Archive for May, 2008
Best 2007-08 Home Remodel Projects - How To Get The Most Re-Sale Value
May 30th, 2008 Categories: Selling Thoughts, Trends
Every year my Real Estate clients wait for me to send them the newest, latest and greatest Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value report done in cooperation with Realtors Magazine. It kind of like Consumers Report for remodel projects. Back in the boom of 2003-2006 the cost recouped on a given project averaged around 80%. Of course there probably wasn’t much you couldn’t do and the houses would still fly off the market. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Peloton, Brings Urban Lifestyle to Boulder
May 29th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, The Peloton
The Urban lifestyle is coming to Boulder Colorado in the Peloton a new luxury Condominium building in the Center of Boulder. Located at the corner of 36th and Arapahoe. The Peloton offers an urban lifestyle right in the center of Boulder, with a 6000 square foot community center that has a rooftop po
ol, fitness center and movie theater. For those of us who enjoy the city lifestyle but want to live in Boulder the Peloton has a lot to offer. When complete, there will be retail on the bottom floors including a few resturants making it a complete new community right in the heart of Boulder. So if you want to live in Boulder without giving up your urban lifestyle check out the Peloton.
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Tired of gloom and doom Real Estate stories - see what’s happening positive in your town
May 28th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions
Hungry for a little good real estate news? Yes I am, and I’m guessing that you are too! I found this tidbit of good news from one of my online real estate magazines. Not withstanding the media hype about the gloom and doom of the housing market, this bit of information really did perk me up. Check this out and see how your town is doing. Remember, they only printed the “happy news” where the housing market it doing better than the previous year.
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Why Build Green?
May 27th, 2008 Categories: Mountain Living, Trends
Why Build Green?
According to the EPA, in the United States, buildings account for:
39 percent of total energy use
12 percent of the total water consumption
68 percent of total electricity consumption
38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions
In Boulder Colorado, green building is becoming increasingly popular. This is a beautiful place where people respect the environment and are very eco-conscientious. It may be that I’m “too Boulder”, but I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t want to incorporate green construction into their remodels & new builds. Read the rest of this entry »
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Get off Your Thumbs! First-Time Homebuyers, There’s No Time Like The Present.
May 24th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions
Now is the time to buy and I’ll give you 5 reasons why.
Reason #1) The big difference between renting and owning: After you’ve been making your payments for a few decades, buyers will own a house. While renters will just have another monthly bill coming their way.
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Colorado Retirement Community With a History - And I Don’t Mean Trouble!
May 23rd, 2008 Categories: The Senior Network
Every Active Adult Retirement Community, now a days, seems to have a special spin. Trying to find one that doesn’t isn’t easy these days. 
I’m hearing a lot of Boomers saying “Hey it’s their life, let them decide where they want to live”, or “It’s not my life, what do I care where my parents end up”. Hummm… maybe there’s something to this that I’m not realizing, but what I do realize is that people of different generations have different ideas about what makes them happy. Choosing a retirement location and moving is painful enough, but what if you move to a place because you’re kids think you should and that place just doesn’t suit you… that’s even worse. Maybe you just want to chill ok ??? Well I think I found mine! Read the rest of this entry »
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The 5 Common First Time Buyer Mistakes
May 23rd, 2008 Categories: First Time Buyers
1. Taking too long to make a decision and losing the opportunity to buy the property that suits them. First time buyers should act quickly if they have found the home suited to all their needs.
2. Not asking enough questions of a lender and not getting the best loan. Talk to several lenders to get the best deal and compare the Good Faith Estimates. Ask more questions about your loan, make sure you are getting the best loan with the best terms. Read the rest of this entry »
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See How Relocating Buyers Use a Real Estate Agent - Not in a Good Way
May 16th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Real Estate Tales, Relocating
How many times have we spent days and sometimes weekends with buyers only to find out they have no intention of using us as their real estate agent. This is so infuriating! These type of buyers have no clue about loyalty and think that our time is worth nothing. 
Recently, I spent my whole weekend with buyers relocating from the east coast, showing them Boulder Real Estate and the area, giving them a good sampling of the Boulder Real Estate market. Since February, I faithfully continued to monitor new listings that came up that met their criteria, keeping in touch and at times even previewing some homes that I felt were perfect for them. I also put them in touch with a very good lender as well. Then it happened. Read the rest of this entry »
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Don’t Give Away the Farm - Understanding How Important Title is on Your Deed of Trust
May 14th, 2008 Categories: First Time Buyers, The Senior Network
Think of the title to your Real Estate Property as part of your estate planning. For most people, their home is their largest asset. The names on the title of your property and the form of that title can impact your ability to stay in your home not to mention how you can cut out your intended heirs or possibly reduce their tax consequences. Read the rest of this entry »
Written by Karen Cifala | Discussion: No Comments »
Taking Care of Mom Without Loosing Your Mind
May 14th, 2008 Categories: The Senior Network
I know I’m not alone, but I am feeling a bit guilty for moving half way across the country lately, far away from my mother (77 yrs old) who just put her mother (97 yrs old) in a nursing home. For all the Baby Boomers out there that are feeling guilty about having a life as well as taking care of grandchildren and mom as well - Get Over IT !
Written by Karen Cifala | Discussion: 1 Comment »
