The 2022 of the Boulder Valley Real Estate Report reveals the unwavering strength of the Boulder Valley community and our exceptional real estate market. Our analysis of 2021 statistics, trends, and forecasts shows consistently growing value, unceasing demand, and persistently low inventory. View it all here: 2022 Boulder Valley Real Estate Market Report
Marshall Fire and property taxes
Aerial view, taken Jan. 17, of the aftermath from Marshall fire. (Photo: Gabe Shakour / Shutterstock.com). When your home burns to the ground and everything has been taken from your normal life, a torrent of questions on a huge array of topics comes to mind. One of these questions is, “what will happen to my […]
You can’t outsave the market: the lowdown on low down payments
First-time home buyers frequently face the challenge of saving for a large enough down payment for their first home purchase. (Photo: Pexels). First-time home buyers frequently face the challenge of saving for a large enough down payment for their first home purchase. Home price appreciation rates along the Front Range often exceed 10% a year, […]
Real estate new year’s resolutions for 2022
This year, why not add to a real estate resolution or two to your list and see if you can make it happen? (Photo: Pexels). It’s time for New Year’s resolutions! These tend to include losing weight, joining the gym, waking up half an hour earlier, and more. This year, why not add a real […]
It’s time for your annual real estate checkup
To keep yourself healthy, you make sure to schedule an annual physical. To maintain your financial well-being, it is essential to schedule an annual real estate checkup. December is a great time to conduct that review so you can make any adjustments in the year ahead. If you’re not a homeowner yet or don’t own […]
Buying a multi-unit with owner-occupied FHA Financing
With the right planning, buying a multi-unit and living in one of the units could be a great way to start your real estate investment portfolio. (Photo: Pexels). When most people think of buying a home, condos, townhouses, or single-family houses usually come to mind. It is very rare that you might think of buying […]
Being thankful in 2021
Thanksgiving week has passed. 2021 is drawing to a close with just over a month to go. It has been a tough year with COVID-19 still being a part of day-to-day life, but we still have so much to be thankful for. It’s a perfect time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be […]
A post-closing occupancy agreement: How does it work?
Using a Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement with all the issues discussed and agreed upon can be a great tool for creating a seamless home sale to meet the needs of all parties involved. (Photo: Pexels). In the Boulder-area market, possession of a home most commonly happens upon delivery of the deed. In other words, the home […]
Now is the time to buy your retirement home, even if you’re not ready to retire
No matter when you’re planning to retire, the earlier you take action the better. (Photo: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels). No matter when you’re planning to retire, the earlier you take action the better. The sooner in your life you start saving, the more time there is to grow your retirement nest egg. In addition to financial investments, […]
Buying or refinancing your home with an interest-only loan
Another tool to help buyers in an accelerating market is the interest-only mortgage. (Photo: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels). The 30-year fully amortized loan has been the mainstay of real estate financing in the U.S. for decades, yet market conditions often bring about different types of mortgages to help buyers get into a home. At one time, there […]