As published in DMAR Market Trends, December 2023 Homes in great condition and priced well continue to attract offers within a week or two of listing. Conversely, homes in need of “work” linger on the market, awaiting buyers who often hold out for two or three price reductions before making an offer. Retail sales in […]

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. Furniture: January and JulyYou could save 30% to 60% buying furniture 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 […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, November 2023 Many new builds have incredible year-end incentives such as permanent rate buydowns, all appliances and landscaping included packages. Buyers are enjoying increased inventory and have become more demanding during inspections. Sellers planning to list their homes this winter may benefit from obtaining a pre-inspection report to address […]

By: Leanne Potts Save your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage. You can’t swing a tool belt without hitting a website or TV network offering tips on taking care of your digs. Save money by watering your lawn at night! No, water it in the morning! No, dig it up and replace […]

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, October 2023 Sellers planning to list their homes in the winter may want to prepare before the snow arrives. Obtaining pre-inspections of the roof, air conditioning and sprinkler systems will allow time for necessary repairs and provide peace of mind to future buyers who won’t be able to conduct […]

By Lynn Ettinger Not feeling like a big spender these days? Check out the rewards of small home improvements. How can myths sound so right yet still be wrong? Take the one that says homeowners need to do a big remodeling project (think HGTV gut rehab) to get a worthwhile return on investment or happiness. Not […]

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, August 2023 Out of 150 cities, Denver nosedived in ranking from #55 to #99 on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live annual survey. Boulder, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins all ranked higher. The Colorado average homeowners insurance premium jumped 23% in 2023 as Colorado ranks #2 […]