By: Stacey Freed Wow. What an olfactory difference cleaning with a small box of baking soda can make. How many of those hanging car air fresheners would it take to stop the fishy smell from last night’s dinner? Too many! Before you decorate your kitchen like a cardboard pine forest, take a deep breath — preferably […]

Montclair and Mayfair, east of downtown Denver, are two of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Considered “sister” neighborhoods, Montclair is designated as a City and County of Denver neighborhood, while Mayfair is not. The two communities overlap and together encompass the area north to south between East Colfax Avenue and 6th Avenue and east to west […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, May 2025 It’s time to acknowledge that in most areas, the market has shifted. We’ve moved from a time when buyers were battling each other to win a single home, to a market where sellers are now competing with their neighbors to sell first. Multiple offers still exist, but […]

By: Amy Howell Hirt Adopt a few of these clever ways to save money at home to find a bit more cash each month. Your house gives you so much: security, pride, shelter. With all that on the line, it’s easy to assume the costs of keeping it up just are what they are. But wait. […]

Olde Town Arvada is bursting at the seams with unique shops, entertainment and delightful community events. And it’s also a great place to live. In fact, Niche.com gave Arvada with an A- for Public Schools and Good for Families, and a B+ for Nightlife and Diversity. People love Old Towne because you get the same […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, April 2025 For investment properties, timing is key. Investors purchasing a fix-and-flip should factor seasonal market patterns into their projections for after-renovation value, as timing can influence buyer demand and pricing. Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements are back. Whether a client is asking for or offering one, brokers on both sides […]

By: Kelley Walters These five timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional Outdoor entertaining spaces aren’t always equal when it comes to home value. Think about that house with the falling-down above-ground pool and no curb appeal. Homes that get outdoor entertaining right, though, have patios and backyards that blur inside and outside spaces. Almost any […]

The 145-year-old Cole Neighborhood may have a long history but it is the next up-and-coming neighborhood in Denver. There aren’t many stones left unturned in Denver anymore, but some neighborhoods are showing more promise than others and Cole has definitely got a lot of promise. Shaped like a square with one corner cut off, the […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, March 2025 Buyer activity has increased in this spring market. However, seller activity is still outpacing buyers. Homes that have been well-prepared, highlight unique features and offer easy access, including open houses, get noticed and considered by serious buyers. The week of April 13-19 is officially the best time […]

  By: Jennifer Nelson See what a bundle you can save if you declutter your home. If you’ve ever had to pay a late fee after losing a bill, thrown away spoiled peaches you forgot to eat, or bought another pair of sunglasses because you couldn’t find yours, you know firsthand that being disorganized costs you money. […]