Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has announced the location for the city's first micro-community, a small community of tiny homes designed to provide temporary housing for people who are experiencing homelessness. The micro-community will be located at 2100 South Santa Fe Drive, on a former city-owned lot. It will have 112 tiny homes, as well as shared bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry facilities. On-site staff will provide residents with support services, such...
In a recent report by Redfin, a well-known real estate brokerage, Denver made the list of top 10 cities in the U.S. with the highest population declines in the first quarter of 2023. Between January to March 2023, Denver lost 4,200 residents, with San Francisco topping the list with 31,100 residents lost. Other metropolitan areas, such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., also declined, losing 18,000 to...
Investors have significantly impacted Denver's real estate market in the past two years, purchasing a whopping $10 billion worth of housing. According to Redfin's quarterly reports, approximately 15% of the total homes sold in the Denver metro were to investors - roughly one in seven houses. Additionally, investors across the country purchased up to one in five homes in the United States, depending on the quarter. Source: Redfin analysis of...
Denver, known as the Mile High City due to its elevation, is a unique city that offers its citizens and visitors a wide range of experiences that one may not find anywhere else. However, with the good comes the bad. One of the bad – the smell. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment monitors and controls the odor emitted by different sources like factories, food processing plants, and...
Yet another Colorado staple is closing its doors. We have seen quite the heartbreaking trend since the aftermath of the pandemic has forced many businesses to shutter up permanently.After five decades, Echo Lake Lodge and Restaurant closed its doors on Sunday. The historic lodge is 96 years old. The windows and doors are original, yet still in working condition. The logs that the building is constructed from is coated in...
Denver is a perfect place to install solar panels, but how much do they cost? Solar panels are a significant investment, so it's important to know how much they will cost before installing them. Solar panels have dropped significantly recently, making them a more affordable option for many homeowners. Denver's average solar panels cost around $20,000 after rebates and incentives. Denver offers several rebates and incentives for homeowners who install...
Maintain optimal market value even when the market starts to slow down. Install solar panels Colorado gets 300+ days of sunshine. Installing solar panels on your property is one sure-fire way to raise its market appeal. The most significant advantage of using solar energy is that it reduces or eliminates the cost of powering your home. Source: Lessar Energy Improve the outdoor space Everyone loves beautiful outdoor areas, and that...
Denver is grieving another loss. This time, we are losing a neighborhood staple. The Bonnie Brae Tavern has been in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, located on South University Boulevard, since 1934. Back in June of 1934, Carl and Susan Dire opened their tavern; and now 88 years later on June 25th, the Dire family will shut their doors one last time. View this post on...
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