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What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

July 6, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger.

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Here’s what’s next for those Aurora apartments at the center of Trump’s Venezuelan gang takeover claims

July 6, 2026

In 2024, the residents of the Edge at Lowry found themselves at the center of the presidential election as then-...

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Better mortgage spreads are still keeping home sales positive

July 4, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Existing home sales were still positive year over year last week, with our weekly pending home sales data holdin...

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How did Denver vote? Let’s go to the maps!

July 3, 2026

How did Melat Kiros pull off a stunning election upset of Rep. Diana DeGette? The numbers show that she built a ...

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Will the ROAD Act change what pencils for multifamily rentals?

July 2, 2026  |  John McManus

While the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act remains in Oval Office big yawn limbo, its game-changing relevance to...

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Does this jobs report kill rate hikes for the rest of 2026?

July 2, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Oil prices are at $67, the jobs data missed estimates with negative revisions, and mortgage rates are still near...

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June jobs report shows 57,000 payroll gain, unemployment at 4.2%

July 2, 2026  |  Brooklee Han

The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...

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Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

July 2, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.

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Police investigate shootings at Benedict Fountain Park and Park Avenue West

July 1, 2026

Denver Police cruisers and rescue crews interrupted the late-lunch conversations Wednesday afternoon at multiple...

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Family of man killed by inmate while in Denver jail files federal lawsuit against city, officials

July 1, 2026

A Denver family filed a federal civil lawsuit this week against the city, saying officials failed to prevent the...

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Berkshire’s Clayton adds McGuinn Homes to Mungo as scale race widens

July 1, 2026  |  John McManus

Clayton Home Building Group confirmed that its Southeast U.S. powerhouse operator, Mungo Homes has acquired Colu...

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Why mortgage rates are rising, not falling, with oil under $70

July 1, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Oil prices are under $69 while mortgage rates are near yearly highs. For some observers that might seem very odd...

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DeGette concedes, says there’s ‘little room’ for politicians like her

July 1, 2026

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette has acknowledged her 29-year run as Denver’s congresswoman is over. In her first public ...

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Mortgage applications rise as purchase demand offsets refi drop

July 1, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications increased 0.04% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associa...

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The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

July 1, 2026  |   KCM Crew

You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately.

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Here’s who’s leading in Denver’s competitive statehouse races

July 1, 2026

Denver’s set for some new faces in the statehouse after a series of competitive primary elections on Tuesday nig...

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Why Fed President Beth Hammack wants more rate hikes

June 30, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

As we approach Jobs Thursday, certain Federal Reserve members have still not changed their tune about rate hikes...

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Portside Real Estate Group adds agent Heather Szela in central Maine

June 30, 2026  |  HousingWire Automation

Portside Real Estate Group has added Heather Szela to its central Maine office, where she will work with homebuy...

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April Case-Shiller shows inflation outpacing home prices

June 30, 2026  |  Brooklee Han

The pace of annual home price appreciation picked up slightly in April, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shill...

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How (and why) Denver’s mayor got parking lot owners to set $5 prices

June 29, 2026

Mayor Mike Johnston has a plan to get people back to downtown Denver: They can drive. And they can park. For fiv...

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The ROAD Act and the 26.4% regulatory cost stack on new homes

June 29, 2026  |  John McManus

While Washington waits to see whether the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becomes law by presidential signature...

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What we heard from generations of queer people and allies at Denver Pride

June 29, 2026  |  Outside Contributor

By Maddie Browning Hundreds of thousands of people in the LGBTQ community and their allies gathered to celebrate...

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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

June 29, 2026  |   KCM Crew

You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off.

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Want to etch your legacy in concrete? Denver will pay $1,000 for a new ‘sidewalk stamp’ design

June 29, 2026  |  Paolo Zialcita

Walk along a Denver sidewalk and you might notice a stamp in the concrete — a mark of the year it was built and ...

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How the housing market survived the Iran conflict

June 28, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Now that the Iran conflict is behind us and oil prices have fallen significantly, we can hopefully move into the...

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Falcone-backed AmeriCraft targets Southeast luxury communities

June 26, 2026  |  HousingWire Automation

AmeriCraft Homes, a new for-sale builder backed by veteran developer Art Falcone, has launched a multi-state pla...

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Can Melat Kiros win? Campaign spending and prediction markets show a real challenge to DeGette

June 26, 2026  |  Kiara DeMare

Money is pouring into the Democratic primary to represent Denver in Congress as Rep. Diana DeGette faces her mos...

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Jane Fonda visits Denver to highlight a battle against a local data center

June 25, 2026  |  Sam Brasch

A narrow patio in front of Tepeyac Community Health Center strained to hold a crowd on a gloomy Thursday morning...

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Young buyers are priced out in most U.S. metros, Pew data shows

June 25, 2026  |  HousingWire Automation

Buying a first home has gotten materially harder for young adults in most major U.S. metros since 2019, as home ...

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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

June 25, 2026  |   KCM Crew

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence.

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Aurora homeless shelter guests say they’re paid below minimum wage for janitorial work

June 25, 2026

Homeless guests at Aurora’s new incentive-based shelter say they are being paid $6.25 an hour, below minimum wag...

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CU Denver to buy downtown’s Independence Plaza at a big discount and with big plans

June 25, 2026  |  Paolo Zialcita

The University of Colorado Denver could soon move into new downtown digs after securing funding to buy the Indep...

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The 101 on the big Denver Pride events (and their new locations)

June 24, 2026

Denver Pride’s flagship events will look a lot different this year. PrideFest is moving to 16th Street as constr...

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Why we can’t get more housing construction in the US

June 24, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

New home sales tanked this morning and had a slightly lower negative revision. But the bigger story is that dema...

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Mortgage applications rise 1.0% as rates hold near 6.6%

June 24, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications increased 1.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associat...

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More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

June 24, 2026  |   KCM Crew

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market.

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A guy in Englewood gave out free sorbet. Then the county shut him down

June 24, 2026  |  Sandy Battulga

It was a Saturday, so Jesse Gordon was serving sorbet. For months, he had been distributing free batches of home...

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Why mortgage rates haven’t followed oil prices by moving lower

June 23, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Many people in the housing industry are wondering why mortgage rates haven’t fallen even as oil prices have drop...

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Builders planned for undersupply, now demand is the swing factor

June 23, 2026  |  John McManus

The “emerging trends” in housing story over the past decade or more has been a tale of magnitude variations on a...

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Showing the mayor just how much it sucks to walk on Federal Boulevard

June 23, 2026

As the intense June heat radiated off Federal Boulevard’s asphalt, a group of elderly and disabled residents fou...

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Expect a major shift in credit allocation as a result of lender choice

June 23, 2026  |  Clifford Rossi

Lender and GSE responses to the “lender choice” credit score selection policy announced last year are likely to ...

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Will the Fed really hike rates 3 times in 2026, per Bank of America?

June 22, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

First, let me address the main question: Does Bank of America’s new forecast of three rate hikes before the end ...

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That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

June 22, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some lon...

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Fourth of July fireworks and drone shows in the Denver metro in 2026

June 22, 2026

Fourth of July festivities in the Denver metro will light up the night skies as the country celebrates its 250th...

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Keys to the housing market for the rest of 2026

June 21, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

As we gear up for the second half of 2026, what are the key things we should be watching for? With the first six...

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What a 50-year-old letter says about accountability in homebuilding

June 19, 2026  |  John McManus

Exactly 50 years ago this time of year, a 51-year-old man handwrote a four-page letter on a legal pad to his the...

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Four rules for underwriting secondary Texas markets in a slower cycle

June 19, 2026  |  Scott Finfer

For the better part of a decade, the Texas growth playbook was remarkably simple. If you wanted scale, liquidity...

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Aging in place is reshaping housing demand — and most homes aren’t ready

June 19, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier

For decades, the American dream of aging gracefully at home has collided with a harsh reality — housing stock si...

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Aurora’s mayor sleeps in the city’s homeless shelter. It ‘shifted’ his view

June 18, 2026

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is trying again to understand the experience of homelessness — this time by spending e...

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Their church became a concert hall. But what about the cremains?

June 18, 2026

St. Paul Lutheran Church, one of the iconic Gothic Revival churches of downtown Denver, is taking on a new life ...

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National Western Center names Kate Girotti as its next CEO

June 18, 2026

The National Western Center announced that Kate Girotti will be taking over as its new CEO. The Thursday announc...

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Is It Still a Seller's Market? Here's What the Data Says.

June 18, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiv...

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The beauty and burden of seeing everything: A story of art, loss and OCD

June 18, 2026  |  Outside Contributor

This story discusses suicide and mental illness. If you need help, dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Life...

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JP Piccinini joins The Real Brokerage as growth leader

June 17, 2026  |  HousingWire Automation

The Real Brokerage has appointed entrepreneur and JPAR Real Estate founder JP Piccinini as a growth leader, wher...

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Why pending home sales showed growth today amid higher rates

June 17, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Today, pending home sales came in beating estimates, showing almost 5% year-over-year growth. With mortgage rate...

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Pending home sales rise in May across all U.S. regions

June 17, 2026  |  Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation

Pending home sales increased in May, posting gains from both the previous month and a year earlier as contract a...

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Mortgage applications slip 3.8% as purchase demand stays ahead of 2025

June 17, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications decreased 3.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associat...

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Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here's What the Experts Actually Expect.

June 17, 2026  |   KCM Crew

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going...

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What to look for in Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting

June 16, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Today, as I write this article, oil prices are at $75.80, which is a big deal because tomorrow the Federal Reser...

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Builders slow starts in May to rebalance pricing and incentives

June 16, 2026  |  John McManus

The real story in today’s Monthly New Residential Construction release from the Census Bureau isn’t a collapse i...

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When will home sales finally return to normal?

June 16, 2026  |  Mike Simonsen

The real estate industry is still reeling from four years of desperately slow home sales. The transaction is the...

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New zoning laws won’t help housing starts grow

June 16, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Today’s housing starts were an epic miss relative to estimates, which most likely means they will be revised sli...

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The private listings opt-out: impediment or enablement?

June 16, 2026  |  Anthony V. Mannino Esq.

Back in February, I wrote about the emerging trend of states embracing their regulatory powers over private list...

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Denver’s mile-high mark is moving — again

June 16, 2026

As you ascend the granite steps of the Colorado State Capitol, you’ll find several reminders that Denver is the ...

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Why more private homebuilders face a succession test now

June 15, 2026  |  John McManus

A succession challenge homebuilding can no longer ignore A second U.S. President in a row to serve past the age ...

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Ogden Theatre canceled Kiros-Piker event due to ‘pressure and concern’

June 15, 2026

Less than 48 hours before congressional candidate Melat Kiros and leftist livestreamer Hasan Piker were set to t...

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Why hazard insurance is becoming a housing market constraint

June 15, 2026  |  Jody Kahn, JK Housing Advisory

The U.S. needs a new strategy to address the significant recovery costs following large-scale disasters Disaster...

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Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.

June 15, 2026  |   KCM Crew

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

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In Denver, laundry water might help gardens grow

June 15, 2026

Tucked behind a quaint bungalow just off East Colfax, Erin Rolf’s yard buzzed with activity — literally. Between...

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One of Denver’s most bizarre pieces of public art is gone. Kind of

June 15, 2026

The walls that channel Cherry Creek are lined with nearly 50 pieces of public art. Runners and cyclists on the t...

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How much will mortgage rates fall with the Iran deal and Fed week?

June 15, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

What a crazy weekend: we had the NBA finals, a possible legit deal with Iran and we are all getting ready for Fe...

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Hasan Piker skips Melat Kiros rally after last-minute move to Capitol, Kiros alleges ‘suppression’

June 14, 2026

Leftist mega-streamer Hasan Piker canceled his appearance at a rally with local congressional candidate Melat Ki...

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Why housing demand is up and inventory is down in 2026

June 13, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

One year ago, I talked about how we were about to see a positive shift in the housing market, and with our weekl...

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Lennar Q2 2026 results test the land-light model

June 12, 2026  |  John McManus

While the world gets swept up in the euphoria of SpaceX’s IPO, some of the rest of us remain anchored to a more ...

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How do reverse mortgages tie into rising demand for aging-in-place technology?

June 12, 2026  |  Neil Pierson

With America’s population set to age quickly in the coming decades, and with the pace of technological innovatio...

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As housing costs outpace wages, LISC’s Michael Pugh calls for action

June 12, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Low- and moderate-income Americans are being priced out of both renting and owning as housing costs outpace wage...

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Inside the Denver airport tunnels (and the huge plan to reuse them)

June 12, 2026  |  Paolo Zialcita

The tunnels under Denver International Airport are loud, hot and grimy — great for baggage transportation and my...

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Juneteenth Music Festival expands to three days

June 11, 2026

Five Points’ fifteenth annual Juneteenth Music Festival is expanding from last year’s truncated one-day event to...

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No engines, no problem: Denver’s wildest race is back this weekend

June 11, 2026

By Justin Goodrum This Saturday, a parade of wild and imaginative vehicles will careen through a course outside ...

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The Iran conflict hasn’t pushed oil and yields higher this week — here’s why

June 11, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

The market reaction to events around the Iran conflict, specifically oil prices and bond yields, has made it one...

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Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

June 11, 2026  |   KCM Crew

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this y...

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Why Denver is telling residents to catch stray dogs

June 11, 2026

See a stray dog and want help catching it? If you call Denver Animal Protection, the agency’s officers may not b...

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Denver’s DIY scene is making noise with a new $4,000-a-month venue

June 11, 2026  |  Sandy Battulga

The corner of Josephine Street and 43rd Avenue last weekend was fairly quiet. Nobody was on the street — but an ...

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One year later: How UWM’s Mia is reshaping borrower engagement

June 11, 2026  |  HW Media Content Studio

One year after introducing Mia at UWM LIVE!, the Mia AI-powered LO assistant has evolved from a borrower communi...

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Refinance and purchase applications rebound in latest MBA survey

June 10, 2026  |  Sarah Wolak

Mortgage applications increased 10.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associa...

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Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

June 10, 2026  |   KCM Crew

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news.

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Broadway dog park loses bark as taxes take a bite

June 10, 2026

A dozen dogs frolicked on Tuesday morning at the Broadway Bark dog park, a patch of land tucked between apartmen...

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Colfax Avenue floods after water main break

June 9, 2026

A 6-inch cast-iron pipe burst in the Congress Park neighborhood on Tuesday morning, flooding parts of Colfax Ave...

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Existing home sales beat estimates, what it signals for 2026

June 9, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Existing home sales beat to the upside today, which is not shocking for those who follow our Housing Market Trac...

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Existing home sales rise 3.2% in May to 4.17 million

June 9, 2026  |  Brooklee Han

The pace of existing home sales jumped 3.2% month-over-month in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17...

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What’s the early verdict on Veo?

June 9, 2026

Veo Micromobility scooters officially rolled out in Denver last month. Dockless scooters have been around Denver...

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Mortgage and real estate battle for the top of the funnel

June 8, 2026  |  Flávia Furlan Nunes

Like many mortgage professionals, Vipul Hapani can see the wave of industry consolidation forming on the horizon...

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Top agent Kris Zacuto joins Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California

June 8, 2026  |  HousingWire Automation

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California has expanded its presence in the Silicon Beach and Sout...

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Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

June 8, 2026  |   KCM Crew

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in...

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Denver’s dockless scooters don’t check ages, and kids are taking advantage 

June 8, 2026  |  Kyle Harris

You’re supposed to be 18 years old to rent a scooter or e-bike from Veo, the company that is now operating a fle...

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Continued Iran conflict raises mortgage rate risk into late 2026

June 7, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

The conflict with Iran continues to be a threat to mortgage rates, and even today, 100 days into this conflict, ...

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Housing demand stays positive with mortgage rates near 2026 highs

June 6, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Despite rising mortgage rates, the conflict in the Middle East pushing oil prices higher and headlines that say ...

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Drees Homes bets on operational leadership for next century

June 5, 2026  |  John McManus

[Image (left to right): Scott Drees, Midwest Regional President, Barbara Drees Jones, VP Marketing, David Drees,...

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Inside the world of a Colorado cosplayer 

June 5, 2026

Lexi Morales, 22, gets recognized more often each year – but not as herself. Every year for Denver’s FanExpo, sh...

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The real truth about the jobs data in 2026

June 5, 2026  |  Logan Mohtashami

Don’t call it a comeback, the labor market has been here for years, sending those recession scrubs back to anoth...

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