by Jon Terry | Jan 10, 2014 | Blog, Gratitude, Green Home Tips
Denver ranked high on a list compiled by the website greenbiz.com of the U.S. cities that are the best places for “green meetings” this year. The list highlights the cities that have taken steps to transform the meetings and events industry from one that...
by Jon Terry | Jan 6, 2014 | Blog, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips
Come January 1st, not too many realize that 40W and 60W incandescent bulbs will hit their final phase-out stage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, meaning these bulbs will officially cease to be manufactured and imported to the United States. Philips...
by Jon Terry | Jan 4, 2014 | Apartment, Blog
The apartment market was robust in the latter part of 2013, with vacancy rates hovering around 13-year lows and rents rising despite a resumption in multifamily construction. Builders delivered 5,560 new apartments in 2013, far above the 2,170 delivered in 2012....
by Jon Terry | Jan 3, 2014 | Blog, Gratitude
The New Year is here and we’re excited to start off fresh. This is the time where we let go of whatever troubled us last year and allow ourselves to move forward. At Alaris, we’re setting goals to better ourselves and our company so that we can make the...
by Jon Terry | Dec 30, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living
Xcel Energy Inc. is proposing to charge its customers in Colorado less for electricity but more for natural gas in the first quarter. If approved, the new rates will take effect January 1. Natural gas users will see the biggest percentage increase after two years of...
by Jon Terry | Dec 22, 2013 | Blog, Buying A Home, Selling a Home, Short Sale
Learning real estate lingo is an important part of buying/selling a home. Here are a few common words you may hear if you’re buying or selling a home. 1. Appraisal An appraisal is an assessment done by a certified appraiser justifying the purchase price for a...
