Jun 16, 2018 | Ask the Expert, eNewsletter
Budgeting may be less exciting than creating plans and dreaming up remodeling schemes, but paying for major work is just as important a part of the process – not only what you pay, but how you pay for it. Keep these tips in mind when creating a financial plan for a...
Jun 15, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – Founded in 1976, WK Real Estate is the largest independent Boulder County real estate company – delivering old-fashioned service with the latest technology. And this long-time local business leader excels in building relationships and local...
Jun 15, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – Boulder County excels at attracting talented and skilled workers. But change is in the air, says futurist Josh Davies, CEO at The Center for Work Ethic Development and keynote speaker at the recent Boulder Economic Summit 2018: The Workforce of the...
Jun 15, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate, Selling
LOVELAND – If you speak to a lot of people about the prospect of selling your home, you’re likely to get at least one suggestion to sell off-market. This means finding a buyer through other channels rather than listing your home for sale on the open market. It may...
Jun 15, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – Four years of escalating tensions with the squirrels in my garden have driven me nuts. Each year dreams of a bounty of squash, tomatoes, melons, and pumpkins are left in ruin as my plants serve as snacks for the bushy-tailed beasts. Though cute and fun to...
Jun 12, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured
Visit this equestrian-friendly dream property By Brittany Anas for At Home An eight-bedroom, custom-built home with beautiful stonework, luxe finishes and a sprawling backyard is for sale in Berthoud — and this listing is one that equestrians will especially love. The...
Jun 8, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate
Coined in 1984, the phrase “midcentury modern” encompasses a particular style of architecture, industrial design, and graphic design that rose to prominence during the middle of the 20th century. While the original movement lasted roughly from the early 1930s to mid...
Jun 8, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate, Selling
A shortage of homes for sale in the U.S. gives sellers the advantage in most housing markets. But many sellers don’t realize that getting rid of their house likely will cost them thousands of dollars. Real estate commissions and other fees can eat up about 10 percent...
Jun 8, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – There is a point in summer when gardeners can’t show fear. The growing season fills all of our spare time – we’re running full tilt, harvesting, weeding, and watering; there’s blooms to pick, mulch to replenish, and insects to fight off. At a certain...
Jun 8, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
BOULDER– Boulder County’s growing season is in full bloom – perfect for the plants we want in our garden. But it’s also perfect for weeds. Many of the chemical weed killers are toxic to the environment and to our kids and pets, too. Our furry and young family...
Jun 8, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
BROOMFIELD – Active Colorado adults will find an oasis at Skyestone, a new 55+ community by Taylor Morrison. Tucked up against the iconic Flatirons in Broomfield, the Skyestone community highlights a recent change in perspective on aging. Skyestone provides an...
Jun 4, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter
LOVELAND – It seems that whether the real estate market is up or down, home buyers constantly wrestle with the decision of whether to buy now or later. Let’s face it, hindsight is always 20/20 and the future is always uncertain. If you knew a few years ago that the...
Jun 4, 2018 | eNewsletter, Guest Blogs
During its peak in the 1950s, the midcentury modern movement swept through the United States, fundamentally changing the landscape of the design world forever. With an emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and integration with the natural world, this iconic style...
Jun 4, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured
Just released—final phase lots at The Conservatory at Somerset Meadows back to open space and offer dazzling views By Sarah Huber, Photography by Timothy Seibert Some of the most beautiful custom home lots in Boulder County are now available, and they’re selling...
Jun 4, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured
By Emma Castleberry for At Home Loveland Roofing, LLC, has a long history of providing the Loveland community with reliable, honest customer service and top-notch workmanship in all their projects. Jim Stoner, the owner of Loveland Roofing, takes great pride in his...
May 28, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate
LOVELAND – With the market performing so well lately, many homes are selling at or above asking price. This doesn’t mean that you can’t offer under asking price, but it needs to be under the right circumstances. Here are a few examples of when it’s okay to make an...
May 28, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – More highly skilled workers are moving to Denver than any other U.S. city, according to a new study by JLL Research. The number of 25-year-olds and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased in Denver by 22.5 percent from 2012 to 2016, leading the...
May 28, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate
BOULDER – Today’s market is tough on first-time home buyers. Inventory of first-time buyer homes and condos had plunged to a record low, pushing prices higher in most markets. The number of first-time buyers is dropping. This is reflected in a January 2018 National...
May 28, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Barefoot Lakes’ new park, annual race bring nature to your front door. FIRESTONE – Journeys to vivacious Colorado living begin in Barefoot Lakes, a master-planned and nature-infused community 15 minutes east of Longmont and situated perfectly between Denver and...
May 28, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – As another hot, dry season creeps closer, vegetable gardeners are pondering what they can do to conserve water while getting a bounty for the kitchen. Depending on your area, snowpack fluctuates between a healthy 99-percent of average in the Cache la Poudre...
May 18, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – As home values continue to rise in Colorado, it’s clear that home sellers are benefitting, with four state metro’s making the top 15 of 24/7 Wall St.’s list of cities where people made the most money on home sales. Boulder ranked No. 8 on the list with...
May 18, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – It takes a lot to rouse a Lorax, but when trees are threatened, those who speak for the them get moving. And when that threat is a pest so destructive the Federal Government wants it gone, Loraxes near and far become an army to try and stop it. The...
May 18, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate
No matter the age or life stage, everyone makes mistakes when it comes to homebuying. Whether it’s picking the wrong location or buying more house than you can afford, the mistakes are often universal, says Ilyce Glink, author of “100 Questions Every First-Time Home...
May 18, 2018 | Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Boulder Creek brings ranch patio homes to Colorado’s first Tournament Players Club golf course BERTHOUD – For the first time, Colorado golfers can wake up next to a Tournament Players Club green. This summer the master-planned Heron Lakes Golf Community,...
May 11, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
It’s now or never on select properties at North End LOUISVILLE – Buyers keen on finding new construction in Louisville, take note: North End, the hugely popular community from Markel Homes, is winding down. The window is closing on contemporary Falcons and easy...
