BOULDER – Today more and more people looking to buy a home are trying to get along without a car, avoid traffic, and reduce their gasoline bill. Using a patented system, Walk Score® is a free website and app that measures the walkability of any address. It is based on a point system where amenities within […]
Duane's Timely Topics
Duane's compilation of the most relevant topics to real estate today in Boulder.
All About Flood Insurance on the 5-Year Anniversary of Boulder County’s Catastrophic Flood
I rode my bike up to Jamestown on September 22, the first day of fall this year. The replacement pavement on the road is within a couple of hundred yards from the heart of Jamestown. As I returned on Highway 36, crossing the new bridge over Lefthand Creek, I realized that Boulder County is finally […]
Getting smart about SmartRegs for rentals
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 only four months away. Recently, I heard owners of residential rental property in Boulder […]
Buying a home? You need insurance
When you buy a home, you need insurance protection for what is likely the largest investment you will ever make. But when you buy a homeowners insurance policy, you actually get much more than protection for your home. Most homeowners insurance policies will not only cover the value of your home, but also your personal […]
Role of the Appraisal in Your Home Purchase
Posted by Duane Duggan, The Boulder Property Network at RE/MAX of Boulder If you are obtaining a new loan to purchase a property, the mortgage lender will almost always require an appraisal. An appraisal is an independent opinion of the market value of the property. The appraiser is actually hired by the lender, therefore the […]
Latest Developments in the New Housing Market
Latest Developments in the New Housing Market 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 director west region. John oversees the analysis of […]
How to remove PMI from your Mortgage Payment
Duane Duggan, with the Boulder Property Network at RE/MAX of Boulder, sits down with Jessica Shanahan of Premier Lending to discuss the hot topic: How to remove PMI. What does PMI stand for? What is the main thing PMI accomplishes for the borrower? What are the steps that need to be taken in order for […]
Part 2: Should I Buy a Home for My College Student?
In my last article, Part 1 of “Should I Buy a Home for My College Student?”, I discussed how buying a condo or house for your child to live in when they go to college can be a worthwhile investment and can also have financial and other benefits for your college student. As you evaluate […]
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