Living in Colorado

You might need to start adding a North or East to your address in the Denver area soon

For places that are north and east in Denver, the "north" and "east" was always assumed.

It didn't have to be written down. But now, the city of Denver wants to add directional designations to north and east addresses to help Denver Police, Denver Fire and EMS find locations faster.

"We have intersecting roads that might seem to be on the east side of town, might seem to be on the west side of town," Captain Greg Pixley, Denver Fire Department, said.

What really matters is a street's location relative to Broadway and Ellsworth, the zero points in the town.

"So, if we were to confuse one road for another, we might end up going in opposite directions," Pixley said.

Heather Burke with the Department of Public Works says the city will meet…

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Just Listed: Ranch Home Steps Away from Windsor Lake

The perfect ranch home just footsteps away from Windsor Lake!

The home welcomes you with high vaulted ceilings, an inviting open floor plan perfect for entertaining and upgraded finishes throughout! This two-year-old lovely home is bright, cozy and has a brand new home feel. The unfinished basement provides the ability to grow and customize the home to your needs. When you step out to the backyard, the views will not disappoint; you will be living the Colorado dream with mountain and lake views. Downtown Windsor is a short drive or bike ride away where you can enjoy restaurants and coffee shops. Lake access is only a few steps out of the front door where you can fish, paddle board, walk your dog, listen to live music and experience the best fireworks…

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Just Listed: Townhome in Cherry Hills School District

This end unit townhouse is in Cherry Creek School District, giving you access to its acclaimed schools.

It features a remodeled modern kitchen with granite countertops, a half bathroom on the main floor, a wood-burning fireplace, and two reserved parking spaces. Unique layout with two master bedrooms with private bathrooms on upper level. Adjacent to the community greenbelt with great amenities and walking distance to many businesses. This is perfect for a first-time buyer!

Listed by Shannon Brown for West + Main Homes. Please contact Shannon for current pricing + availability. 

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6 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe + Secure When You Aren't There.

You can take some steps to make your home less inviting for a would-be burglar.

+ Pretend you are a burglar. Case your own home. Walk around and look at your home like a burglar would. Are windows frequently left open and on the ground level? Is there a sliding glass door that could stand a little extra protection? Are expensive items easy to see from the outside? A few simple adjustments like moving a computer and closing windows may make your house less tempting.

+ Lock your doors. Although we know we need to lock our doors when we go out, a lot of times we simply don't. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that 40 percent of burglaries don't include forced entry. Thieves literally are just walking in and taking what they want. A locked…

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Just Listed: Home with Expansive Open Floor Plan in Fireside at Applewood

Expansive open floor plan, Gourmet kitchen w/ quartz countertops, gas cooktop + storage galore w/ walk-in pantry.

Food prep, service + clean up is a cinch w/ a 9-ft kitchen island. This like-new home has Acacia wood flrs, built-in spkrs, SS appliances, his + her custom closets, a vast wrought-iron staircase, custom-made 8-ft barn doors, prof landscaping, ++. Over 4,200 sf of living space + fenced-in, resort-style backyard oasis w/ mineral hot tub + pergola. A vaulted foyer greets you w/ 18-ft ceilings which continue into the Great Room. Highly desired main-floor master suite w/ spa-like 5-pc bath, soaking tub + over-sized shower. The prof finished basement is ready for entertaining, hosting, gathering, or working out. Basement incl a wet bar w/ SS bar…

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Ice Castles Will Be In Dillon Again This Year

 It was announced that the Ice Castles are officially returning to Dillon, Colorado this winter.

Dillon is of one of six locations that will host the Utah-based ice attraction. This will be the second consecutive year the small mountain town will host the event, and professional ice artists are already preparing to grow and harvest the icicles as early as November. These will be used to build tunnels, fountains, slides, towers up to 40 feet tall and other carved attractions that will be illuminated with colored LED lights.

The Ice Castles were created when founder Brent Christensen attempted to build an ice cave with his daughter. After many failed attempts, Christensen figured out a successful way to craft the massive, ice sculptures and soon…

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Colorado Ballots Have Been Mailed. Send yours back by October 30 to make sure your vote gets counted!

Colorado ballots are being mailed this week, and Denverite put together a great guide with everything you need to know…visit the links below to access the full information, and keep a careful eye on the deadlines to make sure your vote gets counted.

When you cast your vote in Colorado, you will be deciding not only who this state's leaders will be, but you will help figure out how the state should fund road repairs and education, how district maps are redrawn and if slavery should be completely wiped from the state constitution. 

To help you out, Denverite created some guides for stuff you'll see on Colorado's ballot and Denver's ballot, including names you should know and stories that could provide you with additional information to help you make…

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Amazon’s HQ2 announcement is imminent. Here’s a look at the final contenders, including Denver.

After more than a year of fanfare, competition and city government prostrations, Amazon’s announcement of its second headquarters location is imminent.

Back in September 2017 the e-commerce company first asked for proposals from North American cities on where to house its HQ2, which would come with 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in capital spending for the winning city.

Amazon said it was looking for a city equal to its Seattle headquarters, and would preference those with lots of tech talent, good public transit and attractive tax exemptions. After receiving more than 200 proposals, Amazon culled those to 20 finalists in January.

While Amazon has been mum about the winning city, plenty of people have placed their bets. NYU business professor…

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Average 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Nearing 5 Percent

BREAKING NEWS via RIS Media: The average 30-year, fixed mortgage is nearing 5 percent, leaping 19 basis points to 4.90 percent this week, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®)—the highest it’s been in seven years.

The average 15-year, fixed mortgage, at the same time, jumped to 4.29 percent from 4.15 percent the prior week, and the five-year, Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable mortgage rose to 4.07 percent, from 4.01 percent the prior week.

“Rising rates paired with high and escalating home prices is putting downward pressure on purchase demand,” says Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac. “While the monthly payment remains affordable due to the still-low mortgage rate environment, the primary hurdle for many…

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Just Listed: Large 3-Level Townhouse in Lakewood

You'll love this large 3-level townhouse in Telluride Townhouses!

This corner unit has a great open concept kitchen with a large family / dining room on the main floor and half bathroom. The kitchen boasts brand new granite countertops and modern appliances. South-facing windows flood each level with natural light with beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Excellent floor plan with 2 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms upstairs and walk-in closet in master. Complete with a bonus room and non-conforming bedroom in the walk-out basement with tile floors, 3/4 bath, a wet bar, and tons of storage space. Great amenities and low maintenance. Attached one car garage PLUS a reserved parking space. Close to light rail, St. Anthony’s and Federal Center.…

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