By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Common remodeling projects can be more complicated than you think. While you’re still in the dreaming stage, factor in realities that could add time and money to your project. Surprise! That remodeling project you’ve been planning, such as taking down a wall or adding a kitchen island, can have sticker-shock repercussions. Why? […]

Strolling the tree-lined streets of Denver’s Harkness Heights neighborhood on an early summer evening is to be thrown back to another century when John McDonough and Carleton Ellis imagined the neighborhood as the “Capitol Hill of the North Side.” The neighborhood, which is rimmed by Federal and Lowell Boulevards and 41st and 44th Avenues, was […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, April 2023 Buyers are more hesitant to overpay for a home. Instead, they are getting more creative with offers by paying fees traditionally associated with the seller like title fees, portions of 2023 taxes and transfer fees. Colorado homeowners, no longer protected by the Gallagher Amendment, face unprecedented increases […]

By Leanne Potts Don’t do built-in seating. Your butt (and budget) will thank you for it. Relaxing around a fire and under the stars is the place for a perfect night. But at what cost? A built-in fire pit can cost upward of $5,000 for an above-ground, propane-burning brick fire pit without installation. That’s a pricey upgrade. Don’t […]

Dig Wheat Ridge’s Roots Carnations. Lots of them. The flowers are one of Wheat Ridge’s claims to fame. Once the largest producer of carnations in the world, it was known for years as “Carnation City” and even developed a cinnamon-scented variety. Though the last carnation grower closed in 2008, Wheat Ridge continues to celebrate its […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, March 2023 Denver’s paint season is fairly short, and project demand picks up substantially after St. Patrick’s Day as the weather gets warmer. Connect with painting companies now to gather bids and schedule radon screenings before they book for the season. While some have begun to slow down, most […]

By John Riha Your home’s interior lights want to help you have fun, feel better, and save energy. Will you let them? It used to be we’d walk into a room and flip on the light switch, maybe slide the dimmer up or down a bit to change the brightness. But that’s so old school. Instead, […]

The Union Station neighborhood is right in the thick of things when it comes to Downtown Denver’s meteoric economic boom. Luxury apartment and condominium high rises surround the neighborhood’s namesake, Union Station train depot, which was renovated in time for its 100-year anniversary in 2014. This iconic landmark at 17th and Wynkoop is the glittering […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, February 2023 Buyers are coming right back into the market. Sellers don’t need to break the remodeling bank to attract buyers but will reap the rewards of smart investments in easy refreshes. Think paint in neutral yet current colors, affordable and interesting lighting updates, decluttering and enhancing spaces with […]

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; […]