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.

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Sponsored: Shifting dynamics: How the pandemic reshaped Denver’s housing market

April 10, 2025 at 10:34 p.m.

Five years after COVID-19 pushed Denver's real estate market into overdrive, home buyers and sellers continue to navigate a continually evolving landscape. According to the March monthly trends report from...

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Sponsored: Thinking about selling your house? The best time to list is coming soon

April 4, 2025 at 9:12 p.m.

Denver homes, like houses in 16 other major metros, listed in late May sold for an average of 1.6% more, typically around $5,600, compared to homes listed at other times...

Celebrity designer Bobby Berk created 10 design collections for Tri Pointe to simplify the home-buying process by providing timeless choices that help reduce stress for buyers.

Sponsored: Bobby Berk brings effortless chic to Tri Pointe’s Painted Prairie

April 1, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.

Celebrity designer Bobby Berk of "Queer Eye" fame made a trip to Denver last week to promote his partnership with Tri Pointe Homes. Since forming their partnership in 2015, Tri...

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Sponsored: Denver’s February real estate market enjoys spring-like activity surge

March 21, 2025 at 1:49 p.m.

Denver’s real estate market experienced spring-like activity last month, with new listings increasing 11%, pending sales increasing 22%, and closed sales rising 22% over January. According to the monthly trends...

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Sponsored: Affordability, interest rates temper home sales despite listing increase

March 14, 2025 at 9:23 p.m.

As active listings increased in Denver and statewide, home buyers willing to take the plunge have more options and purchasing power. According to the February market trends housing report from...

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Sponsored: Over 70,000 homes drop off market as U.S. home sales hit 30-year low

March 7, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

Last year, home sales were challenging nationally. In addition to hitting a 30-year low, sellers removed more than 70,000 homes from the market in December. That drop of nearly 73,000...

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Sponsored: Discover why Denver ranks as a top spot for newcomers

February 28, 2025 at 12:25 p.m.

New studies rank Denver as a top city for relocating and one of the best state capitals. They also show why the metro's inbound migration rebounded after dropping in 2022....

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Sponsored: Real estate trends: Colorado’s January home listings soar 90%

February 21, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.

Despite a dramatic surge in single-family listings last month that exceeded new listings from January of the previous two years, median home prices remain stable, which poses ongoing challenges for...

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Sponsored: New, active Denver real estate listings surge in January

February 14, 2025 at 10:49 p.m.

New listings in the Denver metro real estate market surged 135% in January compared to December, while active listings increased 58% compared to last January. According to the monthly report...

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Sponsored: Valentine’s Day shift? More opt to buy a house instead of plan a wedding

February 7, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

This Valentine's Day, couples may want to rethink traditional romantic gestures. A growing trend suggests that asking, "Will you buy a house with me?" could be more prudent than proposing...