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Truth: While a 20% down payment can help avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI), it’s not a requirement for most buyers. Many loan programs allow for much smaller down payments:
Why it’s a myth: The idea of a 20% down payment is an outdated standard, and many buyers don’t realize that there are more affordable options available.
Truth: While spring typically sees more listings, it’s not always the best time to buy for every buyer. Each season has its pros and cons:
Why it’s a myth: The “best” time to buy depends on your personal situation, needs, and the local market. Waiting for “the perfect season” might mean missing out on good opportunities in the off-season.
Truth: In some cases, renting might be cheaper in the short term, but buying can be more affordable in the long run, especially when you build equity. Monthly mortgage payments can sometimes be comparable to renting, and homeownership provides tax advantages and potential appreciation in property value.
Why it’s a myth: Rent can be cheaper in some markets, but it doesn’t build equity, and rent prices often rise over time. On the other hand, with a fixed-rate mortgage, your payment stays the same, and your property may increase in value.
Truth: Just because you can afford a more expensive home doesn’t mean you should buy it. Financial experts recommend staying within your comfort zone and considering other costs, such as maintenance, property taxes, utilities, and potential future expenses (e.g., growing family, retirement savings).
Why it’s a myth: Many people focus on what they can technically afford based on loan qualification, but they don’t take into account their lifestyle preferences, savings goals, and unexpected costs.
Truth: While a higher credit score generally results in better loan terms, it’s not the only factor. Lenders also look at your income, debt-to-income ratio, the type of loan you’re applying for, and your down payment amount. In some cases, buyers with excellent credit may still not qualify for the lowest rates if other factors don’t align.
Why it’s a myth: Credit score is important, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Even buyers with good credit may need to adjust their expectations based on other financial elements.
Truth: Open houses can help attract buyers, but they aren’t the most effective way to sell a home. In today’s digital age, most buyers start their search online. A well-targeted marketing strategy, professional photos, and online listings are usually more effective in attracting serious buyers.
Why it’s a myth: Open houses are great for exposure, but they also attract “window shoppers” who aren’t necessarily serious. Today’s buyers often do most of their browsing online and may only visit homes they are seriously considering.
Truth: Overpricing a home can actually hurt its chances of selling. Homes that are priced too high often sit on the market too long and become “stale,” which can make potential buyers hesitant. It’s better to price your home realistically from the start, based on market analysis.
Why it’s a myth: Pricing too high may backfire by leading to a prolonged sale process and eventually needing a price reduction. Homes that are priced right tend to attract more interest and sell faster.
Truth: Many real estate agents work with both buyers and sellers, often guiding clients through both processes. However, it’s crucial to understand that in some cases, an agent representing both sides of the transaction can create conflicts of interest. This is why dual agency, where one agent represents both the buyer and the seller, is legal in some states but regulated for fairness.
Why it’s a myth: Some people assume agents can only represent one party, but a good agent can often handle both roles—if they adhere to ethical and legal guidelines.
Truth: Even brand-new homes should be inspected. Just because a house is newly built doesn’t mean it’s free from defects or overlooked issues. A professional home inspection can catch problems with the construction, plumbing, electrical systems, or other hidden areas that a new homebuyer might miss.
Why it’s a myth: People often think new construction is flawless, but like any other property, new homes can have defects that could cause costly repairs down the road.
Truth: Having student loans doesn’t automatically disqualify you from buying a home. While student loan debt does factor into your debt-to-income ratio, many first-time homebuyer programs and loan options exist that are tailored to people with student debt. It all depends on your overall financial picture, including income, other debts, and savings.
Why it’s a myth: People with student loans often think homeownership is out of reach, but loan programs such as FHA and USDA loans consider different circumstances, and many buyers can still qualify for a mortgage with student debt.
Truth: While real estate is generally considered a good long-term investment, home prices don’t always increase. They can fluctuate due to economic conditions, interest rates, and local market factors. It’s possible for home values to drop during market downturns, as seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
Why it’s a myth: Home prices can vary based on numerous factors. It’s important for buyers to understand that the market can experience both growth and contraction cycles, and investing in real estate always carries some level of risk.
Truth: While fewer homes are listed in winter, it can actually be a good time to sell, especially for buyers who are looking for a home immediately. Sellers often face less competition, and serious buyers are more motivated. Additionally, relocation companies often move employees during the winter months.
Why it’s a myth: The misconception that you must wait for spring to sell often prevents sellers from taking advantage of a less crowded market.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve said it is making a quarter-percentage-point cut to the baseline interest rate, its second recent reduction, in a move that could have ramifications for real estate and the broader economy as Donald Trump’s second presidential term is set to start early next year.
Previously, the Fed cut the rate by half a percentage point in September, a move that was highly anticipated in real estate circles and other industries after rates increased 11 times from early 2022 to mid-2023 to cool inflation.
The latest cut comes two days after the election won by Trump, a longtime real estate developer. The Republican’s upcoming second term adds another unknown for the economy heading into 2025. Inflation and the broader economy were issues in Trump’s race against the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump has criticized Powell’s decision-making, and some economists have expressed concern that Trump’s proposals, such as raising tariffs, could once again push up the price of goods.
In its announcement Thursday, the Fed said it was lowering the new baseline target for the interest rates to between 4.5% and 4.75%.
“Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace,” the statement said. “Since earlier in the year, labor market conditions have generally eased, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made progress toward the committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated.”
Real estate investors were hopeful that the Fed’s first cut in September, larger than some had anticipated, was just the first in a series of reductions that might lead to a recovery in property values, sales volume and the development pipeline.
As he emphasized after the previous cut, Powell said at a news conference Thursday that the Fed is “not on any pre-set course” as it focuses on its “dual mandate” of maximizing U.S. employment while keeping the inflation rate around 2% over the long run.
The Fed said it will weigh factors such as the labor market, inflation pressures and expectations, and financial and international developments as it considers potential further cuts.
How soon and how significantly changes in interest rates will affect deals is likely to vary by market and even more so by property type, industry professionals have forecast.
During this century, it has taken between 1½ and 3½ years for commercial property sales volume and prices to begin increasing following interest rate cuts, according to CoStar News analysis of Federal Reserve and CoStar data.
Powell largely steered clear of discussing potential economic policies coming with a second Trump term or how they could affect Fed decisions or the central bank’s independence.
He also declined to discuss how the election results indicate Americans’ views on the economy.
Powell said he would turn down a request by Trump to step down from his position if asked. Later asked about whether a president has the power to demote or fire him, Powell said that is “not permitted under the law.”
Despite slow recovery in some tech-centric cities, the office market is finally recovering in the nation’s largest metros, with one big exception.
That’s according to a recent report released by VTS, a commercial real estate management software company, which found third-quarter office demand increased by 11.8% from the previous year.
Demand did fall by 8.1% from the previous quarter, but that decline is in line with seasonal norms.
The VTS Office Demand Index, which tracks tour activity for office properties, revealed office markets have begun to thaw in San Francisco, Boston, Chicago and Seattle. But new demand is still highest in Los Angeles and New York.
Washington, D.C., however, may be another story.
Demand for office space in the nation’s capital fell 20.5% from September 2023 to September 2024 — with the presidential election as one big factor.
“Each city has its own unique factors driving or stalling office demand,” said Ryan Masiello, chief strategy officer at VTS. “Washington, D.C., stands out as the only market where office demand has significantly declined and it’s no surprise that the upcoming presidential election is causing some hesitancy among tenants.”
Coming out of the pandemic, tech hubs San Francisco, Seattle, Boston and Washington, D.C. were considered the most remote-friendly while New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago were less so. According to the most recent VTS index, that gap is shrinking.
Seattle shows the highest year-over-year growth in office demand — up 114.29%. Boston followed with 31.43% and San Francisco came third, up 25%.
While demand grew less aggressively in Los Angeles and New York, their overall recovery continues.
Office demand in the Big Apple increased almost 100% from March 2022 to March 2024. And while leasing has leveled off slightly since, that may be due to Wall Street leading the initial charge in return-to-office.
As for Washington, D.C., a market somewhat in flux due to the election, it could still see a flurry of leasing activity in late 2024 or early 2025 once the election results provide some certainty for tenants who have been playing the waiting game.
According to VTS analysts and other commercial real estate insiders, as corporate heavyweights increasingly scrap or dial back hybrid policies, others are expected to follow suit.
In September, the VTS office index score was 57, a quarter-over-quarter decline of 8.1% from a score of 62 in June, but movement of less than 10% is still considered modest. Outside of pandemic years, the VTS office index score declined by an average of 13.8% from June to September during 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023.
But, in a year-over-year comparison, the index score rose 11.8%, which VTS attributes to a shifting labor market that puts bargaining power back into the hands of employers, who often prefer to have workers onsite. That corresponds to a higher demand for office space.
OpenAI has recently secured large new office spaces in San Francisco and New York City and Nvidia is expected to quintuple their office footprint in Austin in the coming months.
“Tech giants like Amazon, Salesforce and Apple are making strategic moves toward bringing employees back to the office, following months of careful planning and office space evaluations,” said Nick Romito, CEO of VTS.
“The data reflected this shift starting in early 2024 and the trend shows no sign of slowing down,” he said. “I anticipate more companies will announce their return-to-office plans in the coming quarters.”
As for the future, VTS points to strong job growth numbers as reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics combined with a slightly higher unemployment rate of just over 4%. While still historically low, current unemployment is higher than rates from 2022 and 2023.
Additionally, tenants who have hesitated to renew office leases could be forced to finally commit, especially as the flight to quality continues in the nation’s fastest-growing metros.
Thanksgiving in Denver returns with fun (and free) events, blockbuster museum exhibitions, lights displays and plenty of family-friendly activities
Thanksgiving in Denver returns with fun (and free) events, blockbuster museum exhibitions, lights displays and plenty of family-friendly activities. Don’t miss out on great hotel deals. For a delicious deep dive into Denver’s culinary scene, check out these Thanksgiving meals for takeout.
WHEN: Nov. 20, 2024–Jan. 12, 2025
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens
Consistently lauded as one of the top holiday light shows in the nation, Blossoms of Light is a spectacular celebration that illuminates Denver Botanic Gardens’ York Street location. Wander a mile-long path through immersive, luminous displays that accentuate and highlight our plant collections. A cherished holiday tradition for nearly four decades, Blossoms of Light is constantly evolving to inspire wonder and delight in even the most seasoned visitors.
WHEN: Nov. 22–Dec. 31, 2024
WHERE: Downtown
For 40 magical nights, 400 drones will soar into the sky, creating breathtaking holiday-themed animations. See these dazzling displays from across the city every night at 7 p.m. for free. From Santa and his reindeer to iconic Denver landmarks like the Mile High Tree and Denver Union Station, each night will bring a new visual experience to life.
WHEN: Nov. 22–Dec. 31, 2024
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Join in the free festivities at the Mile High Tree. It’s a brilliantly lit, 110-foot-tall immersive art installation that provides a dazzling lights-and-music show. You can experience two of Denver’s most popular holiday attractions in one place: America’s tallest digital tree and the Denver Christkindlmarket , the city’s only authentic German holiday market.
WHEN: Nov. 23, 2024–Jan. 5, 2025 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
WHERE: Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
It’s official: Zoo Lights has been making magic, memories, and even marriages for 30 amazing years! Presented by Your Hometown Toyota Stores, this illuminating annual event transforms Denver Zoo into Colorado’s WILDEST winter wonderland. Don’t miss this year’s historic celebration, with more than a million lights sparkling over 80 acres—plus a host of special measures to keep your family safe and healthy.
WHEN: Nov. 27, 2024–Jan. 26, 2025
WHERE: City & County of Denver Building in Civic Center Park
Starting with the kick-off celebration on Nov. 27, 2024, each night at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. an eight-minute choreographed light and music holiday show will light up the night. It then goes to a festive, static holiday display until 10:45 p.m. Note: There will be no shows on Dec. 7 due to the 9NEWS Parade of Lights and on Dec. 21 for “We Will Remember: Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil.”
WHEN: Nov. 29, 2024–Jan. 1, 2025
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, Littleton
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms takes you along a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside. Tucked into the foothills under the dark sky, the glow of lights can be seen for miles. Just under a mile of walking trail, the illumination of cottonwoods, boxelders and pine trees line the pathway through the Green Farm, Crossroads, Deer Creek Discovery Children’s Play Area and 1880s Hildebrand Ranch homestead. There is also the option of a shorter path for those who want to take a shorter stroll. In line with the core value of sustainability, all lights used in the event are LED.
WHEN: Nov. 29, 2024
WHERE: Denver Union Station
The annual Grand Illumination event will feature an expanded lineup of family-friendly entertainment of classic holiday hits by the Denver Dolls, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the grand highlight of the evening—the lighting of the station’s outdoor 40-foot-tall Christmas tree that features more than 7,000 holiday lights.
WHEN: Nov. 29–Dec. 31, 2024
WHERE: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
This family-friendly event brings larger-than-life holiday displays and immersive experiences for all to enjoy. It features millions of dazzling lights, a 65-foot-tall Christmas tree, twinkling snowmen who never melt, a 300-foot-long candy cane tunnel, giant presents and ornaments, a wall of lights, rides on Elitch Gardens attractions, interactive activities like a light-up hopscotch, strolling holiday entertainers, Old Saint Nick and his elves, and more.
WHEN: Nov. 29, 2024–Jan. 12, 2025
WHERE: Hudson Gardens & Events Center
You’ll be enchanted by even more towering trees draped in thousands of colorful lights. A grove of dancing Christmas trees, a multi-colored forest inhabited by giant snowmen, the holiday light tunnel and glowing reindeer will light up Hudson Gardens into an extravaganza of holiday cheer. Purchase a delicious cup of hot cocoa or adult beverage before stopping by for a perfect free family photo opportunity with Santa.
WHEN: Thru Jan. 5, 2025
WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Explore the captivating and often paradoxical world of nature’s toxic arsenal in The Power of Poison. Encounter the many plants and animals living deep in the Colombian forest that use poison as a vital tool for defense and survival. With live performances and interactive dioramas, dive deep into familiar tales of illness, enchantment and death by poison. Find out how studying poison’s effects on human cells can help scientists figure out how to protect, repair and heal our own bodies and improve our health. Whether used as a defense against predators, a source of magical strength or a lifesaving medical treatment, The Power of Poison is sure to surprise you at every turn!
WHEN: Thru Jan. 5, 2025
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens
Explore a site-specific installation highlighting the ever-changing qualities of light and shadow. Created specifically for Denver Botanic Gardens, Shadow and Light is an immersive sculptural installation integrating the poetics of space with the luminosity of light. Discover an exhibition that changes with every visit, highlighting the shifting mood of light throughout the day and across the seasons.
WHEN: Thru Jan. 26, 2025
WHERE: Museo de las Americas
The journey of migrants to the U.S. is full of internal changes taking place in the physical body and mental state. This exhibit will explore the internal and external experiences of the immigrant who leaves home in search of a new and better life.
WHEN: Thru Feb. 17, 2025
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Named after Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” the beloved children’s book he authored in 1963 that became a cultural touchstone, this exhibition presents more than 400 of Sendak’s creations. Visitors will see unique examples of Sendak’s timeless art, such as the final artworks for the book, and get a sense of his extraordinary skill and deep understanding of the process of creating picture books and designs for the stage, television and film productions.
The holiday shopping season kicks off after Thanksgiving! There will be free parking on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in the Denver Pavilions underground garage while Cherry Creek North celebrates Small Business Weekend.
WHEN: Dec. 1, 2024
WHERE: The Learned Lemur
The Lemur and Friends Bazaar is a monthly artist market hosted right on The Learned Lemur’s back patio. The bazaar hosts all kinds of artists from across Colorado, from bakers to jewelers. Pick up that perfect unique gift or something special for yourself!
Check back soon for 2024 food and drink events!
WHEN: Thru Dec. 22, 2024
WHERE: Weeks Conservatory Theatre
Get ready for a fun-filled musical experience, leaping from the pages of Mo Willems’ award-winning, best-selling children’s books that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! Watch as Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that’s jam-packed with new toys, ice cream, trumpets, parties and wild-and-wacky costumes!
WHEN: Thru Jan. 5, 2025
WHERE: DCPA Off-Center at Broadway Park®
Rally your loved ones, your plus ones, and your very best ones. It’s game time, Denver! Direct from one of London’s most popular attractions, comes the highly anticipated international tour debut of “MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition” at a brand-new location: DCPA Off-Center at Broadway Park®! In this exhilarating, 60-minute experience, you will be guided by your very own personified MONOPOLY token as you and your team solve escape room-style challenges on a giant MONOPOLY board for a chance to buy property, charge rent and break out of jail.
WHEN: Thru March 3, 2025
WHERE: Infinity Theater
Take part in a breathtaking journey with “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D.” In this giant screen film narrated by English actor Andy Serkis, you will explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding from the brink of extinction. Following two scientific expeditions — one to find a missing population of blue whales off the exotic Seychelles Islands, the other to chronicle whale families in Mexico’s stunning Gulf of California — this inspirational story transforms our understanding of the largest animal ever to have lived.
WHEN: Thru March 3, 2025
WHERE: Infinity Theater
“Cities of the Future” invites you to step into an exciting new world of innovation and exploration to address the challenges of a rapidly changing planet. Discover the thrilling technological breakthroughs — electric autonomous vehicles and aerial highways, solar energy beamed down from space to power entire cities and smart buildings and greener infrastructure to keep us cool — that engineers are working on right now and meet a team of middle school students competing in the Future City Competition. Narrated by actor John Krasinski, this film will energize kids and adults of all ages to think about engineering as a meaningful way to help others and leave a positive mark on the world.
WHEN: Nov. 2, 2024–May 4, 2025
WHERE: Garner Galleria Theatre
In this two-person musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new, ill-advised project: a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts in their crass historical epic, with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract.
WHEN: Nov. 22–Dec. 29, 2024
WHERE: Wolf Theatre
Celebrate 30 years of “A Christmas Carol” at the Denver Center! Essential to the holiday season in Denver, “A Christmas Carol” is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, the DCPA Theatre Company’s production is “a splendidly festive tradition” (BroadwayWorld) that illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations.
WHEN: Nov. 22–Dec. 29, 2024
WHERE: Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Arvada
Prince Dauntless’s outspoken Queen mother and mute King father decree that no one in the kingdom may marry until their son finds someone sensitive enough to be a true princess. Will goofy, awkward Winnifred the Woebegone from the swamp finally be the one to pass the seemingly impossible test? In this laugh-out-loud musical version of “The Princess and the Pea,” “Once Upon a Mattress” redefines what it takes to be a princess. Perfect for the whole family, this hilarious tale zany enough to launch the Broadway career of Carol Burnett celebrates the uniqueness in all of us.
WHEN: Nov. 23 & 24, 2024
WHERE: Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry Hills Village
The smell of roasted turkey wafts through the house like a warm breeze; the sound of football and disappointed groans echo from the living room; and the banter of long-separated siblings and cousins catching up and trading old barbs over a glass of wine rings out from the kitchen. The feeling of Thanksgiving is one of overwhelming appreciation for friends and loved ones and the bounty of love and joy they provide. This year, Denver Brass and organist Joseph Galema are showing our Resounding Gratitude for our beloved family of fans with a cornucopia overflowing with organ pipes, tiny trumpets, and heralding horns. Join us before the show to break bread and reacquaint yourself with your friends and family here at Denver Brass!
WHEN: Nov. 29–30, 2024
WHERE: Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season. Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.
WHEN: Nov. 29–Dec. 1, 2024
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
The beloved TV classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.
WHEN: Nov. 30–Dec. 1, 2024
WHERE: Paramount Theatre
Gather your loved ones for the warm nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger-than-life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonder of “Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet.”
WHEN: Nov. 30–Dec. 29, 2024
WHERE: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
The beloved holiday favorite returns in a dazzling production like no one’s ever seen, featuring all-new sets and costumes created especially for Colorado Ballet. A sellout every year, this magical tale of Clara, the Nutcracker and the Mouse King is going to be dreamier than ever.
WHEN: Dec. 1, 2024
WHERE: Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
Marimba, bongos, bass drums, woodblocks, log drums, boo-bams, Chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darbukas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, tablespoons, Burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui and sleigh bells! These are just some of the percussion instruments that the virtuoso percussionists of your Colorado Symphony will be using in this dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family.
WHEN: Dec. 1–2, 2024
WHERE: Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
Back by popular demand, these charismatic, handsome, triple-threat Broadway stars—with their hot five-piece band—tear it up with musicality, dancing and showmanship. They “re-doo” classic Doo Wop songs from the ’50s and ’60s and make them sound fresh and new. In this holiday spectacular, the group adds their doo-wopified flare to our favorite Christmas classics. A perfect way to kick off your holiday season
WHEN: Nov. 27, 2024
WHERE: Ball Arena
Kick off the holiday by cheering on the Avalanche when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights!
WHEN: Nov. 30, 2024
WHERE: Ball Arena
Root for the Avalanche as they take on the Edmonton Oilers!
WHEN: Nov. 30, 2024
WHERE: Hamilton Gymnasium
Watch as the University of Denver Women’s Basketball team battles it out against UC Irvine.
WHEN: Dec. 2, 2024
WHERE: Empower Field at Mile High
Wrap up the holiday weekend as the Denver Broncos challenge the Cleveland Browns!
WHEN: TBA 2024
WHERE: Skyline Park
Bundle up for some free ice skating in the heart of downtown and enjoy special events. Skate rentals for adults are $11 and $9 for kids 12 and under. Bring your own pair and skate for free! If you need a skatewalker for assistance, you can also rent one $5.
WHEN: TBA 2024
WHERE: Washington Park
Lace up your sneakers and make the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot a part of your Thanksgiving celebration and help support families in our community!
WHEN: TBA 2024
WHERE: Douglas County Event Center, Castle Rock
Join Castle Rock’s largest running race, indoor expo and Thanksgiving morning tradition: the 19th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot 5K Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll. Whether you’re a serious runner or a leisurely walker, bring the whole family and start a new tradition.
WHEN: Thru Dec. 1, 2024
WHERE: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Lakewood
How do you interact with your community? Historic Lakewood residents got involved with their local schools, agricultural organizations, outdoor youth movements and many other special interest groups. Discover how making a difference in the quality of life in our city has evolved over the past century.
WHEN: Thru Dec. 28, 2024
WHERE: Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery
“Entering a performance at Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery is like stepping through a looking glass and into a sci-fi wonderland. The gallery’s Lumonics Immersed installation was originally created by the late Dorothy and Mel Tanner, pioneering light artists whose singular style fuses elements of light, music and sculptures to produce captivating experiences for the audience.” – Denver Westword
WHEN: Thru Dec. 31, 2024
WHERE: Museum of Illusions
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. The mesmerizing exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions Denver.
WHEN: Thru Dec. 31, 2024
WHERE: History Colorado Center
Danielle SeeWalker is a Húŋkpapȟa Lakȟóta citizen from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She is an artist, writer, activist and boy mom of two, based in Denver. This exhibition uses storytelling to explore a variety of issues important to Indigenous peoples and communities. Striking nineteenth-century hair ornaments, beaded spoons and moccasins are paired with SeeWalker’s art in ways that illuminate censored and erased histories.
WHEN: Thru Jan. 12, 2025
WHERE: Clyfford Still Museum
Clyfford Still withdrew his paintings from the Betty Parsons Gallery in 1951, refusing to participate in a market prioritizing the fame of an artist and the price of their artworks. The following year, he surprised many by agreeing to participate in a group show at the Museum of Modern Art. His rationale for doing so was because the curator, Dorothy Miller, agreed to show Still’s works together in their own gallery. As Still saw it, his work could be viewed on its own terms and not in direct comparison to other artists—but visitors could still see the scope of American painting in the mid-century. Even with his turn away from the art world, Still saw himself participating in something larger and remained in dialogue with his contemporaries. This exhibition considers the nuanced ways in which Clyfford Still was part of an artists’ community in the late 1940s and early 1950s, despite his protestations to the contrary, and how his paintings, through their scale and composition, promote ideas of community.
WHEN: Thru Jan. 12, 2025
WHERE: Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Vanity & Vice: American Art Deco explores the dynamic designs that emerged during the rebellious years of 1920–1933. American women were enjoying more independence inside and outside the home. Cutting hair into a chic bob, wearing rouge on lips and cheeks, hosting cocktail parties, and publicly consuming alcohol and tobacco all reinforced what it meant to be a modern woman. American designers and manufacturers responded to these societal changes with fashionable perfume atomizers and vanity sets and drinking and smoking accessories in the latest styles. This exhibition invites visitors into two distinct spaces occupied by a progressive Prohibition-era woman: her boudoir and a speakeasy. Explore the Art Deco objects that filled these rooms and how they reflect a time of freedom and change.
WHEN: Thru Jan. 27, 2025
WHERE: History Colorado Center
This exhibition focuses on the many uses and importance of the Colorado River, taking visitors inside majestic canyons and atop the most awe-inspiring vistas along the Yampa, Gunnison and Dolores Rivers as they flow toward their confluence with the Colorado. Flow: On the River with John Fielder features a number of iconic large-format Fielder prints, as well as quotes from the renowned landscape photographer gathered carefully from his publications and interviews over the years.
WHEN: Thru March 30, 2025
WHERE: Center for Colorado Women’s History
Rumors of Bloomers explores women’s experiences as expressed through undergarments. Using rarely displayed objects – such as corsets, bloomers, swimming costumes, petticoats and Mother Hubbard gowns – the exhibition highlights the ways “unmentionables” have given form and shape to bodies, while also expressing identity, autonomy, agency, and protest.
WHEN: Thru June 1, 2025
WHERE: Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama features more than 40 paintings loaned to the museum by the Japanese American National Museum and Ueyama’s family, whose combined efforts to preserve his work have allowed the story of this accomplished and cosmopolitan artist to be told at the DAM for the first time. Born in Japan, Tokio Ueyama moved to the United States in 1908 at age 18, where he made a home until his death in 1954. This exhibition tells the story of Ueyama’s life, including his early days as an art student in San Francisco, Southern California, and Philadelphia; his travels abroad in Europe and Mexico; his role as artist and community member in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles; and his unconstitutional incarceration during World War II at the Granada Relocation Center, now the Amache National Historic Site, in southeast Colorado.
With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down.
In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, according to data from BTIG, in election years there’s usually a slightly larger dip in home sales in the month leading up to Election Day (see graph below):
Why? Uncertainty. Many consumers hold off on making major decisions or purchases while they wait to see how the election will play out. It’s a pattern that’s shown up time and time again, and it’s particularly apparent for buyers and sellers in the housing market.
This year is no different. A recent survey from Redfin found that 23% of potential first-time homebuyers said they’re waiting until after the election to buy. That’s nearly a quarter of first-time buyers hitting the pause button, likely due to the same feelings of uncertainty.
The good news is these delayed sales aren’t lost forever—they’re just postponed. History shows sales tend to rebound after the election is over. In fact, home sales have actually increased 82% of the time in the year after the election (see chart below):
That’s because once the election dust settles, buyers and sellers have a sense of what’s ahead and generally feel more confident moving forward with their decisions. And that leads to a boost in home sales.
If history is any indicator, that means more homes will sell next year. And based on the latest forecasts, that’s exactly what you should expect. As the graph below shows, the housing market is on pace to sell a total of 4.6 million homes this year, and projections are for 5.2 million total sales next year (see graph below):
And that aligns with the typical pattern of post-election rebounds.
So, while it might feel like the market is slowing down right now, it’s more of a temporary dip rather than a long-term trend. As has been the case before, once the election uncertainty passes, buyers and sellers will return to the market.
It’s important to remember that while election years often bring a short-term slowdown in the housing market, the pause is usually temporary. Those sales are not lost. Data shows home sales typically increase the year after a Presidential election, and current forecasts indicate 2025 will be no different. If you’re waiting for a clearer picture before making a move, just know that the market is expected to pick up speed in the months ahead.
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It’s officially gourd season. Here are our top suggestions for which pumpkin patch to pick, depending on the fall experience you’re craving.
Dates: Oct. 11–13
Address: 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton
Tickets: $18 adults; $16 seniors (65+); $12 children (ages 3-15); free for kids 2 and under
Pumpkin price: By size, $8 average
Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Why we love it: You can pick pumpkins and peep wildflowers.
This annual pumpkin festival runs one weekend only, and the main attraction is the 10-acre pumpkin patch brimming with a smorgasbord of gourds, from white pumpkins to tiny squash. There will also be a corn maze (this year’s theme is wildlife), carnival games, barrel train rides, face painting, a mini maze, live music, and food and drink vendors serving up bites like funnel cake and corndogs. As an added perk, all Pumpkin Festival tickets also include admission to the entire Chatfield Farms, which is a working farm operated by Denver Botanic Gardens. The property has 2.5 miles of trails through its native plant refuge, plus wildflower gardens and A+ bird-watching. The folks at the festival were even thoughtful enough to offer free “pumpkin day care,” so you can leave your precious picks safely under their watch while you explore all 700 acres. Don’t forget to BYOW (bring your own wagon) if you plan on picking several squashes.
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays now through Oct. 27
Address: 20861 CR 33, LaSalle
Tickets: Fun pass for ages 3 and up starting at $25 (online) and $35 (gate); all-access fun pass starting at $42 (online) and $52 (gate); free entry for pumpkin patch only; Scream Acres experience sold separately
Pumpkin price: By pound
Hours: Varies
Why we love it: You can explore the most elaborate corn maze in Colorado.
With nearly 75 acres to roam, you’re guaranteed to hit your step goal at Fritzler Farms. There’s a pumpkin cannon, go-karts, a giant slide, mini golf, human foosball, and a 14-acre pumpkin patch, where folks can choose from more than 20 varieties. Owner Trevor Fritzler’s pride and joy, though, is the farm’s famous (and elaborate) 15-acre corn maze. In past years, the design has featured a tribute to his parents, the seal of the president of the United States, and the Denver Broncos logo, which is how this patch earned the number-two spot. This year’s design celebrates the farm’s 25th anniversary and features a special shoutout to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, a Greeley nonprofit that supports children who’ve experienced abuse and neglect. Stick around after sunset for fireworks on select Fridays, and if you’re feeling brave, for “Scream Acres,” where Fritzler puts a terrifying twist on the corn maze. First responders and vets should mark October 5 and 6 on their calendars: They’ll get free admission with an ID.
Dates: Now through mid-November
Address: 13912 County Road 19, Platteville
Tickets: $18–$28 at the gate, which includes four bags to fill per person; Pumpkins included in the four-bag limit
Pumpkin price: Included in ticket price
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Why we love it: You’ll leave with all kinds of fresh fall produce.
At Miller Farms, visitors are treated to a hayride through 180 acres of fields, where you can pick organic, pesticide-free pumpkins, as well as potatoes, carrots, onions, beets, corn, squash, peppers, and more. The price of admission includes up to four bags of vegetables per person—including the big-ticket gourds—so choose wisely. If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, visit the customer-favorite “Wagon Sale,” where you can fill a red Radio Flyer with all the pre-picked produce you can fit for only $50. The festival also features classic attractions like corn mazes, an antique tractor alley, a hay bale pyramid, and lawn games. Don’t miss out on the “Croc-pit”—a play pit filled with thousands of cut-up Crocs given to the farm by the Broomfield-based company when it nearly went out of business in 2018. All this affordable (and unconventional) fall fun earned Miller Farms the number-three spot on our list. Don’t forget to fill out the farm’s waiver while you’re making the roughly 40-minute drive to this pumpkin party.
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 5–27
Address: 26745 Weld County Road 17, Johnstown
Tickets: $15 for ages 3 and up; $12 for military & seniors (with ID); free for kids 2 and under
Pumpkin price: Mini $2, small $8, medium $12, blue/specialty pumpkins $14, giant $20
Hours: Saturdays 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sundays 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Why we love it: Budget-friendly pumpkin prices
Score specialty gourds at, ahem, killer prices at Hankins Farms, a family-owned operation since 1910 located less than an hour outside of Denver. This haunt’s wallet-friendly pumpkin prices earned it the number-four spot on our list, but there’s so much more to do than peruse the patch. Fight off zombies with corn cannons, race pedal cars, and try your hand at foam ball archery. The festivities also include two themed corn mazes: Farm Scene Investigation and Monster Mystery.
Dates: Sept. 28–Oct. 31
Address: 2001 S Chambers Road, Aurora
Tickets: Free admission with additional pricing for activities
Pumpkin price: By size
Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Why we love it: The short commute and free admission
Save money on gas and put it toward gourds at this close-to-home patch in Aurora. Nick’s Garden Center and Farm Market throws an annual Fall Fest for all the Denverites who hate driving, earning it the number-five spot on our list. Here, you’ll find a variety of pumpkins to choose from, plus activities for every kind of kiddo. There are no tickets required to enter, and it’s free to enjoy the straw maze, Professor Pumpkin story time, kid’s play area, and tons of games. The fest also offers pedal karts, an inflatable obstacle course, mini golf, rubber ducky races, and train rides through a haunted tunnel for an additional charge. Pro tip: Stop by this daily fall festival on a weekday to avoid the crowds and get your garden shopping done at the same time with help from their friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Dates: Now–Oct. 31
Address: 10600 Isabelle Road, Lafayette
Tickets: $8; free for seniors and kids under 6
Pumpkin price: By size
Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Why we love it: All the fall family photo-ops
Cottonwood Farms is a small-but-spirited operation that offers a 10-acre pumpkin patch with straw bale and corn mazes, wagon rides, vintage farm equipment displays, and yard games. But what earns this patch the number-six spot on our roundup are all the whimsical photo-ops. Make it a tradition to snap an annual pic of your kiddos beside the “How Tall This Fall?” ruler board for an adorable holiday card. Then, borrow a wagon from the farm, and wander the petite patch in search of the perfect canvas for your next jack-o’-lantern.
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 28–Oct. 27
Address: 11 Cavanaugh Road, Bennett
Tickets: $19 for adults (ages 13–59); $16 for military/first responders and seniors (60+); $14 children (ages 5–12); free for kids 4 and under
Pumpkin price: 85 cents per pound (up to 40 pounds), then 60 cents every pound after
Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Why we love it: It’s the perfect playground for little ones.
A day at Mile High Farms sort of feels like a trip to Halloweentown thanks to the owners who constructed an entire village on the working farm made up of buildings, life-size characters, and antique farming equipment. Climb aboard an antique tractor to tour this 11-acre pumpkin patch, where helpful staffers can snip your selected pumpkin straight from the vine. Channel your inner Targaryen and see if you can escape the dragon’s lair—this year’s theme for the corn maze—or simply let your lively little ones burn their energy on the playground. Don’t leave before saying hello to the farm’s newest resident: August, a one-month-old alpaca. Mile High Farms may not have all the bells and whistles of other patches, but its charming vibes and family-friendly feel earned it our last-but-not-least spot.
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, here’s something you’ll want to consider as you make your decision.
As soon as you buy, you’ll start gaining equity. And you’d be surprised how quickly that can add up – even with more moderate home price appreciation.
Each quarter, Fannie Mae releases the Home Price Expectations Survey. It asks over one hundred economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists what they forecast for home prices over the next five years. In the latest release, experts project prices will continue to rise nationally through at least 2028 (see the graph below):
While home prices are going to vary from one local area to the next, this shows they’re expected to keep going up nationally. The size of the increase varies from year-to-year, but the important takeaway is that prices are forecast to rise every single year – just at a moderate pace.
And while rising home prices may not sound great right now, once you own a home, that growth will be a big bonus for you. Here’s a look at what you stand to gain equity-wise once you buy. The graph below uses a typical home’s value and those HPES projections to show how much equity is at stake:
If you bought a $450,000 home at the beginning of this year, based on that starting value and the expert forecasts from the HPES, you could gain more than $90,000 in household wealth over the next five years. That’s significant.
So, if you’re ready and able to buy, and growing your wealth is important to you, you’ve got an opportunity in front of you. And now that mortgage rates have fallen, it may be time to consider making a move.
To talk more about your options and what makes sense, lean on a pro. They’ll be able to tell you what home prices are doing in your area and what that means for your move (and your future equity). The Mortgage Reports says:
“Given the intricacies of the current market, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and up to date about housing market conditions. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell in the remaining months of 2024, having a professional guide you through the process can make all the difference.”
Bottom Line
The decision to buy now or wait is a very personal one, but it’s valuable to have an expert’s perspective. They won’t push you, but they will explain things you may not have considered, like the equity that’s at stake.
If you want help weighing your options and thinking through how the current market factors in, connect with a local real estate agent.