Countless students once filed through the doors of Denver’s Emily Griffith Opportunity School, one of the first vocational schools in the country. They studied everything from shoe repair to upholstery to dressmaking to bricklaying. But times change, and so has the...
It’s a common question: What are today’s interest rates? Alas, the question is easier posed than answered, as interest rates vary significantly according to many factors. What goes into the interest rate you will receive on your mortgage? The Consumer Financial...
You’ve lived in your house for decades, raising your children while celebrating joyous milestones along the way. Now your children are grown: Is it time to downsize? Downsizing may make rational sense, but emotional landmines can make the decision difficult. “To save...
When it comes time to decorate a home, owners think long and hard about furniture, paint colors and rugs. But lighting? That’s a subject often kept in the dark. It shouldn’t be: Without the proper lighting, none of these other elements will shine. “Light is a powerful...
After months of overheating, the Denver housing market is finally dialing down the temperature. Active inventory is up, while prices are dropping slightly. According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ (DMAR) August market report, residential inventory rose...
The cost of a new home is on the rise as lumber prices increase in the face of strong demand and new tariffs. Steel prices are also a concern as new tariffs take effect. The Trump Administration imposed a 20% tariff on Canadian lumber in January. Canada has long been...
