“Selling your home is a big deal – so while it may be tempting to go with the first word-of-mouth recommendation you get, when it comes to choosing a real estate agent, it pays to do a bit more research… To make an informed choice, ask friends and neighbors for personal recommendations, but also take […]
Archives for April 2015
Spring has Sprung: Tips for Selling Your House this Spring
April 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Ah spring, when grass starts to become green again, flowers begin to bloom, and many people are contemplating putting their home on the market. While the housing market in Colorado is a sellers’ market, it never hurts to put a little TLC into your home before putting in up for sale. Below are a few […]
Colorado is One Popular State
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to the 2014 Allied Van Lines Magnet States Report, Colorado ranked No. 5 among states that had more people moving in than out. With new people moving to Colorado on the daily, especially Denver, it is no wonder the housing market continues to explode. Even in the early months of 2015, the housing market […]
Alaris is Putting Down New Roots
April 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We wrote an article in December 2014, titled “Putting Down Roots”. Now it’s our turn. Everyone on the Alaris team lives in the foothills, and we are now opening a new office in the Genesee Town Center. We are putting down roots to continue to serve the foothills community. We chose Genesee because of its […]
Recovered from the Recession
April 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Every year, the commercial real estate arm of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC ranks the best markets in the country for commercial real estate, and this year Denver came out on top. Denver was in the top 10 in last year’s ranking, but jumped up to No. 1 because of job growth, construction and economic […]
“The value that Jon and Alaris provide is superior!”
April 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We recently helped David Corsaut sell this beautiful property in Golden. Here’s what he had to say about his experience: “Jon has a marketing and sales methodology that works very well and is time-proven. He has extensive networks that he utilizes to find buyers. Jon has several qualities that are impressive, the one I would highlight would […]
Pros and Cons of Owning a Log Home
April 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Unlike the log cabins of early American times, today’s log homes offer innovative designs that create a comfortable, yet upscale feel. Most of today’s log homes feature cathedral ceilings for an open, airy feel as well as grand stone fireplaces and modern kitchens. With such a perfect combination of luxury and laid-back comfort, it’s no […]
Falling Oil Prices and Real Estate
April 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Colorado posted a new record for oil production in 2014, with more than 82.8 million barrels of crude oil pumped from the ground. This 2014 figure is 27 percent higher than the 65.3 million barrels the state produced in 2013 (a number that topped the previous year’s production levels and also smashed what had been […]
Living with Wildlife: Coyote Breeding Season
April 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
One of the most controversial wildlife species is the coyote, which play an integral role in urban environments. They help maintain ecosystems and species diversity by keeping rodent populations down and scavenging on the flesh of dead animals to keep ecosystems clean. Coyote breeding season is actually underway and will continue into the early summer […]
Monthly Utility Bills Could Go Down
April 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Monthly utility bills from XCEL will get smaller over the next three months. XCELl recently stated that it expects monthly utility bills that include both electricity and natural gas to drop about $9.58, or about 9 percent. The wholesale price of natural gas, which XCEL sells to customers for their furnaces and burns to create […]