Category: Local stories
Want info on your local market? Relocating and need the details on the area? We talk cities, counties and communities and the lifestyle considerations you should know.
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Best Places to Live: Douglas County, CO
Read more: Best Places to Live: Douglas County, COIf you’re considering a move to Colorado and are wondering about the local job climate, you’ll be happy to learn that Douglas County, Colorado was ranked #4 in the nation for job growth in 2011 by CNN Money in their article “Where the jobs are.” A big part of the reason for this county’s impressive…
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Best Places to Live: Loudoun County, VA
Read more: Best Places to Live: Loudoun County, VABeneath the sunlit vineyards and antebellum charm of Northern Virginia’s Loudoun County beats the heart of a thriving tech industry. Named one of Money Magazine‘s 25 places “Where the Jobs Are” and Forbes‘ “10 Best Places to Get Ahead,” this area has experienced 75.3% job growth in the last decade and boasts one of the…
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Searching Denver Area Schools
Read more: Searching Denver Area SchoolsWhether you’re relocating to the Mile High City or are just shopping for a new home in the area, be sure to do the research on Denver school districts. Even a few miles can make a difference in the quality of education offered. South of the Denver Metro area, the reputation of Cherry Creek schools…
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4 Reasons to Go Solar
Read more: 4 Reasons to Go SolarSolar energy has been around for decades, so why is it suddenly a hot topic for homeowners? Like many market trends, the answer can be found in your wallet. Recent breakthroughs in solar cell design and manufacturing have taken solar panels out of the realm of environmental enthusiasts and made them not just an affordable…
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Best Places to Live: Fort Collins, CO
Read more: Best Places to Live: Fort Collins, COYear after year, Fort Collins, Colorado appears on Money magazine’s list of “Best Places to Live,” and it’s not hard to see why. Twenty-nine miles of hiking and biking trails along the scenic front range of the Rocky Mountains, a quaint Old Town historic district with dozens of restaurants and shops, a growing microbrew community,…
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Best Places to Live: Jacksonville, FL
Read more: Best Places to Live: Jacksonville, FLMaybe it’s the 80,000 acres of parkland and nature preserves, the miles of sun-drenched beaches or the outstanding air quality. Maybe it’s the world-class performing arts, the 40+ museums or the pro sports. However you slice it, Jacksonville’s unique blend of outdoor adventure and urban vitality puts it on our list of best places to…