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Where Can You Find 25 Cowgirls Dancing On A Bus?
June 21st, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Colorado Round Up
Billy Banjo’s Bus Tours, of course! So, let me tell you what I partook in last evening. It all began in Boulder Colorado where a group of good friends decided to do a customized bus tour (with a cowgirl theme no less). Dressed to the nine;, we were decked out in boots, rodeo shirts, big-buckled belts, and cowgirl hats! Even Banjo Billy had on his chaps as he drove us downtown to Pearl Street and up to Chatauqua. Now, if you’ve never seen or heard of this bus, you have to have to realize that this is not your average tour bus. And if you’re a group of twenty five cowgirls, get ready to whoop, yeehaw, dance, and party your way around town. You’ve got to read more.
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Advice On How To Bike To Work And Still Smell Ok…..
June 6th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder
Yes, I am seriously writing about this! I need to write a fun blog and since it’s Bike and Walk to Work Month, why not? June is the designated month for biking and walking to work and the month is filled with events in Boulder Colorado. Bike to Work Day will be held on Wednesday, June 23. It is presented by GO Boulder and coordinated by Community Cycles. First celebrated as Bike to Work Day in 1977, the event has grown and continues to encourage thousands of commuters to explore their transportation options. Serious facts provided by the City of Boulder about 2009:
Way to go Boulder!!!!! Now for some not so serious information on how to realistically bike to work and not stink out your co-workers. Read the rest of this entry »
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Boulder Summer Camps
May 15th, 2010 Categories: Focus on Boulder, Mountain Living, Relocating
School is ending for the 2009-2010 year and with that comes the need to find childcare for the summer. As a working mother in Boulder Colorado, I am always looking for a great summer camp or two around the county. And since real estate is really picking up, I will need plenty of full-time child care. Over the years, my children have attended YMCA, Science Discovery, and Avid4Adventure. These are all fulfilling camps providing not only supervision but stimulating activities as well. Did you know that YMCA camps have been voted the best day camps 4 years in a row!? Wow, you can’t beat that kind of award. It’s nice to feel reassured that while your child is away for the day; that they are learning, having fun, and being well taken care of. At the YMCA Day Camp, children can enjoy all sorts of adventure including archery, swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, and new friendships. A wide variety of programs are offered for children ages 5-17, with special programs designed just for teens. Want to hear about more camp opportunities? Read on. Read the rest of this entry »
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Colorado Children’s Day: Boulder County Family Week
May 6th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder
Got kids? How about family visiting from out of town? Well, this is your week Boulder County Colorado! It’s family week, which obviously means a weekends worth of activities designed for the whole gang. If you’re from Lafayette, enjoy time spent at the Bob Burger Recreation with FREE ADMISSION for the kiddos! The Longmont Museum and Cultural Center is hosting hands-on games including a water game and solving the Sweet Beet Puzzle. Keep reading for more details on these activities and more.
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Rockies Baseball 2010
April 21st, 2010 Categories: Colorado Round Up, Mountain Living, Relocating
The Troia Team Realtors of Boulder Colorado love Rockies baseball. Because we also love our clients, we throw a client appreication game day each year in which we provide free Rockies Tickets and a pre game party. Last year it was held on the rooftop of LoDos, serving food and beer. Then, we all headed to the game, providing free popcorn and snacks. It’s always a blast. Many of you have already participated in a game, forever loyal to your local Denver team. Read more about the Rockies season and history.
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What Are You Going To Do Tonight?
April 4th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Focus on Boulder, Relocating
Looking for entertainment tonight or this week in Boulder County Colorado? Do you love to dance, listen to music, drink famous beer, and eat yummy food? Well, look no further than the all-famous Oskar Blues in either Longmont or Lyons. One of my favorite attributes of the brewery is the live music. Of course, many visitors love the beer including the all-famous Dales Pale Ale, which was voted one of the quintessential American hoppy pale ales of our time by BeerAdvocate.com. The intimate, 100-person capacity of the beloved juke joint gets you up close with the best musicians in Colorado and the United States. No wonder Rolling Stone Magazine called them the hottest place to be on a Saturday night in Colorado. Read what Oskar Blues has to say about themselves.
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Examples Of Short Sale Financial Hardship Letters
March 25th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, REO and HUD Talk, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Yes, we can help! Short sales are increasingly common as new government acts have passed to find alternatives to foreclosures. You are not alone. The economy is tough in Boulder Colorado and elsewhere; people are losing jobs and it’s been a difficult time in real estate as property values have dropped below mortgages owed on homes. This makes it difficult to refinance and when it’s hard to pay on that mortgage, you find yourself in a dire situation. Often times if you qualify, a short sale is a better solution that foreclosing. It’s not as hurtful to your credit and the bank is willing to accept a payment lower that the borrowed amount in order to avoid foreclosure costs. The Troia Team has written many blogs on the topic so if you feel you are a candidate for a short sale, let us know. We can help. Because we have covered the positives to a short sale and explained the process in detail, I wanted to use this blog to provide examples of short sale hardship letters. These are necessary to submit to a lender when simultaneously submitting the other necessary documents that go along with a short sale request to the bank. Click here for hardship letter examples.
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What You Need To Know About A Short Sale
March 10th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, REO and HUD Talk, Selling Thoughts
What is it when a seller’s lender agrees to accept a lower amount for a property than is owed?
Yes…a short sale.
This is big real estate news in Boulder Colorado and throughout the country. If the owner of a home has an outstanding loan/lien that is greater than the value of the home and they are in financial distress (late on mortgage payments), then a short sale is an option other than foreclosure. Click here to read all about it. Read the rest of this entry »
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What Is An Eco Friendly Renovation? Part Two
March 3rd, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Home Inspections and Maintenance, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Why is this information important?
For several reasons: Being more conscientious is the way to be. It’s the right choice. The eco evolution is not only taking over Boulder but it’s blossoming throughout the world. We drive Priuses, shop locally, and remodel with the consideration of the environment.
You’re not only saving mother earth but yourself as well; indoor contamination causes health problems and the community is becoming more aware of its harmful risks.
It’s really not that more expensive to do a earth loving remodel and it will positively increase the value of your real estate. Buyers are looking for those green qualities in a home so here are the basics.
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What Is An Eco Friendly Renovation? Part One: Flooring
February 17th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Home Inspections and Maintenance, Market Watch, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Just what defines a home remodel going eco friendly? It’s important to know if you are a home buyer and a home seller.
If you are a home buyer then this will help you know what to look for when house shopping. Sellers wanting to increase the value of their home and attract more buyers, need to be aware of what the new earth loving trends are.
Being a real estate expert in Boulder Colorado and Boulder County, we are witnessing a revolution in green building. This is not a passing trend, but in my opinion, a change in how we build and remodel.
This blog is dedicated entirely to flooring! Yes, aren’t you lucky? Eco flooring options are numerous and fun to talk about so let’s get started!
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