Live a Lake Lifestyle
Barefoot Lakes’ new park, new homes bring nature to your front door By Rhema Zlaten for At Home Imagine the drive home. As you round the final corner after a long day, picture seeing natural Colorado green space. Shimmering lake water and trails help chase away the...
Measuring square footage in single-family homes, condos and townhomes
If you have three different professionals measure a home, you will likely be presented with three slightly different results. Why is that? Different standards, rounding differences, and local customs are just a few of the reasons.
At Home Colorado – Northern Colorado Edition
RE/MAX of Boulder awarded highest honor
BOULDER – RE/MAX of Boulder was named No. 1 single RE/MAX office in the U.S. for 2016 sales volume, marking the eighth time the company earned the No. 1 ranking. The award was presented at the recent annual international RE/MAX convention held in Las Vegas, NV,...
At Home Colorado – Northern Colorado Edition 02.25.17
Office plants lighten the work load
Keeping green and growing houseplants as office companions? The addition of a few foliaged accessories is shown to help reduce stress, increase productivity, enhance employee attitudes, lower operating costs, and improve air quality. Interior spaces aren’t ideal for...
What you need to know before buying mortgage insurance
If you’re like many borrowers who have less than 20 percent of a home’s value in equity or saved for a down payment, you need to know how mortgage insurance affects the cost of buying a home. What is mortgage insurance? Mortgage insurance – also known as private...
At Home Colorado – Boulder County Edition 02.24.17
High housing prices and low inventory crunch buyers across U.S.
BOULDER – As 59 million people nationwide consider becoming home buyers this year, real estate prices have soared to record highs and inventory continues to be in shorty supply, making the path to owning a home in America increasingly challenging. Many of those...
Barb Bashor attends national conference
BOULDER – Barb Bashor, a prominent Broker at WK Real Estate, who has offices in both Longmont and Boulder, recently attended a conference in Phoenix, AZ comprised of the top 3% of all agents nationwide, and sponsored by The Council of Residential Specialists....Helping buyers choose the right lender
LONGMONT – Imagine sitting at the closing table ready to purchase a dream home. “Everything you own is in a truck sitting outside. You’ve turned in the keys to your previous living space and are ready to sign,” said Realtor Chad Patterson, of RE/MAX Traditions....
How do deferred student loans impact the mortgage process?
Homebuyers with student loans in deferment are often surprised when they begin the mortgage application process and realize that their deferred loan will be treated as monthly debt, making their debt ratios too high to qualify for a mortgage. Many borrowers overlook...Pre-listing inspections
As spring approaches so does the most popular time to list a home for sale. When you are ready to sell your home and want to help the sale process go smoothly and quickly, consider a pre-listing home inspection. These type of inspections, paid for by the seller or...
Tips on preventing ice dams
Snow storms and subsequent above freezing temperatures are the perfect combination for ice dams. Ice dams can cause damage to your home and result in expensive repairs. Save yourself the headache of dealing with the issue by keeping these prevention tips in mind. HOW...The L-Train has left the station
BOULDER – There was a time in Boulder real estate history when just-out-of-reach buyers were ushered by reassuring real estate agents to the surrounding L-towns – Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont and Lyons – when Boulder’s astronomical real estate prices were beyond...
Home at Last: The Villas at Calmante
It’s no secret that the Boulder housing market is tight. The average home price in Boulder is often quoted as north of a million dollars, and a recent Metrostudy analysis predicted Boulder’s new home market to be a mere fraction of what’s to come in neighboring towns....
At Home Colorado – Northern Colorado Edition 02.18.17
Pre-drywall inspection
A pre-drywall inspection when having a new house built is a smart move. When you decide to have a house built there are multiple stages in the building process, some that seem to take an eternity and some that fly by. One of the most important stages in new...
Plan ahead: Preparing your home for a spring sale
If a spring move is on the horizon, don’t wait until the first signs of warm weather to start preparing your home. There are lots of things you can begin doing now to get ahead of the process, save time, and avoid headaches down the road. Here are our tips for...
And the winner is – wait for it – Boulder
BOULDER – If you are looking for reasons to love living in Boulder even more, you don’t have to look far. Over the past years, Boulder has garnered a growing list of top rankings on ‘Best Of’ lists. Now, in January alone, another five accolades rolled in. Boulder...
Tramonto: A home that matches your lifestyle
Low maintenance patio homes in southwest Longmont. When it comes to home buying, there are as many different approaches as there are home buyers. Some start looking one weekend and sign a contract within days. Some spend quite a bit longer weighing pros and cons,...
At Home Colorado – Boulder County Edition 02.17.17
Ways to save money when buying a home
Buying a home is one of the largest investments that you will make in your lifetime. Naturally, it comes with quite a few up-front expenses. If you’re looking to save some money on your upcoming home purchase, here are a few tips. Increase your credit score If you’re...
Get ready for seed starting
If you have a dog that greets you with enthusiasm when you come home, dancing about your feet and letting you know you’re the best thing that’s happened to them all day, you’ll understand what my spouse is going through at our house right now. Instead of the dog,...