A Newcomer’s Perspective on Relocation and the Boulder Area
We spoke with WK Real Estate’s new Executive Vice President Kari Newman about her recent relocation, perspective of the area and role with WK Real Estate.
Now is the time to buy your retirement home, even if you’re not ready to retire
In addition to financial investments, start thinking about where your ideal retirement home might be located, whether it’s here in Colorado, in another state, or even another country.
Time to downsize? Signs to help you decide
Downsizing is almost inevitable for most of us. Just like the home-preferences of single adults are different from those of families with young children, so are the home needs and wants of retirees.
Homebuyer ‘love letters’ may stir bias
Several years ago, Kristine Chadwick and her family were trying to buy a house in Eugene, Oregon. The market was competitive, so her agent suggested she write a letter to the seller, describing her husband, three kids, two dogs and one cat, and why she wanted to raise her family in the house. Hers was not the highest bid, but she got the house anyway.
The letter worked.
The Lighter Side: American products – Everything’s shrinking (except the prices)
I got out a new roll of toilet paper the other day and saw that it was noticeably narrower than what has always been the standard size. What the heck?
Features and floor plans: Dream home considerations for real life
While it’s helpful to have a vision, it’s often difficult to find a real-life floor plan that matches your dream-home expectations.
New mortgage qualification help for student debt holders
recent changes in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) make it easier for those with student loans to qualify for a mortgage.
All fired up about fall
We all need to muse more, and fall is the perfect time for sitting, pondering and reflecting, particularly in front of a fire.
Buying or refinancing your home with an interest-only loan
When a market accelerates, interest-only mortgages become more commonplace. This is because home prices are accelerating faster than salaries, and the consumer looks for ways to afford a home.
Boulder Creek Neighborhoods Offers Options for Lifestyle Home Buyers
Whatever your needs, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods has a home to take your lifestyle in Colorado to the next level.
Gardening is exercise
I recently underwent a health assessment which involved a lengthy questionnaire on how I care for myself. Things went smoothly until the interviewer asked about any exercise I routinely do. I said “gardening.”
Why does gutter cleaning matter?
It can be easy to forget to keep them clean, but gutter cleaning is a vital step in home maintenance.
Protecting the structural integrity of your home’s foundation
One of the most indispensable and crucial structural components of a home is its foundation, and it is critical that homeowners maintain it properly, especially in Colorado.
Black neighborhood home appraisal gap is real and persistent, Freddie Mac reports
The racial gap in home appraisals is a real phenomenon, one that sabotages the wealth-building power of homeownership in Black and Latino neighborhoods…
Decorate your way to a howling good Halloween
Home decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday.
WK Real Estate welcomes Kelly Myers
WK Real Estate has announced the addition of the newest Broker Associate, Kelly Myers to its Longmont office.
Best week of the year to buy a home
Nationwide, the best time to purchase a home will be the first full week of October, according to a recent Realtor.com® report.
Compass agrees to acquire First Alliance Title
Compass, the real estate technology company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire First Alliance Title LLC, a leading title company serving the Denver metro area.
A New Way of Living: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods unveils plans for its newest community at West Edge at Colliers Hill in Erie
Boulder Creek Neighborhoods is announcing their newest lower-maintenance living community, West Edge at Colliers Hill in Erie.
Sign on the digital line
While e-signatures seem like a new technology, as with most advances, they truly are evolutionary versus revolutionary.
Hottest zip codes in 2021
Are you thinking about moving out of Boulder County? America’s hottest zip code is right here in Colorado. In a testament to American’s desire for backyards and affordable home prices, a suburban zip code in Colorado Springs – 80916 – ranks No. 1 on the Realtor.com®...
6 tips college students should follow to avoid being targeted by financial scams
Here’s six tips, from the experts at Westerra Credit Union, for young adults to help protect their personal identity and money.
Where’s the sun?
It’s essential to know where the sun is relative to the home you are thinking about buying.
The Lighter Side: It’s fall! Time to winterize your home and yard!
Ah, fall in Colorado! Sunny days with cool, crisp air, blue skies and colorful foliage. Unfortunately we never know how long this weather will last. Thus now is the time to winterize your home and yard.
September real estate market update
What’s going on with the Boulder County real estate market?
