The Local Guide
Why Right Now is a Rare Moment of Opportunity for Denver Area Home Buyers
BY DAVID SCHLICHTER
Denver has been one of the country’s most rapidly growing cities since 2012, and for much of the last decade, it was very common for Denver home sellers to get multiple offers and have their homes sell the first weekend on the market. The pandemic (and the ultra-low rates that came as a result of it), resulted in even more people moving here--especially those who could earn coastal salaries while working remotely in a place like Denver that has incredible access to the outdoors, an amazing quality of life, and a much lower cost of living.
But as interest rates doubled (and even tripled) from where they had been, the Denver market cooled off substantially. Bidding wars became the exception, not the rule. The gap between the number of homes for sale and the number of buyers buying them got wider, and it is currently wider than it has been in over 10 years. In the Denver metro area, there were 32.8% more homes for sale in September 2024 than there were at the same time in 2023--yet there were 1.9% less closed deals this September than there were a year prior. That means there are substantially more homes for sale per buyer looking right now, and showing activity per listing is down notably accordingly; listings are getting just 5 showings per month, on average, which equates to only 1.25 showings per week. Over half of the homes that are selling had at least one price reduction, and homes are sitting on the market for a much longer period of time than in previous years.
The residential real estate market is slow, but this is not just a Denver phenomenon. Whereas national existing home sales typically average around 5.35 million annually (and during COVID increased to about 6 million annually), right now there are only about 4 million existing homes selling on an annualized basis. It is clear that buyers have been deferring purchases they otherwise would be making because interest rates are substantially higher than where they were during the pandemic.
But here’s something you probably don’t know: the Federal Reserve has tracked average 30-year mortgage rates since 1971, and guess what the average rate was over those 53 years? 7.73%. Guess what the average rate was from this past week? 6.32%--almost a percent and a half lower than the 53-year historical average.
The election has been dominating the news cycle lately, so it is understandable that most buyers haven’t gotten the memo that as a result of slowing inflation numbers, cooling jobs numbers, and higher than expected unemployment numbers, 30-year mortgage rates have actually come down 1.47% over the last 11 months and 0.41% since August 1st alone. On August 23rd, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said, “The time has come for policy to adjust…The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.” On September 18th, the Fed reduced the federal funds rate by half a percent, starting the process of lowering interest rates from what had been a 23-year high.
The Denver housing market typically cools off significantly in the fall/winter and then picks back up in the spring. When you pair the timing of the seasonality of the market with the widespread expectation that the Fed will likely be dropping rates at their upcoming meeting(s), there is a convergence of factors that suggest next spring will be a very competitive time for Denver home buyers.
That means that right now (yes, right now), before those more competitive conditions become the new normal again, represents a significant moment of opportunity for home buyers. There are lots of sellers who are very hungry for offers right now, and they are willing to give buyers discounts of tens to hundreds to thousands of dollars off their asking prices to get their homes sold. These are the market conditions that buyers have been craving for over a decade! Once spring comes around, though, those market conditions may be reversed, and the old normal may become our new normal once again.
If you’re thinking about buying and/or selling a home in the near future, our award-winning real estate team would love to help. Please be in touch today to get the conversation started. And if you’re not in the market for a new home any time soon, please pass this along to anyone you know who might benefit from reading it. We’d love to be helpful to them, too!
Stats sources: REColorado, ShowingTime, NAR, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Welcome to Cheesman Park
Serene oasis in the middle of the city with an air of eclectic charm.
Everything you need to know
BY THE SCHLICHTER TEAM
Cheesman Park is one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods with city plats dating back to 1868. Built on the site of a 19th-century cemetery, the land was repurposed as parkland in 1890 and completed in the early 1900s. The park and surrounding neighborhood were renamed Cheesman Park following a considerable donation from the widow of Walter S. Cheesman to construct the neoclassical pavilion in the park known as Denver’s “Temple in the Sun”.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A key neighborhood in Mayor Speer’s City Beautiful initiative, Cheesman Park embodies the varying architectural styles popular at the time, including Spanish, Greek, and Colonial revival styles, as well as the iconic Denver Square. The immediate area surrounding the neighborhood’s namesake park was almost totally developed by 1915 by the city’s wealthiest residents who built many of the larger homes that still remain. Today the neighborhood has an assortment of pre-war condominium buildings, contemporary luxury highrises, quaint single-family homes, and historic mansions.
WHY WE LOVE IT
Renowned for its beauty and culture, the neighborhood is consistently a city favorite, attracting a diverse range of residents from mansion dwellers to apartment renters, all drawn to the idyllic and welcoming way of life that Cheesman Park affords. Locals can
enjoy the Colorado outdoor lifestyle with all the benefits of urban city living. Mature trees, historic homes, and the eponymous park embellish the timeless elegance and charm that residents love.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
• FANS for Cheesman Park
• Cheesman Park's Past LifeDenver Public Library
• Robert Speer, Denver's "City Beautiful" Mayor - Colorado Virtual Library
• The City Beautiful MovementColorado Encyclopedia
Interested in buying and/or selling in Cheesman Park? Contact the Schlichter Team today for more information.
The Schlichter Team's Guide to Cheesman Park
RESTAURANTS
POTAGER
1109 N Ogden St.
Locally sourced and seasonally driven food served in a relaxed rustic bistro setting.
COFFEE
COPPER DOOR COFFEE
1085 York St.
Local female owned small batch coffee roaster located in the Denver Botanic Gardens.
SHOPPING
HOMEBODY
2920 E 6th Ave.
Home and lifestyle store carrying an evolving selection of inventory sourced from Europe, Africa, India, and the US.
SECRET GARDEN BAR & CAFÉ
1290 N Williams St.
A new café tucked away on the edge of Denver’s historic Cheesman Park. Enjoy a coffee, cocktail, or tasty bite with picturesque park views!
FRUITION
1313 E 6th Ave.
Intimate neighborhood restaurant serving Chef Alex Seidel’s interpretation of sophisticated comfort food.
THUMP COFFEE
1201 E 13th Ave.
Denver outpost of the beloved Bend, OR, roastery set in a minimalist space with plenty of seating.
DOPPIO COFFEE
1245 E Colfax Ave. #105
Cool, contemporary spot with sidewalk seating for espresso drinks, pastries, and light savory fare.
WILD FLOWERS
1201 Madison St.
Garden-theme gift shop specializing in home accessories, candles, books, and house plants.
THE SHOP AT THE GARDENS
1007 York St.
Curated selection chosen by DBG staff to reflect their core values of sustainability, transformation, diversity and relevance.
SPECIALTY
SWEET COOIES
3506 E 12th Ave.
Classically inspired ice cream and confectionary shop owned by the Little Man Ice Cream Company.
WELLNESS
AXIS PILATES
1138 E 6th Ave.
Neighborhood pilates studio offering pilates reformer, indoor cycling and suspension training for core and cardio conditioning.
LIKS ICE CREAM
2039 E 13th Ave.
Bright 1976 shop dishing up cups and cones in myriad innovative flavors, plus frozen yogurt and sorbet.
GREEN DOOR FITNESS
2404 E Colfax Ave.
Green Door Fitness is your one-stop destination for a transformative fitness journey. Personal training without an appointment.
TRUFFLE CHEESE SHOP
2906 E 6th Ave.
Specialty store offering handmade cheeses, cured meats, and other packaged gourmet goods, plus classes.
IZBA SPA
1441 York St.
The Izba Spa incorporates the traditional Banya with therapeutic massage and modern methods of holistic therapies to encourage health, facilitate rehabilitation and reduce stress.
805 GAYLORD STREET
MORGAN'S HISTORIC DISTRICT | 6 BD | 7 BA | 7,497 SF
Incredibly rare opportunity to own a spectacular historic home on an oversized corner lot in the highly coveted Morgan’s Historic District! Designed by the renowned architecture firm Fisher and Fisher, this exceptional residence is one of the oldest homes in the neighborhood and was previously home to Antoinette Perry (after whom the Tony Awards were named). The home offers 7,497 square feet of stunning character including unpainted original quarter sawn oak, a large fully enclosed front porch, a gorgeous central stairwell, coffered living room ceilings, a beautiful built-in dining room hutch, a large third floor ballroom/billiards room, wood floors, brick construction, mature landscaping, and more. Contemporary luxury features include a Viking oven/range, a bonus double oven, a large honed granite kitchen island with hidden slide-out freezer drawers, built-in bench seating in the casual dining area, two primary bathrooms, a steam shower, multiple quiet places to work from home, a built-in backyard grill, and fully paid-for solar panels. This home is fantastic for entertaining, and unique attributes such as the built-in telephone booth, drinking fountain, and bonus room/bathroom above the garage make it completely one-of-a-kind. Morgan’s Historic District is an unparalleled historic Denver neighborhood with 46 historic homes surrounded on three sides by Cheesman Park, the world-class Denver Botanic Gardens, and Congress Park (with its new pool and playground, tennis courts, and sports fields). The unbeatable location offers exceptional access to downtown Denver, Cherry Creek, shopping, restaurants, boutiques, Whole Foods, the Cherry Creek Trail, and more. Even without a formal HOA, the neighborhood has events throughout the year and a community website for neighbors to easily engage with each other. Bromwell/Morey/East school boundaries!
2771 WEST 38TH AVENUE
Sunnyside
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,999 SF
Fantastic opportunity to own an updated detached single family home in the heart of Sunnyside with an 87 Walk Score at a phenomenal price per square foot! This home is move-in ready and features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, a large walk-in pantry, main level laundry, exposed brick, beautiful wood floors, a decorative fireplace, central A/C, an upstairs primary bedroom with a rare attached sitting room and doors to a future rooftop balcony, a large unfinished basement with plenty of opportunities for additional finished space and storage, and much more.
LISTED
BY
DAVID SCHLICHTER
| 720-440-2340
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 2,025 SF
Welcome home to this stunning townhouse just North of Regis! Newly built in 2022 and impeccably maintained, this home feels brand new. An end unit in a small community, the townhouse boasts windows on three sides, tons of natural light, and amazing front range views from your rooftop deck, primary suite, and main living area! The unit has builder upgrades with modern and clean finishes, but still leaves room for personal touches/customization. LISTED BY TOM PITZER
#C 2 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,935 SF
9146 KORNBRUST DRIVE
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,623 SF
Offering the perfect blend of suburban living with urban amenities, this rare three bedroom brick townhome is nestled on a quiet tree-lined block in the heart of Lone Tree yet mere blocks from shops, groceries, restaurants, multiple parks, hiking trails, and more! Featuring an airy living room with soaring ceilings and a gas fireplace; an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel kitchen appliances and granite countertops; a dining room with south-facing windows; a bonus flex space on the main level; a primary suite with a large 5-piece bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a bonus nook; two additional bedrooms; two additional bathrooms; in-unit laundry; central A/C; a spacious two-car garage; a south-facing balcony; and a welcoming front porch!
LISTED BY DAVID SCHLICHTER
Lone Tree
1538 HIGH STREET #1
City Park West
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,191 SF
This is your rare opportunity to own a two-story condo in central Denver with a large private balcony, dedicated parking and storage, and in-unit laundry! This charming unit exudes character with its hardwood floors, new ceramic tile floors, decorative fireplace, newly upgraded light fixtures, and more. Central A/C will keep you cool on warm summer days, the storage unit is a great place to store all of your extra gear, and dedicated off-street parking means you won't have to spend time every day looking for a spot! Fantastic location close to restaurants, shops, bars, Cheesman Park, City Park, Uptown, and downtown Denver.
LISTED BY DAVID SCHLICHTER
1355 FRANKLIN STREET #5
Cheesman Park
1 Bed | 1 Bath | 878 SF
This is not your average Cheesman Park/Capitol Hill onebedroom. Situated on one of Denver's most charming tree-lined streets, this converted 1896 Denver square condo is just steps to the North entrance to Cheesman Park. If you're looking for the benefits of a single family home, but the size/price/low maintenance of a condo, this property is for you. This location is unbeatable with walkability to Cheesman Park, the Denver Botanical Gardens, Thump Coffee, Ritual Social House, Dos Santos Tacos, and so much more. Downtown and Cherry Creek are both a stones throw away, if you're looking for a premier location this one is hard to beat!
LISTED BY TOM PITZER
YOU LOCAL EVENTS
YOU WILL LOVE EVENTS
September
Sept 13 - Nov 3
HOMELANDS: RECONNECTION EXHIBITION
The “Homelands” art show is a profound tribute to the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute tribes, honoring their connection to their ancestral lands that now make up Boulder, Colorado.
Sacred Space Gallery, Dairy Arts Center.
Sept 17 - 22
45TH ASPEN FILMFEST
Each fall, Filmfest attracts engaging and thoughtprovoking films from across the globe. Whether it be documentary, arthouse, foreign-language, or comedy, Filmfest is curated to highlight unique stories told through diverse lenses that explore the human condition.
Aspen Film Isis Theatre.
Image Courtesy of Visit Estes Park
Sept 20 - 29
DENVER OKTOBERFEST
This two-weekend festival in downtown Denver has been happening since 1969. From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there’s something for everyone. So grab your stein, throw on your lederhosen and join in!
21st and Larimer Street, Denver.
Sept 22
MAPLETON HILL PORCHFEST
A free event where dozens of local musicians play and sing on quaint porches of the historic homes in the Mapleton Hill neighborhood.
Mapleton Hill, Boulder.
Sept 26 - 29
DOORS OPEN DENVER
Denver Architecture Foundation’s signature event is exactly as it sounds — an opportunity to open the doors to the places and spaces that make The Mile High City such a special city in which to live, work, study and play. The autumnal event draws architecture, art, history and culture enthusiasts.
Denver - Various Locations.
Sept 26 - 28
TELLURIDE AUTUMN CLASSIC & THE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
A 3-day festival that takes place amid the spectacular display of the San Juan Mountains’ autumnal foliage. This is where enthusiasts of all makes and models convene for a world-class celebration of automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, and so much more.
Telluride - Various Locations.
Sept 28 - 29
ELK FEST
Celebrate Estes Park's resident elk at Estes Park Elk Fest®, a family-friendly festival in Bond Park. Enjoy vendors, live music, food trucks, bugling contests, performances and more!
Bond Park, Estes Park.
Sept 30 - Oct 6
FIRST STORYTELLER’S FESTIVAL
In response to the need for Native theatre artists to work with other Native creatives to develop their shows, First Storyteller’s Festival was created. Each year the festival will develop work for the stage by Native artists from all over Turtle Island, educate the next generation of Native storytellers and help reclaim the narrative for Native stories.
Boulder - Various Locations.
Images Courtesy of Telluride Autumn Classic
October
Oct 3 - 5
STEAMBOAT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival is your seat at the table of creation. Interact with renowned chefs in venues that are equal parts intimate and panoramic. Discover first-hand how the collaboration in, and origins of food and wine define the most luxurious of flavors.
Steamboat Springs - Various Locations.
Image Courtesy of Steamboat Food & Wine Festival
Oct 3 - 5
DENVER WALLS
Don't miss this woman-and-immigrant-owned mural festival that is part of the globally renowned WORLD WIDE WALLS!
RiNo, Denver.
Oct 4 - 5
RODEO ALL-STAR WEEKEND
It's the ultimate pro rodeo competition with all-star contestants from around the globe.
National Western Complex.
Oct 5 - 20
OPEN STUDIOS
Boulder artists open their homes and studios to the public for a unique and intimate arts event that spans three weekends.
Boulder - Various Locations.
Oct 10 - 12
GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL
GABF represents the largest collection of U.S. beer ever served in a public tasting event plus a private competition. GABF brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the U.S. the world's greatest brewing nation.
Colorado Convention Center.
Oct 11 - 13
FREEFALL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
The 2nd annual bluegrass fest is 2-day family friendly free event in the streets of Vail Village with food, drinks, kid activities and all day bluegrass music.
Vail Village.
Oct 11 - 2025
ANIMALS OF THE RAINFOREST
Discover the wonders of the rainforest and meet its incredible inhabitants. At "Animals of the Rainforest," you'll encounter fascinating live animals, from sloths to reptiles and amphibians. Witness expert animal care demonstrations, learn about conservation efforts, and get up close with these extraordinary creatures.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Oct 15 - 20
WELLNESS WEEK
Free and open to the public, this multi-day health and wellness event brings trailblazers in the industry to Boulder for educational events, music, film and shopping.
Boulder - Various Locations.
November
Nov 1 - 10
DENVER ARTS WEEK
Explore vibrant art districts, check out museum exhibitions and outdoor sculptures, indulge in the performing arts, be inspired at film and literary events, and even buy some art of your own! Denver Arts Week will kick off on Nov. 3, with expanded First Friday Art Walks across the city’s creative neighborhoods, followed by the free Night at the Museums on Saturday, Nov. 4, when many of Denver’s top cultural institutions will be open for free.
Denver - Various Locations.
Image Courtesy of Cherry Creek North
Nov 1 - 10
DENVER FILM FESTIVAL
The 46th Denver Film Festival is a 10-day festival bringing international cinema, filmmakers, virtual reality, immersive experiences and creative conversations to Colorado. The Denver Film Festival takes place at four primary locations throughout the city of Denver, with dozens of locations hosting pop-up events to engage audiences in the Denver and Aurora Metro areas, as well as greater Colorado and its surrounding states.
Various Locations.
Nov 16 - Dec 24
CHERRY CREEK NORTH WINTER WANDERLAND
Experience the joy of the season with Winter Wanderland, a collection of free outdoor events for all to enjoy. Celebrate the season in Cherry Creek North, Denver’s mustsee holiday destination featuring a million twinkling lights wrapping more than 600 trees, illuminating the entire neighborhood! Cherry Creek North, Denver.
Nov 20 - Jan 12
BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT
Consistently lauded as one of the top holiday light shows in the nation, Blossoms of Light is a spectacular celebration that illuminates our York Street location. Wander a mile-long path through immersive, luminous displays that accentuate and highlight our plant collections. A cherished holiday tradition for nearly four decades, Blossoms of Light is constantly evolving to inspire wonder and delight in even the most seasoned visitors. Denver Botanic Gardens.
Nov 22 - Dec 23
DENVER CHRISTKINDLMARKET
This annual event brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver! Guests can savor the season as they enjoy authentic Glühwein, Bavarian-style Biers, European coffee or hot chocolate while wandering through the market. Each charming wooden hut offers finely crafted artisan gifts and holiday treats sold by local Coloradan and international merchants.
Denver Civic Center Park.
Nov 23
FIREFLY HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET
Artisans fill the blocks of Pearl Street to shop the best of local, handmade craft, art and design in a festive setting.
Pearl Street, Boulder.
Nov 24
SWITCH ON THE HOLIDAYS
Kick off the holiday season as Boulder flips the switch that illuminates lights along the Pearl Street Mall, Civic Area and around the Boulder County Courthouse during Switch on the Holidays!
Pearl Street, Boulder.
Image Courtesy of Fritzler Farm Park
Ten Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes to Visit This Fall
FRITZLER FARM PARK FALL FESTIVAL - LA SALLE
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 27
Watch as the farm comes alive during the fall with its vibrant Fall Festival, offering a variety of familyfriendly activities! Navigate the giant corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin straight off the vine, and treat yourself to delicious festival food and the famous beer garden! As night falls, the excitement intensifies as Colorado's #1 haunted attraction, Scream Acres comes alive.
CORN MAZE AT CHATFIELD FARMS - LITTLETON
SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 27
Mountain lions and moose and bears, oh my! This year’s maze features a Colorado wildlife theme, fun twists and tricky turns. The 7-acre maze can be viewed from a 15-foot-tall bridge. Visitors under the age of 10 can explore the corn mini-maze.
Image Courtesy of Denver Botanic Gardens
LONGNECK PUMPKIN FARM - COLORADO SPRINGS
SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 27
In addition to pumpkins and fall themed photo ops, Long Neck Pumpkin Farm offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities, games and offerings: hayrides, hay slide, duck races, farm animals, tractor swings, and more!
ANDERSON FARMS FALL FESTIVAL - ERIE
SEPTEMBER 25 - NOVEMBER 2
Home to Colorado's largest fall family fun destination. Activities include a 30 acre corn maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, farm animals, barrel train, pedal karts and more! Nighttime activities include campfire rentals, Terror in the Corn and Zombie Paintball Hunt.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUMPKIN RANCHLONGMONT
SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 31
Don’t miss their fun-filled weekends starting late September through October – celebrating the harvest, the joy of autumn, and tons of pumpkins! The festival caters to young children and adults who want to play. It features Instagram-worthy displays with 100% Certified Organic Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourds to capture those perfect fall photos with your friends and family!
MILE HIGH FARMS FALL FESTIVAL - BENNETT
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 27
Mile High Farms Fall Festival features two corn mazes over 11 acres, a petting zoo, antique tractor hayride, pumpkin patch, barrel cart rides, corn pits, playground, entertainment, concessions, and more!
OSBORN FARM - LOVELAND
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 27
Loveland's Osborn Farm, the oldest continuously occupied farm in Colorado, is back for another pumpkin picking season at their no-frills pumpkin patch. The best part? Dogs are welcome!
COTTONWOOD FARMS PUMPKIN PATCHLAFAYETTE
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 31
Halloween pumpkin patch and fall festival in Boulder, CO. Family fun with pumpkins, animals, straw bale and corn mazes, and hay rides.
MAZZOTTI FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE - HUDSON
OCTOBER 5 - 27
Join Mazzotti Farms on Saturdays and Sundays in October for family fun in the pumpkin patch and corn maze. They offer a 10-acre, scare-free corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and fall and agriculture-themed games. You can also build your own full sized scarecrow to take home with you!
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT CHATFIELD FARMSLITTLETON
OCTOBER 11 - 13
Celebrate fall at the annual Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family. Ticket price includes access to the 10-acre pumpkin patch, Corn Maze and family and children’s activities. Bring a wagon to transport pumpkins! Free pumpkin daycare is available for your little gourds and boys while you explore the festival.and fall and agriculture-themed games. You can also build your own full sized scarecrow to take home with you!
Image Courtesy of Denver Botanic Gardens
Six Family Friendly Frights to Celebrate Halloween
BUTTERFLY PAVILION'S SPIDERS AROUND THE WORLD
SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 31 | BUTTERFLY PAVILION, WESTMINSTER
Just in time for Halloween, spiders are arriving from around the globe this September for a limited-time engagement, Spiders Around the World, exclusively at Butterfly Pavilion. Engage with stunning, vibrant, and awe-inspiring tarantulas and walk amongst visually striking, exquisite, and free-roaming Orb Weavers spinning their intricate webs in Spider Zone!
HARVEST HAUNT EXPRESS
OCTOBER 19 - 20 | COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM, GOLDEN
The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloweenthemed steam-up event is coming back to “haunt the rails” in 2024! Enjoy the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, "not-so-spooky" Haunted Railcars, a hay bale maze, and more. An authentic, coalburning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for the Harvest Haunt Express.
GLOW AT THE GARDENS
OCTOBER 22 - 27 | DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
Wander an immersive, illuminated path to discover enchanted landscapes animated by live performers with hand-carved pumpkin displays around every
bend. While most nighttime Halloween events feature foam “funkins,” every single one of our grimacing jack-o’-lanterns and larger-than-life sculptures is freshly carved from real, locally grown pumpkins.
MUNCHKIN MASQUERADE
OCTOBER 31 | PEARL STREET MALL, BOULDER
Each year, Downtown Boulder is invaded by tiny ghosts and goblins, dinosaurs and dragons, fairies and princes, superheroes and animals of every size trick-or-treating along historic Pearl Street Mall! Recommended for children ages 12 and under.
TELLURIDE HALLOWEEN PARADE
OCTOBER 31 | MAIN STREET, TELLURIDE
Get in the Halloween spirit with the annual Telluride Halloween Parade! Local kids will be dressed up in their costumes and the band will be performing on the courthouse steps. Happy Halloween!
SPOOKTACULAR CREEPY CRAFTS
OCTOBER 31 | ANDERSON RANCH, SNOWMASS
Dress in your Halloween costume and make a spooky craft, go trick-or-treating through their artist studios and compete in the costume contest while you enjoy hot apple cider and Halloween treats. It’s hair-raising fun for the whole family!
Image Courtesy of Denver Botanic Gardens
AUTUMNAL FOR THE
AUTUMNAL HUES SEASON
Studio Daub
Portola Paints: Forest Floor in Roman Clay
Studio Lifestyle
Portola Paints: Anchor in Roman Clay
Jake Arnold
Portola Paints: Fade To Black
Carly Jo Interiors
Portola Paints: Boulder in Lime Wash
DARK & MOODY
1. Portola Paints: Forest Floor in Roman Clay 2. Portola Paints: Anchor in Roman Clay 3. Portola Paints: Fade To Black 4. Portola Paints: Boulder in Lime Wash
Banda Paint & Paper Library: Masai
Blanc Marine
Benjamin Moore: Townsend Harbor Brown
Sarah Sherman Samuel
Portola Paints: Forest Floor in Roman Clay
RICH & EARTHY
1. Paint & Paper Library: Masai 2. Benjamin Moore: Townsend Harbor Brown 3. PPaint & Paper Library: Rouge II 4. Portola Paints: Forest Floor in Roman Clay
Get The Look
Soho Home
Pietro Bedside Table in Michelangelo Marble
deVOL
The Botanical Curiosity Cupboard
Rachel Donath
Arnaud Counter Stool
Nordic Knots
Jute Border - Red Rug
HOLIDAY EVENTS TO BOOK NOW
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29
WOLF THEATRE
Celebrating 30 years of A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center! Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption.
Tickets on sale now.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS IN CONCERT
NOVEMBER 29 - 30
BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL
Discover the Magic of the Mean One this holiday season. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.
Tickets on sale now.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 1
BUELL THEATRE
The beloved TV classic Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.
Tickets on sale now.
THE NUTCRACKER
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 29
ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE
Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to delight audiences of all ages with this timeless tradition that captures the festive spirit of the season, replete with mischievous dancing mice, sweet Sugar Plums, and a symphony of swirling snowflakes.
Tickets on sale now.
Images Courtesy of DCPA Theatre Company / Jamie Kraus and Colorado Ballet / Mike Watson
Image Courtesy of University of Colorado Boulder
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
BY CHIP DAVIS
DECEMBER 6 - 8
BUELL THEATRE
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Tickets on sale now.
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL 2024
DECEMBER 6 - 8
MACKY AUDITORIUM
Be immersed in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an enchanting annual tradition for all ages. Boulder’s beloved longstanding celebration brings together student choirs, bands, orchestras and worldclass faculty performers for a winter concert of both holiday favorites and new delights.
Tickets on sale now.
A COLORADO CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 13 - 15
BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL
The warm sounds of the holidays fill the hall with festive seasonal favorites featuring the Colorado Symphony Chorus and Colorado Children's Chorale, all hosted by beloved Denver vocalist Devin DeSantis. This familyfriendly evening features traditional carols, your new favorite winter tunes, and a chance to sing along to your heart’s content!
Tickets on sale now.
HOLIDAY BRASS
DECEMBER 19
BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL
Holiday Brass is one of Colorado’s favorite festive traditions ringing with nostalgia! Witness the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more. Whether it comes from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood’s most popular Christmas movies, Holiday Brass will end 2024 on a high note.
Tickets on sale now.
HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE
NOVEMBER 8 - DECEMBER 23
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns once again to the Colorado Railroad Museum! Sure to re-kindle the Christmas spirit in True Believers, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ offers a unique, three-part theatrical extravaganza of Holiday Magic. Holiday Caroling and the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance kick things off each evening, performed in our newly renovated, heated POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion. A ride to the North Pole aboard vintage coaches, pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive, is next. And finally, visiting with Santa tops off the experience! Tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, October 1. Museum Members will have an exclusive pre-purchase opportunity September 24.
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BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
NOVEMBER 20 - JANUARY 12
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS
Consistently lauded as one of the top holiday light shows in the nation, Blossoms of Light is a spectacular celebration that illuminates DBG York Street. Wander a mile-long path through immersive, luminous displays that accentuate and highlight the plant collections. A cherished holiday tradition for nearly four decades, Blossoms of Light is constantly evolving to inspire wonder and delight in even the most seasoned visitors.
Member ticket presale starts Wednesday, November 6, determined by membership level. Public tickets on sale Monday, November 11.
TRAIL OF LIGHTS CHATFIELD FARMS
NOVEMBER 29 - JANUARY 1
CHATFIELD FARMS
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms takes you along a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside. Tucked into the foothills under the dark sky, the glow of lights can be seen for miles. Just under a mile of walking trail, the illumination of cottonwoods, boxelders and pine trees line the pathway past the Green Farm Barn and through the Crossroads Garden, Deer Creek Discovery Children's Play Area and 1880s Hildebrand Ranch homestead.
Member ticket presale starts Wednesday, November 6, determined by membership level. Public tickets on sale Monday, November 11.
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SKI RESORTS OPENING DATES PROJECTED
2024-25
KEYSTONE
October 25, 2024
WINTER PARK
October 28, 2024
ELDORA MOUNTAIN RESORT
November 01, 2024
ARAPAHOE BASIN SKI AREA
November 02, 2024
BRECKENRIDGE
November 08, 2024
VAIL
November 08, 2024
WOLF CREEK SKI AREA
November 08, 2024
COPPER MOUNTAIN
November 11, 2024
PURGATORY
November 16, 2024
CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT
November 20, 2024
STEAMBOAT
November 20, 2024
ASPEN SNOWMASS
November 21, 2024
HOWELSEN HILL
November 22, 2024
BEAVER CREEK
November 27, 2024
MONARCH MOUNTAIN
December 04, 2024
SKI GRANBY RANCH
December 06, 2024
SUNLIGHT MOUNTAIN RESORT
December 06, 2024
TELLURIDE
December 06, 2024
COOPER
December 11, 2024
ECHO MOUNTAIN
December 13, 2024
SILVERTON MOUNTAIN
December 28, 2024
FALL BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
AN ODE TO THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE
Crisp blue skies. Long afternoon walks. Wellies, coats, and umbrellas. Crunchy leaves underfoot. The rush to collect the scattered conkers. Foraging for the final blackberries. Cozy around the crackling fire. Hearty stews and Sunday roasts. The first frost.
LAUREN WATERS DUBE
Since relocating to the US, it has always felt far more exciting than the UK; more varied in its landscape with mother nature more dramatic and more willing to put on a show. However, a recent trip back home reignited my love for the English countryside, and all of the wonderful, quintessentially British things it offers. It happened over the course of our trip. Driving through the long windey roads of the Fens in the rain, watching the cattle graze on Sheep’s Green and Coe Fen reserves at dawn, early morning fog along
the River Cam, the juxtaposition of the historic architecture and the countryside, brisk walks in the chill of the evening. I felt so inspired that I had an overwhelming desire to read anything and everything about the English countryside. After a visit to the local bookstore, it was clear that our nation's love affair with the countryside was still in the honeymoon phase, centuries later. In the spirit of my rediscovered appreciation, I’ve rounded up my favorite books about [or set in] the English countryside that are the perfect reads for autumn.
England: A Natural History
John Lewis-Stempel
Under the Changing Skies
Paul Fleckney
The Rising Down: Lives in a Sussex Landscape
Akenfield: Portrait of an English Village
Ronald Blythe
Meadowland: The Private Life of an English Field
John Lewis-Stempel
Alexandra Harris
The Shepherd's Life
James Rebanks
The Long Weekend: Life in the English Country House
The Return of Nature to a British Farm
The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot
Rural: The Lives of the Working Class
Jamaica Inn
Daphne du Maurier
Robert Macfarlane
Countryside
Rebecca Smith
Adrian Tinniswood
Wilding:
Isabella Tree
Late Light
Michael Malay
BRANDS WE LOVE ALICE BRANDS WE LOVE MRS.
Launched in November 2019, Mrs. Alice is the world’s first Tablescape brand founded by entrepreneur Alice Naylor-Leyland. Offering enchanting, elegant tableware to take the hassle out of hosting, Alice’s “Tablescape In A Box” was the first product of its kind, making the art of Tablescaping accessible worldwide.
Fall Tablescape Favorites
1 Natural Scalloped Rattan Pagoda Lantern $130 2 Olive Pheasant Tablecloth from $128 3 Pair of Tawny Owls $46 4 Olive Glass Lantern Tea Light Holder (Pair) 18cm $48 5 Raffia Pumpkin Family $75 6 Scalloped Mushroom Starter Plate $46 7 Feather Wreath with Chocolate Velvet Bows (Set of 4) $64 8 Tall Rechargeable Lamp with Chocolate Lotus Shade and Olive Fern Shade 18cm $170 each 9 White Parrot Holder (Pair) $242
Favorites
10 Pheasant Terrine $236 11 Personalisable Mustard Bow $16 12 Natural Laurel Napkins (Set of 4) $117 13 Small Mixed Mushroom Set $51 14 Bamboo Cutlery Set (5 Piece) $122 15 Nancy Bamboo Dinner Plate $64 16 Shaded Pheasant Tablecloth from $157 17 Dappled Sand Water Glasses (Set of 4) $64 18 Eden Chestnut Candle Holder (Pair) $88 19 Ribboned Potted Boxwood Ball (Pair) $77 20 Decorative Pinecones and Pochette $24
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Meet The Schlichter Team
About The Schlichter Team
The Schlichter Team has earned an unparalleled reputation for delivering excellent customer service to Denver area home buyers, sellers, and investors. The team joined Compass after becoming the #1 producing group in the #1 producing office in downtown Denver, received the 2023 Diamond Award at the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Excellence Awards, and has consistently been the #1 ranked team or among the top few ranked individual real estate teams in Denver by users of Yelp.com since 2012.
In 2023 the Schlichter Team:
• Sold 28.6x the amount of real estate that the average Denver metro area agent did.
• Generated 2.8x more showings per listing than the average Denver metro area agent.
• Closed its listings at a sale price that was $291,809 higher than the average Denver metro area agent.
• Generated a closed/original price ratio for its listings that was 2.47% higher than the average Denver metro area agent.
• Put its listings under contract 49% faster than the average Denver metro area agent.
In addition to delivering results for its real estate clients, the team believes deeply in the importance of leading by example and giving back to the community. The team is known for its work sponsoring new educator events with the Denver Public Schools, bringing meals to the homeless, cleaning up local streets and alleys, organizing a tree planting, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, speaking with elementary school students about real estate as a profession, participating in conversations with high school students on challenges and opportunities relating to the American dream, donating food and school supplies to public schools, regularly supporting the Women’s Bean Project, and much more.
Source: REColorado and ShowingTime, residential - all property types, closed 01/01/2023-12/31/2023, counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson (accessed 01/04/2024). Average agent data calculated using 27,517 REColorado members (information provided by REColorado on 01/04/2023).
DAVID SCHLICHTER
David Schlichter is the leader of the award-winning Schlichter Team at Compass in Denver. He joined Compass in 2019 after leading the #1 producing group in the #1 producing office in downtown Denver and was honored to be elected by fellow Denver REALTORS® in 2020 to represent the Central Denver region on the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors.
In addition to directly representing clients and overseeing the team, David is an active investor in Denver residential real estate, coaches fellow real estate agents with Full Impact Coaching, a program he founded, and is frequently cited as a leading expert on the Denver residential real estate market in the news.
Prior to his career in real estate, David taught in the Denver Public Schools with Teach for America, organized the community around local and state education issues, served in Mayor Hancock's transition, and worked at the White House in the Executive Office of President Barack Obama. He was also an inaugural member of the Washington University in St. Louis Executive MBA program in Denver, earning his Masters of Business Administration while working full-time as a real estate agent in 2015.
David is knowledgeable and passionate about the city of Denver, is a strong negotiator, has a superlative work ethic, and can work with clients of all backgrounds. From first-time homebuyers to seasoned real estate investors, David and his team provide the same level of exceptional service to their clients that he did to the President of the United States.
David lives near Cheesman Park in the Morgan's Historic District neighborhood with his wife Jessa, son Ari, and daughters Edie and Thea.
TOM PITZER
Tom Pitzer has developed a reputation for his relentless work ethic, professionalism, and track record of success in closing real estate transactions on behalf of his clients. With a decade of real estate experience and almost 300 transactions completed, he has a unique ability to assess and accommodate the needs of his clients. In 2023 he sold over 10 times the amount of real estate that the average agent in Denver did1. Tom recently made the Real Producers 'Top Individual Agent' list for the Denver metro area in 2023. His expertise spans the metro area with a focus on Central Denver. Tom looks forward to helping his clients achieve their dreams. Whether purchasing your first home, parting ways with a beloved residence, or just looking for something more fitting to the needs of you and your family, Tom will help you successfully accomplish your goals, with skill, care, and expert advice along the way!
JEN WIDLER
Jen Widler has been skillfully guiding Denver area buyers and sellers through the complexities of real estate transactions since 2003. She adopts her clients’ goals as her own on each transaction and takes pride in her ability to empower her clients to make the most informed and financially astute decisions possible. She has represented clients of all backgrounds and has also owned and managed several income properties across the Denver metro area. Prior to obtaining her Colorado real estate license, Jen owned and operated a successful import business for which she traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia working with locals to design, develop, and procure lines of furniture, clothing, jewelry and home accents. For nearly two decades now, her real estate career has blended a perfect balance of business, vision, and personal connections.
1 Source: REColorado, residential - all property types, closed 01/01/2023-12/31/2023, counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson (accessed 01/04/2024). Average agent data calculated using 27,517 REColorado members (information provided by REColorado on 01/04/2023).
CASEY MIDDLETON
Casey's deep background in digital marketing, passion for helping people, and willingness to go the extra mile on behalf of her clients make her an incredibly valuable asset to the Schlichter Team. She believes it is of paramount importance to take the time to get a deep understanding of what her clients want and need so that she can identify the best strategies to help them achieve their real estate goals. Casey brings a unique perspective to the team, having originally worked with the team as a client before obtaining her real estate license, demonstrating her dedication to the field and her business, and subsequently joining the team as an agent. Casey owns her home in Cole with her husband Kyle and their two dogs, Winston and Cece. She enjoys exploring new Denver bars and restaurants, hosting events through her Meetup group, and has a passion for making pottery. She's a proud alumna of the University of Notre Dame, and after college she lived in Washington, DC before moving to her forever home in Colorado.
LAUREN WATERS DUBE
Born and raised in London, England, she graduated with distinction from the world-renowned Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and earned her Master of Arts with Joint Honors in International Relations and Philosophy from the University of St Andrews. She was the first hire for a top-20 UK start-up in the financial services industry in London and, upon relocating from NYC to Denver with her husband, sought to utilize her talent and love for design, architecture, and finance to bring substantial value to a high-performing real estate team. Lauren helps the Schlichter Team to deliver the highest level of customer service possible to its clients by developing and implementing effective organizational systems, contributing to the team’s marketing efforts, and absolutely crushing the details. Her work makes Schlichter Team agents as efficient and effective as possible by enabling them to keep their attention focused on the goals and immediate needs of their clients.
THE LOCAL GUIDE: FALL 2024 EDITION PRESENTED BY THE SCHLICHTER TEAM AT COMPASS DENVER
