Colorado is the third-fastest growing state with a population aged 65+ in the country and Boulder County is also rapidly aging. Reverse mortgages are becoming more popular as Baby Boomers retire and want to maintain their standard of living. The reverse mortgage is a financial tool that has helped many over 62 years old. In […]
Duane's Timely Topics
Duane's compilation of the most relevant topics to real estate today in Boulder.
Part 1: Reverse Mortgage or the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)
In 1988, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reverse mortgage insurance legislation was signed by President Reagan. The only reverse mortgage insured by the Federal Government is called the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and is only available through an FHA approved lender. Although reverse mortgages have been around for some time, they are gaining popularity now […]
Part 2 – Purchasing a New Home When You Need to Sell Your Current Home
There are inherent risks when you are selling one house and buying another, and you may have not control. I will outline options of what to do in this situation. Each of the options has pros and cons. Which option you pick depends on equity levels, qualifying ratios, and other considerations’ In my previous article, […]
Purchasing a new home when you need to sell your current home – Part 1
When you are selling one house and buying another, there are inherent risks that you may not be able to control. I will outline seven options of what to do in these situations. Each of the options has pros and cons. Which option you pick depends on equity levels, qualifying ratios, and other considerations. Welcome […]
Part 2: Is a Vacation or Second Home Purchase in Your Future?
Thinking about buying a 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 1 of this two-part series, I discussed goals for your vacation home, rental income, and professional […]
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
Join Duane Duggan, with the Boulder Property Network at RE/MAX of Boulder and one of our favorite guests, Jessica Shanahan, with Premier Mortgage, as they explore what a reverse mortgage actually is, who is eligible to apply for one, what is the responsibility for heirs, and much more!
Rental Security Deposits – Great Info!
Duane Duggan with the Boulder Property Network team at RE/MAX of Boulder and resident lawyer, Gina Weinberger of Weinberger Law, discuss rental security deposits and some of the statutes surrounding them.
Buying a Property that is already Leased
Duane Duggan with the Boulder Property Network team at RE/MAX of Boulder, interviews the RE/MAX of Boulder resident attorney, Gina Weinberger of Gina Weinberger Law, to find out what happens if you buy a property that already has a tenant with a lease. Does the lease remain in tact? What should a buyer be aware […]
RE/MAX of Boulder 2017 Real Estate Report and 2018 Forecast
Welcome to the 5th Annual RE/MAX of Boulder Real Estate Report. We are proud to be the long standing, real estate market leader for the Boulder Valley and beyond. We hope that you find this report informative and helpful. Remember, real estate can be hyper-local and it is always useful to contact an experienced and […]
Part 3 – Why Purchase a Multi-Unit Residential Property?
Are you realizing that it’s time to build your real estate portfolio or add an income stream? In this three-part series of articles, I outline why owning a multi-unit rental property could offer benefits beyond single-family rental properties. In my previous article, Part 2 of the series, I detailed areas of consideration for financing and […]