Home & Design

We believe that the spaces we choose to inhabit have a profound effect on who we are. They provide refuge, house our important belongings and encourage us to lead a well-lived life. The home has the power to reflect our individual and shared cultural values, capture our curiosities and inspire us. We also think the world is more interesting and exciting when driven by creativity, and enhanced by beauty–that quality design has the power to support our general well-being, promote joy and increased happiness in our lives.

Dec292020 by 303 PulseNo Comments

KB Home debuts new home office concept designed to meet the needs of today’s homeowners

Home & Design, Home Buying, New Communities, Production Builders

The KB Home Office offers a personalized solution for working from home at an affordable price and is being introduced in Colorado. The pandemic has served to accelerate the trend of working from home. During the past few months, Americans have accepted makeshift workstations despite challenges and frustrations, because they have been viewed as temporary. Now, as many companies shift to working remotely for the foreseeable future, and for some, perhaps permanently, homeowners are seeking to optimize their work-from-home experience. If your needs have changed and you’re working remotely, we have great news. The KB Home Office has been specifically designed to meet your priorities so you can enjoy a dedicated room to host online presentations, in-person meetings and boost your prod...

Dec282020 by 303 PulseNo Comments

Celebrity mansions that are truly absurd

Luxury Homes

Original post We’ve all played that game: What would you put in your dream house? Maybe a movie theater, an arcade, or an industrial kitchen? Or even something crazy, like a shark pool?! It’s too bad that most of us will never see the money necessary to make our dreams come true, but there is a little silver lining: If you’ve dreamed of it, chances are that there’s a celebrity mansion that has it. There’s no end to what the imagination can create with the right amount of money, after all, so there are some homes and compounds out there that are either truly incredible or truly absurd (or perhaps both). So while you keep scratching off lotto tickets, you can look at these insane celebrity mansions and keep dreaming, planning, and scheming. Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith ...

Dec272020 by 303 PulseNo Comments

Renters Avenue – Know your rights and responsibilities as a renter

303 Cares, Business Spotlight, Home Renting

Whether you’re renting your first apartment, moving to a new city or just want to move closer to friends or work, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is where you are going to live. Renters Avenue provides access to public and private resources and information, all in one location, free to the user, for renters and homebuyers, made possible through business and corporate sponsors. Pulling together a collective of hundreds of resources and information on housing and financial tools led to the creation of Renters Avenue. Our focus is to help people with immediate needs and offer assistance to those that are looking to take their next move on future housing options and grow their financial well-being. We want to make your experience as a renter as enjoyable and hassle-free as po...

Dec242020 by 303 PulseNo Comments

The People’s Choice Award-Winning Homes

Home & Design, Homes

Announcing the winners of the 2020 Denver Parade of Homes Origianal post on Colorado Homes Mag Toll Brothers, 9237 Timber Point Drive The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 People’s Choice Awards sponsored by Elevations Credit Union for the Denver Parade of Homes. This year’s Parade featured 45 newly designed model and custom homes by 11 area residential builders located in neighborhoods throughout the greater Denver metropolitan area. Home prices ranged from below $400,000 to $1,795,000. “The People’s Choice Awards is a great way for Parade-goers to engage in the Parade of Homes in a new way,” stated Tracy Sandoval, 2020 chair of the Parade of Homes and marketing manager at Meritage Homes...

Dec202020 by 303 PulseNo Comments

The COVID Effect: Denver Home Building Activity Lags in 2020

Home & Design, Market Trends

Builders scramble to adapt to changing consumer trends & overcome COVID delays, but Denver home building activity remains below last year's. Consumer trends are changing, and home purchases are coming in at a frenetic pace. In this article by Housing Tides, HBA of Metro Denver compares 2019 & 2020 permit data, emphasizing 2020's slower pace which is leading home builders to adapt quickly in order to overcome year-end challenges. 2020's Rough Start: Home Builder Production Set Back by Over Two Months When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of this year, the Denver Metro Area’s home building industry was stunned. Builder sales offices were open on a very limited basis. Uncertainty gripped the marketplace. Builders paused production. How could operations be mad...

Oct62020 by 303 PulseNo Comments

Denver Real Estate Market Pulse – October 2020

Home & Design

Another month rolls in with a familiar story line for Denver Real Estate. Low inventory and high buyer demand are driving record breaking numbers. The current active listings represent the lowest number we have seen in any September, by nearly 2,000 units. For detached single family homes, that number is a mere 3,000 homes, down 8 percent from August and 50 percent year-over-year. Generally, the fall brings a lull in buyer activity and active listings. However, with people spending more time at home, a high percentage of kids virtual learning, and the influx of people moving to Denver, it appears that will not be the case this year. Low Real Estate Inventory Across the City of Denver There are several reasons for the low inventory. Sellers are equity rich, with the ability to ride...

Dec302019 by 303 PulseNo Comments

Mountain Mansion In Vail Valley

Luxury Homes

Experience the best of Vail Valley without ever leaving home from the majestic, Casteel Creek Retreat – a 439-acre mountain retreat, privately nestled between the town of Edwards, Beaver Creek Ski Resort, and the prestigious Vail Mountain Club. Bordering 1.5 miles of wilderness and backing to breathtaking open space, you’ll enjoy two million acres of White River National Forest at your disposal, met by snowcapped views of the Gore Range without a single rooftop in sight! Meticulously appointed and maintained, the retreat affords a life without compromise, a place where grand entertaining, ultimate privacy and convenience are paramount. A scenic drive through mountain forest culminates at the impressive castle-like estate, boasting a dramatic $1,000,000-bridge to set the tone on arr...