3-25-26 Life Lately in the Foothills, Spring Break Energy and Real Life Moments

Spring break is officially here, and if I thought that meant a slower pace, I was wrong. I went into it thinking maybe I’d sneak in a few half days, catch my breath, reset a little. Then reality showed up. Kids are home, schedules shift, and suddenly I’m running full speed again, just in a different direction. There’s a lot to be excited about, though. I have a trip to London coming up with Tag, my dad, and Magda, and that anticipation is carrying me right now. I keep picturing the walks, the food, the change of scenery. It’s something to look forward to, and honestly, that matters.

Sterling is getting ready to start rugby, which is both adorable and slightly shocking. He’s so gentle most of the time, so seeing him excited about tackle is just funny in the best way.

Then there are the small wins that feel big. I found out I’ve been overpaying on a Colorado tax for the past three years, and I’m getting about $1,200 back. That was a very good day.

And then there’s foothills living, the part no one fully understands until you’re in it. Our well produces 0.1 gallons per minute. Technically a dry well. We make it work with a holding tank, we conserve, we adjust. Until one day I noticed it wasn’t quite keeping up. That little “uh oh” moment hit, and now we’re having real conversations about drilling a new well. It’s expensive, it’s inconvenient, but it’s part of owning a Colorado mountain home.

You don’t just live up here. You adapt up here.

And somehow in the middle of all that, we still made time for a ladies walk in what felt like summer weather in March. Beautiful, yes. Slightly concerning, also yes.

Real Estate This Week, The Beautiful Chaos Behind the Scenes

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a realtor in Evergreen, Conifer, Pine, or anywhere in the Colorado foothills right now, this is it. I feel like I slowed down for a second… and then everything sped right back up.

This week brought a really special moment. I had the honor of helping the new principal of Elk Creek Elementary and his very cute family secure a home. It’s a new build that won’t be ready until October or November, but that’s part of the strategy right now. Sometimes the best move is patience. Sometimes the right home isn’t available today, but you still make the plan and move forward.

I’m also noticing a shift in my business. I seem to be attracting listings that need more care.

Not just listings, but situations. Homes filled with years of memories, belongings, decisions, emotions. Downsizing, helping families move parents into assisted living, sorting through decades of life. This is the work that sits right at the intersection of real estate and real life.

And here’s the truth. It’s not always “in the job description.”

But when someone needs help, I can’t just not help them.

That’s where I feel the tension. I want to show up fully for people, and I also know my time isn’t unlimited. It’s something I’m navigating in real time.

One of the coolest moments this week came from a property I’m helping with. We found a Culturally Modified Tree. Native Americans would modify trees for navigation, spiritual purposes, or marking territory. It’s such a powerful reminder that these foothills hold history far beyond the homes we sell.

There’s depth here. There’s story here. That’s part of what makes living in places like Conifer, Evergreen, and Pine so special.

Denver Foothills Real Estate Market Update, What I’m Seeing Right Now

If you’re watching the market and wondering what’s going on, here’s the simple version.

Take inventory.

I’m seeing slower showings right now. That’s real. But context matters:

• Spring break is in full swing
• Easter is right around the corner
• Buyers are traveling, distracted, and not fully engaged

This is seasonal. We see this kind of dip every year in some form.

Now zoom out a bit.

Interest rates have bounced up and down, and the truth is, I don’t know exactly where they’ll be by the time you’re reading this. If you want to understand where rates are headed, I’m watching a few key indicators:

• The 10-year Treasury yield
• Gas prices
• Global instability, including war

If those trend upward, mortgage rates usually follow.

So what does that mean?

If you’re a seller in Evergreen, Conifer, Lakewood, Golden, or Littleton, you have to stay grounded in current buyer behavior. You might be getting views, saves, and online activity, but if showings and offers aren’t there, the price may not align with today’s market.

Is your home worth more long-term? Possibly yes.
Is it worth more to today’s buyer pool? That’s the real question.

If you’re a buyer, this is where opportunity lives. Less competition during these slower windows can create stronger negotiating positions, especially before the market heats back up again.

And it will heat back up.

I’m already looking at the weekend of April 11th and 12th as a turning point. That’s when I expect more activity, more listings, and more engaged buyers.

So for now, I’m staying steady. Not overreacting to a temporary slowdown, but also not ignoring what the market is telling me.

That’s the balance.