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 […]

The 145-year-old Cole Neighborhood may have a long history but it is the next up-and-coming neighborhood in Denver. There aren’t many stones left unturned in Denver anymore, but some neighborhoods are showing more promise than others and Cole has definitely got a lot of promise. Shaped like a square with one corner cut off, the […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, March 2025 Buyer activity has increased in this spring market. However, seller activity is still outpacing buyers. Homes that have been well-prepared, highlight unique features and offer easy access, including open houses, get noticed and considered by serious buyers. The week of April 13-19 is officially the best time […]

By: HouseLogic Sign that paperwork. Write those checks. Get those keys!The closing. It all comes down to this. The grand finale. Once you have the keys, the house is yours. Nice work getting this far. You’re almost a homeowner. Let’s run through some questions you may have as you cross the finish line. What Does ‘Closing’ […]

The Washington Park neighborhood ─ affectionately known as Wash Park to natives and newcomers alike ─ is one of Denver’s loveliest communities. It’s a wonderful blend of historic and contemporary architectural styles, with the splendor of one of the city’s premier parks at its heart. Wash Park is actually two neighborhoods ─ West and East. […]

As published in DMAR Market Trends, January 2025 Many experienced agents have more sellers than buyers lined up this year, raising the question: Could this be the strongest spring buyer’s market we’ve seen in the past five years? Buyer activity feels reminiscent of two years ago, with properties coming to market and moving into pending […]

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Yep, quartz countertops are a kitchen trend that’s here to stay. Your kitchen is the one place where you want to be really careful about trendy choices. The last thing you want is a kitchen that looks dated in just a few years simply because you followed a kitchen trend. Here are eight trends […]