Here are some holiday eating and drinking options that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. 


The Mercury Cafe- Organic-oriented eats plus music, poetry, dance lessons & tarot readings that add to the funky vibe.

The Oxford Hotel- Cruise Room- Historic, upscale Art Deco martini bar in the Oxford Hotel modeled after a lounge on the Queen Mary. The Cruise Room is a Denver institution. The Denver bar is shaped like a wine bottle and features 10 unique panels, all depicting “cheers” from different countries around the world. Originally opening the day after Prohibition ended, and never once closed, the Cruise Room is the longest continually open bar in Denver

The Thin Man- Situated on a quaint part of the 17th street strip of Capitol Hill – this…

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Tight supply and strong demand in Denver-area homes made for a new record low in housing inventory for the month of November, yet Denver is still on pace to break total record number of homes sold in 2017.

In November compared to the month prior, the number of active listings, new listings, average and median sales prices, and number of homes under contract or sold were all down. 

Yet, year to date, today’s market is ahead of last year overall and, furthermore, 2017 is on pace to break last year’s record for the number of homes sold in Metro Denver. The number of homes sold decreased by 13.51 percent compared to the previous month, however it is up 3.28 percent year to date compared to last year. The biggest issue the housing market is facing, according…

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There is a lot of mixed messaging going around involving the tax overhaul bills that have been passed recently. It's important to remember that nothing is yet law, but there are some factors which might directly impact you as a Colorado homeowner or future homeowner.

First, here's a refresher on how a Bill becomes a Law from our friends at Schoolhouse Rock:



Here is a status report and breakdown by Lawrence Yun from NAR that helps to clarify where we are as of now, and what might happen:

Both chambers of Congress have passed tax overhaul bills. There are still opportunities to make the final legislation better for homeowners. Let’s examine three key areas:

  • There is a difference between the House and Senate versions on the maximum mortgage amount…

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You don’t want to miss this charming one bedroom condo!

It features an open concept kitchen and family room w/walk out to the balcony, bedroom that also has a walk out to the balcony, full bath, a stackable washer and dryer and one assigned parking space. The location is great in the highly desirable Sunpointe At Lakewood Estates Condos. This unit is vacant and turn key ready for its new owner!
5745 W Atlantic Pl #107, Lakewood, CO 80227

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








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Some big changes are headed to LoDo. Today, Colorado-based architectural design firm Stantec, in partnership with the Colorado Rockies, unveiled their plans to transform an entire city block into a new “stadium district.”

Renderings and preliminary plans were released to change the West Parking Lot at 19th and Wazee Street into a dynamic downtown space. The mixed-use area will feature an outdoor gathering plaza, a Colorado Rockies Hall of Fame facility, a hotel, offices, residential, retail, entertainment, food and beverage spaces and more. 

“The plaza is designed as a pre- and post-game gathering place for Rockies fans, complete with unique restaurants and state of the art audio and visual systems,” said Larry Weeks, principal at Stantec. “Beyond…

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If you're meeting with lenders about a possible loan, you're likely hearing a lot about fixed-rate mortgages, the most popular loan option. But why do most homebuyers prefer a fixed-rate mortgage?

Long-term, fixed-rate mortgages are preferred by most homebuyers because they offer security and stability. The interest rate does not fluctuate over the life of the loan, so the total amount of principal and interest always remains the same. The monthly payment can change, however, if local property taxes, which are normally part of the monthly mortgage payment, increase.

Adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMs, are another option, but these fluctuate with the market, and so they offer less stability than fixed-rate loans. Because the life of a fixed-term loan is…

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Colorado’s red-hot population growth rate is cooling, and while current residents may celebrate, those who are leaving in increasing numbers say they were driven away by rising housing prices, jobs that don’t pay enough and traffic jams.

The state in 2016 saw its first drop this decade in the number of people arriving from other states, while those leaving Colorado hit a record high, resulting in the lowest net-migration number — 30,000 total new residents — in seven years.

New annual figures from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey show that 193,000 Coloradans moved away last year, 10,000 more than in 2015, while 223,000 moved here, down about 4,000 from the year before but still well above recent years.

“We are seeing that…

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There is really nothing more depressing than looking at a house between Thanksgiving and New Year’s that doesn’t have at least a little holiday vibe happening.

Picture this: a Buyer goes to an Open House where a Santa-filled playlist is quietly celebrating the season, along with cinnamon sticks and cloves simmering on the stove. A cheerful tree fills the corner by the fireplace, where the warm glow of burning logs flickers beneath a row of carefully hung stockings. Frosted cookies shaped like snowmen and steamy mugs of hot cocoa are served + enjoyed by potential homebuyers and curious neighbors...and it feels like a Hallmark movie just waiting to happen.

And then: that same buyer follows the Open House signs to your property, which you’ve…

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qualifying or a home loan

The earlier you can start planning for the home loan approval process the better. Knowing how much you need to save for a down payment and having a target credit score can not only help you get approved but can save you a lot of money over the life of the mortgage. Being more prepared can lead to lower interest rates, no mortgage insurance, and a less stressful qualification process.

Evaluate and Monitor Your Credit

One of the more important things you can do to prepare you and your family for getting approved for a mortgage is to get take ownership of your credit. This involves monitoring your credit with a close eye and understanding what factors will have the most impact, then taking action to improve your score as much as possible. When it comes…

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Skiing and snowboarding is never cheap, but there are plenty of ways to hit the slopes without breaking the bank — if you know where to hunt for bargains.

Sometimes the deals are unexpected. For example, two ski areas near either end of the Roaring Fork Valley are celebrating 50 years with very different offers. On Dec. 15, Snowmass is celebrating its 50th anniversary with $6.50 lift tickets — the cost of a one-day ticket on opening day in 1967, when it was called Snowmass-at-Aspen to help people locate it. Down the valley, near Glenwood Springs, $700 buys a full day of skiing or riding at Ski Sunlight, a hot-springs pass and a pair of handcrafted Meier skis (skisunlight.com).

To find more widespread deals, try these ways to save on the slopes:

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