Pros and cons of living close to work

During the pandemic we saw buyers flee the urban areas and head to the suburbs in search of more house (and flex space), larger yards, more outdoor living space, and easy access to trails and parks.

As Colorado opens up, workers are heading back to the office. After a year of zoom calls and juggling kids learning at home with the demands of work, a lot of folks are ready for in-person interaction. 

We’re curious if this return to “normalcy” will drive people back to urban areas to live closer to work. Depending on where you live, mass transit is a way to hang on to the larger home, bigger backyard, and trail access, and to eliminate commuting in a car. Maybe you’ve noticed… Park ‘n Ride parking lots are filling up again. RTD reports that ridership is up. 

Looking for a new build?

If you’re set on buying a brand new home, prepare to live along the borders of metro Denver. There’s no land available in Denver. Developers continue to push the edges further and further away from central Denver. 

If you’ve made a permanent switch to working remotely, a new build in an outlying area might be the perfect arrangement. On the other hand, for a commuter, the distance to work is a major consideration.

It’s too early to tell if working downtown will bring people back to the city to live, but we’re keeping our ears and eyes open. In the meantime, we’re here if you’d like to explore options. From single-family homes to high rises, we know Denver. Give us a call.