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Archives for 2014
Low-Cost Tips to Sell Your Home
April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here are some of our favorite tips to help you sell your home: 1. Clean the exterior and landscape. Check for loose or clogged gutters. Cut the lawn and trim the bushes. Make sure the garage doors open and close properly. Wipe down the lawn furniture. Fix any dangling shutters. 2. Make door (and doorbell) […]
The Important Connection Between Wind and Water
March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
World Water Day is celebrated every March, and this year’s theme was the interdependent relationship between water and energy. Every kilowatt of energy delivered demands 25 gallons of water, however, according to this past World Water Development report from the United Nations, wind power is the most sustainable renewable energy due to its low impact […]
Fastest Growing Cities: Denver Ranks 6th
March 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
Forbes is out with its latest annual ranking of the nation’s 20 fastest growing cities in terms of population and economic growth – and Denver has jumped higher on the list. Metro Denver ranks No. 6 in Forbes’ 2014 estimation, up from No. 16 on the 2013 list. Forbes also took into account 2013 job-growth […]
Downtown Denver’s Residential Construction Boom
March 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Metro Denver is on track to break its own record for the most new apartment units in a year. An estimated total of 34,000 units are under construction, planned or scheduled to start within 2014. Developers furiously building new multifamily projects across the metro area expect to deliver 10,000 units by the year’s end, with […]
Cleaner Air = Healthier Communities
March 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
Colorado has officially established the first direct statewide control of methane emissions in the nation. The new rules are supported by Gov. John Hickenlooper, four of the state’s biggest energy companies, and several environmental groups. Hickenlooper said the new rules “will ensure Colorado has the cleanest and safest oil and gas industry in the country […]
Could THIS be the prime market to sell your home?
March 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Inventory is at historic low levels and buyers are feeling anxious. In an article last month, we pointed out inventory is down by about 50%. Take Evergreen as an example, at the end of February, there were 169 homes on the market while this time last year, there were 339 homes on the market. In […]
Looking to Add Curb Appeal?
March 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Are you looking to add curb appeal on a budget? It’s hard to look at your home the way a potential buyer sees it, because after spending so much time there you get used to its quirks and imperfections. However, your home’s curb appeal is what makes the first impression on a buyer and you […]
The Power of Light
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Lighting is an important aspect of a home that can make the difference between a dull or beautiful room. Here are some tips for layering three types of lighting to accent your home and its features. Ambient Lighting Ambient lighting, also referred to as general lighting, is the type we are probably most familiar with. […]