Did you know that Denver was the first in the nation to be designated as a “Solar Friendly Community”? In the most recent solar news, Denver has signed a deal with SunShare LLC, a developer of community solar power projects, which will supply 400 kilowatts of solar power to 16 city facilities. This will cover about […]
6 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund on Your Home
January 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s tax season! Right now many of us are gathering up the correct forms and papers to file our taxes and get our refunds. When that money hits your bank account, what are you going to do with it? Many people choose to invest their money or pay off debts, but it doesn’t hurt to […]
Winter is NOT a Bad Time to Sell
January 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Myth: It’s not a good idea to sell your home in the winter. Sellers should wait until spring to list their home. Fact: Life doesn’t wait for the “right” season. Sure, the typical “selling season” tends to start in late-March, peaks during the warm summer months, and falls off around October because of colder weather, […]
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for Fires
May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A recent report released by the Obama administration warns Colorado and neighboring states about the potential impact of climate change causing a growing threat of drought, wildfires and shorter ski seasons in years to come. This massive “National Climate Assessment” is the broadest official review of the U.S. impact of climate change ever compiled. While […]
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 […]
Where Colorado Leads, the Nation Follows
May 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Conservation Colorado Executive Director Pete Maysmith recently released a statement headlined: “Where Colorado leads, the nation follows.” What spurred such a statement? The federal government is joining the effort to tackle climate change by cutting methane leaks just weeks after Colorado regulators approved a new set of rules on air quality aimed at curbing methane […]
Colorado and College Grads
May 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Spring is the time of year when new college graduates set their sights on jobs across the country and, for many, life in an entirely new city. Around the same time, recent grads who signed and re-signed leases the previous year weigh the pros and cons of staying put versus moving to a new city […]