If you're considering buying real estate in Colorado, you're in for an exciting journey! Whether you're looking for a cozy mountain retreat, a home in the bustling city, or an investment property, Colorado has something for everyone. But finding the right property can be a challenge without the right guidance.

DMAR’s September 2024 Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends couldn’t have come at a better time. Every real estate agent, mortgage professional, house hunter, hopeful refinancer, and their mothers are looking to the Fed meeting planned for next week. Will they reduce the federal funds rate? If so, will the change affect home loan interest rates too? (That would require the 10-year treasury yield to follow suit first.) 

Leaves are changing, and the crisp autumn air has finally arrived in Denver. It’s the time of year when the city comes alive with the vibrant hues of fall, and the excitement of seasonal activities is in the air. Whether you’re craving the nostalgia of pumpkin picking, the thrill of navigating a corn maze, or the fun of fall festivals, the Denver Metro Area has something for everyone. So, grab your coziest sweater, sip on a warm cider, and dive into the season's magic with our curated list of the best fall activities in Denver.

Autumn officially begins on September 22nd with the Fall Equinox, but we’re just days away from the start of meteorological fall on Sept 1st (which is what really matters, if we’re being honest.) And with the weather soon taking us into sweater season, we’re daydreaming about warm-toned leaves, aspen bark, and scenic drives. The atmospheric experts predict that fall colors will peak in the Rocky Mountains between mid and late September, with harvest hues decking the front range trees through late October. 

Ready to plan your autumnal adventure? Here’s a handy guide to timing Colorado leaf peeping just right, the best views, and even some phoneography tips. 

You’ve done the mountain getaways, seen the downtown sights, and taken more Red Rocks selfies than you can count. But what about those hidden gems that are right under your nose? The ones that don’t pop up on every “Top 10” list but deliver all the relaxation, adventure, and local charm you’re craving? It’s time to explore some of the best Denver staycation ideas for a vacay that’s anything but ordinary.

Do you see that? Hanging over the Rockies? A stubborn cloud that keeps threatening to blow past but just lingers over the front range? No, it's not a late summer storm or any storm at all. It's the Denver real estate market, stuck in its own form of the inversion effect. (When warm air rises above cold air but gets trapped by the mountains. [...]

Aerial of Washington Park's Smith Lake with the Park Lane Hotel nearby, circa 1940-1950. Photo credit: Denver Public Library Special Collections.

In the late 1800s, Denver was more of a rustic frontier town than a blossoming city. Picture it: tumbleweeds, cowboys, and more dust than you could shake a stick at. The good folks of Denver decided [...]