Xcel Energy Inc. is proposing to charge its customers in Colorado less for electricity but more for natural gas in the first quarter. If approved, the new rates will take effect January 1. Natural gas users will see the biggest percentage increase after two years of historically low prices. Xcel said the average electric monthly […]
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Colorado’s 2014 Economic Forecast
December 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Colorado is expected to be among the top 5 states for job growth The state is likely to keep its unemployment rate below 7% Home prices will continue to improve in Colorado as foreclosures decline and inventory is absorbed Colorado, the seventh-fastest growing state in the nation in percentage terms, is expected to see population […]
Holiday Encouragement Part 3: Falling Foreclosures
December 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ryan McMaken, an economist for the Colorado Division of Housing, recently stated that “Foreclosure activity is quickly moving toward what we consider to be a ‘normal’ rate”. Foreclosure filings in Colorado were down 46.1% through the first nine months of 2013, from the same period a year ago, and foreclosure auction sales dropped 36.9%. Through […]
“I would recommend Jon to anyone who wants to work with a smart team…”
December 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After struggling with a vacant rental property for several months and having it on the market multiple times, I decided to give up and do a short sale. Jon took his time to explain the process thoroughly and was very patient with my endless questions. Within a week of putting the house on the market, […]
“He never gave up.”
December 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“We had a lot of challenges. The home was under contract three different times before we were able to get everything finalized. It was a long process, but he never gave up. I think that someone else probably would have given up on us, but they [Alaris] were able to deal with it and make […]
The Battle Over Solar Energy Continues
December 15, 2013 by 1 Comment
The dispute between Xcel Energy Inc. and Colorado’s solar power industry over the value of the solar power generated by rooftop systems is heating up. The solar industry says that slashing the rates paid via net metering will seriously damage the industry’s growth, but Xcel executives have said that current credit rate, 10.5 cents per […]
Holiday Encouragement Part 2: Economic Vitality
December 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Business Journal’s On Numbers Economic Index is a monthly rating of the economic vitality of 102 major metropolitan areas, generated by an 18-part formula that includes private-sector jobs, unemployment rates, workers earnings, home values, and retail strength. Denver came in eighth last month, our highest ranking since April and up from 10th the month […]