Colorado was a leader when it came to missed mortgage payments and foreclosures in the years before the 2008 financial crisis.

Now, no state can compare when it comes to borrowers who are timely on their mortgage payments and hanging onto their homes.

The share of mortgage loans in the state past due 30 days or more stood at 1.78 percent in April, according to Black Knight, a mortgage technology firm. That is only slightly above the record low of 1.76 percent reached in the state last August.

Colorado has had the lowest rate of mortgage delinquencies of any state for 26 consecutive months and has ranked in the bottom five states for the past 94 months, said Mitch Cohen, a spokesman for Black Knight.

When it comes to the share of mortgage…

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WELCOME TO OUR SERIES, MOVING OUT OF DENVER. 

It's no secret that the team at West + Main Homes is passionate about life in the Denver Metro area. Our agents live all over the city and in the nearby suburbs. Many of us grew up here, and the rest of us got here as fast as we could.

But, Denver is quickly growing + changing, and we understand that it might not be a perfect fit for you and your family as both housing cost increases and population growth show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.



So, if you're thinking about cashing in on your home's equity and moving to a smaller Colorado town, up to the mountains, or even out of State, we are here to help. From preparing and listing your local home for sale, to introducing you to a great Realtor…

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This stunning Reunion home has everything you need and MORE!

The welcoming front porch offers a built-in sun shade for those summer days when you want to relax or watch the kiddos play in the beautifully landscaped front yard. The main level boasts a cozy living room with Plantation Shutters & a gas fireplace. The spacious kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, ample cabinet space, countertop space, and a breakfast bar! Upstairs you’ll find a roomy Master Bedroom that leads into a 5 piece Master Bathroom with a large soaking tub. All bedrooms have newly installed ceiling fans and Plantation Shutters as well! • Radon System Installed 2018 • New Exterior Paint 2017 • Central A/C • Tinted Window in Stairwell • Garage Access Door • Washer/Dryer…

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Fantastic ranch style home in the coveted Eastlake Village, just a short distance to the lake and trails at East Lake Shores and less than a mile from the new LightRail...

Offering a quick trip Downtown to Union Station! 3 bedrooms plus main-floor study with beautiful French doors.  Large great room with vaulted ceilings and open to dining and kitchen, which features stainless appliances just 1 year old.  There’s even a cozy fireplace!  Each bedroom has it’s own bathroom, and guests (or teenagers) can escape to the huge basement bedroom suite.  Fully-fenced backyard with covered patio and the most incredible garden, which includes tomatoes, peppers, squash, pumpkin, eggplant, lettuce, radishes, and strawberries!  Garage is fully-finished, painted…

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Huge opportunity to own this gorgeous triplex in Berkeley!

New exterior paint, roof/gutters and new plumbing throughout. Main floor unit with 1 bedroom (current family room/study could easily make 2nd bedroom) has brand new custom kitchen cabinetry, honed granite counters, new appliances, working original fireplace, built-ins throughout, and fully renovated bathroom.  Upper level has 2 studio units, both with updated plumbing, paint, built-ins, and tons of character! Separate detached 2-car garage and additional off-street parking. Fully-fenced yard and garden area. Close to Tennyson shops/restaurants. All units are currently rented with year-long leases in place. Excellent tenants! Rents are currently low for the area and could easily be…

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WEST + MAIN OPEN HOUSE EVENTS, MAY 31-JUNE 2, 2019

5201 Lowell Boulevard Denver
Saturday, June 8th, 10am-2pm

70 W 6th Avenue #201 Denver
Saturday, June 8th, 12-2pm

44 W Byers Place Denver
Saturday, June 8th, 10am-2pm
Sunday, June 9th, 10am-2pm

830 E Oakwood Court Centennial
Sunday, June 9th, 12-4pm

224 Inca Street Denver
Friday, June 7th, 5-7pm

234 Inca Street Denver
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228 Inca Street Denver
Friday, June 7th, 5-7pm

2789 S Adams Street
Saturday, June 8th, 12pm-2pm
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13255 Winfield Place Golden
Saturday, June 8th, 11am-1pm

2546 E 125th Place, Thornton
Saturday, June 8th, 11am.-2pm
Sunday, June 9th, 10am-2pm

1700 Bassett Street #1312, Denver
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Amazing opportunity to live in the highly sought after Baker neighborhood.

This historical, Denver Square has a beautiful front porch, vaulted ceilings, re-finished hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, historically restored windows in the front, and new windows in the remainder of the house. The main floor has an updated kitchen and half bathroom, spacious dining, living, and family room. The upstairs has three nicely sized bedrooms and one full bathroom. Bonus/rec room on the attic floor with new carpet. Fantastic location, close to hip boutiques, restaurants, bars, and shops on Broadway. Minutes to downtown and easy access to public transit, highways and interstate. Must see inside!

Listed by Ann Panagos for West + Main Homes. Please contact…

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Beautiful updated home on .20 acre lot with large redwood deck perfect for entertaining.

Super convenient location near Southwest Plaza Mall, Whole Foods, tons of shopping and schools. Walking distance to Southwest Suburban Pool and Rec Center. Large open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in family room and formal dining space. Eat-in kitchen features new stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Garden level basement has lots of natural light and features a bedroom and bathroom as well as additional living or flex space. Perfect for a man cave or play room. Brand new exterior paint and driveway!! This home is move-in ready and perfect to host your next party or gathering!

Listed by Ashley Busch for West + Main Homes. Please contact…

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The month of May recorded highest housing inventory in Metro Denver since 2013 and record-breaking average single-family home price.

In May, there were 8,789 new listings, up 16.97 and 38.12 percent from the previous month and year, respectively. At month’s end, 6,470 homes went under contract, up 5.65 and 10.5 percent from April and last year, respectively. Notably, the average single-family home price reached a record-breaking $555,482.

“Even with all of those offers written and accepted, we still ended the month with 8,891 homes for sale,” said Jill Schafer, Chair of the DMAR Market Trends Committee and Metro Denver Realtor®. “That’s an important number to note. It’s the highest end-of-month number of active listings since November…

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Tree experts are tackling a long-existing problem- which trees actually thrive along Colorado's Front Range. 

Big investment. Big impact. Big attachment. And sometimes, big problems — partly because of a disconnect among the various industries and professions that produce, sell, design with and maintain trees.

A little over a year ago, Sharon Harris, executive director of the Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association, decided to tackle that disconnect.

“I’d been hearing one group say, ‘If they would just grow the right species to sell’ . . . ‘If they would just site them correctly’ . . . So instead of finger-pointing, I thought, ‘What if we just got in a room and talked?’ “

Harris brought together a carefully chosen cadre of Colorado State…

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