Whether you are new to the Mile High City or have lived here for years, the Denver neighborhoods continue to evolve and resonate a certain charm. Many older established areas continue to exude a timeless appeal while other up-and-coming neighborhoods attract people with a modern vibe and energy.  Finding your dream neighborhood depends on a variety of attributes you find most important in an area. Before you buy or rent a home in Denver, read our guide to finding your dream neighborhood!

Photo by @swallowhillmusic

We're very excited for Swallow Hill Music to bring back its summer concert series to Riverfront Park! Aside from Brett Dennen's opening concert on Saturday, June 15th, the lineup this year will be on Thursday evenings. Expect an amazing mix of indie, bluegrass, folk and soulful rock. All concerts start at 6 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. at Commons Park in Riverfront, 2101 15th St., and are picnic style with food trucks. Check out the Summer 2019 Lineup.  

Steel yourselves for spring and summer construction delays. And in this case, it affects bikes and pedestrians, too.

In case you missed it, Denver voters unanimously approved measure 2A last November to fund transportation projects around the city. The passage of this ballot initiative, which raised the local sales tax by .25 percent, ensures the construction of 33 new miles of sidewalks and nearly 50 miles of protected bike lanes and neighborhood bikeways throughout the community.

Recently I was perusing old photos of Stapleton International Airport when my daughter asked about the images.

“It’s the old Stapleton Airport in Denver,” I replied.

“You mean DIA,” she said.

We definitely have a generation gap here.

People love to compare the San Francisco Bay Area and Denver, and argue about which is the better place to live. I would contend they are incredibly different, each in their own right. With that being said, I think Californians coming to Denver from the Bay Area will appreciate Denver for the very reason it is so different. Whether you are moving to Denver because you were relocated for work, or because you are looking for a change, the Mile High City has tons to offer for an incredible lifestyle.

Setting steel I-beams, floor joists and sub-flooring at two Habitat for Humanity building sites kept Usaj Realty volunteer crew members busy recently.

The Sloan's Lake neighborhood is positioned around it's signature lake and the park surrounding it. The lake is man made, and the anecdotal story claims that a man named Thomas F. Sloan dug into the wrong aquifer and flooded his farm. Located northwest of Denver, Sloan's Lake is experiencing a tremendous boom in popularity and population. Renovations on old bungalows, and newly built townhomes and condos provide a mix of old and new, both in demographics and the real estate offerings. Check out some of these ongoing activities in venues close to Sloan's Lake.

The Washington Park neighborhood is an ideal family-friendly location with history, vibrant community, and gorgeous early 20th century brick homes. Due to its namesake Washington Park, the area includes plenty of outdoor areas with pristine landscaping, gardens, walking paths, and flower gardens. The historic South Gaylord Street in Wash Park provides restaurants, bars, boutiques and quaint storefronts. Washington Park, often compared to Manhattan's Central Park minus the acreage, is a perfect escape from busy downtown Denver and offers tree-lined streets to admire during a morning jog or bike ride. Here are eight coffee shops in charming Wash Park that can help you get your day started.

Located just a short drive south of downtown Denver, Cherry Hills Village is one of the most affluent cities in the United States. This tony enclave is known for its pastoral setting and diverse and sprawling estate homes. Founded in 1945, Cherry Hills Village is well situated with stunning views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city has prided itself on its vast residential lots and little commercial development with residents making the trade-off of having to go a bit further to find larger shopping complexes and other conveniences. There are, however, many dining options within a short drive, allowing residents to have the best of both worlds when it comes to enjoying a quiet life with incredible eateries within easy reach.

Photo from the 2018 Dragon Boat Festival, by Usaj Realty

With its premium location next to downtown Denver, Sloan's Lake is a neighborhood inhabited by a diverse population that includes young working professionals, growing families and long-time residents. Sought-after for the natural beauty of its signature lake as well as its stunning vistas of the Denver skyline and beyond, Sloan's Lake is a neighborhood that continues to experience a thriving restaurant scene as well as a family-friendly lifestyle. Because of this, Sloan's Lake has made a name for itself as one of Denver's top areas for kid-focused businesses and events.