Radically Colorado

Denver just ranked #1 for falling home prices in America. Beating Tampa. Beating Seattle. Beating Phoenix. As a Colorado real estate agent pulling live MLS data every week, I'm seeing more homes cut their price than actually sell. Here's what is really going on and what you should do about it.In this episode we cover:Why Denver surpassed Tampa as the market with the fastest falling home values according to the S&P Case-Shiller IndexWhat the raw MLS numbers actually show and why they are scarier than the headlinesHow Covid era overbuilding and a collapse in net migration created the perfect storm for price declinesWhy agents and lenders kept getting interest rates wrong for three straight years and what that has done to affordabilityWhether this is a Denver problem or a warning sign for housing markets across the entire countryThe honest answer to whether you should buy, sell, or hold right nowDerek Schulze is a Colorado real estate agent and founder of Symbio Homes who believes the real estate industry has an honesty problem. This show exists to give you the data, skip the spin, and tell you what is actually happening in the market.📖 Free Denver Market Insider's Guide: symbiohomes.com/insiders-guide📱 Call or text Derek: (720) 955-7770📧 [email protected]

**What It’s Like to Live in Belmar Lakewood Colorado | Hidden History**What’s it really like to live in Belmar in Lakewood, Colorado? In this video, we explore one of the most unique districts in the Denver metro. Belmar is known for walkability, shopping, restaurants, apartments, nightlife, and a modern downtown feel, but the land beneath it has a fascinating past tied to the Bonfils family, Villa Italia, and the transformation of suburban Colorado.Today, Belmar offers a rare live-work-play lifestyle on Denver’s west side. Wide sidewalks, patios, coffee shops, fitness studios, retail, events, and housing options make it a top choice for people who want city energy without living in Downtown Denver. With quick access to Denver, Golden, and the mountains, it’s easy to see why so many people choose Lakewood.BELMAR SHOPPING & DINING[https://www.belmarcolorado.com/](https://www.belmarcolorado.com/)CIDER DAYS AT BELMAR PARK[https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Heritage-Culture/Cider-Days](https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Heritage-Culture/Cider-Days)FEATURED HOME NEAR BELMAR[https://www.symbiohomes.com/property-search/detail/24/1955280/175-zephyr-st-lakewood-co-80226/](https://www.symbiohomes.com/property-search/detail/24/1955280/175-zephyr-st-lakewood-co-80226/)IN THIS VIDEO:• What it’s like to live in Belmar today• Walkability, dining, nightlife, and shopping• Why people choose Lakewood over Denver• Belmar Park and outdoor lifestyle• The Bonfils family connection• The original Belmar estate• Villa Italia mall history• Why the mall era ended• How Belmar was rebuilt• A featured home near BelmarTHE HISTORY OF BELMAR1. THE BONFILS ERA Belmar’s roots are closely tied to the Bonfils family, one of the most powerful names in Denver history through media, philanthropy, and The Denver Post. Their estate helped shape the identity of this area.2. THE ESTATE YEARS Long before apartments and shopping streets, this land was associated with prestige, open grounds, and a completely different Lakewood landscape.3. VILLA ITALIA The property later became Villa Italia, one of Colorado’s most iconic malls. For many locals, it was the center of shopping, movies, and suburban life.4. REDEVELOPMENT As malls declined across America, the site was transformed into Belmar, a modern mixed-use district with housing, offices, retail, restaurants, and public gathering spaces.5. BELMAR TODAY Belmar is now the symbolic downtown of Lakewood and one of the most walkable suburban districts in Colorado.THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAKEWOOD?Download our Insider’s Guide to Denver[https://symbiohomes.com/insiders-guide](https://symbiohomes.com/insiders-guide)Contact us[https://symbiohomes.com](https://symbiohomes.com)Phone7209557770Email[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])#Belmar #LakewoodCO #LakewoodColorado #BelmarLakewood #Bonfils #VillaItalia #DenverHistory #ColoradoHistory #MovingToColorado #ColoradoRealEstate #DenverMetro #LakewoodHomes #DenverLiving #CiderDays #BelmarPark #BelmarDistrict #BelmarPark #MayBonfils #LakewoodHistory #ColoradoLiving #LivingInColorado #RelocateToColorado #LakewoodLiving #BestDenverSuburbs #WestDenver #JeffersonCounty #WalkableLiving #CityLifestyle #SuburbanLiving #MixedUseDevelopment #DowntownLakewood #BelmarShopping #LakewoodApartments #ColoradoApartments #ColoradoCondos #HeritageLakewood #LakewoodParks #NearDenver #GoldenColorado #LakewoodRealtor #DenverRealtor #ExploreColorado #ColoradoTravel #ColoradoLife #FrontRange

We finally made it out to ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad… and not just any ride, the Easter Bunny train 🐰🚂In this episode we take you through what it’s actually like to ride the loop, from showing up in Georgetown to getting on the train, what the experience feels like in real time, and whether it’s actually worth doing. We brought Bodhi out for the Easter Bunny ride (which… went about how you’d expect 😂), and filmed the whole thing so you can see exactly what you’re getting into.But this isn’t just a train ride. This railroad was one of the most insane engineering feats of the 1800s, built during Colorado’s mining boom to connect Georgetown and Silver Plume through terrain that honestly shouldn’t have been possible at the time. The loop, the elevation change, and especially the Devil’s Gate High Bridge are what made this railroad legendary.So we break down both sides of it:what it’s like today as an experience, and how it actually came to exist in the first place.If you’ve ever thought about doing this, especially one of the themed rides like Easter, this will give you the full picture before you go.---**Plan your visit / links from the video:**Georgetown Loop Railroad tickets & info: [https://www.georgetownlooprr.com](https://www.georgetownlooprr.com)Colorado history resources: [https://www.historycolorado.org](https://www.historycolorado.org)Explore Georgetown, CO: [https://www.townofgeorgetown.org](https://www.townofgeorgetown.org)Download our free Insider’s Guide to Denver:https://symbiohomes.com/insiders-guideContact us: [https://symbiohomes.com](https://symbiohomes.com)Call or text: 7209557770Email: [email protected]#georgetownloop #georgetownlooprailroad #coloradohistory #trainride #easterbunnytrain #georgetowncolorado #coloradotravel #rockymountains #thingstodoincolorado #scenictrain #familytravel #radicallycolorado00:00 Intro 02:23 Gold06:22 The Loop09:19 Ride12:31 History 15:23 Rail Over Cars

Cheesman Park in Denver, Colorado is often considered one of the most beautiful and desirable places in the city, surrounded by historic homes, skyline views, and some of the highest property values in the metro. But beneath the open green space lies a story that has led many to call it the most haunted park in America.Before it became a park, this land was Mount Prospect Cemetery, one of Denver’s earliest burial grounds dating back to the late 1800s. As the city expanded, the cemetery fell into disrepair and officials made the decision to relocate the graves and redevelop the land. What followed was one of the most disturbing chapters in Denver’s history. A contractor was hired and paid per body to remove the remains, but instead of handling the process carefully, corners were cut in shocking ways. Reports from the time describe bodies being dismembered, remains mishandled, and many graves left behind entirely.To this day, it is widely believed that not all of the bodies were ever removed. Over the years, human remains have been discovered during construction and landscaping, reinforcing the idea that parts of the cemetery still exist beneath the surface. This history has contributed to Cheesman Park’s reputation as a hotspot for paranormal activity, with countless stories of unexplained experiences tied to the land.This episode explores the full story behind Cheesman Park, how it came to be, what really happened during the cemetery removal, and why so many people believe something still lingers there.

No One Knew Who Owned This Colorado Hotel… Until He Died | Louis Dupuy & the Hotel de ParisAt the Hotel de Paris in Georgetown, Colorado, we sat down with historian Kevin Kuharic to unpack a story that sounds almost impossible. A man builds one of the most recognizable and refined hotels in a booming mining town during the silver and gold rush… interacts with people every day… becomes known in the community… and yet, no one actually knows who he is.That man was Louis Dupuy.Georgetown at the time was exploding with growth. Silver was driving everything. People were flooding in, money was moving fast, and the town was constantly shifting. It was rough, loud, and built on opportunity. But right in the middle of that, Dupuy created something that didn’t fit the environment at all. The Hotel de Paris wasn’t just different, it felt intentional in a way nothing else around it was. From the layout to the dining experience, everything about it pointed to someone who had lived a completely different life before arriving in Colorado.And that’s where the story starts to get interesting.As Kevin explains, Dupuy doesn’t follow the same pattern as everyone else during that era. He wasn’t just passing through or chasing a quick opportunity. He built something permanent, something that still stands today. But despite how visible he was, there were clear gaps in his background that were never fully explained while he was alive.People knew him. They interacted with him. They experienced what he built. But they didn’t actually know where he came from or what led him to Georgetown in the first place.In a town like that, that shouldn’t have been possible.Information traveled fast in mining communities. Stories spread. Reputations formed quickly. And yet somehow, Dupuy maintained a version of himself that people accepted without ever fully understanding. That’s what makes this different from a typical historical story. It’s not just about what happened, it’s about what was missing the entire time.It wasn’t until after his death that more of his past started to come into focus. Even then, it didn’t come together cleanly. There wasn’t one clear answer, just fragments that began to fill in the gaps and confirm what had always been there beneath the surface. The man people thought they knew wasn’t the full story.And that’s really what this is about.Not just a hotel, and not just a person, but the idea that during the silver and gold boom, someone could arrive, build something lasting, and still keep their true identity just out of reach. The Hotel de Paris is still standing today, but it represents more than a preserved building. It represents a life that was visible to everyone, and fully understood by no one.Links & ResourcesHotel de Paris Museumhttps://www.historycolorado.org/hotel-de-parisGeorgetown Loop Railroadhttps://www.georgetownlooprr.comInsider’s Guide to Denverhttps://symbiohomes.com/insiders-guideContact Ushttps://symbiohomes.comCall or Text: 7209557770Email: [email protected]