2022 and Beyond: Market Analysis and Marshall Fire

2022 and Beyond: Market Analysis and Marshall Fire By Karen Libin, John Dabbs, and Lou Barnes Photo Credit: Wildfire Today   We are long-time Colorado real estate and mortgage people, cumulative experience among the three of us 94 years, and we write to you with the long view. Some years, even whole decades (as 2010-2019) […]

9849 Isabelle Road

9849 Isabelle Road is a turn-key commercial greenhouse operation in Boulder County, conveniently located for the Boulder and Denver markets and positioned to take in back range views. The 32-acre property is built out with approximately 40,000 sq ft of greenhouses, which are supported by approximately 8,000 sq ft in a laboratory building, a water […]

109 Mohawk Circle, Superior, CO

Attractive, remodeled 2-story home in coveted Sagamore. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, park, HWY36 bike path, pools, RTD bus (Boulder 5 miles/Denver 25 min). New roof, windows, carpet, bathrooms, paint & furnace. Nest thermostat, B-Hyve smart sprinkler, hardwoods, walk-in closet, stainless appliances, 2-car garage, fenced yard, fire pit & patio for entertaining. This gem is […]

No Vacilating with Vaccinations

No Vacilating with Vaccinations Covid is a year old now. The treatment regime was: shutdown, mask up and social distance until the vaccines arrived. Rollout was perhaps a little tardy, but the old US of A is leading the field. At first we were all at sea— nowhere to book and no vaccines in evidence. […]

Changing of the Guard

Changing of the Guard Our principle in the office has been selling farms for longer than we would care to admit, and the farmers of yesteryear have all but moved on. The seasoned farmers in the game are now younger than we are but there is a fresh wave of protagonists in the business with […]

Remember When?

What happened to summer? Firstly, it sped past at an unprecedented rate despite the lockdown and when it left it did so in Colorado fashion. But wait, having wreaked havoc it may be back for a while. Activity at the large hardware stores over the weekend was testament to the preparations underway. Shopping was done […]

Online Lending

There is much to be said for staying local in the lending business, amongst others. Here is a recent, real life example. We had under contract a property with which the buyer insisted on using an online lender, contrary to our advice. Firstly, making contact with a real person took more time than it should […]

Selling your Boulder County house in our flat market

After years of a sellers’ market, Boulder County home prices have flattened, and home supplies are higher than demand. If you’re buying, it’s good news. If you’re selling it doesn’t mean your house won’t get sold, just that you (and your Realtor) have to work a bit harder and smarter to do so. Here are […]

Top 10 qualities buyers look for in a rural property

With Boulder and the Front Range becoming more dense and noisy, it’s no wonder more and more homebuyers are seeking solace away from the hubbub by moving to rural locations. Although most all homebuyers prefer purchasing updated, well-maintained homes, what people prioritize in a rural property is vastly different than what they do in city […]

Use a self-directed IRA for real estate investments

Diversify your investment portfolio: Use a self-directed IRA for real estate investments Investment professionals always advise to diversify your portfolio. The current dramatically fluctuating market conditions are an excellent example of why to do so! Real estate in Boulder County has historically been an outstanding investment, outperforming most US markets. Some people think real estate […]