No, There’s Not An Apartment Glut In Denver. There’s A Renter Shortage
Average rents in the Denver area have grown to $1,500 a month. Downtown averages $2,000 a month.
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Colorado’s Economy Is Winning, But Not Everyone Shares The Victory
Read moreThe long-term unemployed are still unable to find jobs, while some employers are struggling to find qualified workers.
Construction Employment Climbs To All-Time High On Colorado Homebuilding Surge
Read moreThe number of construction jobs has risen 54 percent since bottoming out in 2011.
Is Slow-Growth The Key To Lakewood’s Future Or The Ultimate In NIMBYism?
Read moreThe proposal at issue would limit new residential building to 1 percent of existing units a year, or about 670 houses, townhomes or condos.
Electricians Wanted: Shortage Of Skilled Labor In Colorado Has Industry Scrambling
Read moreEnrollment has almost doubled in an apprenticeship program run by the Colorado chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors over the last six years, but the industry says it still can't keep up with the demand for skilled labor.
Starved For Workers, Colorado Construction Is Plugging The Gap With An Academy
Read moreToday, there are around 15,000 less construction workers in Colorado than there were in 2007, when the state hit its peak.
Curious About Denver’s Proposed $937M Bond? Here Are A Few Questions Answered
Read moreDenver’s need for things like new roads, parks, transportation options and police stations is giving way to what would be the largest bond in the city’s history.
Is That Giant, Gold Frame At MCA Denver Fake? Yes. And That's OK
Read moreDerrick Velasquez’s exhibition “Obstructed View,” on view through August 20, highlights the materials used to make buildings and objects.
Selling Your Denver Metro Home Isn’t The Problem. It’s Finding A New One To Buy
Read moreIt's a paradigm shift for homeowners after the Great Recession. They're staying longer in their homes jumping from four years on average to eight.
‘Astounded’ By The Cost, Ex-VA Exec Says He Wasn't Told Aurora Hospital’s Price Tag
Read more"I'm just astounded, quite frankly, I'm absolutely astounded," Glenn Haggstrom told The Associated Press in a rare interview.
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