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December 9, 2025
We’re officially in the holiday season, with Diwali and Thanksgiving in the rear view, and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza fast approaching. It’s the winter celebration season filled with warm family gatherings, joyful gift-giving and festive decorations. But decking your halls doesn’t have to be stressful for anyone who wants the ambience without maximum effort and expenditure. Minimalist holiday decorating is about layering festive into your surroundings by focusing on quality over quantity to capture the spirit of the season.
November 25, 2025
If you had your druthers, moving during the holidays might not be your first choice. Moving in itself is a the kind of life event that registers high on the Richter scale of stress. And if/when it coincides with the holiday season, to say it can be challenging is an understatement, BUT, it can also bring unique opportunities. Plus, there are ways to make it smoother and less stressful.
November 18, 2025
If you’re not decorating your Christmas tree or shopping for holiday gifts you might be planning your Thanksgiving meal right about now. We’re focused on the food – not surprisingly – because every great get-together starts in the kitchen, right? Plus, the brand new kitchens in the new home community of Looking Glass make food prep easy, and serving friends and family a joy. We scanned some of our favorite sites for fun facts and foodie recipes to get the celebration off on the right turkey leg.
November 9, 2025
Over the last couple of months mortgage rates have climbed despite a Federal Reserve rate cut the last week of October. That is a painful reminder that Fed doesn’t directly drive mortgage rates — a common misconception. The Fed’s benchmark rate mainly affects short-term borrowing—like rates on credit cards, personal loans, and bank savings yields—and has a minor effect on long-term loans such as mortgages.
November 4, 2025
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday killer deals popping up later this month, which personal, household and children’s items should you put on your list and always buy new? While solid wood furniture, artwork, and vintage linens are safe and even desirable to purchase with some gentle wear on them, there are other items that experts say we should avoid buying second-hand. Here’s a quick list of things to stand in line for – IRL or digitally – and which to snub.
October 28, 2025
Looking Glass, the new home community in Parker, is the starting point for many professionals who commute to and from work in adjacent towns and cities. We decided to take a closer look at commuting distances and times, and solicit advice from the “veterans” who have been making the trips by car since moving in.
October 21, 2025
After the pandemic of 2020-2021, more and more adult children began welcoming their aging parents into communal living spaces. While health concerns or financial issues often create the need for families to combine under one roof, a Generations United survey suggests families often discover the structure works well for them in a variety of ways.
October 14, 2025
New home construction is popular with families whose needs are evolving and space requirements shifting. And after walking through a gorgeous model home it can be hard to narrow down your must-haves and keep your list of options and upgrades, budget-friendly.
October 9, 2025
Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain! There’s an America the Beautiful symphonic concert this week, comedians from both coasts and this land-locked state, plus there’s a Beatles tribute band at PACE and the Great American Beer Festival is happening downtown at the Convention Center! Plan your weekend now from the new build community of Looking Glass from the many things to do in Parker and nearby – with family, friends and neighbors!
October 7, 2025
October in Parker brings cooler temperatures, shorter days, and the rewarding golds, reds and bronze colors of autumn. For the owners of new homes in Looking Glass, as the growing season winds down, lawns and gardens could use a bit of TLC to prep for winter. Here are a few quick tips as cold weather approaches.