According to a recent economic study released by the Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA), the oil and natural gas industry plays a pivotal role in bringing substantial economic benefits to Colorado. Here are some specific benefits of the oil and gas industry in our state: Average household energy costs in Colorado ($1,551 per year) […]
Support Your Community – Volunteer!
September 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Chances are you chose your new home not only because of its own personal features, but also because of the community it’s located in. At Alaris Properties, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work with such strong communities, and we encourage everyone to support their neighbors. One great way to go out and […]
Solar Power for Low Income Households
September 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
GRID Alternatives, a California-based nonprofit group that works on renewable energy, is launching a national expansion plan to bring solar panels to homes across the country. The nonprofit opened operations in Colorado in late 2012, teaming with Habitat for Humanity to put solar power systems on six of that group’s homes in Lakewood. GRID Alternatives, […]
Forbes and Wells Fargo Agree On Denver’s Strong Economic Recovery
August 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Denver and Fort Collins made it to the top 10 in Forbes magazine’s annual ranking of the best U.S. cities for business and careers. The magazine’s ranking is based on 12 factors tied to jobs, cost of business, cost of living, income growth, quality of life, and education of the labor force. Here’s how Forbes […]
End of Summer Statistics
August 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As we move into fall, take a look at these end of summer statistics: * There were 6,104 homes sold in metro Denver in July, up 32 percent from the same month last year; * The number of single-family homes and condos sold in July also was 10 percent higher than the 5,566 sold in […]
Updates on Xcel’s Wind Capacity
August 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
Xcel is already supplied with electricity from 17 wind farms with 2,177 megawatts of generating capacity but is seeking the approval of state regulators throughout its service territory to buy at least 1,500 megawatts worth of new wind-based power. What do the numbers translate to? Wind Turbines use installed capacity to describe how much electricity […]
“We just think the world of Jon Terry”
August 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Bill and Karen Rosser have worked with Jon Terry for about a decade. They’ve bought and sold multiple homes and believe there is no one who understands real estate or does as good of a job as Alaris. “[Jon] is extraordinary. We are fortunate enough to have multiple homes and we’ve dealt with many high-end […]
Where are the Best Towns for Young Families?
August 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NerdWallet recently researched and rated the best towns in Colorado for young families. The main three categories they considered were the town’s schools, the town’s affordability, and the town’s growth and prosperity. 1. Superior ranked first for its educational system. 2. Highlands Ranch ranked second for its neighborhoods, schools, […]
Pre-Recession Levels
August 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Denver home prices have officially risen to pre-recession levels with a 9 percent year-over-year increase during the second quarter. June brought 9,187 homes for sale, up from the 8,214 available in May, with sales increasing 3 percent from May and 7 percent from June 2012. It is true that interest rates have slightly increased, but […]
Housing Follows Jobs
July 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Colorado added about 52,400 jobs from May 2012 to May 2013, putting the state on track to have a higher-than-expected 2.5 percent job growth rate this year. Infrastructure, including work on the new DIA rail line and major projects on Interstate 225 and U.S. 36, is helping to lead Colorado’s recovery. The leisure and hospitality […]