by Jon Terry | Sep 2, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living
GRID Alternatives, a California-based nonprofit group that works on renewable energy, is launching a national expansion plan to bring solar panels to homes across the country. The nonprofit opened operations in Colorado in late 2012, teaming with Habitat for Humanity...
by Jon Terry | Aug 28, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, The Economy
Denver and Fort Collins made it to the top 10 in Forbes magazine’s annual ranking of the best U.S. cities for business and careers. The magazine’s ranking is based on 12 factors tied to jobs, cost of business, cost of living, income growth, quality of life, and...
by Jon Terry | Aug 26, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Residential Real Estate, Statistics, The Economy
As we move into fall, take a look at these end of summer statistics: * There were 6,104 homes sold in metro Denver in July, up 32 percent from the same month last year; * The number of single-family homes and condos sold in July also was 10 percent higher than the...
by Jon Terry | Aug 21, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Green Home Tips
Xcel is already supplied with electricity from 17 wind farms with 2,177 megawatts of generating capacity but is seeking the approval of state regulators throughout its service territory to buy at least 1,500 megawatts worth of new wind-based power. What do the numbers...
by Jon Terry | Aug 19, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Gratitude
Bill and Karen Rosser have worked with Jon Terry for about a decade. They’ve bought and sold multiple homes and believe there is no one who understands real estate or does as good of a job as Alaris. “[Jon] is extraordinary. We are fortunate enough to have...
by Jon Terry | Aug 14, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Moving
NerdWallet recently researched and rated the best towns in Colorado for young families. The main three categories they considered were the town’s schools, the town’s affordability, and the town’s growth and prosperity. 1. Superior ranked first...