Living in Colorado - May, 2019

Good News Colorado Homebuyers: The Market Has Cooled a Bit

For the first time in a long time, Denver’s bustling real estate market has slowed.

The top line: The steep rise in prices is slowing and there are more houses on the market.

That’s making it easier for buyers like Philip Wang, who was looking for a bigger house for his growing family this spring.

Wang, a marketing operations manager for a medical device software company, lives in a fairly large house in Arvada — more than 2,000 square feet — but the bad layout made it feel small.

“A wife, kid and a dog, and sort of getting a little cramped,” he said.

He and his wife found the place they wanted in Westminster, and they pulled off a feat that used to be almost impossible: they sold a home and bought another at the same time.

“We thought this…

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Just Listed: Stunning Applewood Home on Quiet Cul-de-sac

Welcome home to this stunning, updated two story home located on a quiet dead end cul-de-sac in the desirable Applewood neighborhood. 

The main level features large, light-filled living areas and an updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances.  Four good sized bedrooms located on the upper level including a lovely, updated master bedroom/bathroom. A spectacular yard that includes garden beds, a potting shed and mature landscaping. This home also features hardwood floors throughout, a new garage door, newer exterior and interior paint plus a brand new privacy fence and a finished garage. RV parking too! Great location on a quiet, interior block. Easy access to the I-70, parks, restaurants, shopping and more! Just move in and…

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Open House Schedule May 31-June 2

West + Main Open House Events, May 31-June 2, 2019

3383 Simms Street Wheat Ridge
Saturday, June 1st, 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, June 2nd, 10:00am-4:00pm

70 W 6th Avenue #201 Denver
Saturday June 1st, 12:00-2:00pm

4905 Zuni Street Denver
Saturday June 1st, 12:00-2:00pm

224 Inca Street Denver
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

234 Inca St Denver
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

228 Inca St Denver
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

830 E Oakwood Court Centennial
Saturday June 1st, 11:00am-2:00pm 

2789 S Adams Street Denver 
Friday May 31st, 5:00-7:00pm

2500 S Marion Street Denver
Sunday June 2nd, 10:00am-2:00pm

5407 Alteza Drive Colorado Springs
Saturday June 1st, 12:00-2:00pm

4383 Tennyson Street #2H Denver
Sunday June 2nd, 12:00-3:00pm

13255 Winfield Place…

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Teens Will Travel For Free on RTD This Summer

To help boost the mobility of young people, Denver will offer 12- to 18-year-olds free transit passes usable with their smartphones this summer.

The On My Way transportation program will run from June 1 to Aug. 31 and will pair with youths’ My Denver card, a pass to pools, libraries, museums and other city-run places.

City and school officials initiated the program to help more teens reach those programs, said Nicole Portee, who heads transportation for Denver Public Schools.

That’s not the only driving force behind the program. Officials also see it as a way to discover how many students will use the transit pass. Portee said ridership data collected during the program could help build a case for offering a pass throughout the school year.

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Just Listed: Charming Chaffee Park Home

Welcome home to Chaffee Park!

Before you even enter this ranch-style charmer you will fall in love with the beautifully landscaped front yard complete with fruiting peach trees! From the original hardwoods to the new windows, fresh paint and new oversized 2 car garage with workshop area...this home is truly ready to move in and enjoy. You’ll swoon over the vintage kitchen and remodeled bath...and 3 bedrooms are hard to find at this price point in this coveted neighborhood! Kids, dogs, friends + fam will enjoy hanging out in the lusciously green backyard, where BBQ’s, handcrafted cocktails + cornhole tourneys are sure to be a common theme! You are going to LOVE living here!

Listed by Krystal Thompson for West + Main Homes. Please contact Krystal…

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Just Listed: Mid-Century Home in Centennial

Mid-century gem with a huge, lush back yard in a prime location.

The floor plan is open and bright, with wood floors throughout the main level. There’s plenty of counter space and storage in the kitchen with a smart layout and a gas range. 3 bedrooms, including the master suite, are on the main floor, along with a laundry room and the family room which opens to a spectacular back yard. There’s lots of outdoor living and dining space on the patio, where you can take in the professional landscaping and continuous summer blooms. The finished basement is bright, clean and comfortable, with more living space, a bedroom with egress and a 3/4 bath. The location is absolutely ideal, with Downtown Littleton, Highline Canal, Streets at Southglenn and rec…

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Ceiling Wallpaper: Our New Favorite Thing

LOOK UP: WHAT YOU SEE IS PROBABLY MORE BORING THAN IT DESERVES TO BE.

Chances are your ceiling is plain and all white, or, if you’re a bit more adventurous, maybe it’s a solid color—but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, we’re convinced you should put wallpaper on your ceiling.

Whether you go crazy for floral print or you want to look into some subtler options, there is a wallpaper perfect for you + your ceiling. . Virtually any space can look even cooler with some wallpaper on the ceiling. You might even feel compelled to add it to every single room. After all, this look isn’t just reserved for the maximalists among us.

1) Simple...sort of

2) Retro vibes

3) Floral

3) Geometric Fun 

4) Calming + soothing

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Flowers to Plant in Your Colorado Garden for Season Long Bloom

Now that we're past Memorial Day it's probably safe to plant our gardens...right?

Were you waiting until the end of our (hopefully) last snowstorm to get your gardens ready for the summer? If you don't know where to start, here is a list of flowers that will keep your garden looking fresh all season long. 

May 

1) Basket of Gold

2) Front Range Pensteman

3) Dwarf Day Lily

June 

1) Dwarf Cranesbill

2) Husker Red Penstemen

3) Blue Flax

July

1) Tri-color Butterfly Bush

2) Osteopermums

3) Red Knockout Rose

August

1) Sunset Hyssop

2) Hummingbird Trumpet

3) Mexican Sage

September

1) Chocolate Flower

2) Joe Pye Weed

3) Purple Dome Aster

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What is Memorial Day, and What is a Thoughtful Way to Celebrate?

Memorial Day is unique in that it is not about any one person, but a group of people.

Specifically, it is about remembering those who have given their lives in military service to our nation during war.

It is understandable why we may have lost sight of that over time. During the First and Second World Wars, millions of Americans served in uniform. Our connection to the military was personal on many levels. It was our spouse, our sibling, our child, and almost no family was left untouched by loss. As time went on, so did war, but something started to happen. Wars got smaller. They were fought differently, with fewer people. Medical advances meant battlefield wounds of old were now survivable. Thus, fewer Americans were needed to join the…

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Open House Schedule May 25-26, 2019

West + Main Open House Events, May 25-26, 2019

15800 W 54th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
Sat May 25, 10:00AM-4:00PM

10450 W Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80127
Sat May 25, 11:00AM-2:00PM

2789 S Adams Street, Denver, CO 80210
Sat May 25, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Sun May 26, 12:00-3:00PM

3285 Blodgett Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Sat May 25, 12:00PM-3:00PM

224 + 228 + 234 Inca Street, Denver, CO 80223
Sat May 25, 1:00PM-3:00PM

24241 East Marine Place Aurora, CO 80016
Sat May 25, 10:00AM-2:00PM

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