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; […]

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 […]