Brianna Crane

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Brianna Crane |John Frank

You need to earn nearly $900,000 annually to join Colorado's ultra-wealthy club. By the numbers: Making at least $876,743 per year is enough to put someone in the state's top 1% of earners. That's based on adjusted gross income reported on tax filings in the 2021 tax year, adjusted to 2024 dollars. The figure represents a notable uptick from the $800,000 most Americans must make to be in the top 1% of households nationally.

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Brianna Crane

Kroger, Costco and Safeway are the leading Boulder-area grocers, according to the latest data shared by Chain Store Guide. But we want to know which store reigns supreme in your household. And why? Is there a grocery store you wish Boulder had? How far do you drive to shop your preferred store? Where are you finding the best deals these days? Hit reply with all of your grocery store takes. We may feature them in an upcoming story. Subscribe for more Axios Boulder in your inbox.

3 weeks ago | axios.com | Brianna Crane |Sami Sparber

Data: Realtor.com; Chart: Axios VisualsThe majority of Boulder-area homes for sale came with homeowners association fees last year, according to a recent report. Why it matters: For many homebuyers, HOA fees are another financial hurdle in an already-tough market. The big picture: HOA dues typically cover maintenance and amenities like pools and gyms, plus other costs that keep a community running.

3 weeks ago | axios.com | Megan Stringer |Brianna Crane

New homes in San Antonio aren't dramatically pricier than existing ones, per a recent report, but even a small gap can make a difference for buyers. Why it matters: San Antonio — like much of booming Texas — is known for newly constructed homes, but they're not accessible to everyone. By the numbers: The median listing price in the San Antonio area for existing construction was about $328,000 in January, according to the report from Realtor.com. For new construction, it was about $340,000.

1 month ago | axios.com | Sami Sparber |Brianna Crane

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosThe pandemic upended America's housing market, delivering wins for homeowners and roadblocks for those still dreaming. The big picture: High home prices and mortgage rates, plus a crunch on affordable housing, are keeping many from homeownership. In the past five years, here are five ways the market transformed and what could come next:1.