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When the national economy and the Denver economy run parallel, it is not considered atypical, however it is not much more than a coincidence. Outside of the recession (2008-2011), Denver has run counter-cycle to much of the economic ebbs and flows of national trends. Illustrations of these differences began in the 1980s as high, double-digit … More Cocktail Chattables

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Learning about the real estate market (both locally and nationally) is helpful in evaluating aspects of the U.S. economy, local economies, and to gauge how Denver compares to other metroareas. Home sales temporarily slowed during the last 4-5 months of 2018. Interest rates rose nearly a point and national home values, which had been rising … More Cocktail Chattables

Colorado Earns Two Top Spots on Forbes 10 Best Places for Business

Forbes Magazine recently released its 13th annual list of Best Places for Business and Careers, with Denver at No. 9 and Fort Collins reaching No. 5. The Denver metropolitan area (2.5 million) ranks 19th in education and 50th in overall job growth. Denver’s economy grew 3.9% in 2010—despite tepid economic growth nationwide—and is expected to … More Colorado Earns Two Top Spots on Forbes 10 Best Places for Business