With 76 million baby boomers currently in the U.S., many are now in retirement and wonder, “Am I too old to buy a home?” Many baby boomers either never purchased a home in their younger years or lost their homes during the 2007 to 2012 recession. Born between 1944 and 1964, they are between 60 […]
Realtor for Life: Increase the velocity of your wealth with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an additional living space that includes its own kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom. An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is an additional living space that includes its own kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom. Regulations for ADUs differ nationwide. In Boulder, ADUs can be either attached to or separate from a […]
Do I need a boundary survey when I buy a home?
Be sure to consult your team of professionals to determine if an ILC or a boundary survey is appropriate in your case. There’s nothing quite like buying a home and discovering on move-in day that your garage encroaches onto your neighbor’s property. While this scenario is rare, it does happen, especially in older neighborhoods where […]
College home buying starts now – Part 2
Buying a home for your college student is a major decision. By consulting the right professionals, you can develop a housing plan that offers numerous short and long-term benefits for both your student and your family. In Part 1 of my previous article, “College Home Buying Starts Now,” I explored how buying a condo or […]
June is Homeownership Month! The benefits of homeownership
In 2024, homeownership is more important than ever before in the U.S. We live in a world that pressures us to rent everything – and love it. Think about it: we can rent a scooter to get around, we can use an app for car rides, we can rent clothing, we can rent workspace, we […]
It’s Hard to Outsave the Market!
Being a first-time homebuyer has always been challenging, especially in Boulder County. The situation was just as difficult 40 years ago, although the figures were different back then. When I began selling real estate in Boulder in 1978, houses in the Baseline Subdivision (east of 30th Street and north of Baseline Road) were priced at […]
Smile! You’re on (Candid) camera
The ease of setting up recording systems in homes brings about challenges in the real estate marketing process, highlighting the seller’s right to property protection Spring Has Sprung in the 2024 Real Estate Selling Season The real estate selling season is in full swing. Typically, the greatest number of home showings take place from the […]
May is archaeology and historic preservation month in Boulder
Explore Boulder’s Rich Historical Heritage and Preservation Efforts In 1974, after a citizen -driven effort to recognize and protect buildings and sites important to Boulder’s history, the City of Boulder created a Historic Preservation program. BOULDER – Boulder has a rich history and is well known for the desire of its citizens to preserve certain […]
Spring Has Sprung in the 2024 Real Estate Selling Season
The real estate selling season is in full swing. Typically, the greatest number of home showings take place from the start of Daylight Savings Time through July, making right now PRIME TIME! Home closings tend to peak in July, after the greatest number of showings have occurred. If you remember the classic “Candid Camera” TV […]
Saving the family vacation home
The idea of having a vacation home can be very exciting. In fact, many Colorado residents do have vacation homes in ski country, or in the islands to get out of the snow. The idea of owning a vacation home is very appealing to many, including Colorado residents who often own properties in ski country […]