Is Buying a New Home Now Financially Savvy?
Given today’s market, is it better to wait to buy that new house, sidelining the lifestyle you crave, or is it financially wiser to take advantage of the equity you have now?
WK Real Estate supports our strong communities through financial support and volunteerism
When aspiring homeowners and home sellers work with locally owned real estate professionals, like WK Real Estate, even more resources are funneled back into the local communities by the associates that live, work and play here.
Finding financing for renovation or house flipping
Sometimes the condition of the home to be renovated keeps the buyer from obtaining more traditional financing for the purchase. When that is the case, here are a few options.
Tips for embracing biophilic design, a top nature-inspired design trend
These nature-inspired tips resonate with the lovely outdoor settings of Colorado. If you are selling your home, adding biophilic design touches will boost its appeal as potential buyers imagine their life in the setting.
The Lighter Side: Retired couples at home: Tolerating each other’s little annoying habits
The pandemic has expedited retirement plans for many older people. Much is written about the perfect types of homes for older folks, but not much about how couples that are retiring survive this adjustment.
What is a 2-1 buydown and how can it benefit you?
At its core, a 2-1 buydown is a type of mortgage agreement between a home buyer and their lender. If it’s right for you, it could open up options and get you into your dream home.
CU Boulder enrollment rebounds from pandemic declines, housing impact
As a college town, the demand for student housing – and housing for faculty and staff – are an important factor in our housing market.
Using a vision study to increase the value of your property
Knowing exactly what can be done with a property in the future will often bring added value in the sale.
Boulder wages outpace the nation
Boulder’s home prices and cost of housing have been increasing, but workers in the Boulder Metropolitan Statistical Area had a higher wage than the rest of the nation, according to a recently released report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community and Passion Propel RE/MAX of Boulder & RE/MAX Elevate to ‘Outstanding Brokerage of the Year’
RE/MAX of Boulder, and its sister office, RE/MAX Elevate, were together named Outstanding RE/MAX Brokerage of the Year by global real estate company RE/MAX International.
‘Grow & Give’ from your garden this summer
Colorado State University Extension has a solution for your overabundant garden and can help you make the most out of your harvest – it’s called Grow & Give! Through the Grow & Give program
Colorado construction defect law and the build-to-rent trend
The build-to-rent concept in both multi-family and single-family homes can fulfill a consumer need for having a place to live. However, it draws away builder resources from providing homes to buy, putting further pressure on the current inventory shortage.
The right home at the right time
Knowing when to move can be challenging, but knowing your property value and how selling can affect your finances are crucial first steps.
Signs that you may need to downsize
Just like the home-preferences of single adults are different than those of families with young children, so are the home needs and wants of retirees.
Reasons for the shortage of homes to buy, Part 1
For many home buyers, the most common question has been, “Why is there such a shortage of homes to buy?”
The End of Real Estate’s Roaring ‘20s?
Is this the end of real estate’s roaring ’20s? Well, yes. And no. Let’s dive in.
The Lighter Side: Technology – Are you old school or with the times?
Not sure if you are “old school” or “with the times”? Consider which answers to these questions best describe you…
Part 2: Buying College Housing Now Is The Time
In my last article, Part 1 of “Buying College Housing – Now Is The Time,” I discussed how purchasing a condo or house for your child to live in while attending college can be a worthwhile investment and can provide financial as well as other benefits for your college student. As you evaluate this decision, here’s a guide to help you.
The Buzz on Beekeeping
Beekeeping is intriguing, exciting and challenging – and is an important way to support the environment
How to start small with xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is becoming more popular along Colorado’s Front Range due to many factors such as a need to be good stewards of our water resources, attracting pollinators to the landscape or saving time and money spent on a typical lawn.
Buying college housing Now is the time, Part 1
A college property purchase can prove to be an astute financial investment as well as a superb learning experience for the student.
Tips and Mortgage Advice for Buying a Home in a Competitive Real Estate Market
Here are some tips from their mortgage team on buying a home in a tough market, what pre-planning steps you can take to streamline the process and mortgage options for prospective homebuyers who want to live the Colorado dream.
Blur your house in Google Street View
Did you know you can blur your house in Google Street View? It can be an easy and effective way to add another layer of security to your personal information.
Style and Function: Say hello to your beautifully lit and comfortable home
Say hello to your beautifully lit and comfortable home – these are styles we love from Lumenarea in Longmont.
