FindMyHomeDenver is pleased to report that Denver is becoming a safer place to live! The Denver Post reported last week that the number of reported crimes in Denver decreased an average of 5 percent over the past year, dropping to levels not seen in over a decade. The city has seen a downward trend in crime over the past ten years.
According to the article, the number of Denver murders decreased 13 percent from 2009 (39) to 2010 (33). In addition, the number of aggravated assaults and sexual assaults also decreased year-over-year. …

Allied Van Lines released a report this week, naming Colorado as the second most popular relocation destination in the country. The report calculated the number of households (2,190) arriving in Colorado last year versus households (1,786) leaving Colorado last year, resulting in a net gain of 404 households.
Only Texas beat Colorado out as the top relocation destination. Florida, South Carolina, and Arizona also made the list of popular relocation destinations.
Recently-released U.S. Census numbers also reveal that people are moving to Colorado. The state’s population has passed the five million mark, and it grew …

It is hard to believe that we are already wrapping up the year and looking to 2011. The past year (2010) has been an interesting one for both the local and national real estate markets. A sampling of occurrences in the housing market includes: the homebuyer tax credits, historically-low interest rates, rampant foreclosures, home prices struggling to rebound and the list goes on. Since we have been asked repeatedly about our expectations for the Denver real estate market in 2011, we thought we would share our outlook with you.
Interest Rates: We saw historically-low …

Don’t miss Denver’s Old South Pearl Street district’s WinterFest on Saturday, December 4th. The festival – slated to run from 11:00am-5:00pm – features an Olde World Santa, roasted chestnuts, horse-and-wagon rides, a Christmas tree lots, live music, seasonal beverages, children’s activities, and much more!
Denver’s Pearl Street exudes a sense of nostalgic charm since its businesses are all locally owned. It is located a stone’s throw away from Washington Park, Platt Park, and many other central Denver neighborhoods. Since small businesses  depend on support from local residents, please support them at this …