Peter Balcomb, Realtor - Kentwood City Properties

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

Three-and-a-half years after buying the former Veterans Affairs hospital, GM Development has begun refashioning it into apartments.

05/19/2026

✅ Colorado cities on 2026-27
Best Places to Live

• Parker - No. 87
• Centennial - No. 107
• Castle Rock - No. 133
• Arvada - No. 247

via 9NEWS (KUSA)

- Peter Balcomb, Realtor - Kentwood City Properties

Four Colorado cities just earned national recognition for balancing quality of life, job opportunities and cost-of-living concerns: https://www.9news.com/article/life/style/colorado-guide/best-places-to-live-rankings-colorado/73-cf27aa01-cdb0-47b6-9b35-6a068b6e0699?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_9NEWS_(KUSA)

05/12/2026

HGTV names two Colorado cities
to hottest suburbs list ~

Littleton & Lafayette made the list of 20 communities. The honorees stretch from coast to coast, although the Colorado cities are the only picks west of the Mississippi River outside of the West Coast and Texas. 📍🗺️

via Coloradoan.
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- Peter Balcomb, Realtor - Kentwood City Properties

A pair of Colorado cities were named to HGTV’s list of the 20 best suburbs across the country for people tired of city living. What do you think?

05/08/2026

One of downtown Denver’s best lunch traditions is back.🍴🥘🌮🥙🍖🍨🚚
Civic Center EATS returns May 13
for its 24th season, bringing dozens of local food trucks, live music & community back to the heart of the city.

This year’s location has shifted due to Civic Center Park construction, w/ food trucks now gathering along Bannock Street in front of the Denver City & County Building. Wednesdays & Thursdays through October from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 🌞

via Denver Westword

However, ongoing construction is moving the event to nearby Bannock Street.

05/07/2026

Houston is moving away from a system that relied on tenant complaints, instead implementing a mandatory framework where the city proactively inspects apartment complexes to identify safety hazards. 🕵️‍♂️🔦📝

Landlords who fail to resolve issues could face daily fines ranging from $250 to $2,500. In extreme cases of noncompliance, the city may revoke a property's certificate of occupancy.🏢⚖️

NO MORE WAITING: Houston is officially moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement for apartment safety. 🏢⚖️

The City Council just passed a landmark Apartment Inspection Ordinance aimed at cracking down on "high-risk" landlords. Instead of waiting for a tenant to report a problem, the city will now take the lead—holding owners accountable for mold, structural issues, and unsafe conditions before they become a crisis.

Mayor Whitmire and city leaders say the goal is simple: ensuring safe, dignified living conditions for all Houstonians.

What do you think? Will this finally force "slumlords" to clean up their act?

05/05/2026

Colorado's best mountain towns have charming streets, great skiing and snowboarding, and scenic views. See the link below ⬇️

05/04/2026

More options & more negotiating room
for buyers in Denver right now. 📊

Happy to help you navigate it. 🌅🤝

- Peter Balcomb, Realtor - Kentwood City Properties

The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows Denver metro home values dropped 2.2% in February compared to a year earlier — the largest decline of any U.S. metro area.

05/03/2026

You may qualify for property tax relief in Denver. Worth a quick look. If you want help navigating it, reach out.

Denver is accepting applications for the 2025 Property Tax Relief Program. The program provides partial refunds of property taxes to help older adults, people with disabilities, low‑income families, and qualifying surviving spouses. See if you qualify https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability/Resident-Resources/Property-Tax-Relief

01/09/2026

Denver Metro Market Snapshot December 2025

The year closed with steady pricing, rising days on market, & continued inventory growth across the metro area. These trends reinforce the importance of accurate pricing, strong preparation, & thoughtful negotiation heading into 2026.

* Source: REcolorado | Market Watch
December 2025

- Peter Balcomb, Realtor - Kentwood City Properties