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No Phone Zone Pledge
May 3rd, 2010 Categories: Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder, Mountain Living, Trends
The Troia Team is supporting the newest initiative instigated by Oprah Winfreyherself. NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING! While it’s a nationwide promise, we are honoring it here in Boulder Colorado as real estate agents and concerned members of our city. It all began in a local community near our county, Fort Collins Colorado when earlier this year, Shelley [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: No 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 »
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 »
Lafayette has “Spork” and Boulder has “Mork” –
March 8th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Relocating, Trends
Save Spork the Dog
Written by Karen Cifala | Discussion: No Comments »
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 [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | 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 »
Buying a HUD home? Confused? It’s not that hard!!
February 18th, 2010 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions, Real Estate Tales, Relocating, Selling Thoughts, Trends
So you are in the market for a HUD home. What is HUD, where do I find the, how do I get one?????? This can overwhelm you and may seem confusing but trust me it’s not.
If a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration or FHA goes in default, the FHA takes certain steps to [...]
Written by Parker Krug | Discussion: No Comments »
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 [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: No Comments »
Real Estate Investment: Do’s And Don’ts
August 26th, 2009 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, Market Watch, Trends
Investors and first-time homebuyers are often aiming for the same goal: great resale. I witness it all the time; buyers who need a place to live who also want to make money someday. It’s important to know the difference in real estate investment. It’s not always for those of us who need to buy in [...]
Written by John Vaughan | Discussion: No Comments »
What Is A Renewable Retrofit?
June 24th, 2009 Categories: Focus on Boulder, Home Inspections and Maintenance, Selling Thoughts, Trends
For starters, a renewable retrofit is not only economical and promotes energy efficiency but in Boulder Colorado, it is also trendy. Picture an older home built in the 50’s or 60’s with its original appliances, outdated insulation, and air leaks. In addition to adding solar panels, retrofitted homes include programmable thermostats, energy efficient appliances, icynene [...]
Written by Julie Johnson | Discussion: 1 Comment »
