Settle up and settle in. Check the latest news at Looking Glass – what’s moving and shaking, and what to expect for what’s just over the horizon. And when there’s an event taking place, check here too for details and how to register.
July 15, 2025
Deciding whether to become a home buyer or remain a tenant is a significant financial and personal decision. It affects not only your bank account, but also your lifestyle, mobility, and sense of security. Mortgage Loan Originator Eric Richter with Gateway Mortgage answered three common questions aspiring home buyers ask to navigate the possibilities.
June 25, 2025
It’s officially summer and while kids and parents will enjoy these two months without homework and class project deadlines, helping kids continue to learn over the summer can be both fun and beneficial! We asked Looking Glass Resident Shea Fuller, who is also a kindergarten teacher at Wilder Elementary School in Littleton, for some tips and ideas for younger children and teens.
June 3, 2025
Covering a pergola or trellis with plants is a decorative way to embellish your outdoor living space with greenery, color and even fragrance. With a pergola, the plants will protect you from the harsh rays of the sun – in time – as well as camouflage any nearby neighbor’s view! While it’s hard to choose from among the plants that grow quickly and thrive in Colorado’s climate, here are a few climbing options for our Zone 5 summers and winters.
May 27, 2025
Hansraj “Raj” and Neha Pareek moved into the Looking Glass community in 2023 after relocating to Denver in 2019. “We started looking for homes in 2020,” Raj said. “But then prices began to rise, so we took our time. Our main goal was to find something near shopping, in a safe neighborhood with a strong sense of community—somewhere we could truly raise our family.”
May 22, 2025
The Parker Wine Walk is next weekend – a favorite of residents and nearby visitors from adjacent towns. In the meantime, there are plenty of comedians, concerts, dance performances and musicals to choose from this weekend and next. Make your entertainment plans and enjoy!
May 20, 2025
The month of May is not just for seasonal showers and blossoming flowers. It’s also the month we celebrate moms, and think about gifts for dads and graduating students (and teachers!) before the long, hot, sporty, splashy, college-preppy, R&R, vacation days of summer! Since gifts often accompany these holidays, transitions and passages, we rounded up a few ideas that go beyond the “World’s Greatest Teacher” coffee mug and a “Best DAD Ever” t-shirt!
May 13, 2025
It is officially mid-May, the week after Mother’s Day, and you know what that means? Time to get out your sticks, dust off your (golf) balls, and head to the nearest golf course! The new home community of Looking Glass is near all sorts of options for golfing near Parker. From public golf courses to semi-private and exclusive, the location of this master-planned community is close to some of the best courses in Colorado.
May 6, 2025
Moving into a new build in a new home community usually means personalizing your landscape – laying sod, planting bushes, nurturing trees and establishing perennials. If you happen to be curious, like we were, about which trees might be the fastest growing and recommended for towns like Parker, read on!
April 22, 2025
It’s officially spring! And that means the daffodils are blooming, nail salons are packed for pedicures, wasps are building nests and there is a flurry of homebuying conversation and activity. This is especially true for the new home community of Looking Glass in Parker, where builders say quick move-ins are ready and people are moving in!
So what’s happening with the real estate market in Parker, Colorado right now? Glad you asked!
April 15, 2025
Before you move to a new home, it’s wise to find out the age of things that have a fixed lifespan such as major appliances, HVAC systems, floor and window coverings and garage door openers. If you’re buying an existing home and don’t demand or opt for a home warranty – investigate how much those items cost to replace if they’re approaching the end of their life expectancy.