The 33rd Annual Furry Scurry will be held at Wash Park in Denver May 2nd, 2026.    All monies raised (100%) will go for the care of over 44,000 homeless pets at the Humane Colorado (formerly Dumb Friends League).   This will be a 2-mile walk that begins at 9 am around Wash Park, with refreshments before, during, and after the walk.  There should be around 9,000 people in attendance and 5,000 dogs.   This year there will be food trucks in the area also.    Funds raised at this event allow theHumane Colorado to provide medical care to sick or injured animals, provide behavior training that allows pets to be adopted more quickly, investigate cases of animal cruelty, and much more.In 2024 - $600,000 was raised.   For 2026 - $650,000 is their goal!There will be 150 vendor booths to visit p... 04/25/2026

Wicker Park Denver CO Homes for SaleIf you are searching for wicker park denver co homes for sale, you are likely looking at a specific pocket within Denver’s Central Park area, not just a broad citywide home search. Local real estate sites commonly reference Wicker Park as a sub-neighborhood in Denver/Central Park, which is exactly why buyers use this kind of targeted keyword when they are getting serious about location fit. As a local realtor, I can tell you that buyers who search this way are usually focused, informed, and comparing homes based on lifestyle as much as price.For sellers, that is good news. Neighborhood-specific buyers tend to move with more intention. They are often watching new listings, tracking condition and pricing, and ready to act when a home checks the right bo... 02/26/2026

The Denver metro area stats are out for January 2026 and we are seeing values decreasing by 1%.    Homes on the market have increased by 9 days.January, even though the weather is wonderfully warm, home closings were down 16%.    The housing market is looking better for February, as the Pending listings are up 9%.Since late November, our inventory decreased substantially, and is just now starting to increase again as homeowners are starting to think it is time to move!If rates were to decrease again, it may spur more activity than we have seen in a while!   02/06/2026

Westerly Creek Central Park Homes for Sale: Pricing Factors That MatterIf you are looking at Westerly Creek Central Park Homes for Sale in Denver, CO, you are probably drawn to the Central Park lifestyle: parks and trails woven into daily routines, a neighborhood layout that makes it easy to get outside, and housing options that tend to feel newer than many classic Denver blocks. Westerly Creek is one of the Central Park areas that buyers frequently shortlist when they want a community vibe without feeling “far away” from the rest of Denver.As a local Denver realtor, I find that buyers who love Westerly Creek usually care about two things at the same time. They want a home that fits real life with smart layouts, usable outdoor space, and practical storage. They also want a neighborhood ... 01/29/2026

South End Homes for Sale: What Buyers Should Know Before TouringIf you are exploring South End Homes for Sale in Denver, CO, you are probably looking for a neighborhood that feels residential and livable, while still keeping you connected to the parts of the city you use most. In my experience working with Denver buyers and sellers, “South End” often comes up when people want a more neighborhood-forward feel, modern housing options, and a day-to-day setup where parks, sidewalks, and quick errands are part of the routine instead of a constant drive.Before we go further, it is worth calling out one practical detail: “South End” can be used in more than one way depending on what a person means by Denver, and which map they are looking at. [Unverified] In some conversations, buyers use “Sou... 01/29/2026

  1011 S Valentia St Unit 136 Denver CO 80247   Welcome to Lighthouse Villas, one of Denvers premier gated communities where privacy, comfort, and convenience come together. This spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bath home is among the largest residences and lots in the neighborhoodperfectly positioned across from a serene green space, with no homes behind for exceptional privacy. Fresh interior paint adds a clean, updated feel throughout. Inside, the open-concept floorplan connects the kitchenupdated and ready for your custom finishesto the great room and formal dining area, creating an ideal setup for entertaining. Upstairs, a flexible loft offers the perfect spot for a home office, retreat, or creative space. The primary suite impresses with a walk-in closet and a bright five-piece bath. The fin... 01/28/2026

North End Central Park Homes for Sale: What Buyers Should KnowIf you are researching North End Central Park Homes for Sale, you are likely looking for a neighborhood that feels thoughtfully planned, easy to live in day to day, and well-positioned for the way Denver residents actually move around the city. North End is part of the broader Central Park community (a longtime favorite for buyers who want parks, trails, and newer housing options), and it appeals to people who want a neighborhood vibe without giving up access to job centers, dining, and the airport corridor.As a local Denver realtor, I usually see North End attract two types of buyers: people who want a low-friction lifestyle where errands, parks, and meetups are built into the community layout, and people who are focused on ... 01/27/2026

Denver's real estate market has been very sluggish, so truly thought this beautiful downtown Denver loft would expire, and my referral agent would get to work with my past client.BUT, while on the road to AZ mid-December, got a showing for this beautiful loft.   A few days later we got an offer that my seller accepted.   It was cash, but the buyers wanted to close mid-January for financial reasons.    Inspection yielded nothing, so as a very smooth transaction, and the agent was a joy to work with!Getting ready for Friday's closing, the reality sunk in, and got a bit teary thinking I won't have any more days like today.   I won't be able to hug another client after closing or watch the joyful faces.My client brought it up at the table, and again, had to change the subject, as I didn't w... 01/24/2026

If anyone watched Sunday Night Football, you were quite entertained!   The Broncos played the Washington Commanders, and the Broncos had quite the edge, or so the commentators had said!Well, if you watched, you would have not believed any of it.  There were times the Commanders were ahead of us.  The game was entertaining, and both teams made mistakes and both teams made really good plays.Bo Nix threw a pass SIDEWAYS, and the player caught it, and the Commanders QB threw a pass way downfield, and their player caught it.  Two really good plays.The Broncos won due to Bonitto's ability to deflect a pass that would have given the Commanders the extra two points, and they would have won.All this, and the fans were on the edge the whole game, blood pressure issues and all!   Reading comments ... 12/01/2025

This is my third entry for the November Challenge, and thanks to Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 for hosting this month's challenge. Living in Colorado, you have so much to be thankful for!   This year (like last year), the weather has been SO nice.   Many times this month, we were warmer here in Denver than parts of the South (70 degrees most of the last 2 weeks)!    Full sun and beautiful!   We probably will pay for this wonderful weather, as without snow, our ski resorts suffer, but luckily, today, they are getting some, and there is more scheduled this week.   Also, without moisture, we see fires, which we have been lucky and haven't had many the last few years.Also, living in Denver, we have ALL the professional sports teams, and this year (other than baseball - the R... 11/18/2025

 This annual event brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver! ​The Market opens every year on the Friday before Thanksgiving and lasts through the 23rd of December. The event offers an authentic German holiday experience, including opportunities to meet St. Nikolaus, Krampus, and the Christkind herself.  Guests can savor the season as they enjoy authentic Glühwein, Bavarian-style Biers, European coffee, or hot chocolate while wandering through the Market. Each charming wooden hut offers finely crafted artisan gifts and holiday treats sold by local Coloradans and international merchants. Guests are invited to enjoy live entertainment while snacking on Bavarian-style pretzels, fresh smoked salmon, or Goulash with their family and friends.Also enjoy the Mile High Tr... 11/15/2025

The stats are out for the month of October, and the numbers reflect a slight decrease in sales from last month, which is typical for this time of year.   Inventory decreased a bit from last month.    Total Active Listings - 13,392 (last month was 13,870)Pending Listings - 3,863 (last month was 4,016)New Listings - 5,009 (last month was 5,459)Closed Listings - 3,807 (last month was 3,943)Days in MLS - 51 (last month 52)Average Closed Price - $699,344 (last month was $666,880)Percent of closed price to list price - 98.5% (last month was 98.4%) This data is courtesy of Joan Cox - House to Home, Inc. I track data daily for the Denver metro area, and the amount of price reductions are averaging around 2000 for a 7-day period, and for the last 7 days, there were 285 and homes returning to mar... 11/13/2025

These Broncos could give us a heart attack!    The 4th quarter comebacks are so tough on our hearts!    Truly, the Texans looked really good most of the game, but many 3 downs and outs by both teams.   Defense was working on both sides, and the Broncos kept the Texans from getting a touchdown in the red zone.  BUT, a win is a win, and we'll take it!We had two important players out with injuries, and sadly, the Texans' quarterback was also injured during the game.Sure fun to watch the Broncos actually playing, and mostly playing very well this year!We are ahead of the Chiefs this year in our division, but can we keep that up?Time will tell!On a side note, we hit the highest temperature Denver has EVER seen in Denver today - 83 degrees - November 2nd, WOW.   11/03/2025

It is nearing November in Denver, and not a flake to be seen!   I know states North of us have seen some snow, and so has our mountains, just not Denver!SO, when is the average first snowfall in Denver?    October 18thThe earliest date has been September 3, 1961.The lastest date has been December 10th.   Will we beat this date this year?Another interesting fact - we saw a significant snowfall in denver May 2019.   May is usually unpredictable.   We could get rate, snow, wind, or even a sunny day.   This is the start of hail season....so you never know.   Always best to have layers with you on any given day in May! 10/28/2025

The stats are out for the month of September, and the numbers reflect a slight decrease in sales from August. which is typical for this time of year.   Inventory decreased a bit from last month.    Total Active Listings - 13,870 (last month was 13,893)Pending Listings - 4,016 (last month was 4,355)New Listings - 5,459 (last month was 5,186)Closed Listings - 3,943 (last month was 4,173)Days in MLS - 52 (last month 47)Average Closed Price - $666,880 (last month was $690,019)Percent of closed price to list price - 98.4% (last month was 98.6%) This data is courtesy of Joan Cox - House to Home, Inc. I track data daily for the Denver metro area, and the amount of price reductions are averaging around 2000-2300 for a 7-day period, and for the last 7 days, there were 250 and homes returning to ... 10/17/2025

Halloween is just around the corner, and many want to go to a Haunted House!   Which one?    Here are a few options in the Denver metro area - 13th Floor Haunted House You step into the elevator – but beware – there is no 13th floor. Legend says terror awaits those bold enough to go looking for it. Cloaked in shadow and crawling with unspeakable secrets, the 13th floor was never meant to be seen. But tonight, you’ve been invited inside. Mr. Hallows, the key master and warden of this forbidden level, opens his doors to you – offering a tour of his twisted collection of monsters. The locks have rusted.The horrors are free.And the elevator isn’t going back up.  Frightmare CompoundA Haunted house, escape rooms, a monster museum, and more!   The Frightmare Compound has been bringing customer... 10/16/2025

The sellers of one of my listings decided they did not want to be on the market any longer.   Buyers showing up late, show up, leave and come back when they feel like it.   They are just tired of all of it.  When I got back, I called to catch up, and we had a heart-to-heart conversation.   I get it, being on the market is tough.  I listed my house 8 years ago, and went through similar experiences.   (That is why we need to sell every so often so we know what we put our clients through!)SO, I did warn them that they will be bombarded with agents trying to get them to relist.   They assured me when they are ready again, they will call me.   Well, just so you know your phone will be going off constantly!Sure enough, it has been, and then they got this text and sent it to me asking what was... 10/08/2025

The stats are out for the month of August, and the numbers reflect a decrease in sales from July. which is typical for this time of year.   Inventory decreased a bit from last month.   August usually reflects the kiddos returning to school and families on their last summer vacation. Total Active Listings - 13,893 (last month was 14,691)Pending Listings - 4,355 (last month was 4,213)New Listings - 5,186 (last month was 5,833)Closed Listings - 4,173 (last month was 4,481)Days in MLS - 47 (last month 40)Average Closed Price - $690,019 (last month was $676,803)Percent of closed price to list price - 98.6% (last month was 98.8%) This data is courtesy of Joan Cox - House to Home, Inc. I track data daily for the Denver metro area, and the amount of price reductions are averaging around 2000-25... 10/02/2025

 Colorado has not had a taste of winter weather this month, but some things still need to be done annually.  Homeowners should have already unhooked their hoses, just in case we have nights below freezing.   Anytime we see overnight temperatures below freezing, this could damage the spigots. Here are a few items you should winterize  --  Fertilize lawn for its last feeding Check for drafts - use a candle around doors and windows Blow out sprinklers (may be too late) Check fire extinguisher Check all windows for broken seals and be sure they shut & lock Give the deck one last coat of sealer Inspect your roof for shingle damage, or call a roofer Clean rain gutters and downspouts Check around the foundation for any pipes/ducts coming from the house to see if there is additional caulking ne... 09/10/2025

Ever wonder why so many high-rises omit the 13th floor? Find out more about the legend, and get ready to scream as you enter this very intense haunted house! If you’ve been before, it is still worth a ticket since they continue to make changes to attract the public every year. Trick R treat  BRAND NEW FOR 2025! Trick ‘r Treat at Verse Immersive drops you into Halloween’s darkest secrets in a terrifying new reality. Come face-to-face with Sam through the cult-classic’s haunting tales where your choices decide your fate. Will you honor the traditions and survive the night… or defy the rules and suffer Sam’s wrath? Experience Trick ‘r Treat like never before at Verse Immersive this Halloween season. Horror just became real. Step inside—if you dare. Trick ‘r Treat blends cutting-edge augmen... 09/09/2025