By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine and editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog. Wood is now the most popular cabinet color in renovated kitchens. Wood cabinetry has officially edged out white as the most popular choice in kitchen renovations, according to Houzz’s 2026 Kitchen Trends Study, which surveyed more than 1,700 homeowners […]

The Highlands, Potter Highlands, Highlands Park, Scottish Highlands, Upper Highlands, Lower Highlands, East Highland and West Highlands. These are all names associated with the neighborhoods the city recognizes as Highland and West Highland, which represent some of Denver’s earliest suburbs. This month, we’re highlighting West Highland, the enclave between Federal and Sheridan Boulevards to the […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, January 2026 Denver remains an expensive place to live, and buying a home continues to be challenging. Amid ongoing affordability pressures, sellers looking to capitalize on equity gains need to price their homes realistically, using both statistical and qualitative data to support their pricing. Sellers are adjusting to longer […]

Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine and editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog The reaction has been mixed—but Pantone says the color choice is all about creating a sense of calm and renewal. The design company Pantone recently revealed its 2026 Color of the Year: “Cloud Dancer”—a soft, clean white that […]

Strolling the tree-lined streets of Denver’s Harkness Heights neighborhood on an early summer evening is to be thrown back to another century when John McDonough and Carleton Ellis imagined the neighborhood as the “Capitol Hill of the North Side.” The neighborhood, which is rimmed by Federal and Lowell Boulevards and 41st and 44th Avenues, was […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, December 2025 Many first-time buyers are taking a long-term approach, starting to plan now with the intention of purchasing in mid-2026. It’s a strong reminder that it is never too early to begin preparing. Buyers are enthusiastically touring homes and are eager to purchase the right one. However, the […]

When courting baby boomers, use strategic staging to get their attention. By: Evelyn Long Selling houses to baby boomers—a demographic that holds tremendous real estate wealth—can be challenging. Retirees seeking forever homes usually want to stretch their pensions in any way they can, and that means making a decision between staying put or seeking out a […]

Dig Wheat Ridge’s Roots Carnations. Lots of them. The flowers are one of Wheat Ridge’s claims to fame. Once the largest producer of carnations in the world, it was known for years as “Carnation City” and even developed a cinnamon-scented variety. Though the last carnation grower closed in 2008, Wheat Ridge continues to celebrate its […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, November 2025 Is Downtown Denver coming back to life? The Downtown Denver Partnership reports strong corporate confidence, new leases and a healthy level of business activity—three business openings for every closure—along with net positive office absorption. Denver-based lbotta opened its nearly 100,000-square-foot office on 16th Street, bringing more than […]

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine and editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog. Neutrals make a comeback as beige tones dominate the new year. Paint companies are dialing down bold choices for 2026, favoring beige-toned, creamy, and earth-inspired hues. Those choices will find a welcoming home in real estate. Sherwin-Williams and […]