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Two Denver Suburbs Rank Among Top Places to Buy First Home

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 31, 2025

Buying a house in Colorado isn't so bad, after all, according to a new nationwide ranking.

Affordable Art Studios: RedLine Executive Director to Manage Community Arts Stabilization Trust Colorado

By Kristen Fiore

Jul 24, 2025

Louise Martorano is transitioning from her role as RedLine executive director to manage Colorado CAST and build on the Satellite Studio Program.

Reader: Damn, New Apartments With a Bowling Alley, Here We Come

By Westword Readers

Jun 29, 2025

The sale of the Lion's Lair property inspires dire predictions about its future.

Lion's Lair Building on Colfax Sells for First Time in a Century

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 26, 2025

The building also has a dispensary, liquor store and tattoo parlor. It sold for over $1.5 million.

What in the Eye of Sauron Was Just Proposed in Downtown Denver?

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 25, 2025

The city received a concept plan for a nearly 700-foot-tall "spiral tower" right next to 16th Street. What does it look like to you?

Coors Field Isn't the Only Monfort Property

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 19, 2025

In addition to owning the Colorado Rockies, Dick Monfort and his family have invested heavily in downtown real estate

A panoramic view of Denver facing west, showing the Elitch's Amusement Park and Broncos stadium.

Nuggets, Avs Ownership Now Has All of River Mile Development in Downtown Denver

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 12, 2025

The future of Elitch's, Meow Wolf and 117 acres in downtown Denver are now in the hands of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

Celebrity Chef Brian Lockwood Bringing Two New Restaurant Concepts to Cherry Creek

By Gil Asakawa

Jun 12, 2025

The Boulder native consulted on The Bear.

vacant home next to occupied home in denver

Neglected Home Owned by Habitat for Humanity Causing Problems for Neighbor

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 16, 2025

The vacant property in north Denver has caused thousands in damage and attracted squatters, according to the woman who lives next door.

How Denver Real Estate Market Has Changed Since 2020

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 15, 2025

Denver is considered the thirteenth most friendly market to buyers right now, according to local realtors.

Ashlee Cassity and Dom Garcia standing inside their current bar, Pearl Divers

New Owners Plan to Keep the Spirit, If Not the Name, of the Mercury Cafe

By Jason Heller

Mar 11, 2025

Ashlee Cassity and Dom Garcia are moving their Capitol Hill bar into the legendary venue and transforming it into The Pearl.

Look Inside: Largest Private Residence in Vail Valley Set for Auction

By Catie Cheshire

Mar 11, 2025

Designed by architect Charles Sink, this home could also pass as a castle...if castles had indoor pools, purple rooms and a shuttle to ski resorts.

A view of Denver's dense skyline from Avanti Food & Beverage.

Gen Zers Are Moving to Colorado in Droves. Where Are They Coming From?

By Jason Heller

Feb 21, 2025

A lot of them migrated from a not-so-beloved neighboring state.

Real Estate

New Platte Apartment Packed With Amenities

Micro-Condos in Cherry Creek Starting at $450,000

Real Estate

New Platte Apartment Packed With Amenities

Micro-Condos in Cherry Creek Starting at $450,000

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