Boulder County – Over the years we’ve learned a considerable amount about the impact of septic systems. There is clear evidence that aging, unapproved septic systems have been leaking into our water system. As a result, Boulder County implemented SepticSmart Regulations on September 1, 2008 in order to protect our health and environment. Here are […]
Buying a home? What’s the Walk Score, Bike Score or Transit Score?
Nowadays in 2023, more people are working from home. By working from home, workers can avoid commuting, and along with the increase in the price of cars, many are trying to get along without a car in their day-to-day life. Walkable access to daily needs and public transportation are the keys to selling the car […]
Should I pay my mortgage off before I retire?
Your financial professionals can help you decide if you want your mortgage loan paid off at retirement or if any of these other ideas work for you. (Photo: Pexels). At first thought, it would seem to make sense – why not have your house free and clear and have no house payments in retirement? If […]
June is Home Ownership Month! Home Ownership Matters!
In 2023, Homeownership is more important to the individual than ever before in America. We live in a world with pressures to rent everything and love it. Think about it! We can rent a scooter to get around, we can use an app to get a car ride, we can rent a first-time apartment and […]
Property assessments are coming!
On May 1, every property owner in Boulder County can expect to receive a notice for the newly assessed value of their property. (Photo: Pexels). This May Day, one thing every property owner in Boulder County can depend on is receiving is a newly assessed property value. Since 2023 is an odd numbered year, state statute […]
Is the Real Estate Market Shifting?
After 10 years of boom, can we say the real estate market has shifted — and will it bust? (Photo: Pexels). BOULDER – The Boulder County real estate market has been robust since the end of the recession in 2012. None of the boom markets since the 1980s have lasted as long as this one. […]
Homeowners Insurance Checkup
The one year anniversary of the Marshall Fire in Louisville, Superior and Boulder County has just passed. The events of the last decade in Colorado, including fire, flood, wind and hail, have shown that most homeowners were under insured or lacked coverage in some areas at all. As homeowners, the responsible thing to do is […]
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. November 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 […]
Do falling home prices offset higher interest rates?
Now that interest rates have risen from the 3.5% range to the 7% range, will home prices decline to balance out the purchasing power? Looking at historical evidence, it shows that sharply rising mortgage rates tend to slow home price appreciation and affect housing market activity. However, nominal price appreciation in most of Colorado remains […]
Finding the Sun: Knowing Where the Sun is Relative to a Home
Where and how much natural sunlight illuminates the home throughout the year affects a variety of factors. (Photo: Pexels). When buying a home, many of our homebuyers will ask, “Where is the sun?” The immediate answer is “look up and see!” However, it is a bit more complicated than that. It’s essential to know where […]