There are many details to gauge when buying a vacation property. (Photo: Pexels). Are you thinking about buying a vacation home on an island getaway for you and your family to enjoy? There are quite a few factors to evaluate in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one. In my previous […]
At home on the beach – Part 1
There are quite a few things to take into account in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one. Brrrrrr! Last week’s temperatures dropped below the zero-degree mark! There is nothing like a zero-degree day to get you thinking about soaking in sunshine at the beach. Over the years, I have had […]
2022 Boulder Valley Real Estate Report just released!
The 2022 of the Boulder Valley Real Estate Report reveals the unwavering strength of the Boulder Valley community and our exceptional real estate market. Our analysis of 2021 statistics, trends, and forecasts shows consistently growing value, unceasing demand, and persistently low inventory. View it all here: 2022 Boulder Valley Real Estate Market Report
Marshall Fire and property taxes
Aerial view, taken Jan. 17, of the aftermath from Marshall fire. (Photo: Gabe Shakour / Shutterstock.com). When your home burns to the ground and everything has been taken from your normal life, a torrent of questions on a huge array of topics comes to mind. One of these questions is, “what will happen to my […]
National Radon Action Month
First-time home buyers frequently face the challenge of saving for a large enough down payment for their first home purchase. (Photo: Pexels). The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. According to the EPA, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon gas is emitted from decaying […]
You can’t outsave the market: the lowdown on low down payments
First-time home buyers frequently face the challenge of saving for a large enough down payment for their first home purchase. (Photo: Pexels). First-time home buyers frequently face the challenge of saving for a large enough down payment for their first home purchase. Home price appreciation rates along the Front Range often exceed 10% a year, […]
Real estate new year’s resolutions for 2022
This year, why not add to a real estate resolution or two to your list and see if you can make it happen? (Photo: Pexels). It’s time for New Year’s resolutions! These tend to include losing weight, joining the gym, waking up half an hour earlier, and more. This year, why not add a real […]
At Home with Diversity
At Home with Diversity® educates thousands of Realtors to work fairly and effectively with a changing and increasingly diverse pool of home buyers and home sellers. (Photo: Yan Krukov, Pexels). During the holidays, as we gather with family and friends – and celebrate sharing, togetherness, and “Peace on Earth” – we can express our […]
It’s time for your annual real estate checkup
To keep yourself healthy, you make sure to schedule an annual physical. To maintain your financial well-being, it is essential to schedule an annual real estate checkup. December is a great time to conduct that review so you can make any adjustments in the year ahead. If you’re not a homeowner yet or don’t own […]
Gift of a lifetime for first-time home buyers – Part 2
An exceptional gift idea is helping your relative or loved one with an interest rate or mortgage buydown. (Photo: Pexels). The holiday season is upon us and you may be thinking about finding a special or unique gift your family member or loved one could use for years to come. In my previous article […]