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Dec 2, 2020

Traveling in the age of COVID-19: a checklist for ease

Even in the safest circumstances travel can be unpredictable. We still need to prepare and create thoughtful plans and figure out basic logistics especially to stay healthy.

Dec 2, 2020

Colorado stimulus plan to provide relief for small businesses

The passage of the state’s economic stimulus package during this week’s special legislative session includes direct financial assistance for eligible small businesses.

Dec 1, 2020

When is it time to sell your rental property?

The best time to sell will be determined by a mixture of your personal circumstances and the local market dynamics. The Colorado market is showing signs right now of being an extremely strong seller’s market. Let’s break down some of those numbers and talk about how long this situation might last before going over a few gene[...]

Nov 30, 2020

Millennial first-time homebuyers are changing real estate

This consumer segment, often defined by their “access over ownership” mentality, has different priorities and spending habits than previous generations. Millennials are now entering peak homebuying years, leaning into commitment and revolutionizing the home buying experience along the way.

Nov 25, 2020

Which type skier are you? The Walmart, Costco or Whole Foods model

The ski industry has been on a wild ride since the resorts were shut down last March. Mountain real estate has been on a tear and summer visitation has been off the charts. Winter looks to follow the upward trend. What does this mean for residential and commercial real estate in resort communities throughout Colorado?

Nov 24, 2020

2020 holiday shopping outlook report

Ibotta's latest report latest report combines surveys of more than 3,000 Ibotta Savers and general U.S.-based consumers. It examines current sentiments ahead of the holiday shopping season and how consumer preferences and behaviors, both in-store and online, will shift in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 18, 2020

Why unity begins with “Made in USA”

History shows that our strategic resilience and the large segment of Americans who prefer to buy what’s made in the USA. mean that we’ll regain our momentum.

Nov 17, 2020

How the election impacted Colorado real estate taxes

It has been quite the election cycle with lots of ups and down. One thing is certain, Colorado voters were in a spending mood which will result in Colorado property owners paying a lot more in taxes on everything, especially in Denver County. What does this mean for Colorado real estate?

Nov 13, 2020

Drivers are in demand

The job of commercial driver, with a median advertised annual salary of $70,016, led all job postings in Colorado in the last week of July. Check out the top 10 most-posted job openings and median advertised salaries compiled by EMSI.

Nov 13, 2020

Sports teams are cranking up the volume on the digital experience

A fascinating experiment is unfolding as games are played in the absence of a live crowd.Technicians are making noise the digital way, by pressing buttons on tablet computers to evoke any of 50 pre-recorded crowd sounds. Behind the curtain, here is a fascinating existential question: Do you really need a live audience to stage a[...]

Nov 12, 2020

Adaptability key for restaurants amid COVID-19 obstacles

Restaurants able to take advantage of a patio expansion for more seating and those with significant takeout and delivery operations before COVID-19 have fared better. But with winter approaching, restaurants that found success in the summer will face a new set of challenges.

Nov 9, 2020

Well-being in tomorrow’s workplace

Colorado’s Center for Health, Work & Environment’s nonprofit program, Health Links, brings together science-led experts and mentors to equip employers to promote the health, safety and well-being of their workforces—right here in Colorado and with companies nationwide.