Steve Thayer's Blog

I've blogged before about using Pinterest - but here are some of my all time favorite pins from the site.  Feel free to comment with your favorites!     http://pinterest.com/pin/233131718183823411/ This wreath is spectacular!  And what I love about it - is that it's not too feminine, not too holi...

It's farmer's market time - and according to my wife - the best time of the year to buy fruits and vegetables.  Now I have a little trouble without the signs and explanations of each type of produce found at my local grocery store.  But here's what I've learned about the farmer's market and some ...

Castle Rock, Co has received numerous mentions in "top 10 lists" and other articles - naming it one of the top towns in the country to live, for families, for growth, etc.  I have lived here for over 14 years, and have expierienced this wonderful town first hand.  Besides the residents - we have ...

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a House Lucky is the homeowner who has experience with selling a home. First-time sellers have a steep learning curve ahead of them and many obstacles on the road to a successful sale. Although common with first-time sellers, some of these obstacles aren't obvious...

Furnish Your Home For Less Starting out with a "blank slate" can be both a blessing and a curse. The blessing comes if you have enough money to furnish your home with whatever you want from wherever you choose. Furnishing a home on a shoestring, though, takes creativity, an eye for a good value, ...

Whether you own a home as a primary residence, or own a townhome or condo for an investment property, owning real estate is still the American Dream and one of the best ways to build wealth.   The pie chart shown here is for Castle Rock, Colorado 80109.  The percent of unoccupied properties is ve...

Whenever I go on a listing appointment and step into someone's home - I immediately put on my "buyers" hat.  I look around thinking, what would I think of this space if I was potentially going to purchase it?   Homes are senitmental - they mean a lot to us - and we take a lot of time and energy p...