Homes fly off the market in the Denver-metro area in June

Jul 7, 2020 | Blog, Buying a Home, Denver Real Estate Market, Selling a Home

Fueled by pent-up demand and record-low mortgage rates, the Denver housing market soared in June. According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) monthly market report, more homes were put under contract than came on the market for sale in June. A record...

Restaurant etiquette tips in the COVID era

Jul 6, 2020 | Blog

When it comes to restaurants, the pandemic has been a wrecking ball, taking out new and well-established businesses alike. One survey in May by the Colorado Restaurant Association showed that an estimated 173,000 restaurant workers had been furloughed, and the...

Feeling stressed? Studies show playing Tetris can help

Jun 24, 2020 | Blog

In today’s world, everyone is desperate for ways to de-stress. The questions is: how? According to recent studies, the answer may be as simple as logging onto your computer for a game of Tetris. Indeed, it appears that repetitively fitting puzzle pieces into a larger...

When in doubt, call 311

Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Denver Activities

Have a question about city services? Want to register a complaint or report problems the city should address? No need to scroll through long lists of city departments. Just dial 311. Unlike 911, the 311 number is NOT for emergency situations. But it can be a godsend...

Developers set sights on Golden Triangle area

Jun 17, 2020 | Blog, Construction

Coronavirus or not, developers are keeping their eyes on the prime Denver real estate known as the Golden Triangle. Bounded by Speer Boulevard on the west, Colfax Avenue to the north and Lincoln and Broadway to the east—and appealingly close to the Denver Art Museum...

Forget nasty chemicals: Here are 7 ways to kill weeds naturally

Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, Green / Sustainability Ideas, Home & Lifestyle

It happens every year: The beautiful gardens of May and June—aided by new plantings and moderate spring weather—give way to weeds and bugs as July heats up. While many turn to chemicals to solve the problem, this quick fix leads to lingering environmental problems....