Buyer's Corner
Rockygrass – is that some kind of new weed?
June 2nd, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Mountain Living
Well - in Boulder Colorado it could be! With over 40 dispensories, growers, in home care services and herbal medicine shops just in Boulder alone with ” medical marijuana” names such as Bubbua Kush or Blue Dream. Nope! In fact Rockygrass isn’t something you plant or smoke! It’s a bluegrass festival in Lyons Colorado that happens every year in July. Lyons [...]
Written by Karen Cifala | Discussion: No Comments »
A farmers’ Market in Boulder
May 13th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Relocating, Uncategorized
For the pick of Boulder Colorado’s finest grown produce there is only one place to be…. If you are looking for live music outside, I know where you should go…If you are interested in tasting some local flavors such as tamales and honey, the destination is clear….. Boulder’s Farmers’ Market. The Boulder County Farmers’ Markets [...]
Written by Parker Krug | Discussion: No Comments »
Why Coldwell Banker? The Whole Story.
April 25th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Real Estate Tales, Selling Thoughts
The Coldwell Banker Story. I’ve been on a lot of listing appointments lately with spring arriving here in Boulder Colorado and included in the listing presentation are reasons why to choose Coldwell Banker. I, myself even had to ponder the reasons why to choose one brokerage company over another when becoming a real estate agent. [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: No Comments »
Mortgage Rates as of 4/20/2010
April 20th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Relocating, Uncategorized
Here ya go readers and potential buyers. Another update on the mortgage rates here in Boulder Colorado. Not much has changed but a few numbers have. Please check them out.
1) 30 yr is at 5.2 with no points and 5% even with 1 point
2) FHA 30 yr is 5.238 with no points and 5.138% with 1 [...]
Written by Parker Krug | Discussion: No Comments »
Real Estate And Lead Based Paint In Boulder Colorado
April 17th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, Home Inspections and Maintenance
This is more than important information to know if you are buying, selling or renovating real estate in Boulder County and anywhere in Colorado. As many of you know, if you sell or rent a home built before 1978, you must disclose that your home may contain paint that contains lead. Not only is there a [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: 2 Comments »
Update on Mortgage Rates in Boulder
April 13th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Trends, Uncategorized
Here is the first of many to come. The Troia team at Coldwell Banker will have frequent market updates for your convenience. So please visit our blog frequently and stay in the loop.
1) 30 year fixed conventional loan is at 5.22% with 0 points. 5% with 1 point
2) FHA 30 fixed is at 5.239% with [...]
Written by Parker Krug | Discussion: No Comments »
Cities surrounding Denver, Come Join Us!
March 28th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Relocating, Uncategorized
Cities offer us bright lights, night life and excitement. All things you expect from the city. However, not all of us want that twenty four hours a day seven days a week. For those of us who need to live near the city but not in it, the surrounding areas are the answer. The Denver [...]
Written by Parker Krug | Discussion: No Comments »
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 [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: 1 Comment »
Yes! It’s Another Short Sale Blog.
March 17th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Conditions, Selling Thoughts
But worth your while, I guarantee you. The Troia Team from Boulder Colorado is writing so much on the subject lately because IT IS the subject lately. Real estate short sales are everywhere and the numerous listings are partially due to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program; go ahead, call it HAFA.
The information is non-ending. You [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: 3 Comments »
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 [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: No Comments »
