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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.
What Is A Short Sale Anyway?
Five years ago I had never heard the term ‘short sale’, now I hear it almost every day. Even if you own your home free and clear knowing what a short sale is and how it works will keep you up to date in today's real estate market. Currently of...
The Code of Ethics – It’s Why You Work With A REALTOR
A recent advertising campaign had the slogan "Make sure your agent is a REALTOR". The campaign was paid for and developed by REALTORS who wanted to differentiate themselves from those real estate agents who are not REALTORS. Still, I don't think...
Erie Recreation Center, Library and Community Park
Even though we live about 20 minutes away, the Erie Recreation Center is one of my family's favorite spots to visit, especially in the winter. The main attraction for us is the awesome twisty slide which my sons go up and down too many times to...
Public Art in Boulder Colorado
I put together this slideshow which shows just some of the public art in Boulder. Is there a significant piece that I left out? Let me know. Enjoy!...
Getting Your House Ready to Sell
Deciding to sell your house is a big decision. Once you have decided to place your house on the market putting your houses 'best foot forward' is one important step to getting it sold. Here is a link to an article which addresses this subject. Of...
White Rocks Open Space
The weather is just getting good and right now is a wonderful time to take advantage of the panaloply of open space trail opportunities in Boulder County. Last evening I took a mountain bike ride from my house in Gunbarrel along the East Boulder...
Boulder Named 3rd Best Bicycling City in the Nation
Bicycling Magazine named Boulder the third best town for bicycling in the nation. It's no surprise to me, because in many cases it is easier to get around by bike than it is by car. Frankly, I am spoiled and take it for granted that I have many...
Eldora Mountain Resort
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9305473&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=1&color=ffffff&fullscreen=1 On a snowy February day like today, I can't help but think it would be a great day to sneak...
Customer Service – Quack or Soar
I'm in the customer service business. Real estate is not a business of monopolies. I know that if I don't provide my clients a great experience they can and will use someone else. At last count, there were over 1,200 Realtors in the Boulder...
Real Estate Auctions – What to Watch Out For
Tough market conditions call for creative ways to sell a property. More and more I'm hearing about an auction as a sales alternative. Buyers are looking for good deals through foreclosure and short sales but these are not always desirable homes. ...