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Summer Concert Series | Denver
Summer concert season is just around the corner, and we're compiling the lineups to help you plan and book your tickets! Click on each venue's name below to access their full schedule. Music at the Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens Levit Pavilion Summer Concert Series City Park Jazz Red Rocks | Concerts, Films, Fitness and...
New rule requires licensing for landlords
Heads up, Denver landlords: you now need a license to operate. You might not know that the city’s new licensing requirement began Jan. 1. Many landlords have yet to comply. “We are not where we need to be,” Department of Excise and Licenses spokesperson Eric Escudero recently told 9News. “But we’re actually off to a good...
4 ways to deal with ever-spreading clutter
Clutter. It’s a weed that can spread through our homes so fast, we often feel overwhelmed trying to keep it in check. Sometimes, it’s a sign of deeper issues, notes a recent New York Times article: “People are ‘oftentimes just so mentally and physically exhausted that they don’t feel like they have the energy to take care...
The Denver-metro housing market skews in favor of sellers
Low inventory and rising average prices for homes characterized the Denver market in February, according to the latest report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR). Despite the fact that the Denver market “continues to stabilize,” according to Chair of the DMAR Market Trends Committee Libby Levinson-Katz,...
THE SAVING CORNER | Selling unwanted items
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for that down payment and meet your homebuying goals. Today’s...
When it’s time to renovate, follow these steps to get started
The bathroom sink is cracked. The kitchen counter is made of a material that was popular during the Nixon administration. And the TV room paneling was installed long before that. Seems like it’s time for one of those amazing home renovations you see on TV. But first, a reality check on what’s involved: “When you zone out...
Denver to close streets for community gatherings
During the height of the pandemic, Denverites learned that redefining the use of public spaces — such as dining on sidewalks or bicycling through streets closed to cars — can be fun as well as functional. So if the idea was good then, why not now? That’s the thinking behind a new upcoming event dubbed Viva! Streets...
To battle winter doldrums, try these indoor getaways
Colorado is known for its winter sports. But when it’s cold outside and you don’t feel like skiing, snowshoeing or otherwise bundling up and beating a path to the mountains, consider Plan B: finding indoor entertainment. If you’re feeling like winter might never end, here are 5 options sure to brighten your day: Admire...
THE SAVING CORNER | Take a second look at your insurance
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for that down payment and meet your homebuying goals. Today’s...
5 important steps to hiring a moving company
The search is over, the contract haggling behind you. Now your dream home awaits. There’s just one more step before you can settle in: hiring a moving company. This deserves your full attention, as the right moving company can not only ensure fewer hassles on moving day, but also save you money. Here are some tips from...
Summer Concert Series | Denver
Summer concert season is just around the corner, and we're compiling the lineups to help you plan and book your tickets! Click on each venue's name below to access their full schedule. Music at the Gardens | Denver Botanic Gardens Levit Pavilion Summer Concert Series...
New rule requires licensing for landlords
Heads up, Denver landlords: you now need a license to operate. You might not know that the city’s new licensing requirement began Jan. 1. Many landlords have yet to comply. “We are not where we need to be,” Department of Excise and Licenses spokesperson Eric Escudero...
4 ways to deal with ever-spreading clutter
Clutter. It’s a weed that can spread through our homes so fast, we often feel overwhelmed trying to keep it in check. Sometimes, it’s a sign of deeper issues, notes a recent New York Times article: “People are ‘oftentimes just so mentally and physically exhausted that...
The Denver-metro housing market skews in favor of sellers
Low inventory and rising average prices for homes characterized the Denver market in February, according to the latest report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR). Despite the fact that the Denver market “continues to stabilize,” according to Chair of...
THE SAVING CORNER | Selling unwanted items
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for...
When it’s time to renovate, follow these steps to get started
The bathroom sink is cracked. The kitchen counter is made of a material that was popular during the Nixon administration. And the TV room paneling was installed long before that. Seems like it’s time for one of those amazing home renovations you see on TV. But first,...
Denver to close streets for community gatherings
During the height of the pandemic, Denverites learned that redefining the use of public spaces — such as dining on sidewalks or bicycling through streets closed to cars — can be fun as well as functional. So if the idea was good then, why not now? That’s the thinking...
To battle winter doldrums, try these indoor getaways
Colorado is known for its winter sports. But when it’s cold outside and you don’t feel like skiing, snowshoeing or otherwise bundling up and beating a path to the mountains, consider Plan B: finding indoor entertainment. If you’re feeling like winter might never end,...
THE SAVING CORNER | Take a second look at your insurance
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for...
5 important steps to hiring a moving company
The search is over, the contract haggling behind you. Now your dream home awaits. There’s just one more step before you can settle in: hiring a moving company. This deserves your full attention, as the right moving company can not only ensure fewer hassles on moving...