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Sara B. Hansen
Sara B. Hansen is a former breaking news editor for The Denver Post. She joined the Post in August 2014 and previously held editing roles with the Fort Collins Coloradoan, the Des Moines Register and the Springfield (Missouri) News-Leader. She left the paper in 2018.
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Sponsored: Colorado home buyers continue to wait for better prices, interest rates
Colorado's housing market remained stagnant through November. Although active inventory and overall supply increased during the summer and fall, rising interest rates and prices kept many prospective buyers off the...

Sponsored: Colorado real estate trends: Which home style fetches top dollar?
Colorado home buyers are more willing to spend more for transitional-style homes, according to a study by NoTriangle Studio. This design, which blends modern and traditional elements, is not only...

Sponsored: Inventory bump: Denver homebuyers benefit as sellers offer more concessions
In November, Denver's housing market experienced a significant increase in active listings over a year ago. That's pushing sellers to lower prices and offer more incentives, such as repair credits...

Sponsored: The surprising age shift in home buyers revealed in 2024 report
The 2024 National Association of Realtors report shows a significant shift in homebuyer demographics. First-time buyers now represent only 24% of the market, with their median age rising to 38....

Sponsored: Colorado housing market shifts: Active listings surge to decade-high in October
Colorado homes for sale are at their highest levels in over a decade. According to the October Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors, with 3.5 months'...

Sponsored: Renting vs buying a home in Denver: Which is the smart choice?
If you're deciding between renting or buying a home, renting could be the better choice in most big cities, including Denver. A Bankrate home affordability analysis shows the monthly cost...

Sponsored: Denver’s hot October housing market bucks pre-election tradition
Despite concerns buyers would delay home purchases until after the election, metro Denver's housing market sizzled in October. That activity bucks a national trend. A Redfin survey shows that 23%...

Sponsored: Wheat Ridge voters can help shape plans for former hospital property
Now that Lutheran Hospital has moved from its 100-acre campus in Wheat Ridge to the new Lutheran Medical Center at Interstate 70 and 40th Avenue, Wheat Ridge has a unique...

Sponsored: How Zillow’s new climate risk data helps Colorado home buyers
As wildfires and hail damage continue to increase home insurance rates in Colorado, around 90% of prospective homebuyers in the West consider at least one climate risk factor when purchasing...

Sponsored: Colorado home buyers hit pause in September despite inventory boost
Colorado's housing market is experiencing a situation like pressing the pause button on a VHS player. Despite lower interest rates, the market remains stagnant. The monthly Market Trends Housing Report...