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: […]

Real Estate Titles Explained: Agent, Broker, REALTOR®

If you’re entering the real estate market for the first time, you may find Real Estate Titles a little confusing and vary a lot. Sometimes consumers use these titles interchangeably, but there are some important differences between the roles of the various professionals, as well as different requirements for using particular titles.   Professional Real Estate […]

Turn a Boring Kitchen Into a Gourmet Fantasy

If you had $45,000 and the help of an expert designer, exactly how dreamy could your kitchen be?   That’s what realtor.com® set out to discover when we offered a lucky homeowner the opportunity to make over the room of their choice with our “Get This Look” Dream Room Giveaway (co-sponsored by Bankrate.com). The contest drew more than 100,000 entries from across […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]