Knowing the statistics in your market will help you and your Realtor make qualified and informed decisions on what may be the biggest investment of your life. One of the goals of the Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR) is to be the voice of Colorado real estate. In this capacity, CAR is an invaluable, direct source […]
Duane's Timely Topics
Duane's compilation of the most relevant topics to real estate today in Boulder.
Part 2 – Holiday Gift Ideas for First-Time Home Buyers
An exceptional gift idea is helping your relative or loved one with an interest rate or mortgage buydown. (Photo: BigStock) The holiday season is upon us and you may be thinking about finding a special or unique gift your family member or loved one could use for years to come. In my previous article entitled, […]
“Boulder County REAL PRODUCERS” – December Top Producer – Duane Duggan
Duane Duggan is the Featured Top Producer Agent in the December issue of “Boulder County REAL PRODUCERS” magazine. Learn more about Duane and his Team of inspiring agents and how they can help You achieve your real estate goals! […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for First-Time Home Buyers – Part 1
Saving for a down payment on a home is the most difficult step in the process of buying a home for 25% of first-time buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Of those buyers, 55% said student loan debt delayed them in saving for a home. Now couple […]
Changes to Colorado Real Estate Contracts Coming January 2019
In Colorado, real estate brokers are not licensed to practice law and/or give legal advice. Yet licensed brokers can prepare contracts to buy and sell houses as a daily course of business. Colorado brokers are allowed to render services to real estate clients to a greater degree than in many states. This allowance dates back […]
Real Estate Trends and Predictions
Real Estate Trends and Predictions from Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for National Association of Realtors Dr. Lawrence Yun (left) with RE/MAX of Boulder Realtor Duane Duggan (right). Each year, Realtors attending the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Conference have the privilege of learning about the most current real estate research and analysis to help […]
Rising Mortgage Rates: To Lock or Not To Lock? That is the Question!
Over the last several years, we have enjoyed record-low mortgage rates and a prevailing sense of relative stability. During times of stability, the question as to whether to lock the interest rate while you are under contract on a home, isn’t as critical as in times of rising interest rates. In recent months, there has […]
Aging at Altitude Event and Reverse Mortgages Update
Last week’s Aging at Altitude Expo in Boulder organized by the Daily Camera was an amazing event! The parking lot at the new Boulder Jewish Community Center was packed, and there was even overflow parking at adjacent facilities. The huge attendance was evidence of our large baby boomer and senior population seeking out resources and […]
Tenant-In-Common (TIC) Real Estate Investments
BOULDER – For a real estate investor nearing retirement, the thought of continuing to manage property can seem burdensome. A Tenant-In-Common (TIC) investment could be just the ticket to feeling less strained. Likewise, if you want to invest in real estate at any stage in life and not be encumbered with any of the day-to-day […]
Buying a home? What’s the Walk Score, Bike Score or Transit Score?
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 […]