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.
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...
Homeowners Insurance
In order to close on the purchase of a home, a buyer must obtain a homeowners insurance policy. A few years ago a property insurance deadline was added to the buy/sell contract. This clause gives the buyer the right to shop around and make sure...
Why Do Buyers Buy?
Right now there seems to be many reasons why prospective home buyers are not buying. But the fact is, despite all of the excuses, people are still buying homes. According to the National Association of Realtors in their 2008 Profile of Home...
Tetherball and the Economy
Beyond sixth grade we don't tend to think about tetherball much. It's a pretty simple game. One of momentum, angles and coordination. Doug White a fellow broker here at Metro Brokers Boulder had a great idea about how tetherball is an analogy for...
Real Estate is a Solid Investment
Here is What I Know: Wow what a ride we have been in lately. It seems that people have been led to question the underlying value of everything financial. I try not to look at my retirement portfolio value and am constantly amazed by the huge swings...
Hike To Arapahoe Glacier – Indian Peaks Wilderness
Last Saturday, my son Ben and I hiked in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area to the Arapahoe Glacier overlook. We originally were aiming to hike to the top of S. Arapahoe Peak, but the wind was incredibly strong and getting to the overlook was the...
Boulder Hikes – Royal Arch
Boulder Area Hikes Royal Arch http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf The hike to Royal Arch is a Boulder classic. The trailhead for the hike is Chautauqua Park, located at 9th and Baseline. The hike is scenic, convenient and...
Boulder Hikes – Ceran St. Vrain
Boulder Area Hikes Ceran St. Vrain http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf The Ceran St. Vrain Trail is located Northwest of Boulder above the small village of Jamestown. This trail follows the South St. Vrain Creek and provides a...
Boulder Area Hikes – Switzerland Trail
Boulder Area Hikes Switzerland Trail Sugarloaf Trailhead http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf The Switzerland Trail is one of my favorite winter hiking/snowshoe trails. The trail is really a single lane dirt road...
Biking in Boulder
Biking in Boulder Even in winter, Boulder is a mecca for biking. Every day, no matter what the weather conditions, there are dedicated bikers on the roads and paths. Winter bikers can be grouped into two camps; dedicated commuters and...