Sara B. Hansen

Denver

Real Estate Reporter and Editor at Freelance

Real estate reporter/editor. Editor @DogsBestLife. Former Breaking news editor @DenverPost. News junkie. Word nerd. Grammar geek. [email protected]

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Articles

Sellers offer concessions as Denver home market experiences inventory boost

1 week ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

The Denver Metro housing market demonstrated volatility in April, as an increase in new listings and rising inventory challenged the traditionally strong spring buying season. “They say April in Colorado can bring all four seasons in a single day—and it also marks the start of severe weather season, with the potential for hail and tornadoes,” said Susan Thayer, with the Thayer Group and a member of the DMAR Market Trends Committee.
After pandemic migration, Denver experiences growth and renewed interest

2 weeks ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

After people fled cities for more space during the pandemic, metros like Denver are experiencing a resurgence. According to the National Association of Realtors, the percentage of people moving to cities climbed to 16% in 2024. That’s the biggest increase in a decade. This urban revival is fueled by a vibrant culture, the convenience of living close to work, and easy access to essential services.
Colorado homeowners scramble for affordable coverage as rates skyrocket

4 weeks ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

Loading your audio articleColorado homeowners feel the pinch as home insurance costs keep climbing. According to an Insurify report, premiums will jump by about 11% this year, with the average annual premium hitting $6,630. Colorado’s insurance rates are among the most expensive in the U.S., with the state ranking fourth. Hail and wildfire risks continue to drive up insurance costs. Over 300,000 Colorado homes are at risk of wildfire damage.
Colorado home buyers gain more power in March as inventory climbs

1 month ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

Colorado’s housing market is shifting closer to balance as a surge in housing inventory and new listings gives buyers more choices and bargaining power. However, rising housing costs and economic fears make potential buyers hesitant. According to the March housing report from the Colorado Association of Realtors, there were nearly 12,500 new listings, up 24% from last year. Active listings are up 27% from a year ago, with 23,213 listings.
Thinking about selling your house? The best time to list is coming soon

1 month ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

Denver homes, like houses in 16 other major metros, listed in late May sold for an average of 1.6% more, typically around $5,600, compared to homes listed at other times of the year, according to a Zillow report. Zillow research also indicates that listing your home on a Thursday can lead to a quicker sale and a higher price. Homes listed on Thursdays tend to go pending faster than those listed on any other day, as buyers are eager to view new listings over the weekend.
Bobby Berk brings effortless chic to Tri-Pointe’s Painted Prairie

1 month ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

Celebrity designer Bobby Berk of “Queer Eye” fame made a trip to Denver last week to promote his partnership with Tri-Pointe Homes. Since forming their partnership in 2015, Tri Pointe and Berk have worked to bring his sophisticated design aesthetic to nearly 50 communities across the country.
Dealin’ Doug selling former Broncos’ mansion in Cherry Hills Village for $7.7 million

1 month ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

Dealin’ Doug Moreland is ready to make a deal on a Cherry Hills Village mansion. Moreland, best known for owning car dealerships, is selling a home on Mockingbird Lane for $7.7 million. Zillow estimates the mansion’s worth at $8.8 million. Moreland assumed the property after former Denver Broncos backup quarterback Preston Parsons failed to repay him under terms set in a modified deed of trust. Parsons bought the 15,500-square-foot mansion with seven bedrooms and 10 baths in 2017 for $5.1 million.
Denver’s February real estate market enjoys spring-like activity surge

2 months ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

Denver’s real estate market experienced spring-like activity last month, with new listings increasing 11%, pending sales increasing 22%, and closed sales rising 22% over January. According to the monthly trends report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors, the median closed price also increased 4% to $599,990. “If January is seen as a metaphor for hitting the snooze button, then February symbolizes the wake-up call to start moving,” said Andrew Abrams, a market trends committee member.
Affordability, interest rates temper home sales despite listing increase

2 months ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

As active listings increased in Denver and statewide, home buyers willing to take the plunge have more options and purchasing power. According to the February market trends housing report from the Colorado Association of Realtors:New single-family listings hit 4,284 in the seven-county Denver metro area in February, up 12% from January and 13% from a year earlier. Condo/townhome new listings hit 1,654 in the Denver metro, up 10% in February and 18% from February 2024.
Feb. 2025 most expensive home sales in Denver, Colorado from MLS data

2 months ago | denverpost.com | Sara B. Hansen

Tim Leiweke, former Denver Nuggets president and Oak View Group CEO, spent $7.2 million on a 10,500-square-foot mansion in Cherry Hills Village. The home includes six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a five-car garage, a heated driveway and a pool. Tyler Dokken with Compass-Denver represented the seller, Heritage Trust. Judith Ann McNeil, wife of Charles S. McNeil, NexGen Resources CEO, signed the sales deed as a Heritage Trust trustee. Heritage Trust purchased the home for $3.9 million in June 2012.