by Jon Terry | Jan 5, 2013 | Selling a Home, The Economy
Denver ranks 36th among the nation’s 100 largest metro areas in the strength of its recovery from the economic downturn. The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program’s “MetroMonitor” index of economic recovery compared the 100 cities on how far...
by Jon Terry | Jan 5, 2013 | Foreclosure
Declines in foreclosures this year have been larger than expected. Foreclosure filings in twelve Colorado urban counties (including Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Pueblo and Weld) have fallen to their lowest...
by Jon Terry | Jan 1, 2013 | The Economy
It is a bit early in the year to predict what Metro Denver will likely see throughout 2013; however, we like what we are seeing at the moment. It is as it has always been, housing follows jobs. As a result, we will be watching the employment numbers as they roll in....
by Jon Terry | Dec 7, 2012 | Sustainability
Colorado ranks fifth nationwide in the amount of solar power generated. New renewable-energy technologies (as well as a state mandate that Colorado’s investor-owned utilities get 30 percent of their power from renewable resources by 2020) boost Colorado’s production...
by Jon Terry | Dec 6, 2012 | Buying A Home, Selling a Home
Here’s a look at the best practices of successful house flippers, as well as tips on avoiding common pitfalls. Look for potential. Flippers often invest in properties that don’t appeal to conventional home buyers, since they know how to look beyond an...
