by Jon Terry | Sep 27, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, The Economy
According to a recent economic study released by the Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA), the oil and natural gas industry plays a pivotal role in bringing substantial economic benefits to Colorado. Here are some specific benefits of the oil and gas industry in...
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 2, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Foreclosure, Housing Analysis, Luxury Homes, Residential Real Estate, Statistics, The Economy
Denver home prices have officially risen to pre-recession levels with a 9 percent year-over-year increase during the second quarter. June brought 9,187 homes for sale, up from the 8,214 available in May, with sales increasing 3 percent from May and 7 percent from June...
by Jon Terry | Jul 31, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Statistics, The Economy
Colorado added about 52,400 jobs from May 2012 to May 2013, putting the state on track to have a higher-than-expected 2.5 percent job growth rate this year. Infrastructure, including work on the new DIA rail line and major projects on Interstate 225 and U.S. 36, is...
by Jon Terry | Jul 29, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Gratitude, The Economy
CNBC completed its annual ranking of the best states for business, and Colorado, having ranked eighth last year, moved up to the seventh spot overall. The greatest improvement for Colorado was in the strength of its economy. After being ranked 33rd in 2012, in the...
