Moving? Here’s How to Downsize Your Stuff Without Losing Your Mind

Buying and moving into a new home is stressful enough. When you start thinking about how to transport all of your endless stuff, it’s no wonder you might fall into anxiety overload. But there is one tried-and-true way to make your move less miserable: downsizing.   Granted, sorting things to toss or donate can be a headache in […]

9 Home Buying Myths You Need to Stop Believing Immediately

So you think you’re finally ready to make the jump from renter to homeowner? Awesome! In this exciting but admittedly scary time, you might be inclined to turn to friends and family for advice—especially if they own homes. Just make sure you’re not scared in the these 9 home buying myths! But beware, dear home buyer of the future: […]

1035 5th Street – The Glass House

This striking contemporary home, located in Boulder, Colorado at 1035 5th Street, was designed by award-winning New York Architect, Thomas Phifer. The Glass House has a stunning 3 levels of pure luxury and offers the absolute best that Boulder has to offer. With it’s 360 degree view from all angles of the home to it’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to Buy a Second Home (Hint: It Won’t Be Like Your First!)

So you’re thinking of a second home? You’ve braved the home buying circus before, and have a great place to show for it. You’ve trudged through the open houses, experienced exactly how stressful closing can be, and dealt with legions of moving trucks. And still, a part of you wants something more: an escape in the mountains, a beach cottage, or a pied-à-terre in the […]