5-BULLET FRIDAY – January 17, 2025

Hi Friends!

Brrr! The polar vortex has arrived, and Denver is about to feel it. With temperatures dropping into the negatives and snow just a couple of hours away, it’s the perfect weekend to hunker down and stay cozy.

Grab your favorite blanket, whip up some hot cocoa, and spend some quality time indoors. If you have to head out, bundle up and be extra careful—it’s going to be a chilly one!

We’re thinking of you all as this winter weather settles in. Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the beauty of the snow from the comfort of home.

With this newsletter, we are sending you all of the warmth we can!

#1 – JAM OF THE WEEK

“Oklahoma Smokeshow” – Zach Bryan

#2 – QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“There is no passion to be found playing small- in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela

#3 – BRONCOS OWNERSHIP EXPLORES FUTURE STADIUM OPTIONS WITH 2030 IN SIGHT

The Denver Broncos ownership, led by the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, is actively exploring options for a new stadium while continuing to invest in improvements to Empower Field at Mile High, with over $100 million committed in recent off seasons. At a recent press conference, CEO Greg Penner confirmed the team’s ongoing consideration of various locations, including Denver’s south suburb of Lone Tree, as well as other areas around the city, keeping the current site as a possibility. With their lease expiring in 2030, the team appears to be laying the groundwork for a potential generational construction project, although no concrete decisions have been made.

#4 – DENVER METRO HOUSING MARKET: EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES AND STABLE PRICES IN 2025

In December 2024, the Denver metro housing market saw 9% more new listings and 13% more homes sold compared to the previous year, with median home prices rising 6%. While seasonal slowdowns led to a 31% drop in listings and a slight dip in closings from November, the median price held steady at $580,000. As 2025 begins, buyers have more choices, with inventory up 46% year-over-year, especially in Denver and Arapahoe counties. The rental market remains stable but tight, with fewer new listings and available rentals. Overall, the market looks promising for buyers with expanded options heading into the new year.

#5 – TOP SPOTS FOR SNOW TUBING AND SLEDDING NEAR DENVER

Looking to embrace the winter fun with your family or friends? Snow tubing and sledding are perfect ways to enjoy Colorado’s snowy outdoors without needing to hit the ski slopes. Here are five top spots near Denver for a thrilling day of sliding through the powder:

Ruby Hill Park (Denver): A local favorite, this free sledding hill is just minutes from downtown and offers a great slope for all ages.
Echo Mountain (Idaho Springs): Known for its snow tubing lanes, Echo Mountain offers a lift-served experience just 50 minutes from Denver.
Frisco Adventure Park (Frisco): Located about 90 minutes from Denver, this park features a well-maintained tubing hill with stunning mountain views.
Kendrick Lake Park (Lakewood): Ideal for families with younger kids, this neighborhood park offers gentle slopes for a safe and fun experience.
Snow Mountain Ranch (Granby): Part of the YMCA of the Rockies, this spot is about 2 hours from Denver and features both sledding and tubing hills, along with nearby winter activities like ice skating.