
Welcome to my little corner of the real estate world
I am Kendra Lanterman, a passionate real estate agent with a love for adventure and storytelling. Through this blog, I aim to share my personal adventures and the captivating stories behind the sales of homes. Join me as I take you on a journey through the beautiful landscapes of Colorado and provide valuable insights into the real estate market. Delve into the fascinating stories behind the sales of homes. From historic properties to modern marvels, I will provide an insider's perspective on the unique, heartwarming, and sometimes unexpected journeys that accompany real estate transactions. As a seasoned real estate professional, I will offer valuable insights and advice on navigating the real estate market, whether you're buying, selling, or investing in Colorado's diverse and dynamic real estate landscape. Grab a cup of coffee and let me share some tales with you.
Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring
Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage.
6 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Ignore, According to Home Experts
We all get busy, and keeping up with everything on your plate can be a challenge. However, one area where it’s crucial to be diligent is with home maintenance.
9 Things to do in Colorado this St. Patrick's Day weekend
Colorado will go green this weekend with St. Patrick's Day celebrations planned across the Centennial State. Festivals and parades will take place in Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Arvada and more.
Spring Surge: Higher returns for sellers start in March, peak in late May
Timing isn’t everything, but it certainly matters. Listing a home in the spring can yield sellers a significant financial advantage.
How to Choose a Bathtub to Complete Your Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom remodeling is a great way to revamp your home's look and feel, and choosing a bathtub to complete the project can be a crucial step.
How a ‘Dry January’ Mindset Can Get You Closer to Buying a Home in 2024
To help you get closer to your homebuying dreams, consider taking the month of January to hit the reset button and think about the strategies that aren’t working in your favor. Ready for a homebuying reset? Read on.
Ways Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Goals
If you’ve owned your house for at least a couple of years, there’s something you’re going to want to know more about – and that’s home equity.
Where to See New Year’s Eve 2023 Fireworks in Colorado
Fireworks will illuminate the skies in Denver, Parker and numerous mountain towns. Oooh! Aaah! That’s the sound of 2024 coming in hot.
10 Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in Fort Collins
The countdown to the New Year is almost here and we are counting down 10 things to do on New Year’s Eve in Fort Collins. Read more from the West and Main blog.
Market Update: October 2023
A helpful guiding principle is to look at historical data as opposed to getting hysterical. If you look at the year-to-date numbers, this year performed most closely to pre-pandemic levels of 2019.
Celebrating one of My People
16 years ago, I did not find my closer… I found one of my PEOPLE. Today, I celebrate the work and success of a dear friend.
Market Update: August 2023
What IS happening in the market right now? Well, here’s a quick overview: The stats are in!
Storytime: Elyse and Jake
Just Sold! And, just in time for the wedding! Let me tell you a short story.
Storytime: Bev and Gene (An Update)
The Colorado real state market often lacks patio homes and 55+ communities, but sometimes you find a needle in the haystack!
Story Time: A Salute to Dale
Dale and I really hit it off right from the start. He was a Vietnam Vet and besides the obvious, I am not sure why, but I have always just found a special place in my heart for our Vets.
Story Time: Brooke’s Two Homes
We sold Brooke’s condo the first weekend, above list price and had multiple offers! Now, it was time to do the hard part and find her the garden [and home] of her dreams.
Story Time: Arvada Buyer and Seller
BOTH parties won and while it is a goal we can't always achieve...for this one; it felt like a HUGE win.
Story Time: The Lake House
FOUR Contracts. We went through FOUR Contracts to get this one Closed. I can't possibly relive all of the details, but here is a brief recap
Story Time: Martha and Mikhail
Some clients are instant friends and that was surely the case for Martha + Mikhail and I when I helped them buy their first home.
Story Time: Matt and Sarah
Consolidation. I always love when love happens and I find myself helping two individual people become one in their Homes.