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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.
Condition at Closing and Why the Final Walkthrough Is Important
One of the greatest sources of letdown and conflict in a real estate transaction is the condition of the house after the Sellers move out. Provisions in the purchase contract allow for the buyer to do a walk through inspection prior to closing. I...
Real Estate and Video Sewer Line Inspections
Purchasing a home is a huge undertaking and is most likely your largest investment. It is therefore wise to do everything in your power to minimize your risks. The first step is to hire a competent Realtor, that is where I come in. Your Realtor can...
The Boulder Bookstore -Good and Local
I was watching TV the other night and came across a rerun of the movie "You've Got Mail". In the movie, the characters played by Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, work their way through many cute and funny situations. One of the main themes in the movie...
The Home Buying Process – Part 2 – Contract to Close
In Part 1 of this article I outlined the initial steps a buyer needs to take in the home buying process. In this post I will explain what happens once a buyer finds "the" right home. The Offer After viewing a few homes or many homes, eventually...
How to Buy a Home – Part 1 – What Happens First
Moving in to a new home is one of the more exciting things we can do. The process seems simple enough – choose a house, write a big check and then move right in. Of course there is more to it. In fact, after selling homes since 1992, I know that...
Getting Your House Market Ready
In order for a house to sell in today’s market it must have a lot going for it. The competition is intense and a successful seller is one who competes and wins on many different fronts. This article will provide the prospective seller tips, ideas...
Lease Purchase
As I drive around in my market I tend to see homemade signs posted at major intersections with houses advertised as "Rent to Own". In this post I'd like to layout a typical rent to own deal as well as show how the unscrupulous can take advantage of...
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...
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...
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...