By: Gretchen Roberts Can’t afford an entire kitchen remodel in one fell swoop? You can complete the work in five budget-saving stages (and still cook dinner during the down time). Major kitchen remodels are among the most popular home improvements, but a revamped cooking and gathering space can set you back a pretty penny. According to […]

Virginia Village, a small enclave of just over 16,000 residents in southeast Denver, has a suburban feel despite its urban location. The neighborhood was built in the 1950s and features smaller ranch-style or split-level homes. Niche.com gives it an overall A rating and ranks it 44th out of 75 neighborhoods in Denver. Virginia Village’s boundaries […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, May 2025 Mortgage applications and showing activity are on the rise, but sales data tells a different story. Contracts are slow, homes are lingering and price reductions are becoming more common. This disconnect signals that the market is in transition. Buyers are waiting, holding out for changes in prices […]

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 […]