Transferring to a new home is always an exciting milestone. But, as we mentioned in our previous article? Moving to a New State, moving also comes with several considerations. This includes the cost of living in your new area, availability of amenities, and community resources.    However, many homeowners may overlook a crucial factor that can be crucial to enjoying a new home: allergens. Different states have varying rates of allergens, and failing to account for this can lead to unforeseen complications upon settling in. For example, Colorado has a high altitude, dry climate ..read more

One area we tend to overlook when we’re in the midst of a cleaning frenzy is the kitchen cabinets. But there are probably a lot of things in your kitchen cupboards or pantry that need to go.  Plastic containers: Do an audit of your stash for matching lids to every container and get rid of the extras. Cull warped containers, too, as these won’t seal food properly.  Freezer mysteries: You probably had good intentions to use the now-unidentifiable leftovers at the back of your freezer, but if it’s been there for a year it’s time to let go.  Spices: Do a sniff test o ..read more

We all know that sleep is critical to our overall health and well-being, but how do you know what time you should be going to bed every night?  Rather than thinking about this in terms of the number of hours, sleep specialists talk about the number of “sleep cycles” a person needs per night. A sleep cycle lasts, on average, about 90 minutes, and experts say that adults generally need between four and six sleep cycles each night. This translates to between seven and nine hours of sleep time, factoring in the time it takes to actually fall asleep.  Sleep isn’t a one-size-fits-all situa ..read more

When you finally decide to get rid of your timeshare, you’ll quickly learn that it’s not as straightforward as you’d hope. It can be complicated enough that there are scam companies that supposedly specialize in helping people get out of timeshares. Rather than taking the risk of dealing with a scammer, here are two ways to try to get out of a timeshare on your own legally and safely in ways that won’t hurt your credit.  1. Find out if the resort has a “deed-back” program. These allow you to return the deed to the resort, but you’re not selling it—you won’t get any money, and some re ..read more

It has always been our focus to deliver 5-star service to all of our clients. Everyone is important, and we want to provide the best! We always appreciate our clients' kind words and positive referrals.  As we like to say, it's not just business—it's family! Voting for The Best of the Springs is open through our local newspaper for the next few weeks, and we'd love to make it to the top this year! Will you vote for us? It's quick and easy! How to vote for Kenney & Company: You can vote directly for Kenney & Company as the top Real Estate Agency - In ..read more

You can define loss as many things. It could mean the end of a career, a divorce, or the death of a loved one. Whatever your low point, there’s always room to bounce back. Many of us choose to do so in a new home and a new location. Today’s Kenney & Company post can walk you through the process and also offers a few other tips on things about your life you might change so that you can start tomorrow on a blank slate.  Make sure you’re ready.  While everyone defines moving on in their own unique and individual way, the actual act of moving is not so subjective. Have a long, deep c ..read more

Whether they’re staying in a guest room, or in a hosted short-term rental, here are a few ways to ensure your guests feel right at home during their stay.  1. Once you’ve shown your guests where they’ll be staying, take some time to walk them through the space. Point out where they can store their luggage and hang clothes, which bathroom they’ll be using, which light switches do what in the room, how to operate any window coverings, and power outlets for charging phones and laptop computers. This is also a good time to share a set of keys and go over the different locks to the house, as w ..read more

Some advice handed down through generations is reliable. But when it comes to money, yesterday’s good advice might be terrible today. Here are some words of so-called “wisdom” that still get trotted out from time to time but that it might be best for you to ignore. 1. “Cancel credit cards you’re not using.” Having a few credit cards isn’t necessarily bad for your credit score, and it can be good. If you’ve had a card for a long time with a history of on-time payments, consider keeping it even if you’re not using it anymore. Check your terms though, because some companies will ca ..read more

Keeping track of budgets, money spent, and money saved is a terrific way to start out on the road to a healthy financial future. Share these smartphone apps with the young adults in your life to easily track finances.  Mint is a terrific way to track the 50/30/20 rule: 50% of income for essentials (e.g. rent, food), 30% for wants (e.g. shopping, eating out), and 20% for savings (e.g. paying down debt, “pay yourself first” emergency fund). YNAB, another budgeting app recommended by NerdWallet and free for college students for one year, encourages users to be more intentional with ..read more

A potential investment in property can be a smart addition to a well-funded portfolio. You should base buying a residential or commercial property for sale on several factors. Commercial Properties Defined  “Commercial real estate,” (CRE for short) is any property used only for business purposes. A CRE property could be apartments, warehouses, offices, and even parking lots. Residential Properties Defined Properties built to live in fall into the residential real estate (RRE) category.  Investors adding their first real estate investment to their portfolio often choose an RRE. This ..read more