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 […]

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 […]

5 Most Common Questions About Mortgages—Answered

Not exactly sure how a mortgage works? Don’t feel bad—the average home buyer doesn’t either. The whole process is filled with head-scratching questions, from how big a down payment has to be to why your interest rate isn’t as great as you’d hoped. To help clear up some of your confusion, here are some of the most common questions home […]

7 Outdoor Kitchens That Will Make Your Mouth Water

The outdoors are calling. Loudly. After all, no one wants to be inside when the weather outside is so welcoming. Consider the fate of the indoor chef—closed off and cooped up, chopping, mincing, and broiling away while everyone else is outdoor enjoying a frosty beverage. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Hence, the booming popularity of […]

4 Great Reasons to Buy This Summer

Summer is here! The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up right now, so too is the housing market in many areas of the country!  Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. Here are 4 reasons to buy a home right now. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise […]

9018 Jason Court in White Hawk Ranch

9018 Jason Court is an awe inspiring White Hawk Ranch home set on 1.44 acres in beautiful Boulder County, Colorado. With it’s sweeping views of Boulder’s most sought after views, you will enjoy the entire back range from Boulder’s own Flatirons to it’s famed Long’s Peak.  The White Hawk Ranch neighborhood is a private enclave […]