Blog
Here are my latest blog posts. Since 2006 I have written over 900 articles about the Boulder real estate market, the process of buying and selling a home and insights to what makes this a great place to live. If you are looking for specific information please; search this site by clicking on the magnifying glass icon on the top navigation bar.
Walk at Sawhill Ponds
This morning was a beautiful morning and to celebrate, I took a camera walk at Sawhill Ponds. The ponds are an open space area owned by Boulder County which used to be a gravel quarry. It's a popular spot to walk, birdwatch or fish and I'm lucky to live just a...
Happy Earth Day!
Here are a few links that contain information and products and will help you live a greener life. Earthday.net EnergyStar.gov EcoProducts.com...
Boulder Sales – The Breakdown
Recent headlines have stated that sales for the first quarter in Boulder fell 50%. It is true, numbers don't lie, but the headline was vague. I'd like to clarify this information a bit, by breaking down the first quarter statistics in Boulder, Colorado into more...
Inspection Issue – Radon
Boulder County is located in a zone of high potential for elevated radon levels in the air. In real estate transactions radon almost is always an issue. It is almost always tested for and when the reading comes in at a level above 4.0 pCi/L (picocuries per liter)...
The Grand Staircase of Boulder Real Estate
Grand Escalante National Monument is a place in Southern Utah where all of the different layers of rock are exposed for all of those brave enough to go have a look. I for one love an adventure, and take any chance I can get to spend some time in that beautiful...
Home Sales in Boulder Colorado
An article titled "Sales Cut in Half" by John Aguilar appeared above the fold in today's Boulder Daily Camera. It referenced the recent sales statistics of single family homes in the City of Boulder. The article has announced to the general public what I have...
Conference on World Affairs
Living in a college town is great, and the annual Conference on World Affairs is the cherry on top of the sundae. Each year the Conference on World Affairs (CWA) brings together 100's of participants, discussing 100's of topics, in front of thousands of inquiring...
Boulder County – March Sales Statistics
The calendar has turned once again and the March sales statistics are now available for Boulder Colorado and the surrounding area. The numbers for the month are not impressive but I will try to bring a bit a insight to the situation. Sales of single family homes...
Mortgage Rates – What’s the Big Deal?
Interest rates are near historical lows and in many cases buyers are locking in rates that start with a 4. This is unheard of and represents one of the great buying opportunities in modern times. I just received a quote today for a 30 year conventional loan...
Inspection Issue – Lead Based Paint
The discussion of lead based paint comes up in every transaction that involves a house built before 1978. All sellers and landlords are required to disclose in writing the knowledge of any lead based paint hazards and provide results of any previous tests that...
