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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: 1 Comment »
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: 1 Comment »
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 »
Its a buyers’ market afterall, its a buyers’ market afterall….It’s a buyers’ buyers’ market!!!
February 26th, 2010 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Trends, Uncategorized
The fallowing are all definition of a buyers’ market: 1) When the demand for property is less than supply so the advantages shift to the buyer. 2) A market which has more sellers than buyers. Low prices result from this excess of supply over demand. Also soft market or opposite of seller’s market. 3) When a buyers’ market [...]
Written by Parker Krug | Discussion: No Comments »
Happy Happy Boulder
February 20th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder
I’m sure you heard the good news by now, Boulder was rated the happiest and healthiest place to live in the United States. This was according to a Gallup Poll and the Colorado Daily reports:
The new massive study of Americans’ attitudes and lifestyles concludes that Boulder is the prime U.S. location for general well-being and quality [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: No Comments »
Extend And Expand The Homebuyer Tax Credit
October 5th, 2009 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder
Hurry!! Time is running out!! In order to be eligible for the first-time homebuyer tax credit you must:
find the perfect home,
complete a contract,
satisfy any contingencies,
secure financing, and
negotiate inspection
BY NOVEMBER 30th!!!
I would say time is out! Now, it is so important for Congress to Extend and Expand the tax credit ASAP!
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: No Comments »
Fall Fun In Boulder Colorado
September 5th, 2009 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, Focus on Boulder, Mountain Living, Relocating
Is it just me or is it starting to feel more and more like fall around here in Boulder Colorado? Farms are advertising for their festivals, temperatures have dropped, the outdoor pools are closing, school has begun, and it’s already Labor Day. Today I even found two bright red leaves in my lawn (although it’s a little premature [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: No Comments »
Boulder News
June 29th, 2009 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Focus on Boulder, Relocating
When buyers are new to the area, it’s always fun to give them tidbits of what’s happening in Boulder and Boulder County. As real estate agents, we not only keep up on trends but we also stay informed on the happenings in our city. This week’s news in Boulder includes Boulder being rated in the top ten, [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: No Comments »
