Denver targets businesses again, this time it will hit your tank

Denver targets businesses again, this time it will hit your tank

There is a new proposal  by the Denver city council to prohibit the construction of gas stations.   The new bill puts forth several proposals that would make it increasingly difficult if not impossible to build new gas stations in Denver County.  Ironically it will...
Denver will vote to ban one business in the city

Denver will vote to ban one business in the city

On the November ballot a special interest group just got approval for an initiative that targets one particular business that has been operating legally in Denver for over 70 years and has an economic impact of 382 million a year and employees over 600 people. ...
60% Surge in Denver Eviction Filings – Here’s Why

60% Surge in Denver Eviction Filings – Here’s Why

  In April, Denver County recorded the largest number of eviction filings in one single month. There were 1,665 eviction filings, compared to 1,038 in April 2023 and 576 in April 2022.   Why the sudden huge jump in eviction filings?  Is this a trend or just a...
Will Colorado ski town buyers pay realtors 70k upfront?      

Will Colorado ski town buyers pay realtors 70k upfront?      

The recent settlement by the national association of realtors will have an outsize impact on Colorado ski towns.  Will prospective buyers pony up 70k to pay their buyers agent based on the median home price in Summit County?  What does the recent settlement mean for...
Is Colorado setting up buy now pay later for property taxes

Is Colorado setting up buy now pay later for property taxes

The legislature passed a little known bill to allow property owners to defer their property taxes above 4% increase starting in 2023. To get the message out, they sent out the flier above that I received this week.  On the surface, this sounds like an amazing plan. ...
Denver has highest increase in violent crime in US, impact on real estate

Denver has highest increase in violent crime in US, impact on real estate

Of U.S. cities with more than half a million residents, only Denver’s overall violent crime (including aggravated assault, sex assault, robbery and homicide) has risen by more than 90% between 2012 and 2022, according to FBI data.  What does the surge in crime mean...