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First fully rebuilt Palisades home testing post-fire demand

April 1, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier

Fourteen months after California’s Palisades wildfires destroyed nearly 5,900 homes, the first fully rebuilt res...

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Denver favorite Tocabe could be part of new venture at Lookout Mountain’s Pahaska Tepee

April 1, 2026

Denver is close to reaching an agreement that would reopen the historic Pahaska Tepee on Lookout Mountain, with ...

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Introducing the 2026 HousingWire Rising Stars!

April 1, 2026  |  Lesley Collins

HousingWire’s 2026 Rising Stars honor industry leaders age 40 and under who are making an impact across mortgage...

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Mortgage rates north of 6.5% trigger sharp drop in applications

April 1, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications decreased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associa...

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Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

April 1, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop ...

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One of the biggest events in breaking comes to Denver this week

April 1, 2026

By Justin Goodrum One of the largest and most prestigious international breaking competitions is coming to Denve...

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RiNo’s growth brings money and visitors — but who controls its future?

April 1, 2026

RiNo has become one of Denver’s biggest draws — with millions of visitors each year and a national reputation as...

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International rugby competition headed to Denver this summer

April 1, 2026  |  Tony Gorman

Rugby’s newest international competition is coming to Denver. The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup is kicking o...

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Denver will keep surveilling license plates after a narrow city council vote

April 1, 2026  |  Kyle Harris

Denver will continue to record and store license plate data for criminal investigations. On a 7-6 vote, the Denv...

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Denver’s pause on data centers could last up to a year

March 31, 2026

Construction of future data centers in Denver could be paused for up to a year as the Denver City Council debate...

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Denver Alamo Drafthouse workers strike over changes to famous ordering system

March 31, 2026

Alamo Drafthouse Sloans Lake union members plan to strike on Friday, picketing the Denver movie theater. They ar...

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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: The playbook for the top-producing LOs of 2025

March 31, 2026  |  Flávia Furlan Nunes

Jarret Coleman is not on social media posting about interest rate moves or explaining mortgage concepts to the p...

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Mortgage rates move higher as inflation fears grow

March 31, 2026  |  Neil Pierson

Mortgage rates continued to rise this week, placing more strain on a 2026 spring housing market that was expecte...

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Case-Shiller index shows home price growth cooled further in January

March 31, 2026  |  Brooklee Han

Home price growth continued to cool at the start of the year, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index r...

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Community support brought Dolly Parton’s free books back to Denver and Mesa County

March 31, 2026

Imagination Library Denver stopped delivering books last May. The program, which is associated with country supe...

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Why Denver’s queer bookstore Petals & Pages is closing

March 30, 2026

Denver’s woman-and queer-owned bookstore Petals & Pages will close its doors next month, citing high rent and lo...

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Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth

March 30, 2026  |  Brooklee Han, HousingWire Automation

Rory Golod has been named president of growth at Compass International Holdings (CIH), the parent company of Com...

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This’ll Change What You Think About Investors in Today’s Housing Market

March 30, 2026  |   KCM Crew

There’s a lot of noise out there right now about investors in the housing market.

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Everything we saw as Summit FC and 63,000 fans smashed a women’s soccer record in Denver

March 28, 2026

Hours before kickoff, tailgaters filled the air with the smell of hot dogs and burgers. Cyclists and runners wea...

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Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs

March 28, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

As shocking as it may seem with all the crazy things that have happened in 2026 — AI labor disruption headlines,...

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How a rundown motel became a ‘new chapter’ for struggling Colfax Avenue

March 27, 2026

By Joe Carabello for Denverite Amid the chaos of the transit construction project on East Colfax, a property kno...

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Denver is hazy because of smoke from Nebraska wildfires

March 26, 2026  |  Paolo Zialcita

It isn’t just you — Denver is looking gross and hazy this warm Thursday afternoon. Looking outside Denverite’s U...

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Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates

March 26, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Two weeks ago on CNBC, I talked about how the housing market was poised for growth for the first time in years —...

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‘Six-figure limit’ aims to halt Social Security trust fund insolvency

March 26, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier

With the Social Security trust fund less than seven years from insolvency — at which point a 24% across-the-boar...

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City Park bandstand ‘a total loss’ after fire guts century-old structure

March 26, 2026

The historic bandstand at City Park is a “total loss” after an overnight fire, according to the nonprofit City P...

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

March 26, 2026  |   KCM Crew

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says th...

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City Park residents want to save what’s special. Are bricks and porches the answer?

March 26, 2026  |  Paolo Zialcita

Neighbors in part of the City Park neighborhood want to create new rules for construction, saying they want to p...

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Ambitious ‘High Fidelity’ office conversion gets $63M from Denver authority

March 25, 2026

Developer Asher Luzzatto will receive a $63 million low-interest loan for an ambitious plan to convert two aging...

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Applications fall 10.5% as 30-year fixed rate moves higher

March 25, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications decreased 10.5% from one week earlier as high oil prices are keeping Treasury yields infla...

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You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.

March 25, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Mortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to...

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Meet the Denverite who read lips and slaughtered a chicken on ‘Survivor’ 

March 25, 2026  |  Kiara DeMare

The first time Steven Ramm killed a chicken, it was seen by millions. The Denver resident was a competitor on th...

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How are Denver TSA wait times? Is ICE at the airport? Here’s what we know

March 24, 2026

At airports nationwide, frustrated travelers are waiting in long Transportation Security Administration lines as...

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Why modular construction fits high-cost custom markets

March 24, 2026  |  Tyler Williams

Modular and panelized construction – often positioned as a tool to expand the supply of affordable housing – is ...

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Mortgage rates jump to 6.5% on inflation fears. What’s the impact on spring homebuyers?

March 24, 2026  |  Neil Pierson

With little to suggest that the U.S.-Iran conflict will end soon — and with crude-oil prices rising to more than...

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This Aurora institution is building the culture of breaking

March 24, 2026

By Justin Goodrum Feet stomp and shoes squeak while the beat pulses at the School of Breaking in Aurora. On a Mo...

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The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think

March 23, 2026  |   KCM Crew

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning...The bathroom that really needs a refresh...Or the outdoor space ...

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‘Change in leadership’ at Denver Book Society after uproar over Kwame Spearman

March 21, 2026  |  Kyle Harris

Former Tattered Cover owner Kwame Spearman and the Denver Book Society are parting ways after a social-media exp...

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Arvada could get station for new mountain rail line

March 20, 2026

A planned trainline from Denver to northwest Colorado could include a stop in the Arvada area. The Mountain Rail...

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Denver Broncos to pay $46M for Burnham Yard — less than the state did

March 20, 2026

The Denver Broncos are set to buy Burnham Yard, the planned site of the team’s new stadium and other new develop...

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Mortgage rates are breaking higher — and things can get worse with Iran conflict

March 20, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

The Iran conflict finally pushed the 10-year yield above a key level on Friday morning and if this move sticks a...

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Daiwa House deal adds Washington foothold as Trumark buys JK Monarch

March 20, 2026  |  John McManus

Before Daiwa House Industry unveils its 8th Medium-Term Management Plan this May, the globally integrated real e...

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Here’s what Denver residents had to say about the Front Range rail plan

March 19, 2026

Dozens of people packed a Denver library room on Thursday to hear about plans and offer some ideas for a planned...

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Denver mayor, auditor clash over $20M in homelessness spending

March 19, 2026  |  Andrew Kenney

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s ambitious effort to solve street homelessness cost $20 million more than previously...

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January new home sales fall 17.6%, weather and rates in focus

March 19, 2026  |  Tyler Williams

After seeing an uptick in sales last year, the nationwide new home market experienced a sharp drop in new home s...

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How policy uncertainty is reshaping senior retirement plans

March 19, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier

Growing uncertainty over Social Security, Medicare and fiscal policy has left many older Americans more concerne...

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Denver to rename César Chávez city holiday and park

March 19, 2026  |  Kyle Harris

The city of Denver plans to rename a park and city holiday that had honored César Chávez, the deceased labor rig...

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Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States

March 19, 2026  |   KCM Crew

For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped ...

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Mitigation as market advantage: How builders are redefining insurability in a hard market

March 19, 2026  |  HW Media Content Studio

As insurance markets tighten across wildfire, wind, flood and freeze zones, mitigation is shifting from an optio...

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Denver City Council scoots scooter vote after contract no-show

March 18, 2026

Denver City Council’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee delayed a vote on the contract with the city’s...

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César Chávez March canceled after New York Times investigation into abuse allegations against civil ri...

March 18, 2026

Denver’s annual César Chávez March has been canceled, and the future of the city’s holiday and park named for Ch...

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IMBs remain profitable, but margins slip 44% in Q4 behind lower revenues

March 18, 2026  |  Neil Pierson

Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported an average pretax net pr...

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Power back on at DIA, FAA full ground stop still active

March 18, 2026

Updated at 11:08 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Power was restored at Denver International Airport shortly af...

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Mortgage demand plummets 11% as 30-year fixed rate rises to 6.3%

March 18, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications decreased 10.9% from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)...

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3 Must-Do’s for First-Time Home Buyers

March 18, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve nev...

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People lit makeshift fires outside a controversial cold-weather shelter the city kept closed

March 18, 2026

Veteran Daniel Scray and his friend PJ Johnson sat on snowy gravel, warming themselves with a cardboard-and-twig...

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It’s true: Denver once had the nation’s biggest Wendy’s

March 18, 2026

In our recent interview with Denver mayoral candidate Aurelio Martinez, one detail stuck out: He talked about ho...

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Could Rep. Diana DeGette be left off the Democratic primary ballot?

March 17, 2026

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette was significantly outperformed by a 28-year-old Democratic Socialist in an early stage o...

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Mortgage rates rise as U.S.-Iran conflict carries on

March 17, 2026  |  Neil Pierson

Mortgage rates saw moderate increases in the past week as global economic uncertainty around the U.S.-Iran confl...

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NAR: Pending home sales lag 2025 despite February uptick

March 17, 2026  |  Brooklee Han

Pending home sales picked up slightly in February as affordability improved, but they remain below 2025 levels, ...

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I got a robot massage. Here’s why human therapists shouldn’t worry

March 17, 2026

Let me start with a disclosure: My mother is a retired massage therapist. Her clients were people and horses — a...

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Reducing risk: Why logging, protection, and review matter

March 17, 2026  |  Bruce Phillips

In real estate, title insurance, and mortgage lending, transactions depend on technology operating accurately an...

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Homebuilder confidence nudges up but remains below par

March 16, 2026  |  Tyler Williams

Homebuilding business executives maintain a guarded outlook on the homebuilding market, amid tepid demand, shrin...

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The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

March 16, 2026  |   KCM Crew

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise ...

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What did Phil Milstein do to deserve Denver’s worst park? 

March 16, 2026

Few people are lucky enough to have a Denver park named after them. Only one is unlucky enough to have Denver’s ...

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Bed Bath & Begone: Demolition begins for major Cherry Creek project

March 16, 2026

For years, a sign at University Boulevard and East First Avenue has promised that “something exciting is coming”...

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Win the war before you pour the foundation: The strategic power of public financing

March 16, 2026  |  John McManus

In the homebuilding business, the war is often won or lost before a single foundation is poured. The real battle...

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Housing demand still positive, but for how long with rising rates?

March 14, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Lower mortgage rates and less volatility have been one of the key positive stories in 2026 for the housing marke...

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Where to expect St. Patrick’s Day parade traffic in downtown Denver

March 13, 2026  |  Kyle Harris

As green-clad revelers congregate downtown for Denver’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, you can exp...

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Realtor.com data challenges effectiveness of Senate ban on big home investors

March 13, 2026  |  Brooklee Han

In the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, overwhelmingly approved by the Senate on Thursday, is a provision title...

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Grand jury indicts 44-year-old man for tampering in death of Jax Gratton

March 12, 2026

A grand jury in Jefferson and Gilpin counties returned a two-count indictment accusing a 44-year-old man, Brando...

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The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

March 12, 2026  |  Tyler Williams

Like its residential construction counterpart – homebuilding – the more than $500 billion residential remodeling...

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One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

March 12, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to wha...

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AI-powered air cannons and an ‘endless loop of garbage’ could revolutionize recycling in Colorado

March 12, 2026

AMP’s office in Louisville looks like any tech headquarters, filled with people typing away in cubicled pods — u...

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Their friends, family and neighbors were killed in crashes, so 93 people ‘died’ in Denver

March 11, 2026

After Denver saw its worst year for traffic deaths on record, advocates and relatives of people killed on the ci...

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Why Denver pharmacies are running low on estrogen  

March 11, 2026

A nationwide shortage has made estrogen therapy medications harder to find around Denver. Capitol Heights Pharma...

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Housing market is poised for growth in 2026 if Iran conflict doesn’t raise rates

March 11, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

The housing market is poised for growth in 2026: existing home sales rose in February, purchase application data...

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The DiSpirito Team earns top honors at Engel & Völkers

March 11, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier

Rhode Island-based The DiSpirito Team has earned No. 1 placement in the Americas network of Engel & Völkers. The...

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February’s CPI report reveals steady annual inflation of 2.4%

March 11, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately from January to February, with annualized inflation holding steady, ac...

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If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

March 11, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends.

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Denver’s long ‘partial’ Starbucks strike just ended

March 11, 2026  |  Kiara DeMare

For the last three months, one of Denver’s most prominent Starbucks locations has been on a partial strike — par...

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Historic cinema set to reopen in Denver after crucial approval

March 10, 2026  |  Paolo Zialcita

The historic Yates Theater could soon flicker back to life. Denver’s Board of Adjustment gave a critical approva...

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Mortgage rates steady near 6.15% as oil and jobs data pose risks

March 10, 2026  |  Neil Pierson

After spiking last week, mortgage rates remained relatively stable this week. But the question for housing marke...

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Existing-home sales up in February, market faces spring challenges

March 10, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier

U.S. existing-home sales rose slightly in February, increasing 1.7% from the previous month, though activity rem...

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Hunt-backed View Homes names Natasha Gandhi CEO to drive growth

March 10, 2026  |  John McManus

When Hunt Companies acquired View Homes last fall, the unheralded October deal reflected a larger shift underway...

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Denver could reduce max sentences for low-level charges

March 9, 2026

Denver lawmakers could change the city’s municipal sentencing laws, aiming to reduce penalties for low-level off...

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Smoke near Denver? It may be intentional

March 9, 2026

If you see smoke northeast of Denver this March or April, you may not need to worry. It’s most likely a prescrib...

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How will rising oil prices impact the U.S. housing market?

March 9, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

As we enter another week of the Iran conflict, the question now is what will this do to the economy, but for thi...

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Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

March 9, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked ba...

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Truly tiny art galleries are spreading across Denver. Here’s where to find ‘Sidewalk Joy’

March 9, 2026

By Maddie Browning You’ve probably seen a Little Free Library – the adorable stands in front of houses and shops...

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Housing demand is up and inventory is down, even with Iran conflict

March 8, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

In the crazy world of economics, with all the drama last week, it was a pretty normal housing week. Housing data...

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Denver has sent 170 bison to tribal nations. Here’s how it happens

March 6, 2026

Snow fell in thick flurries across Genesee Park in Golden, settling over the foothills and the iconic herd of mo...

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The condo queen: How a Miami broker closes $1B+ a year

March 6, 2026  |  Emile L'Eplattenier, Gina Baker

On paper, Maile Aguila’s story reads like a fairy-tale version of the American dream: After 30 years of hard wor...

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The 30th floor was empty. Then the artists took over

March 6, 2026

“This is our town,” Julie Davis declared to hundreds of revelers on the 30th floor of a vacant downtown Denver o...

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Study finds 65-year-olds need $135K for long-term care

March 5, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier

A new report from consulting firm Milliman concludes that the average 65-year-old should set aside $135,000 to c...

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NAHB data maps modest housing affordability gains in 2025

March 5, 2026  |  Tyler Williams

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index, released on Thursday, indica...

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Qualify and prioritize your real estate leads with decision framework

March 5, 2026  |  Gina Baker

When a new lead comes into our real estate orbit, we’re rapid-dialing the phone and/or writing an email to get t...

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Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

March 5, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short ti...

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Denver to launch speed cameras, ‘comprehensive’ review after record traffic deaths

March 5, 2026

Despite a city-wide Vision Zero goal to end traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2030, Denver appears ...

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A developer is tearing down a big Denver office — and it could be the start of a trend

March 5, 2026

It could be anywhere in the Denver Tech Center — a six-floor office building surrounded by parking lots and roun...

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The 200-Basis-point gap: Why many lenders are leaving money on the table

March 5, 2026  |  Jim Deitch

A decade of MBA Quarterly Performance Reports tells a story the mortgage industry has yet to fully absorb. A 200...

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