In just a few days, you can transform a home’s yard from overlooked to unforgettable.NAR REALTOR® News—Styled, Staged & Sold blog FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER, especially when you’re selling a home. Long before buyers step inside, they’re forming opinions based on your lawn, your entryway and the overall look from the street. Strong curb appeal can […]

Back when Denver was a young burg, the city had a less-than-savory reputation, which is why more upright-leaning (uptight?) folks found themselves drawn to the area surrounding the Methodist-founded University of Denver. Incorporated in 1886 as the Town of South Denver—far above the saloons and roadhouses of the rambunctious young Denver—South Denver sprawled from Colorado […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, April 2026 We’re seeing a clear pattern where homes that don’t go under contract the first weekend often align more closely with the area’s average days on market before securing a buyer. A slower start in showings isn’t necessarily a red flag. Many buyers are intentionally taking a wait-and-see […]

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 […]