Local Pulse – September 2025







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  • Denver’s draft Downtown Area Plan outlines a 20-year vision to reshape the urban core with redesigned streets, new parks and green corridors, expanded transit and trail connections and office-to-housing conversions, all aimed at creating a more walkable, livable downtown.
  • Trader Joe’s announced two new Colorado locations: one in a mixed-use development in Platt Park and another in Northfield.
  • The RiNo Art District launched the RiNo Made Pop-Up program to fill vacant commercial spaces while supporting local artists. Selected artists receive a $1,500 stipend and several months of free rent, allowing them to host exhibitions and open studio hours.
  • Denver City Council approved a measure to abolish parking minimums citywide, giving developers more flexibility to build housing and commercial projects without required parking spaces.
  • A three-acre community park, an Asian-themed food hall and hundreds of new apartments and townhomes are planned for Downtown Westminster, marking the next phase of redevelopment at the former Westminster Mall site and boosting optimism for the area’s future.
  • The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped to 6.56 from 6.58 per-cent, its lowest level in about 10 months, offering renewed opportunities for refinancing and homebuying. Meanwhile, 15-year fixed rates hovered near 5.69 percent.

Local Events | Denver


 

Boo at the Zoo
The Denver Zoo transforms into a family-friendly Halloween wonderland with candy stations, costumed characters, festive snacks, and plenty of photo ops. A fun and not-too-spooky way to celebrate the season with kids of all ages.

Click Here for more information!


Denver Oktoberfest
Denver’s Oktoberfest returns for two weekends: September 19-21 and September 26-28 in the Ballpark District. Expect stein hoisting, live music, costume contests, and classic German food and beer.
Click Here for more information!



MONITOR YOUR HOME’S TITLE FOR FREE

Title and recording fraud is increasingly common and it occurs when a fictitious lien gets recorded against your home’s title. Once this happens your property has a “clouded title” and you cannot sell, re-finance, or take out any new loans without paying off the fraudulent lien.
 

Rather than pay for a monthly title monitor subscription service, most local counties offer this service for free! Below is each county’s website:  

 

Arapahoe – www.arapahoeco.gov/your_county/county_departments/clerk_and_recorder/

Douglas – www.douglas.co.us/recording/recording-activity-notification-fraud-alert/

Denver – www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices

Adams – www.recording.adcogov.org/LandmarkWeb/FraudAlert

Broomfield – www.selfservice.broomfield.org/web/user/disclaimer

Boulder – www.bouldercounty.gov/records/recording/fraud-sleuth/

Jefferson – none currently offered



Real estate questions? Wondering how the market looks at the moment? Just want to say hello? 
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