Real Estate Home Values Today Compared to Pre-2008 Peak

This housing market has many people talking about home values; where they are and where they are headed. It’s also interesting to look back and see how home prices compare to values prior to the housing crisis. Every quarter, Freddie Mac releases their House Price Index. The index usually provides monthly home values for: the nation as a whole […]

Americans Believe Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment

Americans Believe Real Estate is Best Long-Term Investment According to Bankrate’s latest Financial Security Index Poll, Americans who have money to set aside for the next ten years would rather invest in real estate than any other type of investment.  It’s the general consensus that Americans do believe that real estate is the best long-term investment. Today’s housing market shows […]

1505 Mapleton Avenue – Historic Downtown Boulder

Welcome to 1505 Mapleton Avenue in Boulder.  This stunning historic Victorian was built in 1952 right in the heart of Downtown Boulder.  A rare, historic beauty with spectacular views of Boulder’s Flatirons and outstanding city views to be enjoyed from it’s south-facing covered, traditional front porch and covered upper porch off of the master bedroom suite. […]

Luxury Home Sales & the Impact of the Stock Market

We’ve been thinking about how the stock market is affected by luxury home sales.  It’s interesting to read this article from CoreLogic.  What are your thoughts? In a recent post, CoreLogic looked at the correlation between the impact on the stock market and the luxury home sales of upper-end properties ($1 Million+ sales price). The report revealed:  “The […]

1590 Linden Avenue-North Boulder Beauty

Welcome to 1590 Linden Avenue in the Melody Heights neighborhood in North Boulder. A home that has been recognized by National Association of Home Builders. With it’s awesome North Boulder location backing to Melody Park, you’ll first notice it’s sweeping views of Boulder and our awe inspiring Flatirons. Organic, open and modern remodeled home, with […]

530 Juniper Avenue

Just west of Broadway in North Boulder, on of the town’s most coveted streets, you will find the newly constructed home at 530 Juniper Avenue.  This amazing 6,802 square foot home features 5 bedrooms and 7 baths and sits on .6 acres of maturely landscaped property. This contemporary farmhouse boasts top of the line materials […]

New Home Sales Up 25.4% Last Month!

According to the latest Census Bureau Report, sales of newly constructed homes soared to new heights in June to a seasonally adjusted rate of 592,000. This marks the highest annual rate in 8 years on new home sales. Trulia’s Chief Economist, Ralph McLaughlin had this to say: “New home sales jumped sharply in June, and marked the […]

2 Tips For Getting The Most Money When Selling Your House

Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW for selling on your terms This may seem counterintuitive. […]

5 Things Your Mortgage Broker Wishes You Knew

The financial side of home buying can sometimes feel like a nightmare. You’re stuck in a calculus final that never ends—and you’ve forgotten the meaning of everything. Here are the 5 things your mortgage broker wishes you knew. PITI (or principal, interest, taxes, insurance)? Prepayment penalties? Contingencies? “Confusing” is an understatement. We’re the first to admit that looking for a […]