If Colorado communities were looking for one more reason to shift towards transit-oriented development, they may have found it. A recent University of Colorado Denver study shows that cities that have denser, more compact living conditions are likely to have lower disease rates and obesity rates. The study analyzed the street network configuration of 24 […]
Archives for August 2014
Mid-Year Luxury Market Update
August 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Denver Metro Association of Realtors® reported 487 single-family homes and condos priced at $1 million or more sold across the region through July. This is the first time the association has reported on luxury home sales in the Denver area and beyond, into Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin and Park counties. The price paid for […]
Increasing Demands for Condos Not Being Met
August 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
New condo projects are rare these days, and those that are being built are more often for rent than for sale. Demand for condominiums in Denver, though, continues to be higher than ever. A report from Denver Metro Association of Realtors® shows: -> The average time on market for condos in the metro area dropped […]
“Working with Jon was great.”
August 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With low inventory and high prices, buying a home in Denver can be a frustrating process. At Alaris Properties, we understand the real estate market and can help both buyers and sellers reach their goal. Recently we helped our friend Conor Cleary find a place to call home. “Working with Jon was great. [Buying] was a complicated […]
Update on the Cutting Down of Carbon Dioxide
August 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Interest in the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut the nation’s emissions of carbon dioxide by 30 percent by 2030 is running very high recently. Denver is one of four locations for public hearings the EPA will hold on the issue. The other locations are Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Pittsburgh. According to the EPA’s information […]
Denver Listed as a Top Market for Millennial Homebuyers
August 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The National Association of Realtors® has identified Denver as one of the top 10 best markets in the country for millennial homebuyers. The association analyzed current housing conditions, job creation and population trends in metropolitan statistical areas across the U.S. to find the best areas for young homebuyers. Austin, Texas and Salt Lake City, Utah […]
Denver Ranks First in the Nation in Employment Opportunities
August 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
In a recent WalletHub survey, Denver ranked first in the nation in employment and earning opportunities. Using 18 metrics, WalletHub (a financial insights website) ranked Denver fourth overall in terms of being recovered from the recession. To get these rankings, WalletHub compared the 150 largest U.S. cities in terms of those that are the most […]
Denver’s Unique Park System
August 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Parks play a major role in providing a high quality of life. Great parks support strong, healthy neighborhoods. When it comes to park systems, Denver ranks higher (13th among the 40 largest U.S. cities) than Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston and Phoenix, despite greater park coverage in those cities. Denver’s unique park system offers more than […]
Colorado’s Employment Outlook to Improve
August 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators Report (which can be downloaded as a PDF here) was released Friday by the Secretary of State Scott Gessler and reports that Colorado’s employment outlook is expected to improve during the last half of this year. Here are some key numbers: 24,601 new businesses filed in the second quarter, […]