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Five things that make us happy with our homes!

By Debbie Halsey - April 29, 2014

According to a recent survey conducted by www.houzz.com, there are five things that consistently make people happy with their homes. 1. Big windows and comfortable furniture Nearly 75% of respondents listed these two items as major difference-makers. Simply put, people like lots of light and a good place to relax! 2. A big-screen TV This is more likely to be a key feature for m

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Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays!

By Debbie Halsey - November 04, 2013

Fall is one of the most colorful and long term decorating seasons! But for staging, remember that less more! From the curb appeal, if they can’t see it, you can’t sell it. This means you must rake the leaves and keep the outdoor greenery looking maintained by trimming, shaping and keeping it weed free. To keep your front door area fresh and inviting, set some large clay pots ou

It's Show Time

By WK Real Estate - September 20, 2013

The "for sale" sign is out front and the open house is scheduled, but have you done everything inside and out to make potential buyers bite? Showing your home at its best requires more than dusting and organizing. You’ll need to help potential buyers imagine themselves living in your home, which means allowing the home to be theirs, not yours. Realtor.com has a lot

Wildfire Mitigation Tips: Evacuation Checklist | By Bruce Beresford

By Bruce Beresford - June 24, 2013

This is part two of Bruce Beresford's fire mitigation series. In case you missed the previous post, you can see it here. Evacuation Checklist: If asked to evacuate, do it! Prepare a “go bag” ahead of time that contains a week’s worth of medication, important documents such as wills and deeds, and backup pictures. Connect your hose to your outdoor wat

Wildfire Mitigation Tips

By BruceBeresford - June 19, 2013

Create Defensive Zones: The first zone is 15 feet around your home: There should be no vegetation, only decorative rock or dirt (short green grass is okay but not ideal). You should not plant ornamental plants in this zone. Firewood stacks should not be stored under decks or within 50 feet from structure (even in the winter). The second zone should go out 100 feet from the firs

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Curb Appeal is Important!

By WK Real Estate - May 04, 2013

Your house may be perfect on the inside, but if curb appeal is lacking, you’ll miss some buyers. In fact, of all the improvements you can make when putting your home on the market, exterior updates have the largest return on investment and play the largest role in attracting potential buyers. That’s the conclusion of the annual Cost vs. ValueReport© from Remodeling magazi

Do You Need A Building Permit in Boulder County?

By Kathleen Spano - March 08, 2013

Do you want to avoid hassles, headaches and costly mistakes? Not having a building permit has become a major “hot button” today. Appraisers check for them and so do inspectors. Not having a permit can cause serious problems for sellers and buyers. One of my listings, a small farm, had a large barn from the 60’s that wasn’t permitted. If the buyer wanted to make any

Selling a Home with a Septic System in Boulder CO

By Pam Kane - December 02, 2012

Do you own a home with a septic system in Boulder County? If you are thinking of selling that home, there are a few things you should know. Most homeowners with a septic system have been notified by Boulder County that there are some new regulations in effect with regard to septic systems and that action is required when transferring ownership of that property. But for many peopl

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Winter Weatherizing Tip

By Jan Baulsir - November 24, 2012

I’ve had the furnace checked, installed new filters, blown out the sprinklers, rolled up the hoses but this simple suggestion is one I haven’t tried before and it works. Reverse the direction on your ceiling fans. During winter, the warm air generated by your heating system naturally rises to the ceiling while cooler air sinks. By switching the direction that your fan blades t

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Boulder Climate Action Plan (CAP) EnergySmart Program: My Story

By Bruce Drogsvold - November 14, 2012

On Nov. 6th 2012, the City of Boulder’s innovative CAP (Climate Action Plan) tax won 82 percent of the vote. Voters approved five more years of funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Our family enrolled in the EnergySmart program this year. We wanted to find out how we could reduce our monthly gas and electricity bills in our 100 year old home. In 2011 we spent

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Tips for Staging Your Home: September Edition

By Debbie Halsey - October 04, 2012

Homes that have spacious and well organized storage spaces feel comfortable and look clean! This is why it is important to give closets, cabinets and drawers a makeover when staging your home for resale. Simple organization and storage de-cluttering can help homes sell faster! Buyers will look in closets and cabinets to see if they will have enough room for their things. I

Owning vs. Renting

By Cindy Schlager - August 03, 2012

I have been a homeowner most of my life. Very early on I recognized the value of earning equity rather than paying rent and having nothing to show for it at the end of the year. Things have changed in this basic belief that owning your home is the American dream. You do get something for your rent check…a place to live and call home, and you don’t have to deal with the mainten

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Five things that make us happy with our homes!

Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays!

It's Show Time

Wildfire Mitigation Tips: Evacuation Checklist | By Bruce Beresford

Wildfire Mitigation Tips

Curb Appeal is Important!

Do You Need A Building Permit in Boulder County?

Selling a Home with a Septic System in Boulder CO

Winter Weatherizing Tip

Boulder Climate Action Plan (CAP) EnergySmart Program: My Story

Tips for Staging Your Home: September Edition

Owning vs. Renting

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