In this episode of At the Kitchen Table, Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with Colorado Springs real estate agent and content creator Javier Macias to discuss his unconventional path from nonprofit work and new-home sales into residential real estate and the rapid growth he has experienced by combining genuine relationships with a strong social media presence. Javier shares why authenticity, consistency, and genuine care are at the heart of his approach to content creation and client service, while he and Amanda explore the distractions of social media, the difference between constant learning and actually executing, and the importance of building systems and leveraging support as a business grows. Their conversation also examines personal branding, changing consumer behavior, client loyalty, and how digital content is reshaping the way people choose real estate professionals. Along the way, they reflect on entrepreneurship, ambition, fatherhood, and the challenge of pursuing professional growth without optimizing away the time and relationships that matter most, ultimately emphasizing that genuine care for people remains one of the most powerful foundations for long-term success in real estate and in life.

In this episode of At the Kitchen Table, Amanda DiVito Parle sits down with John and Kelly Parnigoni of Insight Inspections to explore the home inspection business and the important role inspections play in helping buyers understand what they’re purchasing. John shares how his background in general contracting and home building led him to acquire Insight Inspections, and discusses what he looks for when evaluating a property—from structural concerns, roofs, sewers, moisture, and mold to routine maintenance issues and the varying quality of new construction. He also shares memorable inspection stories and explains why his role is to provide clear, practical information without unnecessarily alarming buyers. Kelly joins the conversation to discuss the operational side of their family-owned business, including creating a simple, responsive inspection process and delivering personalized service during a fast-moving and often stressful stage of a real estate transaction. Together, they highlight the value of experience, trust, communication, and a thoughtful inspection process in helping homeowners make informed decisions about one of their largest investments.

Is the Denver market crashing, or just catching its breath? Each month, Amanda DiVito Parle breaks down the latest housing data straight from RE Colorado's InfoSparks platform, covering the full 17-county Greater Denver region, into the four numbers that actually drive the market: inventory, days on market, number of closings, and average price.

In this episode, Amanda covers:

• Single family inventory down 7% year-over-year, while condo inventory ticks up
• Days on market stretching to 54 days for single family homes and 66 for condos
• Closings pacing 1% ahead of last year, on track for roughly 55,000 sales in 2026
• Average price holding nearly flat, down just 1% year-over-year, even though it feels like more
• Why Colorado is seeing net out-migration for the first time in Amanda's career, and what that means for housing demand
• How interest rates, insurance costs, property taxes, and HOA dues are stacking up to squeeze monthly payments