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Summer is finally here, and there’s no better time to get outside and explore everything Colorado has to offer with your four-legged companion. Whether your pup loves hiking, swimming, or simply joining you on a sunny patio, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite dog-friendly activities around the Denver metro area.
A local favorite for both people and pups, Cherry Creek State Park offers miles of trails, open space, and a large off-leash dog area where dogs can run, play, and even splash in the water. It’s the perfect place to spend a summer morning.
Located in Lakewood, Bear Creek Dog Park features wide-open fields, creek access, and plenty of room for dogs to socialize. Bring a tennis ball and let your pup burn off some energy while enjoying the beautiful mountain views.
Looking to escape the summer heat? Head up to Evergreen, Georgetown, or Idaho Springs for cooler temperatures and dog-friendly hiking trails. Colorado’s mountain towns offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure and picturesque photo opportunities.
Many Denver-area restaurants and breweries welcome dogs on their patios. Enjoy a meal, a cold drink, or a cup of coffee while your pup relaxes by your side. Don’t forget to ask for a water bowl and a treat!
If your dog enjoys the water, summer is the perfect time to introduce them to paddleboarding. Lakes such as Chatfield Reservoir offer great opportunities for a relaxing day on the water with your furry first mate.
One of Denver’s most iconic parks, Washington Park offers beautiful walking paths, open green spaces, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy an evening walk with your dog while soaking up the summer weather.
After a day of adventure, stop by a local pet bakery or grab a pup cup from your favorite coffee shop. A little treat is the perfect way to reward your dog for being the best adventure buddy around.
Before heading out, keep these warm-weather reminders in mind:
We hope you and your pup have an amazing summer filled with sunshine, adventure, and plenty of tail wags. If you discover a new favorite dog-friendly spot around Colorado, we’d love to hear about it!
Happy exploring! 🐶☀️
You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.
And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s what some are starting to realize.
Waiting doesn’t usually fix the thing that made you want to move in the first place.
Your family still desperately needs more room. Your empty nest still feels too…empty.
Your parents or grandparents still need you to live closer.
You just got married… or divorced.
Your vision of retirement has you living somewhere else.
Eventually, life can reach a point where waiting feels harder than moving.
That’s why some people are still deciding to buy right now, even in today’s market. Not because conditions are perfect. But because the life changes behind their move never really went away.
And maybe that’s exactly where you are too. If so, you’re certainly not alone.
Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to purchase a home at that time, no matter the market.
That’s an important reminder right now. Sure, the dollars and cents of your move have to make sense for you. But big life changes happen whether mortgage rates and home prices are high, low, or somewhere in between.
And those big life events happen more than you may think. NAR says roughly 22.5 million people experience major life changes in a typical two-year span (see graph below):
These are exactly the kinds of things that can change how much space you need, where you want to live, or what kind of lifestyle makes sense now. Chen Zhao, Head of Economics Research at Redfin, explains:
“Life doesn’t stand still—people get new jobs, grow their families, downsize after retirement, or simply want to live in a different neighborhood.”
And that’s what makes waiting so hard. Every month you spend hoping the market changes is another month living in a house that no longer works for your life. It’s stressful to feel stuck. And that feeling usually doesn’t disappear.
But while affordability is still a challenge, there may still be a way for you to make your move.
The number of homes for sale has been growing for 4 straight years (see graph below). That means more homes to choose from and, in some markets, more room to negotiate than buyers had just a few years ago.
That doesn’t mean moving is suddenly easy. But it does mean some buyers are finding ways to make a move work. So, if you’ve been putting your plans on hold, maybe the question isn’t just:
“What’s the market doing?” or “When will it get better?”
Maybe ask yourself this, too: “Can I still live where I’m at right now and make it work?”
If the answer to that second question is “no,” it may be worth having a conversation about what your options look like today – despite where rates or prices are. You could find your move is still possible after all. With more homes for sale, there’s a better chance to find one that fits your life (and your budget) right now.
Life changes. Priorities shift. Families grow. Kids move out. Careers evolve. And eventually, the house you’re in may stop fitting the life you’re living.
If that’s been weighing on you lately, talk to an agent about what your options could realistically look like today, no matter where rates or prices are.
Life can’t always wait for perfect market conditions. Maybe you don’t have to either.