Douglas County CO

06/02/2026

How to know hail season has arrived in Colorado

05/27/2026

Petition circulates to increase Colorado's Douglas County Board of Commissioners from 3 to 5 seats; "It's about better representation"

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/petition-douglas-county-commissioners-seats/?

Douglas County voters could see a question on their November ballot about increasing the number of elected county commissioners who represent them.

05/25/2026

Heads up to every business owner in Douglas County with a website 👇

ADA "drive-by" lawsuits are real, and they're hitting small businesses hard. Plaintiffs' firms run automated scans across thousands of websites looking for accessibility violations — missing alt text, low color contrast, unlabeled forms, no keyboard support — and fire off demand letters before you even know there's a problem. Settlements typically land between $5,000 and $25,000. Some go a lot higher. And once you're a target, your name gets passed around their network.

Good news: a fellow Castle Rock business, 72 Hour Web Design, just released a FREE accessibility widget you can install on your website in about two minutes. Two lines of code. Works on WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, custom — anything.

It gives your visitors real WCAG 2.1 AA accommodations (text resize, high contrast, dyslexia-friendly font, reading guide, big cursor, keyboard nav, and more) AND it demonstrates the good-faith ADA commitment that courts look for when deciding whether to dismiss these complaints.

Is it a silver bullet? No. Full ADA compliance takes structural work on your site. But it's a real, free first step — and one of the cheapest pieces of legal insulation you'll add to your business all year.

We'll throw a link in the comments section 👇🏼

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything for this country and the freedoms we enjoy every day. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it’s a reminder that freedom came at a price paid by heroes who never made it home.

May we honor their sacrifice, remember their courage, and never take for granted the lives they gave for all of us. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

HOAs in Castle Rock have been put on notice.

05/04/2026

The premier name in Douglas County Real Estate is officially for sale... 🏡

Introducing Douglas County Real Estate (DCRE). Now listed by Sean Hakes, this represents a massive opportunity for a real estate professional or firm to own the most iconic, one-of-a-kind digital asset in Colorado's most desired market.

From its inception, DCRE has been a cornerstone brand for our community. As the owners prepare to move out of state, they are looking for the right visionary to take the reins.

The Details:

Strategic Growth: Includes ongoing referral arrangements for further home buyers and sellers.

Flexible Terms: The owners have agreed to creative financing for the right buyer.

Instant Authority: Own the definitive name for real estate in Douglas County.

👇 Full listing details and offer submission info are in the comments below!

04/28/2026

Most Douglas County homeowners never appeal their property tax assessment — not because they don't have a case, but because the process is confusing and the paperwork is a pain.

We built a free tool to fix that.

Enter your address → we check Douglas County records → if your assessment looks high, we generate your full appeal package on the spot. Petition, comps, filing instructions — ready to print, sign, and mail.

Completely free. Takes about 3 minutes.

👇 Link in comments.

Informational only — not a substitute for professional real estate, appraisal, or legal advice.

04/26/2026

The weather 🌧️ is rolling in!

Please note, there's a good chance some of us seeing liquid falling out of the sky in the near future.

No reason to be alarmed, while we haven't seen much of this in awhile... it is in fact, completely normal!

Carry on!

~John

04/26/2026

Opinion: The Pinery is About to Break Out

For decades, "out there" has been the quiet knock on The Pinery. Parker and Castle Rock have now erased that gap — and a flagship King Soopers is arriving in Q4 2026. The window of undervaluation may be shorter than most homeowners realize.

🔗 read more in the comments 👇

02/12/2026

Tax Season Stress? Meet Your New Best Friend.
Talk to Kali ☎️ -> 303-732-8318

If you're a small business owner in Douglas County, the "Tax Time" clock is officially ticking. But before you drown in receipts and spreadsheets, meet Kali Gilliand, the powerhouse behind TBA & Associates.

Kali and her team are Douglas County’s premier experts in small business accounting, strategic tax planning, and filing. Wrapping up your 2025 taxes shouldn't cost you your sanity (or more of your hard-earned revenue than necessary).

Why Douglas County Trusts Kali:

Local Expertise: She knows the Douglas County business landscape inside and out.

Stress-Free Filing: Turn that pile of paperwork into a finished return without the headache.

Strategic Planning: It’s not just about filing; it’s about keeping more of what you earn.

The "TBA" Guarantee: With Kali, your taxes aren't just "To Be Announced"—they’re Totally Better Accounted for.

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