Being a homeowner can pay off in many ways- and in same cases it's even profitable after only one year of building equity.

Nationally, the average homeowner with a mortgage saw their equity shoot up by nearly $16,200 in the past year alone, according to a recent report by CoreLogic. (The real estate data firm compared the second quarter of this year to the second quarter of the previous year.) That's a 12.3% annual increase, thanks to fast-rising home prices across the country.

Homeowners on the West Coast accrued even more equity. In just one year, those who own homes in California gained an average $48,800 in home equity. That was the most in the country—and more than many folks earn in a year.

But the huge equity gains could slow down at…

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Why is it so hard to find a reasonably priced apartment in Denver right now?

Westword gives us a vision of what's going on.

One reason is that so few of them are being built, because developers continue to focus the vast majority of their resources on projects that only rich people can afford.

Indeed, a new study finds that 88 percent of apartment projects built within Denver city limits in 2017 and 2018 to date fall into the luxury or high-end category. And believe it or not, this number is actually down from the  percentage of high-end projects built over the previous few years.

The report, just issued by RENTCafe, identifies the disproportionate number of luxury apartment buildings under construction as a national trend. Across the…

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First Friday Event Featuring Lauri Keener and Rocky Tornabene

LOCATION: West + Main Homes - 2632 Blake St
Fri, Oct 5, 2018 - Sun, Oct 28, 2018 6–9pm

Breathe in the fresh Fall air, wander around RiNo Art District's First Friday, and experience Music in Art with Rocky Tornabene and Lauri Keener. Here you'll find reclaimed windows from New Orleans blended with vibrant new mosaics, and Keener paintings inspired by live music in Denver, Colorado.

Special thanks to Salina Tornabene, Loan Officer NMLS#392564 with Guild Mortgage and Realtor, West + Main Homes. Tequila tasting by Suavecito, wine tasting by ess eff Wines (first time available in Colorado), treats and more! Come on over and rock out with us.

Curated by the Art of Home Team + the Star…

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2018/19 OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

RESORT

OPEN

CLOSE

ARAPAHOE BASIN

     Mid-October

Early June

ASPEN MOUNTAIN 

     December 8

April 14

ASPEN HIGHLANDS 

     November 22           

April 21

BUTTERMILK

     December 8

April 7

COOPER 

     December 8

April 7

COPPER MOUNTAIN

     November 16

April 21

ECHO MOUNTAIN

     November 23

April 14

ELDORA

     November 22

April 14

GRANBY RANCH 

     December 14

March 31

HESPERUS

     December 21

TBD

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yes, you heard that right -- put down that rake and let the leaves fall!

1. The Native Bees: Many of North America’s 3500-plus species of native bees need a place to spend the winter that’s protected from cold and predators. They may hunker down under a piece of peeling tree bark, or they may stay tucked away in the hollow stem of a bee balm plant or an ornamental grass. Some spend the winter as an egg or larvae in a burrow in the ground. All native bees are important pollinators, and when we remove every last overwintering site by cutting everything down and completely cleaning up the garden, we’re doing ourselves no favor. We need these bees, and our gardens can provide them with much-needed winter habitat.

Related post: Supporting native…

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Corn mazes and pumpkin patches near denver

Anderson Farms
6728 County Road 3-1/4, Erie

9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday 

10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday

9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday
Free $12-$18

Corn maze, pumpkin patch, camp fires, gem mining and more.

Botanic Gardens – Chatfield Farms
8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton

Normal corn maze and activities:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Free-$14

After dark corn maze:
7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
7-10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday

Corn mazes, hay rides, barrel train rides, pony rides and more. Here’s our look through a parent’s eyes.

Cottonwood Farms
1535 N. 75th St., Boulder

10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Free

Corn maze,…

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Many of us move for work, family or school—but how about moving for fun?

According to WalletHub, the average American spends nearly $3,000 on entertainment each year. With that in mind, WalletHub recently released a report on 2018's Most Fun Cities in America.

While the No. 1 city may not surprise you (helloooo, Vegas!), some of the other list-toppers may. For instance, New York doesn't come in until the third slot, and Orlando beat out Miami, likely due to its several theme parks.

New Orleans, on the other hand, is mid-list in the ninth slot, whereas Los Angeles doesn't enter until spot 13!

To snag their findings, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 65 key metrics, looking at movie theaters, breweries, fitness clubs and…

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Living is easy here in Stapleton’s East 29th Ave Neighborhood! Enjoy maintenance-free living with soaring ceilings and an open flex space loft with sunny private balcony.

End unit townhome-style condo. Two-story great room is open to above loft, and boasts clever built-ins + cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen features a large walk in pantry and raised bar. Retreat to the incredible master suite with vaulted ceilings and a five-piece master bath with Tuscan-inspired grand arched hall. The convenient attached 2-car garage is insulated and finished. Walk to Aviator Pool, Greenway Park, Founder’s Green, Bladium, Stapleton Off leash Dog Park, open space trails, and several hip 29th St eateries + boutiques. Nearby summer concerts and plenty of fun Stapleton…

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Globe + Mail: When Shannon Beattie moved into her stately cul-de-sac neighbourhood in Niagara Falls with two other women, her suburban neighbours were wondering what was up. It’s not generally the kind of area where you have roommates.

But they aren’t quite roommates: Ms. Beattie is co-owning the home with a long-time friend and renting out their basement. Thanks to the living situation, she ends up paying $500 a month and gets much more space than her one-bedroom apartment in Toronto, which cost five times as much.

Co-owning is an idea that is starting to catch on as housing prices get further out of reach for new home buyers. Real estate agents and mortgage lenders say they’re seeing more people interested in the idea of splitting a mortgage…

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