Live like The Fray in this Wash Park Home 

Custom Home inspired by New Orleans Architecture

There are some amazing houses in Denver, but not many belong to rockstars! Wash Park joggers, stroller-pushers, and dog-walkers on their rounds have all gawked at 1066 South Franklin Street since its completion in July 2014. Now up for sale, the 6,700-square-foot park-side home built for Denver rock royalty can be yours—for a cool $4.05 million.

Custom-designed for Joe King, rhythm guitarist, and back and lead vocals for Denver band the Fray, and his wife, actress Candice Accola, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom home takes design cues from New Orleans, the site of the couple’s wedding. “The whole form glows at night,” says listing broker Maggie Armstrong…

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Denver is finding and fining unlicensed short-term rental owners

Not sure if you need a license? You probably do.

The Mile High City is an extremely popular place to both live + visit, as so many Denverites know. A way people can experience Colorado life from a local's perspective, is by renting airbnb units on a short-term basis, and Airbnb is a viable option for many. But many Denver landlords with investment properties on Airbnb are on borrowed time.

Six months after regulations banned the practice of renting investment properties for less than 30 days – a lucrative niche that could earn a landlord $1,000 to $2,000 more per month than a year-long lease – Denver is sniffing out the scofflaws and making suspicious Airbnb hosts prove with a…

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You won't want to miss this charming townhouse with soaring vaulted ceilings, skylights, a private back patio and mountain views!

Move-in ready townhome for sale, listed by West + Main.

The beautiful original hardwood floors run throughout the entire unit. The master bedroom is a loft style with a partially updated bathroom and a deck with stunning mountain views off it. The private back patio backs up to a large open green space that is perfect to let dogs run around on and that backs up to a huge park. This unit has a parking spot directly in front #9. All the furniture in this unit is up for sale and negotiable!

17205 E. Ford Dr.

$140,000

Listed by Lisa Hoyer for West + Main Homes. Please contact Lisa for current pricing and…

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Where are millennials living?

More of them are Buying homes instead of paying rent.

So many people are moving to Denver nowadays; especially Millennials. It used to be that Millennials could only afford to rent, but times have changed and buying is now the preferable option. Young adults in Denver own homes at a higher rate than their peers in the rest of the country — 34.2% versus 32.1%, according to a study from Abodo. 

Among the 45 largest metro areas, Denver ranked 15th for the most Millennial homeowners.

After trending downward over the past decade, the homeownership rate among young adults in Denver appears to have hit a bottom in 2014 at 32.8%. In 2006, before the housing bust, 43.8% of adults ages 18-35 lived in homes or condos…

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It's easy to incorporate fresh trends into your home's decor

Choose one or several of these popular styles.

2017 is full of new ideas and trends in clothing, ideas, and decor, but it also has embraced the revival of many trends. You could call this year "the mixing pot of style". When selling your home you want it be appealing to buyers, or if you just need to redecorate; the trends of 2017 can help you. 

Unique Paint

According to celebrity interior designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, green is “strong again.” From lime green to emerald, the hue works throughout the home—whether it’s as a wall color or a room-filling rug. If you’re not too keen on the idea of using green in large doses, Lawrence-Bullard has a suggestion: “Add really fun…

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Denver's Capitol Hill Neighborhood is full of character + charm

Live in the heart of Capitol Hill & enjoy the numerous restaurants, bars, museums, parks & coffee shops that surround you! This is city living at its best!

Well designed studio with bamboo floors, open layout that maximizes space, with 1 bath at 341 square feet. It has built in Murphy bed & glass tile backsplash in kitchen. Amenities in the building include pool, fitness center, on site laundry, bike storage in garage, designated off street parking space & a storage unit. Enjoy this studio as your first home in the city, as a perfect rental or as a second home where you stay when you come to the city!

789 Clarkson St. #306

$150,000

Listed by Nicole Rufener for West + Main…

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If you have ever been on Instagram or Pinterest you have probably seen photos with the aesthetic of super cozy and warm - someone sitting in a bunch of blankets with a cup of cocoa. They are embracing the lifestyle known as hygge.

What is hygge

Pronounced "hoo-ga," this Danish concept encompasses a feeling of cozy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life. The word is said to have no direct translation in English, though “cozy” comes close. It derives from a sixteenth-century Norwegian term, hugga, meaning “to comfort” or “to console,” which is related to the English word “hug.” Associated with relaxation, indulgence, and gratitude, hygge has long been considered a part of the Danish national character. 

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Amazing opportunity in the popular Montbello neighborhood. Huge corner lot, large open floor plan with 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms just waiting for you to make it your own. Bedrooms are very spacious, with large closets.

Boat house in the back provides a lot of additional storage. Fenced backyard with gorgeous big trees. Perfect for investor or sweat equity for a first time home buyer. Nice neighborhood with many remodels on the block.

Great location with easy highway access and walkable to tons of restaurants and shopping.

12925 E. Elk Place, Denver CO

$225,000.

Listed by Mark Pledger + Sue Perrault for West + Main Homes. Please contact Mark + Sue for current pricing and availability.

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Whether you're closing down your fireplace for spring or simply never use it, that hole in the wall need not be wasted. Below is a handful of functional ways you can make use of your fireplace in the off-season.

Find a graphic screen 

If you want to cover your fireplace, there are tons of fireplace screens with interesting, unique prints. Choose one that supports or embellishes your design scheme and turn that unused fireplace into a piece of art.



Add shelves

If you will truly never use your fireplace again, build shelving into the back of your fireplace to display photos, art, books and the like.



Book nook

If you don’t want to build shelves, or if you do plan to use the fireplace again come winter, you can still use this section of…

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Summer is the season to enjoy your home, not fix it. But still, some chores must be done. Keep on top of them, and you’ll still have plenty of time for beer and barbecues. Check out the New York Times for more lists like this one!

YOUR GROUNDS

Garden. By summer, you and your mower should be close friends. Set your mower on the highest setting so you do not cut the grass too short and expose it to drought and weeds. Dig up the weeds (this should be a weekly affair). Water the plants and deadhead flowersthat are past their bloom. These steps will keep your garden looking tidy, and your neighbors content. If you hire a professional landscaper, check local ordinances, as some communities restrict the use of some equipment during summer.

Water…

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