The time and money it requires to renovate a property and the time it will take to sell the property are critical factors in whether or not you make a profit in your fix-up venture. (Photo: Rene Asmussen/Pexels). With the innumerable “fix-and-flip” shows that make home renovations look so easy, many people think purchasing […]
The Evolution of Home Office Space
With the rise of COVID-19 many architects and home builders are offering pocket offices and home offices in a variety of sizes and designs, stationed in any number of locations in a floor plan. (Photo: James McDonald, Unsplash). The massive shift to working from home is evident as you drive around town. You can […]
Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud
In 2017 there was a barrage of scams and attacks on real estate transactions by cybercriminals attempting to steal funds from wire transfers. Yes, even right here in Boulder! Cybercriminals have stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars by re-directing wiring instructions in the middle of a real estate transaction. For many victims, their entire life […]
Smile! You’re on (Candid) Camera
If you’re old enough, you might remember the old “Candid Camera” TV show hosted by Allen Funt, which featured hidden video cameras recording staged situations in the interest of comedy. During the 1950s and 1960s, video cameras were very large devices, making them hard to hide when tricking the unsuspecting people that we laughed at. Today, both […]
Fair Housing in 2020
In light of recent events, Realtors® are affirming their support for equal opportunity and are at the forefront of ensuring that people are not discriminated against with regard to housing. Here’s how: Realtor® Code of Ethics In 1908 the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) was formed. In 1913, NAR established and adopted the Realtor Code […]
Coronavirus and the Local Residential Real Estate Market
Changes are taking place in the real estate market due to the Coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Bigstock). The coronavirus pandemic has hit the global and national economy, but as stay-at-home orders have been gradually lifted, changes are taking place in the real estate market. To learn how COVID-19 has affected our local residential real estate […]
Coronavirus and Mortgage Relief: Forbearance Options
The coronavirus has led to an unprecedented spike in unemployment in across the nation. During the Great Recession from 2008 to 2012, the highest number of people without jobs reached 15.3 million. Now, over 26 million workers have filed jobless claims in a five-week period, according the U.S. Department of Labor. Combine that with the […]
Real estate new year’s resolutions for 2020
A good number of people make annual New Year’s resolutions. Why not add a real estate resolution or two to your list this year and see if you can make it happen? A good number of people make annual New Year’s resolutions. You know the usual: lose weight, join the gym, get up half an […]
Buy Your Retirement Home Now, Even If You’re Not Ready to Retire
Have you considered where you will live when you retire? Would it be in Colorado or elsewhere, and what would the home look like? The sooner you think about this and take action the better. The earlier in your life you start saving, the more time there is to grow your retirement nest egg. In […]
Owner Financing Real Estate in Colorado
By Duane Duggan, Realtor, RE/MAX of Boulder Published in Daily Camera’s At Home section on Nov. 1, 2019 Owner financing is when a real estate owner has enough equity to loan all or part of the money for a buyer’s purchase of their real estate. Carrying the financing on a home can be an attractive […]