Freelance writer

Sara B. Hansen

Sara B. Hansen is a former breaking news editor for The Denver Post. She joined the Post in August 2014 and previously held editing roles with the Fort Collins Coloradoan, the Des Moines Register and the Springfield (Missouri) News-Leader. She left the paper in 2018.

BuildStrong Academy, a Denver nonprofit, offers an 80-hour Construction Skills Bootcamp. Last year, 226 students completed the program, with around 30% being women.

Sponsored: How BuildStrong helps women crush construction industry barriers

July 25, 2025 at 3:59 p.m.

As the construction industry continues to grapple with a labor shortage, more women are assuming roles traditionally held by men. Programs like BuildStrong Academy offer training and support to aspiring...

June CAR report

Sponsored: Picky buyers, stubborn sellers keep Colorado home prices high

July 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Although new listings dropped in June, active listings statewide increased 23% over a year ago, pushing available homes to a 4.7 months' supply, the highest level since 2013. But so...

DMAR June report

Sponsored: Time to buy? Denver housing market hits highest inventory in 14 years

July 11, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

With inventory at its highest level since 2011, the Denver metro real estate market is experiencing a significant shift. Despite the increased availability, prices remain stable, and closed sales dropped,...

Types of homes people want to buy and most desired cities to buy a home in 2025

Sponsored: Denver ranks as third most desirable city for homebuyers despite high costs

July 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Denver remains a popular destination for homebuyers, but rising prices and high interest rates make homeownership increasingly difficult. While 55% of Americans are willing to relocate for affordable housing, many...

young happy family married couple dreams of renovating house and planning design project

Sponsored: Why Denver homeowners are investing more in renovation projects

June 26, 2025 at 9:54 p.m.

A report from Instant Roofer reveals that Denver homeowners spend the most nationally on renovations. They spend 4.5 times the national average on room conversions ($900 vs. $200), while renovation...

Colorado Association of Realtors May report

Sponsored: Why Colorado’s massive home inventory failed to spark buyer interest in May

June 20, 2025 at 1:19 p.m.

Despite soaring inventory, at its highest level statewide in Colorado since 2019, sales remain stagnant as buyers grapple with high interest rates. Sellers continue to list their homes, knowing interest...

DMAR report for May 2025

Sponsored: Denver’s officially a buyer’s market. When will homebuyers show up?

June 13, 2025 at 2:36 p.m.

Available homes in the Denver metro surged 48% year-over-year in May, producing the highest inventory levels since 2011. According to monthly data compiled by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors,...

Using rock and gravel instead of traditional grass minimizes maintenance and significantly reduces water usage.

Sponsored: Low water landscaping: Why Colorado homeowners are making the smart switch

June 6, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.

As water conservation becomes increasingly urgent across Colorado, landscaping trends are evolving to prioritize sustainability and low-maintenance designs. Homeowners are embracing xeriscaping and native plant landscaping and moving away from...

Artificial turf uses less water than traditional grasses and plants.

Sponsored: Landscape professionals weigh in: The pros and cons of artificial turf

May 30, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

As Colorado cities set stricter limits on the types and amounts of grass that homeowners can plant, especially on new or redeveloped properties, many homeowners are turning to artificial turf...

Red real estate sign near house outdoors on sunny day

Sponsored: Tariffs, stock market fluctuations make luxury home buyers skittish

May 23, 2025 at 1:45 p.m.

As economic turbulence continues to rock consumer confidence, some potential luxury homebuyers hesitate to make significant investments. The fluctuation in tariffs and the unpredictable trajectory of the stock market made...