Quick question: What’s the single denominator that causes real estate sales and leasing to slow? Answer: Indecision. Thank goodness the election is over, politicians insist we’re not falling off a fiscal cliff and we’ve entered a new year full of promise. And thank goodness the indecision is over. Commercial real estate users and investors have […]
I’d like to address the two most frequently asked questions about the Mesa County real estate market that have come up in the last month: How did 2012 end up? What do you think we can expect in 2013? Let’s take the first question first since it’s the easier one to answer. The residential market […]
You stand at your window and look across the street. Nice house. Nice landscaping. Nice sports car. New bikes for the kids. Wow, your neighbors must be really well off. If only you had that kind of money. The plain home down the street with the older model sedan parked out front pales in comparison. […]
The difference between creating raving fans out of your customers or not is getting the multitude of the basics — the little things — right on a consistent basis. Just a moment of reflection on your own experiences will reveal your favorite businesses — the ones you frequent often and tell others about with great […]
Housing prices have increased between 7 percent and nearly 10 percent in Grand Junction over the past year, according to the latest results of monthly analysis by a California-based firm. CoreLogic reported that home prices increased 7 percent between November 2012 and November 2011. Including such so-called distressed sales as foreclosure auctions and short sales […]
An annual presentation offering a forecast for the Colorado, U.S. and global economies will be broadcast online. Vectra Bank Colorado has scheduled its 20th annual economic forecast breakfast for 7:30 to 9 a.m. Jan. 30. The event will be broadcast live online at no charge, and participants will have an opportunity to pose questions through […]
KAFM has scheduled a benefit auction to raise money for the community radio station in Grand Junction. The KAFM Art & Other Treasures Live Auction will feature more than 100 lots of fine art and collectibles, jewelry, vintage textiles, furniture, entertainment packages, travel and outdoor gear. Presented by U.S. Bank, the auction is scheduled for […]
Registration is open through Feb. 4 for an upcoming forum that will focus on the role of innovation in the Colorado agriculture industry. The 2013 Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Denver Renaissance Hotel. Admission is $100, and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. […]
A business and two individuals have received awards recognizing their contributions to arts and culture in Grand Junction. Doyle Trading Consultants received the business award. Harold Moss and his late wife, Ruth, received individual awards in the Champion of the Arts awards program conducted by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture. Steve and […]
A trade association of wine grape growers and wineries has honored four people for their roles in promoting the Colorado wine industry. Barb Bowman, Debbie Kovalik, Sylvia Sharpe and Dave Tewksbury all were named Friends of Colorado Wine by the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE). The awards were presented at the conclusion of […]