By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine; editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog The latest exterior color trends show a shift toward warmer neutrals and higher-contrast accents that are transforming curb appeal. For years, white has been the go-to choice for home exteriors, with homeowners painting everything from brick to siding in […]

If you’ve never heard of Athmar Park, you’re not alone. This under-the-radar, gem of a neighborhood rides the banks of the Platte River and buttresses a strip of South Federal Boulevard with some of the city’s best Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants—and used to offer smoking-hot home deals. The deals are largely gone, but the neighborhood […]

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine; editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog Listing agents with homes that have been on the market for more than the median days should prepare sellers to expect requests for seller concessions as part of an offer. Sellers of vacant homes should arrange for regular property […]

By Amethyst Marroquin, Research Analyst, National Association of REALTORS® If you grew up making mixtapes, renting movies at Blockbuster, and watching MTV back when they still played music, that generation is now one of the most influential forces in today’s housing market. According to the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, buyers ages 46 to […]

Sitting on a bluff just to the northwest of downtown Denver sits Jefferson Park, a bourgeoning urban neighborhood named for the beautiful 6.7-acre public park that lies at its heart. Just west of I-25 and bounded by Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue to the north and south, and Federal Boulevard and the Platte River to […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, June 2026 Buyer activity slowed somewhat compared to earlier this spring. Showings are taking longer to generate and agents are following up more frequently to obtain feedback after appointments. Sellers currently on the market should have realistic expectations heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, which historically brings a […]

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine and editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog. Here’s how not to design a bathroom, and what designers suggest favoring instead. Designers and home stagers say the era of overly sterile bathrooms is fading. Instead, warmer tones, natural materials and more personality-driven and wellness design choices […]

Archaeological evidence suggests that the site where the Cherry Creek Shopping Center currently stands may have been a cross-cultural trading site, indicating that people have shopped along the banks of Cherry Creek for centuries—long before white settlers colonized the region that now houses the aforementioned destination mall, the Cherry Creek North dining and shopping district, […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, May 2026 Sellers are finding it difficult to accept concessions and buyers’ inspection requests, but without these incentives, buyers often move on to properties that are better prepared for today’s market. ”Coming Soon” listings continue to gain popularity and can be especially effective around holiday weekends such as Memorial […]

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 […]