Whether it makes sense or not, the names and identifiers of our American communities and housing developments often say more about the people living there than we might realize.

A study done by Porch analyzes what's in a name, and the correlation between neighborhood name, housing prices, and average income. 

In some cases, the way a particular neighborhood is branded can be a direct response to how a community has changed over time, or it can help people feel a sense of connectedness or identity with the area in which they live. In 2016, census data determined the average household income in America was just over $59,000, only slightly above where it was in 2000. Of course, where you live in the U.S. and how old you are might also play a part…

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Charming and updated in Whittier!

Open and bright throughout, living area and kitchen perfect for entertaining, charming side balcony for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Over-sized two car garage with overhead storage, plenty of room for all of your gear! Covered patio and yard waiting for your personal touches. This comfortable and inviting home is what you have been waiting for!

Listed by Emily Hayduk for West + Main Homes. Please contact Emily for current pricing + availability. 

 

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This home is filled with love and you’ll know it when you walk in.

Immediately you’ll enter into a sizable foyer and access the living and dining rooms. French doors open onto the patio and a lovely private and fully fenced back yard. The kitchen opens to another family room with a fabulous fireplace. Upstairs there are FOUR great bedrooms which is a real treat! Three of the bedrooms share a good sized bath, and the master has its own 3/4 en-suite bathroom and a walk in closet. Being in a culdesac means very little traffic, and the back yard is lush and private. 

Listed by Joy Opp for West + Main Homes. Please contact Joy for current pricing + availability. 


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You couldn’t ask for a better location!

This is the spot, perfectly situation near West Highlands and close to Sloans Lake. This home is a walk away from some of Denver’s best restaurants and bars, with no shortage of things to keep you busy. A little TLC and this property will shine! Has a practically brand new roof, installed in 2017. With a large lot + great bones, this home is ready for you to make it your own! 

Listed by Kendra Lanterman for West + Main Homes. Please contact Kendra for current pricing + availability. 

 

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Stinky, the Gardens' beloved corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), may give Denver a second smelly bloom!

We love things that are iconic to Denver, and Stinky is definitely one of those things. 

While there is always the possibility the bloom will not be successful, horticulturists predict the event will occur early September, 2018. Prime viewing will be only 24 hours. The approximately 18-year-old plant can be viewed in the Orangery greenhouse, adjacent to Marnie's Pavilion. Stinky first bloomed in August 2015, marking the Gardens' first corpse flower bloom in its history. A different plant, Little Stinker, bloomed in 2016.

Horticulturists are measuring the plant daily. It will grow to be more than 5 feet tall. The corm is larger than in…

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It's that time of year, when Facebook is filled with photos of kids of all ages heading back to school...and off to campus life.

For parents with college students, this can mean a really big life adjustment, and often a big move (or a downsize) as empty nesters! For West + Main clients and other Colorado homeowners, this often offers the opportunity to sell their large house in the suburbs and buy a smaller place closer to the city, or closer to the mountains. It might also mean buying a home with the anticipation of visiting grandchildren, or a place where adult children can retreat when needed, or the ability to invest in a vacation home or to free up resources to travel more often with less house to maintain. 

If you are thinking about making…

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Hot off the press! 

My Denver DiningOut Passbook just arrived — valid until the end of July, 2019. 

So here's the scoop:

  1. Use this passbook to get two-for-one drinks and entrees at over 100 of Denver's best bars and restaurants. 
  2. Purchase the passbook here ($99)
  3. But wait! Use the promo code IGPB19 to get it for only $39!
  4. Check out the list of participating restaurants here or in your passbook when it arrives
  5. For extra-bonus-convenience, use my handy-dandy notebook map below!
  6. Go enjoy (bring the passbook and a friend)! Seriously, it pays for itself in two uses. I used last year's so often that I'll need to request a heftier binding for 2019-2020. 

How does the map work?

Well, the map works pretty much like any other…

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Hundreds of animal shelters and rescues across the country will be waiving or reducing fees on Saturday, August 18.

As part of a nationwide pet adoption campaign, 13 shelters and rescues in Colorado will be waiving pet adoption fees on Saturday.

Clear the Shelters is a pet adoption initiative by NBCUniversal and Telemundo-owned television stations that is designed to help more animals find forever homes. This will be the fourth annual event.

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Last year, more than 62,000 pets were adopted nationwide during the event. Since 2015, the campaign has resulted in more than…

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Banquettes are making a big comeback!

Sometimes, the ultimate luxury is a chill night at home—so it’s really no wonder that the latest craze in kitchen design echoes our cravings for comfort and informality. Enter: the banquette dining nook. This cozy setup has absolutely skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Why? Not only do they exude casual, contemporary polish, they’re also a brilliant use of space, allowing for flexible seating and extra breathing room in your layout. We asked our design-savvy friends for their best banquette-spiration. 

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We swoon for the cozy, custom vibes of a banquette built into a window well. For this intimate configuration,…

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We all have a long honey-do list of home improvement wants.

But with busy schedules, when is there time to tackle them? Below are a handful of home improvement projects that can be tackled on the weekends.


One month
Landscape. Four weekends with warm weather are more than enough to revamp your backyard. Weed or clear spaces you'd like to add garden beds, dig and add dirt, choose and install your plants, pile on the mulch, and build some simple stone or brick borders.

Finish the basement. For this large-scale project, you'll need a crew to help. First weekend, frame out and install the ceiling. The next, frame the basement walls and take care of electrical needs. Third weekend, the floor. Final weekend, add drywall. While this will only get you the…

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