Ready to move to Denver? We compiled our best tips for when you get here!

Among its many impacts, COVID-19 has had a pronounced effect on the housing market. Low home inventory and high buyer demand have driven home prices to an all-time high. This has given an unexpected financial boost to many homeowners. However, for some renters, rising home prices are making dreams of homeownership feel further out of reach. In fact, the gap between homeowners and renters has never been wider. If you own a home, you are absolutely loving this market and watching your home value increase by thousands of dollars a month. Renters are between a rock and a hard place, rising rents are hitting their pocketbook while rising home prices are making homeownership more and more unattainable. 

How Rising Home Prices Affect Your Home Equity (and Net Worth)

As a homeowner, it’s important for you to…

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Officially, Denver has 78 neighborhoods. We've seen some interesting ones spring to life in the past few years, RiNo, LoHi, LoDo, SoBo, and even the newly formed SloHi (Sloans Lake & Highlands). With so many neighborhoods to choose from, how can you decide?

A web-based company out of Pittsburgh called "Niche" analyzes and ranks neighborhoods based on Public School Grades, Crime & Safety, Housing, Good for Families, Diversity, Walkability, Public Transport, and many other factors to come up with a neighborhood score. They've recently analyzed Denver and here are the top 25 neighborhoods to live in according to Niche. Feel free to click on the neighborhoods to see the available homes for sale in that area.

We have also ranked the Top 20 Denver…

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It's no surprise that Denverites love their four-legged companions and like to take them just about everywhere they go (including to work!). And with so many great trails just a short drive from Denver, you will often see just as many dogs on busy hiking trails as humans (we are certainly not complaining!). 

While dogs are allowed on plenty of trails, it is always wise to do a little research before you load up the car for a day of outdoor adventure, pup in tow. National Parks (e.g., Rocky Mountain National Park) do not allow dogs on trails or in the backcountry and some other trails outside of these parks will follow suit. Be sure to look online or check the signs at the trailhead to make sure it is a safe area to bring your furry friend to. And…

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Red Rocks shows are back baby! It's hard to contain our excitement, a year without Red Rocks shows is a year too many. For Denver locals, attending Red Rocks shows is a "right of passage" with many of us waxing poetic about the amazing shows we have been to in the past. It's a local Coloradan "notch in the belt" if you will - and everyone we talk to is beyond excited to get back for shows. There are some changes this year to make it safe for everyone to attend a show, most notable is a reduced capacity of 2,500 (normal capacity is 9,525). Short of fewer tickets being available, it will be a different and dare I say unique experience to be there with 74% fewer people. For one, you won't need to get there as early to find a good seat. Masks will be required…

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I drive by the new Meow Wolf Denver site almost every day on my way home, and it's been fun watching the exterior come together. What I haven't been able to see is what they are doing on the inside - which has been a closely guarded secret until just recently.

Located just outside of Downtown, Meow Wolf Denver will be 90,000 sq. ft - making it the biggest Meow Wolf installation yet!  110 local artists, alongside partner artists, and artists from the Meow Wolf team are working to create a one-of-a-kind immersive art experience. There will also be a locally sourced cafe, massive retail space, and a 450-person music venue developed along with Moment Factory (an experiential marketing company headquartered in Montreal).

So, when is Meow Wolf Denver…

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We hear this question almost daily, is the Denver real estate market going to crash? Is the Denver real estate market a bubble? In short, the answer is an emphatical no. The reason is that this market was built completely differently than the market that crashed in 2008. Interest rates are low, borrowers are truly qualified and have made significant down payments on their homes, and inventory is still incredibly thin. While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. 

When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to call a halt to new underwriting, and homeowners debated whether or not to put…

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In the past several years, home design has taken a big shift away from 'shiny and new,' towards incorporating a bit of history and uniqueness into our own homes. Not only does this mean you can set your home apart from your neighbors, but you can do it at a fraction of the cost of buying new. 

The Denver metro area offers dozens of spots to score your own reclaimed goods, and we have decided to share eight of our absolute favorite spots with you. 

Where to Score Unique Reclaimed Items For Your Home

Salvage Design Center

Looking for antiques, vintage decor, vintage hardware, and vintage windows & doors? It's easy to get swallowed up by the Salvage Design Center, located in the Heart of Denver's Historic Antique Row at 1438 South Broadway.  It's like a treasure hunt for everything vintage and…

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