The biggest surprise for visitors to Denver is the climate.
Thanks to Denver's 300 days of blue skies and sunshine each year, the forecast is almost always a good one.
Winters are mild with an average daily high temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit and days reaching 60 degrees are not uncommon. Snow doesn't stay on the ground long in Denver so golf courses and outdoor cafes are able to stay open all year.
In summer, Denver enjoys low relative humidity, making for beautiful, sun-filled days and cool, comfortable evenings. The average daily high temperature in August is a mild 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The mild weather is due in part to the city's altitude: 5,280 feet above sea level.
Bob Bandy
FasTracks is RTD's 12-year plan to build and run high-speed rail lines as well as expand and improve bus service and park-n-Rides throughout the metro Denver area.
With the Denver region currently serving as home to 2.5 million people and another 1 million expected to move to the metro area by 2030, improvements in transportation are critical to maintaining the quality of life that attracts so many to this area. In the past 10 years alone, RTD ridership has increased more than 28 percent.
Commuters throughout the Denver region have embraced transit and voted a few years ago for a $4.7 billion investment to make sure we have the infrastructure in place to provide for our projected growth and future needs.
FasTracks includes:
However, the Rocky Mountain News most recently reported there is no way RTD FasTracks can be finished on time, and on budget. RTD general manager Cal Marsella says "no one could have predicted" that rising steel, concrete and energy prices would drive up the cost of FasTracks from the promised $4.7 billion to the current estimate of $7.9 billion. Marsella now says RTD has three choices: scale back construction, delay completion of FasTracks until as late as 2034, or raise taxes again. But there is a fourth choice: cancel FasTracks. A series of public meetings are being held to get the public's input on the options that are on the table.
Until next time,
Bob Bandy
What, am I crazy? Just hear me out.
If you are thinking of selling your present Denver home and buying up, read on. Say your home is worth $400,000 and the home you want to buy is $600,000, and we've had a 5.4% drop in prices from 1 year ago. Your home lost $21,600 (ouch), but the one you want to buy lost $32,400. You're actually $10,800 ahead if you sell now and buy up. If you are selling, this is not the time to price your Denver property with a "hopeful" price tag. The market is rejecting properties that aren't priced competitively for their condition and location.
Actually, the market is reacting to a tension that has been slowly building for the last 5 years; excess inventory and decreased demand. It was bound to happen. The good news is that Denver led the nation in a softening of the housing market, so should lead the nation in a recovery.
Denver Home Buyers - if you can scrape money together from wherever, NOW is the time to buy.
Until next time,
Bob Bandy
Fall is the perfect time of year to explore and enjoy Denver. The gorgeous changing leaves, crisp air and unique attractions make this the best season of the year.
Corn Maze at Chatfield
Your kids will love the Corn Maze, one of the most attended mazes in the country. The maze will include two illuminated observation bridges that provide a bird's eye view to help you navigate. Kids under 10 should check out the free mini maze and a corn box to roll around in. Barrel train and hay rides will be available on select weekends. There is also a winding haunted trail and haunted house that is sure to send chills down your spine.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Throughout its 416 square miles of raw, untainted wilderness, this park is gorgeous in the fall season. It's a great time to explore everything this unique national treasure has to offer, from unforgettable hikes, spectacular vistas and of course incredible wildlife. Look for elk in meadows and where meadow and forest meet. Also don't miss Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the world crossing the Continental Divide at over two miles above sea level. Estes Park is a resort town on the edge of the park with restaurants and shops.
Central City and Black Hawk
Once called the "Richest Square Mile on Earth", Central City and Black Hawk are two historic old mining towns from the 1870s that have come alive with limited stakes casino gambling. The two towns offer more than 30 casinos with over 10,000 slot machines, blackjack tables and poker games. The two cities are also known for having some of the best-preserved Victorian architecture in the West. Other attractions include the Teller House Hotel where President Grant once stayed and the Central City Opera House, which still features an outstanding summer season of opera.
There are also 41 Colorado State Parks where you can go camping, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, or water sports.
Take Care,
Bob Bandy
Denver is a geographically isolated city sitting exactly one mile above sea level and over 600 barren miles from the next closest major city. Concealed from the west by bold foothills and towering 14,000-foot peaks, and protected to the east by an expansive and unforgiving high desert terrain, it is a place where everybody seems to be from somewhere else.
When you live in Denver, adventure awaits. If you're looking for a chic and sophisticated afternoon, visit any of the hundreds of museums and galleries that make Denver the Arts Capital of the West. Indulge your inner shopper or spend a blissful afternoon at a spa. Bike paths throughout the city are a great way to explore major attractions, or escape for a day-trip into the majestic Rockies.
Take in a concert in the great outdoors at the spectacular Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, or visit the monkeys at the Denver Zoo. There are plenty of attractions, including, Pikes Peak Region, Colorado State Capitol, US Mint and the Molly Brown House Museum.
Don't forget about the Colorado Rockies. Since the opening of Coors Field home to baseball's Colorado Rockies, this 20-block district of 19th-century brick buildings has come alive with energy and entertainment. The original commercial core of Denver underwent a major renovation and now sports a seemingly endless variety of trendy pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, shops and luxurious loft apartments. It is an experience you don't want to miss.
Until Next Time,
Bob Bandy
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