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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: Low water landscaping: Why Colorado homeowners are making the smart switch

June 6, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.

As water conservation becomes increasingly urgent across Colorado, landscaping trends are evolving to prioritize sustainability and low-maintenance designs. Homeowners are embracing xeriscaping and native plant landscaping and moving away from...

Artificial turf uses less water than traditional grasses and plants.

Sponsored: Landscape professionals weigh in: The pros and cons of artificial turf

May 30, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

As Colorado cities set stricter limits on the types and amounts of grass that homeowners can plant, especially on new or redeveloped properties, many homeowners are turning to artificial turf...

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Sponsored: Tariffs, stock market fluctuations make luxury home buyers skittish

May 23, 2025 at 1:45 p.m.

As economic turbulence continues to rock consumer confidence, some potential luxury homebuyers hesitate to make significant investments. The fluctuation in tariffs and the unpredictable trajectory of the stock market made...

Colorado Association of Realtors April stats

Sponsored: Despite 33% surge in Colorado home inventory cautious buyers pull back

May 16, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.

Denver's typically bustling spring housing market experienced a surprising slowdown in April as higher interest rates and economic uncertainty kept buyers at bay. Despite an inventory increase of 33% compared...

Denver Metro Association of REaltors Market Trends Report

Sponsored: Sellers offer concessions as Denver home market experiences inventory boost

May 10, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

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...

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Sponsored: After pandemic migration, Denver experiences growth and renewed interest

May 2, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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...

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Sponsored: Colorado homeowners scramble for affordable coverage as rates skyrocket

April 24, 2025 at 7:50 p.m.

Colorado 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...

March stats from Colorado Association of Realtors

Sponsored: Colorado home buyers gain more power in March as inventory climbs

April 17, 2025 at 10:14 p.m.

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...

DMAR March trends graphic

Sponsored: Shifting dynamics: How the pandemic reshaped Denver’s housing market

April 10, 2025 at 10:34 p.m.

Five years after COVID-19 pushed Denver's real estate market into overdrive, home buyers and sellers continue to navigate a continually evolving landscape. According to the March monthly trends report from...

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Sponsored: Thinking about selling your house? The best time to list is coming soon

April 4, 2025 at 9:12 p.m.

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...