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.
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 6, 2025
Craft fairs, art festivals, local bazaars and artisan markets are beginning to welcome attendees and patrons all over Parker and nearby towns! The new home community of Looking Glass is conveniently located near things to do in Lone Tree, Centennial and Castle Rock, so take a look and make your weekend plans!
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 23, 2025
The master-planned community of Looking Glass celebrates fall and Halloween this weekend and next with trunk or treat events and spooky to dos. If you like fun and frivolous comedy and theater performances, those are nearby, too! Find your favorite things to do minutes from your front door in the new home community of Looking Glass in Parker.
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.
September 30, 2025
One of the great things about living in Colorado, in particular Looking Glass in Parker, is being so close to the colorful fall foliage landscapes in the mountains. Within a two-hour drive, you can pick your elevation and view stunning fall foliage from now until mid-November as you drive through different climate zones.