By: Pat Curry Choosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much. There’s a basic rule of thumb to follow when choosing paint sheens: The higher the sheen, the higher the shine — and the higher the shine, the more durable it will be. Flat paint has no shine; […]

The Westwood neighborhood, bounded by Federal and Sheridan boulevards on the east and west and Alameda and Mississippi avenues on the north and south, is awash with creativity, culture and kids. Morrison Road, which dissects the neighborhood, is home to the Westwood Creative District, which is gaining acclaim for its street murals as well as […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, January 2023 Two Colorado cities ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s top 50 cities for dog owners. Denver ranked 11th and Colorado Springs ranked 23rd. According to Zillow, backyards will be the number one requirement for new homebuyers in 2023, followed by kitchen islands, mirrored walls, less open […]

By Brad Lewis The real estate market has turned a complete 180 degrees from early 2022 and currentlythere is a lull in activity. With the large increase in interest rates over the past six months, the market is no longer aseller’s market, where buyers were paying 10% to 20% or more over asking price with […]

There is immense investment potential for the significant appreciation of home prices in the up-and-coming North Aurora neighborhood. Bordered by I-225 on the east, Dayton Street on the west, 35th Street on the north and 6th Avenue on the south, it is one of the last areas in metropolitan Denver where you can buy a home […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, December 2022 Down payment assistance programs can significantly reduce the cash-to-close delta for a buyer who may or may not be required to be repaid. These programs could make all the difference in being able to own now, during the window of opportunity that exists through the end of […]

By: Sarah Fogle It’s amazing what perennials, mulch, and decorative rocks can do. When you’re looking for your dream home, you might find that it comes with more yard than you’ve ever had before — or had to maintain. These fall yard cleanup tips will help you set up (and enjoy) an easy-care yard year-round. 1. […]

North Capitol Hill just wasn’t a charming, eclectic or trendy enough name to capture the essence of the neighborhood, so several years ago its 6,000 residents started calling it Uptown. The name has stuck. Bordered by Broadway to the west, 20th Avenue to the north, Park Avenue and Downing Street to the east and Colfax […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, November 2022 As of October 26, 58.2% of active listings have reduced their asking price, compared to 32.6% last year. Properties that reduced price spent an average of 71 days in the MLS, compared to 36 days for those without price reductions. The pool of potential buyers is getting […]

By: Stacey Freed Why now’s the perfect time to replace appliances. The temps are starting to drop, and the smell of wood smoke is in the air. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these six things if they want to avoid trouble or overspending. 1. Buy AppliancesWhisper to them. Do a rain dance. Whatever […]