So what does it all mean? Grand County 187% up in unemployment benefits…
So what does it all mean? Grand County 187% up in unemployment benefits…
Well that’s interesting, unemployment benefits in Grand County are up a whopping 187%! According to the Denver Post, www.denverpost.com. Is this another sensational headline written to stir the negativity and emotions on the economy showcasing how poorly many are fairing?
The headline actually may be correct, Grand County is suffering from lack of construction however the tourism dollars seem to be stable due primarily to the proximity to Denver. According to the sales reciepts in Winter Park and Fraser, monies are somewhat stable…. www.winterparkgov.com
The article did bring to light that actual construction a job held by 1 in 4 residents are down but did they report that more than a few million dollar homes had recently gone under contract including one of the lofts recently offered at the Base of Winter Park Resort currently listed at $1.1 million dollars?
Did it say that one of the Parade of Homes offered for sale in Rendezvous too went under contract at $2.1. If the market is now being blazen as a blighted area, then this would be the time for many buyers to visit Winter Park to see the reality presented in Todays Denver Post.
According to the Grand County Board of Realtors, many buyers may be on the fence, but the feeling that the bottom is near and looming. If there was any option or goal of owning a second home, this may be one of the last chances to do so at an affordable price. www.grandcountyboardofrealtors.com However, Winter Park/Fraser valley does seem to be a somewhat more resiliant market due to its favorable family friendly status (it’s affordable) over the years from other destination resorts.
Did the Article bring up the $20 million dollar community approved a new Recreation Center located pleasantly constructed between the towns of Winter Park and Fraser? How about the newly built Recreation Centers’ Club House at the Fairways at Pole Creek?
So what is so dramatic? Is it different than other areas around Colorado or yet the Nation?
Yes, There are people out of business and jobs.
That part is correct, but did it discuss that the major construction happening in the commerical sector was being completed by local Grand County Companies? Ask Big Valley Construction how many folks and families they have been able to keep in the area due to construction contracts? What about the other sub-contractors for the large construction sites, were they affliated with the community prior to the construction and their bids? What is good for a community, lower costs overall or keeping families and contractors working?
When there were open bids for contractors many companies were offered the opportunity to submit. Did Intrawest offer their contracts out to the general contracting community? The contract when to Milendar- White a Denver area contractor along with imported subs to complete the base resort construction. The questions best asked, who did benefit from a lower bid, the community of Grand County, the Local homeowners, Second Homeowners or the companies bottom line?
There is less construction starts this year than years past. So what are we going to do? Take all the negative press and stop living? Get a grip. This has happened before and will happen again for sure!
In a county that boast about 3,900 people year round and the city of Winter Park has 650 +/- red blooded, heart beating voters in the community, such an increase seems out of whack… What is 187% of 3,900 people? Could this be another dramatic attempt to prove that we are all on the brink of devastation?
Another moment of get a grip people and shut the television off, turn off the radio and stop reading the paper. We can see our own paychecks an assess our own forthcoming future without more drama!
As they say, unless you have something good to say, don’t say anything! Articles like this on such a glorious sunny fall day does not evoke the blush of change or inspiration.
It doesn’t help bring buyers to the area for the current homes on the market or bring back jobs for those who have lost their dignity or pride for those who were interviewed. Help move local economies by bringing more positive perspectives to those who are willing to strive and struggle in this economy!
