over my youngest brother’s Continue Reading
