The Business Journal’s On Numbers Economic Index is a monthly rating of the economic vitality of 102 major metropolitan areas, generated by an 18-part formula that includes private-sector jobs, unemployment rates, workers earnings, home values, and retail strength. Denver came in eighth last month, our highest ranking since April and up from 10th the month […]
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 […]
Holiday Encouragement Part 1: Unemployment Dropping
December 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
According to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, the state’s unemployment rate eased to 6.8%, its lowest level in nearly five years. The last time Colorado’s official jobless rate was that low was in January 2009, when the rate stood at 6.7% on its way up to highs over 9% in 2010. The rate […]
“The man has endless patience.”
December 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Jon is fabulous. The man has endless patience. I couldn’t find a house I loved so we went back and forth until we found the one. He just went so far out of the way of what I expected a Realtor® to do. I asked a lot of questions and Jon didn’t leave a single one […]
Look Forward to a Bright 2014
December 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Metro Denver’s total output of goods and services (gross metropolitan product) is expected to rise by 3.2% next year, a much faster pace than the last few years, according to a new report from a unit of Colorado’s Information Handling Services (IHS Inc). Here’s a basic outline of the report: Metro Denver’s gross metro product […]
“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 […]
Winter Wonderland Checklist
December 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s important to watch how your house responds to the environment through spring, summer, fall and winter. Take advantage of major snowfalls to learn things about your house that only snow can show. For example, is the snow melting from your roof rapidly? That means heat is escaping from your home through the roof and […]
Bettering Denver’s Community with Trader Joe’s
December 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Trader Joe’s began in Los Angeles in 1958. Combine Trader Joe’s being voted one of America’s healthiest grocery stores with Colorado boasting the health of their citizens, it’s a logical place to build several of these California-based stores. Shopping at Trader Joe’s is more like going to a specialty foods store than a chain grocer […]
Why We Love Thanksgiving
November 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday. We love Thanksgiving because it is about showing the love and appreciation you have for the people you hold close. It’s about taking the time to reflect on all the positive aspects of your life. The Thanksgiving table is a symbol of that reflection and gratitude. Think of the people […]
Positive Real Estate News
November 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Nationwide, home prices are at their highest level since May 2008. Statewide, Colorado prices are up 9.2% year over year. Home resale prices in the Denver Metro area rose 10.2% in September from the same month of 2012. Prices for Denver-area homes and condominiums were almost flat in October from a month earlier, but increased […]