Sep 24, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – Boulder is known for its highly educated, technology-oriented citizenry. The city is even ranked No. 1 nationally in the “Bloomberg Brain Concentration Index,” which tracks business formation as well as employment and education in the sciences, technology,...
Sep 24, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – I’ve reached the stage in life where I miss the good old days, randomly blurting out grumpy declarations of fond memories of when things were better than now. I harken back at least five years, when September didn’t have week after week of 90-degree...
Sep 21, 2018 | eNewsletter, Mortgage, Real Estate
BOULDER – Research done, negotiations resolved, moving plans made, mortgage approved – only one hour at a title company stands in the way of getting those new keys in your hand. Ready, set, close! Who will attend the closing Title agent reviews the contract, issues...
Sep 21, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Low-maintenance living at Heron Lakes is now open. BERTHOUD – Low-maintenance, main-floor living has made its debut at Colorado’s exclusive Tournament Players Club golf course (TPC). Construction is underway on the first Boulder Creek Neighborhoods model home at the...
Sep 14, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate, Renting
BOULDER – The usual story of ever-rising Boulder rents took a new turn this month. Data for August 2018 shows Boulder rents fell slightly by 0.1 percent last month and by 0.1 percent year-over-year, according to the latest report from rental site Apartment List. That...
Sep 14, 2018 | eNewsletter
LOVELAND – Bidding wars become common in a seller’s market. With few listings and so much competition, prices can rise fairly quickly. Such increases can move so rapidly that appraisals are unable to keep up with them. Given that appraisals are key to buyers’...
Sep 14, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
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 Loveland in Firestone. A premier destination for home owners seeking to...
Sep 14, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Ranch-Home Neighborhood is a Hidden Gem in Superior SUPERIOR – The Tuscan-inspired Villas at Calmante captivated Paul and Katherine Herzegh almost instantly. “We were on our way to our daughter’s home in Superior for dinner, saw the neighborhood and popped in,”...
Sep 14, 2018 | Ask the Expert, eNewsletter
September is an excellent time to address your lawn and prepare it for the colder months to come. If your lawn is properly winterized, it has a better chance at surviving the colder temperatures, and it will be more likely to flourish when spring arrives. Tips to...
Sep 10, 2018 | eNewsletter, New Home Communities
LAFAYETTE – As Boulder County rapidly expands and families and retirees are searching for housing options that still allow them easy access to city amenities and the mountains, Harvest Ridge at Indian Peaks in Lafayette offers plenty of appeal. Located on Baseline...
Sep 10, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate, Selling
BOULDER – Before you begin discussing your real estate pricing strategy, you should familiarize yourself with a marketing foundational model known as the “marketing mix”. You’ve probably also heard it referred to as the “four Ps”, which includes four major...
Sep 10, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, New Home Communities
Hip, Urban-Style Homes on the Park in an Unbeatable Location LOUISVILLE – Open the front gate, walk through the enclosed courtyard and step into an open and inviting living space with gleaming hardwoods, huge windows and a kitchen to lure even the most reluctant...
Sep 10, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, Real Estate
BOULDER – For those of you who are visiting Boulder or are new to town, here are a few interesting tidbits about our lovely city. If the mountains are on your left, you are in Boulder headed north. If the mountains are on your right, you are in Boulder headed south....
Sep 4, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, News, Real Estate
Visit and tour over 20 Northern Colorado Homes September 7-9 and September 14-16 NORTHERN COLORADO – In the market for a new home? Planning to upgrade your existing home with some strategic design? Or perhaps you’re one of many who simply love a chance to browse...
Sep 4, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate, Renting
BOULDER – 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...
Sep 4, 2018 | eNewsletter, Real Estate, Selling
BOULDER – Daily living can get pretty messy, especially if you keep a tight schedule or share your home with children and pets. There never seems to be enough time in the day to keep it all together. Unfortunately, home buyers in Boulder don’t often take that into...
Sep 4, 2018 | eNewsletter, Featured, Home
LONGMONT – Grout got you grumpy? Tired of scrubbing mold or mildew? Craving a show-stopping countertop? Refinishing a bathtub, tile wall or countertop not only costs 50 to 70 percent less than new installations, it also banishes mold by locking the refinished...
Aug 31, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
FORT COLLINS – Lori Moffat, with RE/MAX Alliance, has received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have proved to have consistent year-after-year productivity during their careers with the company. “Lori’s tireless dedication to serving...
Aug 31, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – Boulder stands tall when compared with much larger metropolitan areas that excel in innovation and entrepreneurship. A report produced by the Boulder Economic Council compares Boulder with leading innovation centers including Silicon Valley, San Francisco,...
Aug 31, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate, Selling
LOVELAND – Buying a home on your own or working with a real estate agent… this is something that every home buyer must decide. Even if you’ve purchased or sold a home before and are familiar with the process, there are many reasons to hire a real estate...
Aug 31, 2018 | eNewsletter, Lawn & Garden
LONGMONT – Fall is a time for celebration, with the end of season harvest and cool relief from heat getting us out into the garden to enjoy the autumn sights. We revel in the changing colors, marvel at the sunflowers’ nodding heads, and laugh as squirrels gather...
Aug 27, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, First-Time Homebuyer, Real Estate
Q: My husband and I are both in our 60s. Due to various circumstances we never brought a house. We had job losses, helped our sons through college and had a variety of other expenses. But now we are in a position to buy our first home and have about 20 percent to put...
Aug 27, 2018 | eNewsletter, News, Real Estate
BOULDER – Boulder-area housing continues to reach new heights, shrugging off a pullback in July sales. “Prices in Boulder Valley are at an all-time high in both single-family and attached homes. Also inventory challenges are ongoing. Despite both of those realities,...
Aug 27, 2018 | Buying, eNewsletter, Real Estate
BOULDER – 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...
Aug 27, 2018 | eNewsletter, Home
LOVELAND – Technology tools can improve the security of your home while also increasing its value. If you’re thinking about modernizing your home and enhancing its security, here are some high-tech home security tools to consider. Video doorbell During this past...
