Denver Has One of the Worst Housing Markets in the Nation

Denver Has One of the Worst Housing Markets in the Nation

The Denver Metro is seeing housing prices fall rapidly.  The area has a 3% decline in value and some areas are seeing a drop as high as 7%.  Jeff, Bill, ands callers ask why this is happening.  Is this good for your property tax bill while being bad for your mortgage value?  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are We Betting on Colorado's Future? The Impact of Sports Gambling

The Denver Post has a three-part series outlining the impact of sports gambling in Colorado since it's legalization in 2020.  Nearly $990M wagered sine that year, and Jeff and Bill ask if that is a good thing. Taxes from sports gambling is helping with water projects but what about the increase in gambling addiction.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are We Ready for the New World Screwworm?

About 800 million illegal cattle enter the US every year through the southern border.  And not they are bringing the New World Screwworm.  It's a parasitic fly, not a worm but there have been more than 2,000 human infections in Mexico.  Now it is in Texas.  Cattle inventories are at a 75-year low.  Are you going to have to pay more for beef at the store?   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A Dramatic Drop in Car Thefts but We're Still #1

Car thefts are down over 50% from their peak a few years ago but Colorado is still #1 in the nation.  WHAT???  Jeff and Bill talk about how the leading candidate for Governor; A.G. Phil Weiser is the same person who talked about letting someone steal 3 cars before law enforcing should get involved.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Water Shortage in Colorado and Someone Starting Forrest Fires!

You've heard about the lawn watering restrictions and drought in Colorado.  Now have reports of someone starting someone n Lake Powell is talking about a real water shortage.  Jeff, Bill, and callers discuss what we should do to the fire starters and how to solve Colorado's water issue   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.