Today, most of the solar panels you see are Photo Voltaic (PV), which produce electricity for the home or to provide power back to the grid. In the 1980s, there was a substantial 70 percent federal tax credit available if you installed a solar power system on your home. During that period, we saw solar […]
Archives for March 2020
Pricing Hierarchy of Single-Family Homes in Boulder County
Home buyers frequently ask about the pricing hierarchy of homes in Boulder County, primarily to determine where they can find an affordable place to move. 2019 housing market statistics are in and the statistics provide opportune information for home buyers. Home buyers frequently ask about the pricing hierarchy of homes in Boulder County, primarily to […]
Coronavirus and Mortgage Rates… To Lock or Not? That is the Question!
The odds that mortgage interest rates might go down because of the coronavirus crisis are pretty high. The odds that mortgage interest rates might go down because of the coronavirus crisis are pretty high. Yet rates are already at an historic low, so how low can they go? Over the last several years we have enjoyed […]
Coping with the high price of real estate: Should I find a co-signer?
One option for first-time home buyers is to look for a co-signer. There are many ramifications of being a co-signer and this makes a close relative or loved one the best choice. Prices of homes have been steadily increasing in Boulder County for years. As these prices have risen, it has been more difficult for […]
Realtor for Life: The Low Down on Low Down Payments
Most first-time homebuyers have the challenge of coming up with a down payment to make their first purchase. In the city of Boulder, loan limits are challenging due higher home values and the large down payment required. However, in the rest of Boulder County – and into Weld and Larimer counties – home values, loan […]