By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor for REALTOR® Magazine and editor of the Styled, Staged & Sold blog. Wood is now the most popular cabinet color in renovated kitchens. Wood cabinetry has officially edged out white as the most popular choice in kitchen renovations, according to Houzz’s 2026 Kitchen Trends Study, which surveyed more than 1,700 homeowners […]

The Highlands, Potter Highlands, Highlands Park, Scottish Highlands, Upper Highlands, Lower Highlands, East Highland and West Highlands. These are all names associated with the neighborhoods the city recognizes as Highland and West Highland, which represent some of Denver’s earliest suburbs. This month, we’re highlighting West Highland, the enclave between Federal and Sheridan Boulevards to the […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, January 2026 Denver remains an expensive place to live, and buying a home continues to be challenging. Amid ongoing affordability pressures, sellers looking to capitalize on equity gains need to price their homes realistically, using both statistical and qualitative data to support their pricing. Sellers are adjusting to longer […]

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 A quick reminder: maintaining your home by replacing an outdated roof […]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 […]