Colorado consumers have received more than $425 million in mortgage relief through June 30th under the National Mortgage Settlement, an agreement designed to compensate borrowers who have lost their home to foreclosure and provide financial assistance to current underwater homeowners. “I am very pleased with the total amount of relief that has been delivered to […]
Archives for 2013
Forbes and Wells Fargo Agree On Denver’s Strong Economic Recovery
August 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Denver and Fort Collins made it to the top 10 in Forbes magazine’s annual ranking of the best U.S. cities for business and careers. The magazine’s ranking is based on 12 factors tied to jobs, cost of business, cost of living, income growth, quality of life, and education of the labor force. Here’s how Forbes […]
End of Summer Statistics
August 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As we move into fall, take a look at these end of summer statistics: * There were 6,104 homes sold in metro Denver in July, up 32 percent from the same month last year; * The number of single-family homes and condos sold in July also was 10 percent higher than the 5,566 sold in […]
Updates on Xcel’s Wind Capacity
August 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Xcel is already supplied with electricity from 17 wind farms with 2,177 megawatts of generating capacity but is seeking the approval of state regulators throughout its service territory to buy at least 1,500 megawatts worth of new wind-based power. What do the numbers translate to? Wind Turbines use installed capacity to describe how much electricity […]
“We just think the world of Jon Terry”
August 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Bill and Karen Rosser have worked with Jon Terry for about a decade. They’ve bought and sold multiple homes and believe there is no one who understands real estate or does as good of a job as Alaris. “[Jon] is extraordinary. We are fortunate enough to have multiple homes and we’ve dealt with many high-end […]
We are so grateful…
August 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“We are so grateful to Jon and the Alaris team for participating in our wedding and helping us buy a new home. We could not be happier.” – Jerah and Halley Cameron. At their wedding, Jon read the following poem. “I do not love you as if you were a salt-rose, or topaz, or the […]
Where are the Best Towns for Young Families?
August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NerdWallet recently researched and rated the best towns in Colorado for young families. The main three categories they considered were the town’s schools, the town’s affordability, and the town’s growth and prosperity. 1. Superior ranked first for its educational system. 2. Highlands Ranch ranked second for its neighborhoods, schools, […]
Denver’s Hot Apartment Market
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Five main factors are fueling the hot apartment market in Denver: 1. Metro Denver’s population has been growing by about 20,000 people per year and is pushing 3 million. 2. Home ownership rates are at 61 percent, just below the national average of 63.9 percent. 3. The area has experienced a record-low level of available […]
Jon Terry Wins 2012 LinkedIn Award!
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Are you on LinkedIn? Jon Terry of Alaris Properties is and he’s in the top 10% most viewed profiles of 2012 (and we’re sure of 2013 too!) If you have a profile on LinkedIn don’t be shy, connect with Jon!
Pre-Recession Levels
August 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Denver home prices have officially risen to pre-recession levels with a 9 percent year-over-year increase during the second quarter. June brought 9,187 homes for sale, up from the 8,214 available in May, with sales increasing 3 percent from May and 7 percent from June 2012. It is true that interest rates have slightly increased, but […]