Denver area home prices declined 11 percent over the past 5-1/2 years – not good, but a modest hit compared with some other metro areas in swing states. They hit a low in February 2009 and have climbed 3.8 percent since then. Colorado Republicans hold their caucuses Feb. 7, where economic factors such as home prices may factor into their choice for GOP presidential nominee.

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The skyline of Denver.