October 2019 marks the one year anniversary that my pedicab made its debut at Brookdale North Boulder. In the spirit of the upcoming Daily Camera’s Aging at Altitude Expo on November 2, an event which provides seniors with resources, tips and advice about aging in Boulder County, senior living is top of mind right now. Often families […]
Duane's Timely Topics
Duane's compilation of the most relevant topics to real estate today in Boulder.
Realtor for Life: What are the choices in senior housing?
Across the nation, baby boomers are aging and the demand for various levels of senior housing is high. People are living longer, and many seniors prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. While more services are available today to seniors living at home including lawn care, meal delivery, companionship, transportation, grocery […]
At Home in Ski Country – Part 2
Thinking about buying a ski country vacation home for you and your family to enjoy? There are quite a few things to consider in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one. In my previous article, Part One of this two-part series, I discussed goals for your ski home, rental income, and […]
At Home in Ski Country – Part 1
Summer has gone by fast! In Summit County, our ski country playground, there is already a hit of yellow in the aspen trees. If you are thinking of purchasing a second home in ski country, now is the perfect time to get started, before the snow starts falling. Over the years, I have found that […]
First-time homebuyers, now is the time
It is never easy to be a first-time homebuyer, but now is the time to pay attention and get rolling to purchase a home. Interest rates are low and financing programs are available with lower than 20 percent down payment required. It’s never been easy to be a first-time homebuyer, especially in Boulder County. It […]
Powerful tool: Realtors® Property Resource (RPR)
Not all licensed real estate agents are the same. Only those who are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are properly referred to as “Realtors®”. Realtors are committed to treat all parties in a transaction honestly. They subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain an expert level of […]
Real Estate: Refinance or not?
When interest rates drop, you might wonder whether or not it makes any sense to refinance. Interest rates for a 30-year mortgage loan are currently below four percent, continuing the opportunity to refinance at a historically low rate. When interest rates drop, you might wonder whether or not it makes any sense to refinance. Unfortunately, […]
Average and median prices of single-family homes
(Photo: Bigstock). Over my career, many people have asked me about the pricing hierarchy in our real estate market. By pricing hierarchy, I mean comparing the average and median prices of homes in our various market areas. California first coined the term “drive until you qualify,” as in the distance you have to drive from […]
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