Looks like the risk of a 1% cap on the growth of housing units in Lakewood is back on the table. To recap, a group of local residents collected sufficient signatures to require the council to impose a cap of 1%, or place the measure on the November ballot. A challenge was filed (on technicality …
Much needed affordable inventory
Village homes is planning new "affordable" homes for the area near Green Valley Ranch by DIA, near Chambers and Green Valley Boulevard. With 698 homes planned, including single family detached, duplex and townhomes, this much needed product can't come soon enough. Read more: Village Homes unveils 700-home community
CU Hospital Site Sold to Continum
This is good news - local developer with a good reputation and a successful track record. Just what this high profile infill development site needs: University of Colorado's former Health Sciences Center at 9th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard has been sold for $30 million to Continuum Partners, a Denver-based developer instrumental in the development of …
Sleepy Cow Town no more
As we came out of the real estate downturn, the quick recovery and subsequent acceleration in the residential market and in commercial development activity left many observers sitting with their mouths hanging open. Residential home prices are now above their peak, and while the market has slowed in the winter months, it still appears …
Clash of the Titans – Denver Top Neighborhoods
How do Denver's top markets rank according to Zillow's home price index? Denver Zillow Home Value Index Denver real estate info
Flood Impacts
The Colorado floods have devastated many communities across the front range and eastern counties. Our family spent the week in a surreal state, watching the events unfold live on television as we sat relatively high and mostly dry - it was difficult to comprehend that just 20 - 30 minutes away, lives were washing away. …
Clash of the Titans 1 – Metro Denver Top Neighborhoods
How do Metro Denver's top markets rank according to Zillow? Denver Metro Zillow Home Value Index Denver Metro real estate info
Slavens Development/Remodel Opportunity
Just came across an interesting Slavens area remodel or scrape opportunity: Lot Backs to Wellshire Golf Course - 6th Fairway 21,000 SF lot In Slaven's School Boundary (Kindergarten-8th) Existing 1800 SF ranch-style home Built in 1955 1800 SF Up, 1600 SF Basement 3 BD, 2BA on …
New Housing Data – Continued Appreciation
The latest monthly Case Shiller Home price index is out and according to the report, the Denver Market saw a 9.4% year-over-year gain, with prices eclipsing last month's record level's. This report continues the trend of 9% + year-over-year appreciation, which began back in January - indicating sustained appreciation. Denver's growth lagged the results from …
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Ghettos of Tomorrow
An article (which is actually excerpted from "The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream Is Moving") about the decline of the suburbs. The trend is noticeable in Denver, as pointed out by Ken Schroeppel in a blog post back in March . I recently spoke with a contractor in Nashville who reported similar trends in …
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