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. […]
5 Forgotten Spring Cleaning Tasks
April 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What’s on your spring cleaning list? Spring cleaning is a great way to freshen up your home, but it’s also a good time to do routine maintenance, and to clean the cracks and crannies of your home. Although the list is sure to be long and daunting, it’s important to take the time to clean […]
North Metro Rail Line Begins Earlier Than Expected
April 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
RTD’s North Metro rail line, which will run 12.5 miles from Denver Union Station to 124th Avenue in Thornton, has officially broken ground. Each new rail line is a catalyst for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in metro Denver, and the impact the rail expansion will have on the entire metropolitan area is significant. During the groundbreaking, […]
Celebrate Spring
April 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
At Alaris Properties, we would like to wish you a wonderful spring time, no matter how you celebrate. Spring has been observed for centuries by different cultures worldwide. Traditions vary from one country to the next, but many celebrate the season of life. Whether it’s Easter, the Spring Equinox or Passover, spring is the season […]
National Economic Recovery: Denver Places 3rd
April 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Economic recovery (in terms of jobs) is broad based in Colorado. Some areas contributing to the healthy economy are oil and gas, construction, infrastructure, including work on the new DIA rail line and major projects on Interstate 225 and U.S. 36, and overall increased activity in the Denver metropolitan area. Denver’s economic recovery has recently […]
Third in the Nation for Falling Foreclosure Percentages
April 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nationally, foreclosures are down 32.71 percent, however, here in Colorado the number of residential foreclosures last month fell by an incredible 76.31 percent from a year ago. RealityTrac counted 290 foreclosure sales in the state during February, which places Colorado in third place – behind Vermont and South Dakota – for the largest year-over-year percentage […]
“He puts in a lot of effort and energy.”
April 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nick Piszczek has known Jon for 5 years and knew that he would be the one to help him buy his new home. “Jon is great and very knowledgeable. He puts in a lot of effort and energy.” What did you think of your experience with Jon and the Alaris team? Head to our Gratitude […]
Low-Cost Tips to Sell Your Home
April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here are some of our favorite tips to help you sell your home: 1. Clean the exterior and landscape. Check for loose or clogged gutters. Cut the lawn and trim the bushes. Make sure the garage doors open and close properly. Wipe down the lawn furniture. Fix any dangling shutters. 2. Make door (and doorbell) […]
The Important Connection Between Wind and Water
March 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
World Water Day is celebrated every March, and this year’s theme was the interdependent relationship between water and energy. Every kilowatt of energy delivered demands 25 gallons of water, however, according to this past World Water Development report from the United Nations, wind power is the most sustainable renewable energy due to its low impact […]
Fastest Growing Cities: Denver Ranks 6th
March 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
Forbes is out with its latest annual ranking of the nation’s 20 fastest growing cities in terms of population and economic growth – and Denver has jumped higher on the list. Metro Denver ranks No. 6 in Forbes’ 2014 estimation, up from No. 16 on the 2013 list. Forbes also took into account 2013 job-growth […]