We just celebrated Veterans Day this past week and I want to start off by thanking all the Veterans who have served or are currently serving our country. Veterans often do not get thanked enough for their tremendous courage and sacrifice. At least one of the ways they do receive thanks is through the opportunity […]
Boulder County Attached Dwelling – Sept. 2019 – Market Statistics
RE/MAX of Boulder’s monthly statistics for the Boulder County housing market, specifically for attached dwellings. A comparison of statistics from January to September 2019 with January to September 2018.
Boulder County Housing Market Statistics – Sept. 2019 – Single Family Homes
RE/MAX of Boulder’s monthly statistics for the Boulder County housing market, specifically for single family homes. A comparison of statistics from January to September 2019 with January to September 2018.
What’s going on with new construction in Colorado?
Last week I had the privilege of listening to a presentation by John Covert, senior director of the west region for Metrostudy. His company consults with hundreds of homebuilders – as well as lenders, developers, investors, suppliers, utilities, school districts, and local governments – across the country who rely on Metrostudy’s market intelligence and insights to […]
Innovation in Boulder senior living: Take a ride on the pedicab
October 2019 marks the one year anniversary that my pedicab made its debut at Brookdale North Boulder. In the spirit of the upcoming Daily Camera’s Aging at Altitude Expo on November 2, an event which provides seniors with resources, tips and advice about aging in Boulder County, senior living is top of mind right now. Often families […]
Selling your home, downsizing or just getting rid of junk?
One of the basics of selling your home, or enjoying it to the fullest, is getting rid of clutter. As they say, a cluttered home means a cluttered mind – and often chaos in your life. However, if you have been trying to get rid of clutter for years, it might be time to call […]
Tips for seniors downsizing to a smaller home
(Photo: Sam Wheeler, Unsplash). Baby boomers are retiring and downsizing their homes at record rates. “Aging in place” is a common catch phrase for seniors, meaning growing older in their own homes. However, there comes a time for many seniors when their large, two-story house with a basement and landscaping just isn’t the ideal place […]
Realtor for Life: What are the choices in senior housing?
Across the nation, baby boomers are aging and the demand for various levels of senior housing is high. People are living longer, and many seniors prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. While more services are available today to seniors living at home including lawn care, meal delivery, companionship, transportation, grocery […]
The buzz about sustainable housing
Is sustainable housing just a real estate buzz word or is it actually happening in the real estate industry? Sustainable housing is a multi-faceted and evolving term encompassing eco-friendly construction and design with low environmental impact and higher energy efficiency. It also entails lasting economic, health, and social benefits to households and the community. Many […]
Coming home to a tiny home
The tiny home craze is sweeping the nation and is becoming a lifestyle movement that promotes “tiny living,” that is, downsizing to a smaller financial and environmental footprint – or living with less, but with more freedom, time, and simplicity. The concept originated as small homes built on wheels, but in many cases, has evolved […]