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, November 2025 Is Downtown Denver coming back to life? The Downtown Denver Partnership reports strong corporate confidence, new leases and a healthy level of business activity—three business openings for every closure—along with net positive office absorption. Denver-based lbotta opened its nearly 100,000-square-foot office on 16th Street, bringing more than […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, October 2025 This year feels upside down. The typically active spring market felt dormant, while the late fall—when activity usually slows—appears to be gaining speed. Buyers seemed to use October as their moment to get off the fence. A quick reminder: maintaining your home by replacing an outdated roof […]

By: HouseLogic With a little elbow grease, your French drain can be as fresh as a daisy. Key TakeawaysTo clean your French drain, you’ll need to locate it, clear surrounding debris, inspect the drainpipe and flush the drain, use a pressure washer or drain snake for clogs, remove sediment, and rinse thoroughly. To clean your drain […]

North Capitol Hill just wasn’t a charming, eclectic or trendy enough name to capture the essence of the neighborhood, so for quite some time now its 7,822 residents also refer to the neighborhood as it Uptown. The name has stuck. Bordered by Broadway to the west, 20th Avenue to the north, Park Avenue and Downing […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, July 2025 When pricing a new listing, active days in MLS are now a stronger indicator of market activity than sold data. Demand for affordable housing, particularly build-to-rent and entry-level multifamily, continues to outpace interest for single-family homes. As inventory increases, some agents are teaming up to host neighborhood […]

By: Stacey Freed Wow. What an olfactory difference cleaning with a small box of baking soda can make. How many of those hanging car air fresheners would it take to stop the fishy smell from last night’s dinner? Too many! Before you decorate your kitchen like a cardboard pine forest, take a deep breath — preferably […]

Montclair and Mayfair, east of downtown Denver, are two of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Considered “sister” neighborhoods, Montclair is designated as a City and County of Denver neighborhood, while Mayfair is not. The two communities overlap and together encompass the area north to south between East Colfax Avenue and 6th Avenue and east to west […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, May 2025 It’s time to acknowledge that in most areas, the market has shifted. We’ve moved from a time when buyers were battling each other to win a single home, to a market where sellers are now competing with their neighbors to sell first. Multiple offers still exist, but […]

By: Kelley Walters These five timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional Outdoor entertaining spaces aren’t always equal when it comes to home value. Think about that house with the falling-down above-ground pool and no curb appeal. Homes that get outdoor entertaining right, though, have patios and backyards that blur inside and outside spaces. Almost any […]