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 […]
Archives for 2014
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, […]
Fire Mitigation: Are You Ready?
August 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Whether you are buying or selling a home or just dealing with your insurance company, there are some critical decisions being made that will change Mountain Metro real estate transactions. Fire mitigation has always been serious and important in our community, however a new fire risk rating system for homes and insurance companies may be […]
Ignoring Home Repairs Can Cost You
August 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Owning a home comes with a lot of ups and a few downs… like home repairs. What you think may be a relaxing weekend at home can turn into day or two of home repairs. Making occasional repairs is part of owning a home and it’s important to keep up with everything that needs fixing. Skipping home […]
Turn Your Home into a Castle for Your Pets
August 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here in Colorado, our pets are more like family members. A lot of pet lovers we’ve encountered have a few very special furry friends that they want to keep in mind when they look for a new home. We completely understand the need for a big backyard for exercise, lots of windows for napping in the sun, […]
Record High Luxury Market
July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Listings in the Denver metro area are gradually increasing which helps boost sales on the upper end of the market. In fact, Metro Denver’s luxury housing market saw sharp sales gain and record-high prices in May, as well as rising inventory. 1. There were 127 luxury homes sold in May (a 36 percent increase from […]
Record Low Unemployment
July 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently reported that Colorado gained 9,100 payroll jobs in May from the previous month, and the state’s unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent, the lowest rate since November 2008. Colorado’s jobless rate was 6 percent in April and 6.2 percent in March. Colorado has been rated on of […]