As the saying goes, “Springtime is for selling houses.” The months of April, May, June and July typically account for more than 40% of all housing transactions annually. This year, buckle up because we anticipate a huge amount of transactions and more than the usual amount of competition. Since inventory is at record lows and […]
Archives for 2013
Celebrating Our 43rd Annual Earth Day
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the celebration of Earth Day last week, being mindful of water conservation is essential. We need to keep conservation on our minds all year long. In addition to saving money on your utility bill, water conservation helps prevent water pollution in nearby lakes, rivers and local watersheds. The Colorado River alone offers $26 billion […]
I am grateful for …
April 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“I am grateful for the incredible wildlife in our area.” -Erin Boyle
Sustainability Goals
April 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has announced the city’s new “2020 Sustainability Goals.” “These bold goals provide a road map to our residents, city agencies, and businesses on how we can work together to enhance our quality of life today and in the future by preserving our resources,” Hancock said in a news release. “We have […]
Denver: One of the Best Cities for Young Adults
April 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
Here’s another piece of good news for the Denver area. More than 1.8 million U.S. students will be picking up bachelor’s degrees this May and moving on to the next phase of their lives. Where will they live and focus their job hunts? The latest statistics available show that, encouragingly, Denver ranks 9 out of […]
Luxury Home Sales Up
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There were 43 single-family homes and condos with a price tag of more than $1 million sold in metro Denver this February, which is a 37 percent increase from February 2012. Boulder County had the highest number of luxury homes sold at 13, Denver and Douglas counties came in second at 10 each, and Arapahoe […]
Colorado’s Foreclosure-Filing Rate
April 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Colorado’s foreclosure-filing rate is looking brighter. This February, it dropped 20 percent from January and 44 percent from February 2012 For the last couple of years, Colorado has had among the top 10 highest foreclosure filing rates in the nation. Last month, we dropped down to the 16th highest, a significant improvement. The number of […]
I am grateful for …
March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I am grateful for whatever helps my spirit grow. – Florida Calloway