Industry Trends

Oct 20, 2021

Q3 real estate market trends report

With fall winding down and winter on the horizon, the traditional seasonal market tempering is also following suit – if just a bit. Buying opportunities still remain and for those looking to make a move and sell, it’s still a good time.  

Oct 20, 2021

Annual checkup: Taking the temp on health care for 2022

As employers and individuals shop for health insurance during fall enrollment, they might also evaluate how they use health care. The COVID-19 crisis made people contemplate their own wellness, and it made businesses reconsider how they control health-care costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care is typically one of the most […]

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Oct 18, 2021

Growing pains from supply chains

Considering these challenges, how can businesses keep growing as demand increases and supply chain issues persist? Business will need to get creative. It’s time to reassess supply-chain design and ordering practices.  

Oct 13, 2021

Revealed: The magicians behind DU’s Magic Sky Ranch Mountain Campus

The University’s plan for the new property is to develop a complementary mountain campus to its urban, Denver campus. The property, which will now be known as the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus, consists of 724 acres of land and almost 60,000 square feet of buildings.

Oct 6, 2021

I-70 takes growing toll on Western Slope

First came the national truck and driver shortage. Then Glenwood Canyon was closed for about three weeks. The experience re-ignited conversation about improving a narrow, winding alternative to Glenwood Canyon.

Oct 5, 2021

Durango business turns the tables on food waste

Farm-to-table cuisine is all the rage, sure, but one Durango company has put that trend in reverse with a booming business that composts table scraps at a local farm.

Oct 4, 2021

Should you invest in long-term or vacation rentals?

To decide whether you want to invest in a short-term or long-term rental property, lay out your goals and decide how much time you want to invest into your project. Ultimately, both have their pros and cons, so you need to pick the investment style that best suits your needs

Sep 14, 2021

The hottest question in real estate right now

A lot of buyers don’t realize there is a lot more to an offer than price. Understanding the seller’s priorities can be a game changer in terms of coming up with an offer that best suits the buyer’s needs and interests. 

Sep 3, 2021

Agriculture Report: Breaking new ground

Lured by the lifestyle and opportunity, these first-generation farmers and ranchers see the value of making a living off the land and working for themselves

Sep 1, 2021

Ask A Realtor: How do I compete with multiple offers?

Recommended best practices when submitting an offer is to go in with your best foot forward. This may mean coming in above asking price, including an escalation clause or other clauses, and limiting other contingencies. 

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Aug 30, 2021

5 lessons in rural economic development

At the bottom of the recession, the community grappled with 11% unemployment, which resulted in high crime and poverty rates and significant loss of workforce-aged population. A decade later, Grand Junction is thriving despite a global pandemic. Here are 5 takeaways from Grand Junction’s turnaround that can be replicated in any community

Aug 17, 2021

What to expect in the franchise sector

With employment on the rise, many franchise systems will hire employees to meet the pent-up demand from consumers who are ready to venture out to their favorite restaurants and retail venues again despite stricter mandates. Here are two predictions of trends in the franchise industry that will continue through 2021 and beyond.