By Thomas Spahr If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard someone lament, “if only I bought in <insert neighborhood> back in <insert date>,” I would have a few nickels. Unfortunately, there is no DeLorean and no Doc Brown to take you back to 1955 to buy up all of the mid-century… [Read More]
Home Shopping with Kids
By Thomas Spahr Visions of meltdowns, fights, broken glass, tiny handprints on walls and windows, and carrying the tired kid sack-o-potatoes prevent many shoppers from bringing their kids along while shopping for a home. However, if you can swing it, children can bring different perspectives and even some magical insight into the home search… [Read More]
Up & Coming Neighborhoods in Denver
By Thomas Spahr Every news story about Denver real estate is emphasizing skyrocketing prices throughout the Denver Metro Area and, given current conditions, we can expect another 3-5 years of price increases while waiting for inventory to catch up to the demand for housing. With that in mind, many homebuyers and investors are looking… [Read More]
Affordable rowhomes in Stapleton priced under $200K
By Thomas Spahr Buyers looking for an affordable home in Denver are about to get some relief. Thrive Home Builders (formerly known as New Town) is preparing to release a new income-qualified row home product, called Elements, with prices for a 2-bedroom home starting at $172,900 and prices for a 3-bedroom starting at $199,900…. [Read More]
March First Friday Affordable Art Sale
By Thomas Spahr Join us for our March Affordable Art Sale, Friday, March 4th at the Bluebird Gallery at 983 Santa Fe Dr in Denver. All art will be priced under $200. Featured artists include: Boudicabags by Ann Leeza Watercolors by Andrea Boccacino Acrylic and watercolors by Carolyn Fasseler Folk Dolls by Trudy Honeycutt… [Read More]
Old Meets New in the Sloan’s Lake & West Colfax Neighborhoods
By Thomas Spahr Denver’s westside is undergoing significant change as property values boom and demand rises. The Sloan’s Lake & West Colfax neighborhoods have been sleepy for many years, but the development of the W-Line light rail has renewed interest in this part of town. Sloan’s Lake is the area between Federal Blvd… [Read More]
Mid Mod Homes in Littleton
By Thomas Spahr Constructed between 1955 and 1964, Arapaho Hills is a community of 56 mid-century modern homes in Littleton inspired by the Usonian and International design styles. The international design style originated in France in the 1920s and was characterized by functionalism and reductionism. Ornamentation seen from earlier periods was rejected in favor… [Read More]
Big Changes Coming to Stapleton Neighborhood
By Thomas Spahr Stanley Marketplace 2501 Dallas St Opening Summer 2016 It seems like there is a new article posted about Stanley every week, so there isn’t a lot more we can add to the excitement. The former airplane ejector seat factory is currently being refurbished into a massive retail and events destination. Think of… [Read More]
Fall Fun at Anderson Farms
By Thomas Spahr Looking for a great place to pick up some pumpkins and have lots of fun in the process? Drive north of town to Anderson Farms, where they host one of the metro area’s most popular daily fall festivals. This farm goes all out with the attractions, with a very elaborate… [Read More]