By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Yep, quartz countertops are a kitchen trend that’s here to stay. Your kitchen is the one place where you want to be really careful about trendy choices. The last thing you want is a kitchen that looks dated in just a few years simply because you followed a kitchen trend. Here are eight trends […]

Denver’s Park Hill is one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods, having begun as a 32-acre development more than 120 years ago. Today, the community is home to nearly 20,000 people and is noted for its charm, incredible diversity and way of life that brings people together. As a whole, Park Hill is bounded by Martin Luther […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, October 2024 As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, buyer traffic and activity typically decline. This seasonal slowdown often leads buyers to perceive listings that stay on the market over the holiday season as highly motivated sellers, leading them to expect better deals. Sellers planning a holiday listing should capture listing […]

By HouseLogic A new shower valve can turn on the benefits you want. Find out the best way to get it done. We’ve all been there: You turn the shower handle, expecting a cascade of water, and instead, you’re greeted with a lackluster dribble. It’s like your shower decided to take a leisurely stroll instead of […]

With Golden as its name, you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that gold is what led the city’s establishment. A small amount of the precious metal found in Clear Creek drew settlers to the area in the mid-19th century. Golden grew up to provide supplies for the miners heading up the creek. In 1892, Golden […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, September 2024 Sellers who were previously on the fence are now considering listing their homes. Homeowners planning to list in 2025 should consider taking exterior photos now, while landscapes and lawns are free of snow. There’s a growing trend of parents purchasing homes in Colorado to be closer to […]

By: Douglas Trattner Most families do more than 400 loads of laundry a year, costing upwards of $600. Trim those costs with these energy-saving tricks. Here’s a fun laundry room fact: The average American family washes 300 loads of laundry a year, spending as much as $1.08 per load, for a yearly total of $324. Most laundry room […]

Cool, hip and intact Hip, bohemian and intact, Baker, which earned historic district status from the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, is one of the few Denver neighborhoods that has avoided the proliferation of tugboat-style contemporaries. That is to say, Baker feels real. Maybe a porch needs painting. Maybe you can’t find parking […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, August 2024 September is traditionally a challenging month to list a home as end-of-summer trips and back-to-school distractions often tend to reduce buyer activity. Sellers who decide to list during this time would be wise to invest in pre-inspections, making necessary repairs and ensuring their property is fully prepared […]

By: Amy Howell Hirt. But not all are equal when it comes to investing in your home. After spending so much time at home, you want — you need! — a backyard getaway, not a bootcamp that’s all about mowing, weeding, and raking. Time for a second honeymoon with these ideas that’ll turn your labor-loving yard into a […]