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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Some years call for a little extra celebration, and 2026 is one of them. America turns 250. Colorado turns 150. And right here at home, the Town of Parker turns 45. Three milestones, one summer — Parker is calling it “Back to Our Roots,” and that’s exactly the right spirit for this year.
Here’s how to celebrate it, from the official town events to the ones you throw yourself.
Father’s Day falls on this Sunday, June 21 this year — the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. It feels appropriate, because a good dad deserves more than 24 hours of appreciation. If you’re looking for something beyond the tie and greeting card, Colorado has you covered. From a proper adventure day to the gear that makes every weekend better, here’s how to celebrate the dad in your life this summer.