Apr 20, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Boulder Creek Neighborhoods sees upside to making a downsized move. LOUISVILLE – It’s easy to think of a “downsizer” as someone who simply wants a smaller house, but those who are considering this type of move recognize that there’s a lot more to it than just less...
Apr 20, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – With Boulder’s walking, biking and hiking trails, it’s no surprise the city made the SmartAsset top 10 list of places for physical fitness. But here is what is surprising: as fitness and healthy-eating oriented as Boulder’s culture is, the city ranked only...
Apr 20, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate
LOVELAND – You’ve heard that real estate is about location, location, location… but what does that really mean? There are several aspects of location that are important to potential home buyers, although the preferences can vary from one buyer to the next. Here’s a...
Apr 20, 2018 | eNewsletter, Home
Choosing flooring can be intimidating. Not only are there dozens of options to choose from, but there are also a number of important factors to consider with each material. This summary of the pros, cons and costs of popular flooring types will help you choose the...
Apr 16, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
LONGMONT – Coloradoans dream of low-maintenance, energy-efficient, distinctive homes crafted with natural materials and proximate to outdoor recreation. Parkside at Quail Ridge in south Longmont offers all that and more, with 36 single family homes and 92...
Apr 13, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Mortgage, Real Estate
BOULDER – Over the last several years, we have enjoyed record-low mortgage rates and a prevailing sense of relative stability. During times of stability, the question as to whether to lock the interest rate while you are under contract on a home, isn’t as critical as...
Apr 13, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – While some march to the beat of their own drum, I’d like to drum up support for the beet. Fans have been rooting for this vegetable to be crowned king of the garden, and this year, our dreams are realized: 2018 is the Year of the Beet. The National Garden...
Apr 13, 2018 | Ask the Expert, eNewsletter
The dawn of spring means time to think about lawn irrigation and sprinklers. But irrigation is so much more than sprinkler heads and plumbing lines. Smart technology and careful design are revolutionizing the irrigation business. Why is irrigation important? A good...
Apr 6, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Elegant ranch homes in Superior deliver Boulder Creek’s low-maintenance lifestyle. SUPERIOR – Only one thing could make Shari Tebo and her son, a high school senior, move again: A classic, Colorado-inspired, low-maintenance home at The Villas at Calmante in...
Apr 6, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate, Selling
BOULDER – Since the invention of the washing machine in 1904, home automation – now commonly called smart home technology – has rapidly and continuously grown, both in popularity and sophistication. Today’s smart homes feature carefully integrated devices and systems...
Apr 6, 2018 | Ask the Expert, eNewsletter
You might not like thinking about it, but everything in your house has a built-in time limit. The hundreds of moving parts and structures that keep your home running smoothly are under constant strain. And they will all break down sooner or later. This makes budgeting...
Apr 6, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – So, you went wild, shopping plant sales, garden centers and mail order. Those weeks of frenzy have left you happy but spent, seduced by tempting vegetables, hot colored flowers and very cool vines. All that’s left is to face the consequences of your...
Mar 30, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
LONGMONT – Bosch Real Estate Group and Masterwork Home Company are excited to announce the release of the last nine lots in their new custom home community, The Conservatory at Somerset Meadows in Longmont. The nine new large custom building sites back to a...
Mar 30, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate
BOULDER – When most people think of IRAs, SEPs, and 401ks, they usually think of investing in the stock market or mutual funds. However, if you set up a self-directed IRA account (SDIRA), your retirement plan has the capability to hold real estate along with a...
Mar 30, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – ‘Home for Sale’ signs are popping up like spring tulips in Boulder County, showing early indications the selling season is likely to emerge strong this year. Those early positive signs are supported by February’s Boulder Area Realtor® Association sales stats...
Mar 30, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – A long, dry winter takes its toll on many of us, so much so that the first warm rays of spring brings the realization that we’re in sub-par form for having to face the neighbors this summer. Bald spots, oddly growing tufts, and weedy edges all mean one...
Mar 23, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
There is a reason – or actually, there are many reasons – why Toll Brothers is called America’s Luxury Home Builder. “[Toll Brothers] is known for quality of construction and finish work, attention to detail and the level of service is, bar none, the best,” says...
Mar 23, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, Real Estate
BOULDER – A pillar of the mid-century modern style, Googie was a futurist architectural movement inspired by the Space Age and Atomic Age, which were popular in American culture shortly after World War II. Featuring upswept roofs, curvaceous shapes and a bold use of...
Mar 23, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate
LOVELAND – Homes are selling more quickly these days, which means buyers have less time to think about whether to submit an offer. If you take too long to decide, competing buyers are likely to swoop in before you are able to act. This is especially true during the...
Mar 23, 2018 | eNewsletter, Home
Colors have a proven psychological effect on our moods. And the colors we choose for our homes have a proven influence on our overall quality of life. Using color psychology, we can create a home that relaxes, energizes and focuses us where and when we need it most....
Mar 19, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – Boulder is readying to change the paradigm of transportation mobility as a result of being named one of 35 Champion Cities selected as finalists in the 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge. The competition is based on city leaders proposing bold solutions to each...
Mar 19, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Changing perspectives on how free time should be spent ERIE – Brennan by the Lake is a Boulder Creek Neighborhoods community of new, low-maintenance homes in Erie, designed to encourage home owners to live the life they’ve always dreamed of living. Brennan by...
Mar 19, 2018 | eNewsletter, Home
Modern Farmhouse design is one of this year’s hottest trends – and for good reason. The style combines the warmth of a traditional farm home with a streamlined, minimal aesthetic. And the result is not only stunning; it’s timeless. There are lots of ways...
Mar 19, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – As daylight creeps longer and warmth start seeping into our bones, gardeners emerge from winter into the sun. Blinking at the awakening landscape, we notice gaps that need filling, and indulge in flights of fancy that include gardens bursting with color. If...
Mar 9, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate, Selling
LOVELAND – It’s tough keeping a home in showing condition and dealing with the disruption of showings, which is why most sellers want to sell quickly. Plus, it can be a relief to know that your home is under contract. How quickly a home sells has a lot to do with you...