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Listing Your Home During The Holidays
December 14th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Selling Thoughts
You think that listing your home during the holidays isn’t a good idea Boulder Colorado? Well…think again! This time of the year is a great time to have your home on the market. Just remember the basics. Price it right, comparable to the competition. Make necessary repairs and add staging so it shows well . Work with your Realtor on a great marketing plan. And do what you can to make it accessible to potential buyers. With these things in place, you are more likely to have a quick sale, and you are not competing with all of the homes that will be on the market in the spring.
Read more about the reasons why you should list your home for the holiday season.
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Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly
December 7th, 2008 Categories: Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Selling Thoughts
Yes, Boulder Colorado, decorating your home for the holidays is fun, spiritual, and festive. We love to put out those icicle lights, wreaths, and huge figurines. However, if you are listing your home during the holidays, be cautious to not go overboard. Sellers, you don’t need to keep all the trimmings in storage just because your home is on the market. But you should decorate in such a way that buyers won’t be turned off. Will they be able to picture themselves spending the holidays in your home someday? Read more to find out.
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Eco Fun Facts
November 30th, 2008 Categories: Focus on Boulder, Trends
Did you know that turning your thermostat down by just 1 degree, you’ll cut fuel consumption by as much as 10% ? Cutting down on energy use is great for so many reasons - global warming being one of them.
Boulder Colorado has got to be one of the most environmentally progressive cities in the United States. Because the mountains provide ample outdoor activities for people of all ages, the earth and nature are respected here. When I park to go shopping, I am always in awe of so many Toyota Prius Hybrids in one place! Everyone is joining the green revolution. We have Eco Realtors, “green” mortgage lenders, eco-handymen, eco product stores, sustainable building, healthy home consulting…and the list goes on and on. Here in Boulder, you need to be up to date on your eco facts. Read more and impress your friends with what you know.
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The Price Is Right; How To Sell Your Home In A Buyers Market
November 23rd, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Trends
People are always asking me how my career is going with the “bad” real estate market. I always answer that I’m doing just fine and state that it’s not a bad market in Boulder county - it’s a buyer’s market. I’ve stayed busy showing buyers homes and closing some pretty good deals. As for sellers, we’ve been successful as well. The supply of homes for sale continues to grow throughout Boulder, and it’s been a long time since home sellers have faced these conditions. Homeowners looking to sell are in unchartered waters. So why have we been able to have successful home sales in Boulder Colorado? Because we know how to sell a house in a buyer’s market and it’s equally important to educate homeowners on how to sell in a buyer’s market.
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Flying High In Boulder Colorado
November 2nd, 2008 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Dakota Ridge Village, Focus on Boulder, Mountain Living, Wonderland Hills
Need another reason to live in Dakota Ridge Village in Boulder Colorado? With the great views of the Flatirons, access to trails and parks, close-knit community, and shopping availability, you’d think you had all you needed. Well, you haven’t experienced this neighborhood fully until you’ve seen the brightly colored paragliders swooping down the mountain. Yes! Paragliders, right in your backyard. Just one more unique characteristic of Boulder and it’s extreme mountain living. 
I have enjoyed watching the paragliders for many years from my own backyard in North Boulder. In the photo above, you can see Wonderland Lake. It’s taken from one of the launches that Parasoft Paragliding descends from above Dakota Ridge Village. Not only is it a welcoming sight for me to see the beautiful sails breezing down the foothills, but imagine what it’s like for the paragliders. They have the most amazing views as they fly down. As far east as the eye can see, along with the Flatirons, foothills, Wonderland Lake, and the wonderful city of Boulder. Find out more. Read the rest of this entry »
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Steps In The Homebuying Process
October 26th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers
I have been showing homes in Boulder Colorado to first time homebuyers. They are doing what a lot of us dream about our whole lives. Buying a home, getting married, and “settling down”. After home shopping over the weekend, they have decided that planning for their wedding (in a different state, I might add) is easier than the process of buying their first real estate. I’m not sure about the complexities of planning a wedding, but it’s my job to make homebuying a comfortable process that they will look back on for the rest of their lives. After showing them homes for several days, they are getting closer to making a decision. When we do submit an offer, I will uncomplicate their lives and educate them on the homebuying process. Which is quite easy if explained correctly and a by giving them a checklist, they can refer to it anytime while their property is under contract. Read more to learn the easy steps of homebuying. Read the rest of this entry »
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Boulder Colorado Gets Artsy!
October 19th, 2008 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder
Ever heard of Open Studios in Boulder Colorado? It is a collaboration of private studios in various neighborhoods that welcome anyone to view their creations of art. Many of the artists have studios in their homes and last weekend, they opened their studios to the public. Perhaps you saw the Open Studio signs as you were driving around north or south Boulder. This was a fun activity to do with the family and friends and many of the studios were in my neighborhood – Dakota Ridge Village and Wonderland Lake. How convenient! This only happens once a year so if you missed it, I’ll summarize the event for you. And look forward to next year when you can see for yourself. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Boulder Tour Of Solar And Green Homes
October 12th, 2008 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, Focus on Boulder, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Last week, was the Boulder Tour of Solar and Green Homes and I was reminded of how lucky I am to live in Boulder Colorado. Where else can you tour green built or re-modeled homes all in one day - I was in heaven! You never would have found something like this in the town I grew up in. The morning of the event, I went downtown to register and pay the reasonable $10 fee, then I walked along the vendors booths checking out the eco-friendly companies of Boulder. As a real estate agent, I found great resources for my clients before I even left for the tour. Click here to get an overview of what I learned.
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The Rescue Plan Could Save Our Housing Market
October 5th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Even Boulder Colorado is struggling in our current economic state. In relation to real estate, my customers are worried. Clients are telling me that they feel the strain on their pocketbooks. Buyers fear loan rejection and homeowners are pricing their homes low in order to sell. Can the recently passed Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 save us? While the rescue plan doesn’t directly address the decline in property values, it could set the stage for the housing market’s recovery. Read more about how this act could benefit the real estate industry in several ways. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dakota Ridge Village Doesn’t Get Much Greener Than This!
September 28th, 2008 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Dakota Ridge Village, Focus on Boulder, Trends
We’re talking about Net Zero Energy Homes, one of which is currently under construction in Dakota Ridge Village in Boulder Colorado. 
Nestled in between your traditional new builds, stands a more modern, uniquely designed living space, called The NZE House. This progressive piece of real estate will lead the way in the green building trend here in Boulder Colorado. With buildings consuming 40% of the total energy in the US, why not strive to achieve buildings that create zero net energy? Meaning that they have net energy consumption of zero in a typical year, therefore reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and conserving energy. I believe that soon, all homes will become net zero energy and we just might save the world after all!
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