Owners of starter homes across the country are gaining equity faster than other homeowners because demand for entry-level homes continues to grow faster than supply.

The phenomenon – which has become more pronounced over the past few years -- underscores the power of homeownership to build wealth, particularly among the middle class.

For this analysis, Zillow divided the U.S. housing stock into equal thirds based on value and determined the median value of the most and least valuable homes.

Over the past year, homes in the most affordable segment of the market, which are often sought after by first-time buyers, gained 8.5 percent in value, compared to a 3.6 percent gain for the most expensive homes. Over the past five years, the…

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DENVER RESTAURANT WEEK 2018

The 14th annual Denver Restaurant Week will take place February 23 - March 4, 2018. Hundreds of Denver’s top restaurants offer multi-course dinners for three tasty prices $25, $35, or $45.

Things to know about Denver's Restaurant Week:

  1. You can Browse the menus now. All participants are listed and restaurants are added to the list as they sign up, so be sure to keep going back for the latest info.
     
  2. Make reservations. Tables fill up fast during Denver Restaurant Week, so make your plans soon. Be flexible and try some earlier or later seatings, too. And be sure to cancel any reservations you don't use!
     
  3. Dine early and often! With hundreds of Denver's best restaurants participating, there's never a better time to try…

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If you're a first-time buyer, looking for a mortgage can seem daunting. Where do you start, and what should you be looking for?

You can get a home loan from several different sources—a credit union, commercial bank, mortgage company, finance company, government agency, mortgage broker, and even the seller.

Note, however, that many lenders have tightened their credit standards in light of increasing foreclosures and higher delinquency rates.

Where to start? Begin your search by calling at least half a dozen lenders to inquire about the types of financing available, current rates on each loan type, loan origination fees and number of points, other loan features and their credit requirements for borrowers.

Once you actually apply for a mortgage, the…

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Welcome home to this completely remodeled ranch home!

Create memorable meals in the beautiful kitchen - slab granite countertops + stainless steel appliances + gorgeous hardwood floors...everything you need to make your inner chef extra happy. After entertaining a crowd in the BIG backyard with outdoor games and a BBQ, you can retreat to the master bedroom, and enjoy the en-suite bathroom + walk-in closet. No homeowner worries to be had here -- this home also features high-efficiency improvements (windows, gas water heater, washer + dryer and attic fan), a fully finished basement + security system. Conveniently located with easy access to Downtown Denver, DTC, Park Meadows, light rail, and both the east & west sides of town. You're going to LOVE…

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A new survey shows that when renters buy a home, it will likely be a lifestyle change that motivates them – either getting married, starting a family or retiring. And according to one economist, as Millennial marriages and pregnancies rise in 2018, it should equal a rise in housing demand as well.

According to the Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey from the National Association of Realtors, 32 percent of non-homeowners said a lifestyle change would be their motivation for buying a home down the line.

More marriage, more housing.

Thanks to Millennials – and this very sentiment, NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said housing demand may spike in 2018.

“Housing demand in 2018 will be fueled by more Millennials finally deciding…

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As Denver’s size and cost of living continue to grow, free days at area cultural institutions have become more important for budget-strapped residents, especially parents.

And, as with recent years, the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District — the seven-county metro area’s tax district that funds hundreds of arts and culture nonprofits — offers a handy interactive calendar at scfd.org that lists the free days by month.

But we figured we’d save you some clicking and tapping with this curated list of the most notable free days of 2018 from The Know at the Denver Post.

On a weekly basis, organizations such as Hudson Gardens (6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton) offer outdoor fun for those whose idea of a good time includes picnics, walks and…

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Many Denver residents have never even heard of Sun Valley...have you?

Meow Wolf kicked off 2018 with plans to invest roughly $50 million just outside of Sun Valley’s borders, but the nationally acclaimed art attraction is small potatoes relative to the Denver Housing Authority’s plans for the neighborhood. Buy tickets now.

DHA anticipates kicking off construction on the first two phases of its $240 million investment in Sun Valley later this year. The real estate community is watching and some predict that the historically low-income, diverse neighborhood west of Interstate 25 will not experience quite the same transformation seen in rapidly gentrified areas of Five Points and elsewhere.

In fact, Denver Housing Authority officials talk…

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SOME Denver residents, looking to make a move, are looking to move in-state, to areas with less expensive housing costs than Denver.

That's according to a new report from online real estate company Redfin, which analyzed homebuyer migration patterns from around the country.

Denver residents are looking mostly to moving to Colorado Springs (the choice of 11 percent of Denver leavers) and Fort Collins (10.6 percent), followed by Chicago (7 percent), Los Angeles (6 percent) and Phoenix (5.5 percent).

In August, Denver residents looked at Chicago more than anywhere else, including in-state cities, as a preferred destination.

On the other side, regarding people thinking of moving to Denver, the housing-expensive Bay Area was the top inflow origin…

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This is a true, high-quality, to-the-studs renovation that's as new as an existing home can get.


Electrical, plumbing, furnace, a/c, tankless water heater, floors, roof, drywall, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, counters, stainless appliances...it's all new. Mud/laundry room off the garage. Cook-out-ready new deck off the kitchen opens up to a huge, fenced back yard. This home is so well done and lives much larger than the square footage. Easy access to downtown, too.
Listed by Dave Christie for West + Main Homes. Please contact Dave for current pricing + availability. 

2727 S Knox Court, Denver, CO 80236

$340,000










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Home Prices continue to rise as inventory sets another record low in the denver metro area

The average and median sold price of homes in metro Denver were up 11.84 and 10.07 percent year over year respectively, reaching $449,429 and $385,203 last month. Active listings in the residential market were at 3,869 total units in January, which established a new low for any January on record.

“2018 is off to another fast start with surging home prices and low inventory picking up where 2017 left-off,” said Steve Danyliw, Chairman of the DMAR Market Trends Committee and Denver REALTOR®.

According to Danyliw, housing inventory lows in metro Denver will not change until new listings significantly outpace under contracts. In January, homes under…

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