Cool, hip and intact Hip, bohemian and intact, Baker, which earned historic district status from the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, is one of the few Denver neighborhoods that has avoided the proliferation of tugboat-style contemporaries. That is to say, Baker feels real. Maybe a porch needs painting. Maybe you can’t find parking […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, August 2024 September is traditionally a challenging month to list a home as end-of-summer trips and back-to-school distractions often tend to reduce buyer activity. Sellers who decide to list during this time would be wise to invest in pre-inspections, making necessary repairs and ensuring their property is fully prepared […]

By: Amy Howell Hirt. But not all are equal when it comes to investing in your home. After spending so much time at home, you want — you need! — a backyard getaway, not a bootcamp that’s all about mowing, weeding, and raking. Time for a second honeymoon with these ideas that’ll turn your labor-loving yard into a […]

The strip of West Colfax Avenue slicing through the neighborhood that shares its name is urban archeology writ large. Used auto dealerships. Mid-century motels converted to housing. Mexican restaurants. A ramen joint. Little Man Ice Cream Factory. A McDonald’s. Depending on the hour, you can score a slice of pizza, a hot pastrami sandwich, a […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, July 2024 The widely-held belief that a rate cut is coming in September is affecting both sellers and buyers. Buyers are waiting on the sidelines until the cut, while sellers are holding off on adjusting prices, anticipating the market will “improve” once rates drop. Buyers are becoming increasingly practical […]

By: Kelley Walters Now’s the time to stock up on paint.When it’s hot outside, smart homeowners focus their energies inside on these four tasks. You know, like taking advantage of your nice, cool basement. 1. Organize the Basement
The two most common types of clutter? Old clothes and seasonal items. Just the kind of stuff that winds […]

Settled by Jewish immigrants in the 1880s and home to Denver’s first public housing project, this strip of a neighborhood—one of the poorest in the state—is on the precipice of enormous change. Oddly named Sun Valley given its semi-industrial location and past, this narrow enclave bounded by Federal Boulevard on the West, the Platte River […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, June 2024 Home sellers are returning to the market but are finding buyers hesitant. While market dynamics have shifted in recent months with an influx of demand, it remains important to focus on area-specific micro-markets — which can vary significantly in activity — when pricing homes or helping buyers. […]

By Amy Howell Hirt When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials.Buying stuff can be stressful. Cheap out and you could regret it. Overspend and you’ll cut into your budget. Knowing the best time of year to buy appliances and other household items can lessen the anxiety. Here’s a list of the best time of year for sales: Furniture: January and […]

Love midcentury modern (MCM) architecture? Then tour the bumper crop of mid-mods in the west metro Applewood subdivisions. Located between 38th and Colfax Avenues north to south and from Kipling Street on the east up the slopes of South Table Mountain to the west, Applewood is for the prolific orchard founded by Myron Bunger. Because […]