With low inventory and high prices, buying a home in Denver can be a frustrating process. At Alaris Properties, we understand the real estate market and can help both buyers and sellers reach their goal. Recently we helped our friend Conor Cleary find a place to call home. “Working with Jon was great. [Buying] was a complicated […]
We are Grateful for Our Service Men and Women
May 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Memorial Day weekend is when we kick off the start of summer with barbeques, picnics and spending time outdoors. It’s a good time to bring family and friends together to celebrate the season, but don’t forget the real reason for the weekend. Memorial Day is when we come together to reflect on the sacrifices our service men […]
What Are You Grateful For?
May 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In life, we believe that gratitude is the key to joy, happiness, appreciating beauty, and finding fulfillment. We’ve received many great stories in our Gratitude Corner and we’d love it if you shared more. So what are you grateful for? Is it the spring weather or your neighbors across the road? Are you grateful for the […]
The Power of “Pay It Forward”
April 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jon was having lunch at Blue Sky Cafe and Juice Bar with an associate. He was just walking out the door when he overheard a woman at the counter trying to check out and being repeatedly denied. She was very upset and confused, as she expected to have plenty of money to cover her lunch. […]
Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
February 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As fans of travel, we feel we can learn a great deal by studying other cultures. Here is a case in point. Denmark endures dreary winters with the help of a cheery cultural concept known as “hygge.” It’s not an easy word for outsiders to pronounce – it sounds sort of like HYU-gah – and […]
“I would recommend Jon to anyone who wants to work with a smart team…”
December 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
After struggling with a vacant rental property for several months and having it on the market multiple times, I decided to give up and do a short sale. Jon took his time to explain the process thoroughly and was very patient with my endless questions. Within a week of putting the house on the market, […]
Proposals for Cleaner Colorado Air
December 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New regulations to cut pollution from oil and gas operations, if adopted, will be the tightest in the nation and lead to cleaner air across the state. The proposed regulations aim to reduce the amount of natural gas and methane leaking into the air at all stages of industry operations. If adopted as proposed, Colorado […]
“Jon did such a great job.”
December 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Virginia Love lives in Arizona, but she needed help selling property in Evergreen, Colorado. “Jon did such a great job. The property was really small so we were worried it wasn’t worth his time and effort. But he found a buyer and it sold. Jon was so professional and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend […]
Spreading Joy
November 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I just returned from a walk around my neighborhood with my pups. As I walked, I started thinking about Thanksgiving, which is just around the corner. I have also been thinking about the people with whom I will share Thanksgiving this year. It is my absolute favorite holiday. Then, it occurred to me to contemplate […]