The December 31 deadline for SmartRegs compliance for residential rental properties in the city of Boulder is looming. When the City Council adopted the ordinance on September 21, 2010, the deadline seemed far in the future. However, that deadline is now only four months away. Recently, I heard owners of residential rental property in Boulder […]
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Buying a home? You need insurance
When you buy a home, you need insurance protection for what is likely the largest investment you will ever make. But when you buy a homeowners insurance policy, you actually get much more than protection for your home. Most homeowners insurance policies will not only cover the value of your home, but also your personal […]
Role of the Appraisal in Your Home Purchase
Posted by Duane Duggan, The Boulder Property Network at RE/MAX of Boulder If you are obtaining a new loan to purchase a property, the mortgage lender will almost always require an appraisal. An appraisal is an independent opinion of the market value of the property. The appraiser is actually hired by the lender, therefore the […]
Latest Developments in the New Housing Market
Latest Developments in the New Housing Market Market research and consulting firm Metrostudy has been providing deep market intelligence for the new home building industry across the U.S. for decades. In 2001, Metrostudy opened an office in Colorado, which is currently headed up by John Covert, senior director west region. John oversees the analysis of […]
Part 2: Should I Buy a Home for My College Student?
In my last article, Part 1 of “Should I Buy a Home for My College Student?”, I discussed how buying a condo or house for your child to live in when they go to college can be a worthwhile investment and can also have financial and other benefits for your college student. As you evaluate […]
Should I Buy a Home for My College Student? -Part 1
Every August, in college towns across America, college students start to return for the fall semester. This always creates a frenzy of real estate activity. The rental market is usually pretty tight in any college town. Because of that, many families consider purchasing a home for their college student to live in while attending school. […]
Locking Mortgage Interest Rates 101
Duane Duggan, with the Boulder Property Network at RE/MAX of Boulder, sits down with Jessica Shanahan of Premier Lending to discuss the hot topic of locking interest rates on a mortgage. How is a “lock” defined financially? Are there any requirements that need to be met in order to be eligible for a lock? How […]
July 2018 Boulder County Attached Dwelling Statistics are out!
July 2018 Boulder County Single Family Statistics!
2nd Quarter Real Estate Statistics for Boulder County
Duane Duggan, with the Boulder Property Network at RE/MAX of Boulder, sits down with Todd Gullette, Managing Broker of RE/MAX of Boulder to discuss the changes we are seeing in the real estate market throughout the 2nd quarter. What are the average prices for a home in Boulder County? How have the number of active […]