5280 Magazine article : Where to live in Denver (5/2010) (Boulder, Aguilar: sales, home sales)

[WiW]

Since this question is asked so often, I thought I'd share this link that I happened upon

Where To Live in Denver Now | May 2010 | 5280 Magazine | 5280.com

[BarryK123]

Magazines like 5280 are pimps for their advertisers.

[Willy702]

I think this was discussed in an earlier thread. Such a trailing indicator though to base where to live on how home sales went in the neighborhood last year. Inserts all sorts of biases into the discussion. I mean if Cherry Creek suddenly reached a point where most buyers said forget it, it has gotten too expensive to buy there would that mean Cherry Creek suddenly is not a desirable place to live and we should start expecting mansion teardowns?

[WiW]

Good perspectives.

Are there any publications out there that are objective, that people like me, who are planning to move there can review?

I watch the Daily Camera (Boulder) and the Denver Post.

[2bindenver]

I would rely more on a local boots on the ground type to help direct you to a location than 1 or 3 articles.

Try us. What are you looking for and what is important to you?

[Mike from back east]

As far as objective, my best bet would be statistical data, such as a book called Cities Ranked and Rated.

That's the source we used to look at numerous data points which led us to Colo Spgs; it's in the top 20 cities for all categories. I'm sure Denver would score well in most categories too, though a bit less in affordability than COLO SPGS.

Objective data only goes so far; in the end it still boils down to what you like, what you can afford and where you're able to fulfill your needs at your price point.

[Count David]

5280 is nothing more than a yuppie control device.

[Moonwalkr]

I only get 5280 for the pictures.

[geef]

Originally Posted by David Aguilar

5280 is nothing more than a yuppie control device.

I live in the Sunnyside neighborhood and cringed when 5280 called the neighborhood up and coming. Ugh.

[WiW]

Thanks for the book suggestion. I'll definitely get a copy. Sperling also has a lot of good data on their web site. I'll start another thread to seek input.