By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine and editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog. Wellness, nature and personal expression are restyling homes and redefining how people live. What homeowners want from their spaces is evolving. According to a new design outlook report from the luxury brokerage Engel & Völkers, homes in 2026 are expected […]

The Denverite recognizes it for fighting unwanted development. 5280 magazine calls it one of Denver’s top 25 neighborhoods. Homebuyers love it for its access to I-25, the Denver Tech Center, downtown and the Highline Canal. Ever hear of Southmoor Park? Southmoor Park is an odd, polygonal-shaped area bounded loosely by I-25, East Hampden Avenue, Happy […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, March 2026 More homes are being sold out of necessity rather than desire, with a growing number of sellers being older homeowners who require additional support throughout the moving process. Many agents are reporting an increase in conversations with sellers who aren’t necessarily in a rush but want to […]

By Evelyn Long, writer and editor with a passion for classic townhomes. Home buyer preferences are shifting, and it’s influencing home layouts. Will closed floor plans replace open concepts? For years, open floor plans have been the gold standard in residential real estate. Home buyers have long been drawn to the airy feel, openness and sunlight-filled […]

Arguably no neighborhood on Denver’s Northside has undergone as many changes in the last 20+ years as Sloan’s Lake. Bounded by Colfax on the south and 29th Avenues on the north and sandwiched between Federal and Sheridan Boulevards, Sloan’s Lake today is both a park and neighborhood: the park, a 177-acre city refuge comprised of […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, February 2026 The market is seeing multiple offers on homes that are truly dialed in—well-staged, clean, in great condition, located in strong areas with desirable views and priced appropriately. It’s not the frenzy of the COVID years, but the best listings are receiving two to three offers and typically […]

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 […]