What would it be like to not have to pay a utility bill ever again? Net zero communities are communities that use power only from energy they produce through solar, wind, and underground geothermal systems on site, ending all dependence on electric and gas provided by utility companies. Fascinatingly, the largest net zero community in […]
Largest Community Solar Agreement
October 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
SunShare LLC, a Denver-based community solar power developer, has signed its largest single-customer power-supply contract with Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District. The 1.4 megawatt supply deal is believed to be among the largest contracts for any community solar developer in the country. Community solar power developers build larger solar power systems, typically 500 kilowatts […]
Stop What You’re Doing and Go Outside
September 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There’s a reason everyone is moving to Colorado – it really is a magical place. Autumn is here which means the leaves are changing to a beautiful gold and the air is cooling down. The mountains are a great place to be this time of year. Here at Alaris Properties, we believe that gratitude is the […]
Unemployment Continues Trending Downward
September 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Colorado unemployment has been trending downward since it peaked at 9.1 percent in October 2010. The last time the state’s jobless rate was as low as July’s 5.3 percent was in October 2008, when it also stood at 5.3 percent. Colorado gained 5,500 payroll jobs in July from the previous month. July was the 33rd […]
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 […]
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 […]
Denver’s Apartment Boom Continues
July 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The demand for new apartments, job growth, RTD’s FasTracks transit project, and climbing rent are all factors in the continuing of Denver’s apartment construction boom. Denver’s market was among the country’s top markets for completion of new rental units in the first quarter of 2014 (2,312), and the number is expected to exceed 9,000 units […]
Colorado Residents Pay the Lowest Energy Bills in the Nation
July 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nationally, energy costs consume about 7.1 percent of the average consumer’s total income. However, monthly energy bills for Colorado residents are the lowest in the nation. According to WalletHub, a consumer focused website, the new study looked at three areas: electricity, natural gas, and monthly fuel consumption. Colorado’s average monthly energy cost is $301. Compared […]
We Love Genesee
June 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With the population of Denver starting to boom, Genesee is a nice getaway without actually getting too far away. Nestled in the foothills, Genesee is only a 20 minute drive to downtown Denver and 50 minutes from world class ski resorts. Genesee Park is Denver’s largest (and oldest) mountain park with scenic hills, grazing buffalo […]
Colorado Taking the Decrease of Carbon Dioxide Seriously
June 9, 2014 by 1 Comment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed rules to cut the nation’s carbon dioxide production 30 percent by 2030. Compared to other states, Colorado is far ahead in this goal. Colorado’s target emissions level for 2030 (under the EPA’s proposal) is 1,108 pounds of CO2 emissions per net megawatt-hour of electricity that’s produced. By comparison, in 2005, […]