Why use a Realtor?
The typical home buyer or home seller often asks, “What’s the difference between a licensed agent and a Realtor?” That’s a good question. So, what is the difference?
Preparing to sell your home
Colorado Realtor Phil Barru, of RE/MAX Professionals, dispels common myths about getting one’s home ready to sell and examines essential pre-listing improvements.
Free music series celebrates summer and the community
RE/MAX of Boulder is proud to be a presenting sponsor of two summer concert series: Bands on the Bricks in Downtown Boulder and the Louisville Street Faire.
Now is the time to buy college housing Part 2
Purchasing a college home is a significant decision. Consulting the appropriate professionals can help create a plan for a housing situation that could provide many short- and long-term benefits for your student and your family.
Buyers gain newfound advantages in Boulder County
May sales are up in Boulder-area markets, but unlike the usual seller-driven market, buyers are beginning to gain advantage.
Now is the time to buy college housing – Part 1
Every August, in college towns across America, college students start to return for the fall semester. This always creates a frenzy of real estate activity. The rental market is usually pretty tight in any college town. Because of that, many families consider...15 best questions to ask when buying a house
Finding the right home involves research, so you’ll need to ask the right questions. Here are 15 questions to ask when buying a house.
Four tips for millennials and first-time buyers considering purchasing a home
63 percent of millennial home buyers have regrets, mainly because they underestimated the hidden costs associated with buying and owning a home.
Boulder named ‘Boomtown’ for rising wages
BOULDER – While wages have remained stagnant or increased only modestly for many Americans, Boulder is rising to the top. The city realized a $13,278 five-year rise in wages or 4.3 percent, making it No. 3 among the 347 metros with populations of 500,000 or less, says...WK Real Estate welcomes Cynthia Hogarth Melek
WK Real Estate is pleased to announce the addition of Broker Cynthia Hogarth Melek to its Boulder office.
Nothing to cry about: More than a third of home sellers get weepy over the deal
You’ve heard of seller’s remorse, but seller’s tears? More than a third of people who’ve sold their homes say they have shed tears over the experience.
Longmont Association of Realtors® turns 100
Established in 1919, the Longmont Association of Realtors® (LAR) is still going strong today. To mark their centennial, they’re throwing a party. LAR will celebrate its 100th birthday with a party on June 25th at the Oak Room at Oskar Blues Brewery. The event is for...
New Closing Instructions form for real estate transactions as of July 1, 2019
Due to the passage of Colorado House Bill 19-1098 known as “the deeds bill,” changes have been made to the Colorado Division of Real Estate’s standard form, Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential). In addition to the changes to this contract, House Bill 19-1098 also necessitated changes to the Closing Instructions form used in Colorado real estate transactions.
RE/MAX of Boulder welcomes Alicia Miller
BOULDER – Realtor Alicia Miller, who recently joined RE/MAX of Boulder, has lived in Boulder County for 24 years. She says she continues to feel lucky to live in such a beautiful place surrounded by an inspiring and supportive community. She grew up outside of Boston...
The code behind our roads
Ever wonder why your street name ends with just a boring ol’ “Street”, while your friend is living out their Game of Thrones fantasy on a more regal sounding “Court”?
Real Estate Matters: Many buyers underestimate the true costs of homeownership
You are absolutely correct that there are a fair number of buyers (first-time in particular) who underestimate the true costs of homeownership. It’s so much more than simply making that monthly mortgage payment, even if the taxes are included through a real estate property tax escrow.
Design Recipes: How to avoid these 5 common new homeowner mistakes
So you’ve just purchased a new home. Naturally the experience is filled with lots of excitement and anticipation. From renovation and remodeling ideas to design, a number of projects and considerations likely come to mind.
Ask the Expert: Common home inspection issues
Most real estate transactions are contingent upon an the completion of a home inspection. A qualified and experienced home inspector should find something that could be corrected, upgraded or repaired in every home that they inspect, even newly built homes. Each...What to consider before buying a condo
Denver Realtor John Stegner, of New Era Group at Your Castle Real Estate, lists the top three questions to ask before buying a condo.
Nearly 6 million people can now cut their mortgage payments with refinancing
Mortgage rates are falling, meaning that millions of homeowners can refinance their mortgages and save money.
Buying a home? Make sure your Real Property Transfer Declaration is correct
The Colorado Real Property Transfer Declaration helps county assessors collect essential information to ensure that property assessments are accurate.
Home buyers with kids face greater struggles, Zillow survey says
Buying a home is tricky for anybody, especially if it’s your first one, but parents have a far more stressful time than those without kids, according to Zillow Research.
The top 10 qualities buyers look for in a rural property
Although most all home buyers prefer purchasing updated, well-maintained homes, what people prioritize in a rural property is vastly different than what they do in city ones.
Multigenerational living on the rise
Old is new again when it comes to mutigenerational households.
Given the demographic and economic forces at work, it’s no surprise that grandparents, parents, and adult children are living together.
Home improvements with best ROI
In Colorado and its fellow Mountain Region states, homeowners recoup considerably more of their costs for some home improvements than others.
