RELOCATION GUIDE | THE MITCH LAZAR TEAM
The Denver Relocation Guide: Moving Here, Done Right
THE SHORT ANSWER
Moving to Denver comes down to three decisions: which side of the metro fits your life, how much house your budget buys there, and how to run the purchase from a distance. The citywide median sale was about $575,000 over the last 12 months, but the neighborhoods relocating professionals actually choose run from roughly $650,000 in Centennial to well past $3 million in Cherry Hills Village. Mitch Lazar spent more than 15 years living and working internationally before returning to Denver, and guiding relocating executives and international buyers through this exact move is a core part of his practice.
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Start With the Commute, Not the House
Denver is a metro of corridors, and the first question is where your life will center. If work points to the Denver Tech Center, the south corridor (Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Centennial) puts you 10 to 20 minutes away with the metro’s most consistently strong schools. If it points downtown, the in-city neighborhoods (Washington Park, Observatory Park, Hilltop, Cherry Creek) trade yard size for 10-minute commutes and walkable restaurant districts. If you can work from anywhere, Boulder and the foothills towns pull people who want trails out the back door, and Castle Pines or Castle Rock trade commute minutes for space, newness, and gated privacy. Choosing the corridor first cuts the search from hundreds of listings to a manageable few dozen.
What Your Budget Buys, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Twelve-month median sale prices per REcolorado tell the story quickly. Denver citywide runs about $575,000. Centennial, the corridor’s value play with Cherry Creek schools, is about $650,000. The in-city favorites step up from there: Hilltop and Crestmoor about $726,000, Observatory Park about $915,000, Cherry Creek about $951,000, Washington Park about $1,075,000. Boulder runs about $968,500 citywide. At the top, Greenwood Village is about $1.57 million, Castle Pines Village about $1.65 million, and Cherry Hills Village about $3.5 million. Luxury moves fast here: metro-wide, luxury homes went under contract in a median of 17 days in July 2026 per DMAR, so relocating buyers who wait to fly in often lose the house.
Schools, Taxes, and the Practical Questions
Most relocating families sort themselves among three districts: Cherry Creek School District (much of the south corridor), Littleton Public Schools, and Douglas County (Castle Pines and south). All three rank among Colorado’s strongest, and attendance boundaries matter street by street, which is where local knowledge pays. Colorado’s property taxes are among the lowest of any major metro, typically about half what relocators from Texas or the Northeast expect, and the state income tax is a flat 4.4 percent. Altitude, 300 days of sun, and a genuinely outdoor culture round out the adjustment; most transplants report the winters are far milder than advertised.
Running the Move From a Distance
A relocation purchase is a logistics problem as much as a housing search. The playbook that works: a video call to define the corridor and budget, a curated shortlist rather than a listing feed, video walkthroughs of every candidate, one efficient in-person trip to see finalists, and a local team (lender, inspector, title) that closes on schedule whether or not you are in the state. Because Mitch works through Compass Private Exclusives and direct relationships with other top-producing agents, relocating buyers also see homes before they reach the public market, which matters most in tight neighborhoods where the best houses never list at all.
International Moves
A dual United States and British national, Mitch spent more than 15 years living and working across Europe and Asia, and international relocations are a regular part of the practice: currency timing, financing without a U.S. credit history, remote closings across time zones, and the soft landing that matters as much as the house. If you are coming from abroad, start the conversation early; financing and documentation run on longer clocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to buy a home in Denver?
Denver’s citywide median sale was about $575,000 over the last 12 months per REcolorado. The neighborhoods most popular with relocating professionals range from about $650,000 in Centennial to $1,075,000 in Washington Park, with luxury markets like Greenwood Village and Cherry Hills Village running from $1.57 million to $3.5 million.
What are the best Denver neighborhoods for relocating families?
Families who prioritize schools usually land in the south corridor: Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, and Centennial for Cherry Creek School District, or Castle Pines for Douglas County schools. Families who want city life choose Washington Park, Observatory Park, or Hilltop.
Can I buy a Denver home without visiting in person?
Yes, and relocating buyers do it regularly. The reliable approach combines video walkthroughs, a curated shortlist, one focused visit for finalists if possible, and a local team that can close remotely. Colorado allows fully remote closings with proper planning.
How fast do Denver homes sell?
It varies sharply by segment. Luxury homes metro wide went under contract in a median of 17 days in July 2026 per DMAR, and well-priced homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods often move in under two weeks, so relocating buyers need financing and decision-making ready before the right house appears.
Does Mitch Lazar work with international buyers?
Yes. Mitch is a dual United States and British national who lived and worked in Europe and Asia for more than 15 years, and he regularly guides international buyers and relocating executives through Denver purchases, including financing, remote closings, and settling in.
Explore the Neighborhoods
Start with our guides to Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village, Washington Park, Centennial, Boulder, and Castle Pines Village, or see the full picture on our Denver neighborhood guide.