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October 20, 2026
The bliss that comes from pulling a bubbling casserole dish out of the oven on a cold October evening is unmatched. The smell alone is enough to make everything feel right with the world. Fall in Colorado is made for this — the early sunsets, the crisp air, the sudden urge to make something warm and put it in a pan and share it with people you like.
October 15, 2026
Pumpkin patches are open, the haunted trails are lit, and the trunks are being decorated. Parker and the surrounding south metro are going all in on fall and Halloween over the next two weeks, from last-weekend pumpkin picking to a pumpkin box-car derby you have to see to believe. Here’s your guide to the best family-friendly fall fun near Looking Glass from October 15 through 28.
October 6, 2026
There’s a moment in early October when Colorado mornings shift — the air gets crisp, the light turns golden, and suddenly your new home’s front porch offers newfound potential. Fall is the season that rewards a little effort outside. A well-dressed front porch doesn’t just look good — it can make welcoming the coming cozy season that much more joyful.
September 22, 2026
Andrea and Austin Ohlhauser weren’t looking for a new home. They were just driving around Parker with Andrea’s brother when they spotted the Looking Glass models going up south of Stroh Road. One walk-through later, thought, they were done for.
September 8, 2026
Not long ago, a “smart home” might have meant a voice assistant on the kitchen counter or a video doorbell you installed yourself on a Saturday afternoon. In 2026, smart-home technology has become a much bigger part of the new-home experience and life in general.
August 26, 2026
If you’ve been researching new construction homes, you’ve probably run into a few opinions that gave you pause. New builds cost more. They all look the same. You can’t negotiate anything. The wait is too long. Some of these concerns are worth thinking through — but most of them are based on assumptions that haven’t been true for a while. Here’s a straight look at the most common new construction myths, and the facts are.
August 12, 2026
Congratulations, you bought a brand-new home! No decades-old wiring, no mystery stains, no avocado-green appliances marching toward obsolescence. Everything smells like fresh paint, new carpet, and optimism. So why on earth would you inspect it? Because even brand-new homes have a way of whispering “Surprise!” right around the time your builder warranty is packing its bags for the one-year deadline.
July 29, 2026
It happens every summer like clockwork. The kids aren’t even back yet and somehow you’re already staring down a supply list that seems longer than last year’s, prices that feel higher than they should be, and the nagging sense that you’re going to end up at Target three separate times anyway. Sound familiar?
July 14, 2026
Moving into a brand-new home is one of the best feelings in the world. It’s also, if we’re being honest, a little overwhelming. There’s a lot happening at once — boxes everywhere, a dozen things to set up, neighbors you haven’t met yet, and a running list in your head that never seems to get any shorter. The good news: the first 30 days have a rhythm to them. Here’s how to make the most of it.
July 7, 2026
The wait is over! Dream Finders Homes is opening Reverie at Looking Glass — a brand-new resort-style community in Parker — with a special model home Grand Opening this Saturday, July 11. And they’re doing it right: live acoustic music, wine tastings, charcuterie, a ribbon cutting, and a $500 REI gift card up for grabs.