There were two recent articles regarding the economic strength of the Denver economy and the overall strength of the Denver real estate market.  The negative press concerning our national economy has been non-stop.  Unfortunately, people believe what they read, and I'm afraid that general fear has spread to our local level, when its not warranted.

The two articles provide a dose of goodness concerning our "Jewel of the Rockies"!

Highlights:

1) Job growth increased by 2% in 2007 with 45,500 new jobs.  Continued job growth is forecast for 2008.

2) Unemployment dropped to 3.8% in 2007, the lowest since 2000, and well below the national average of 4.6%.

3) Wage & salary income rose 6% in 2007 and is projected to increase an additional 5.5% in 2008.

4) Denver didn't experience the run-up in prices and construction, and is now ranked as the 7^th best city in the nation to sell a house (Forbes Magazine)!

And the above doesn't even touch upon the ongoing impact of Fastracks, the Union Station Redevelopment, the surging oil & mining industry, the growing alternative energy industry, and the Democratic National Convention!

Spread the word!  Denver is the Place To Be!