Fall Fun in Denver’s West Suburbs
Looking for something fun to do this fall? Here’s a roundup of October events, festivals and community activities happening in Golden, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada and around Denver’s west side.
Why Some Home Buyers are Skipping the ‘Starter Home’
For years, the conventional wisdom around buying a home went something like this: start small, live there for a few years, build some equity, and then move up when life (and income) allows.
But the market — and buyers themselves — have changed.
Lately, I’ve been seeing more couples question whether the traditional 3–5 year “starter home” still makes sense. Instead, some are choosing to buy a home they can stay in long term — even if that means stretching thoughtfully at the outset.
This isn’t the right strategy for everyone. But it is one worth understanding.
