BY JOHN DABBS Like breathing, the voiding of waste is a natural function common to all mammals. Animals are enraptured by the pheromones in urine and feces and use their highly developed senses to garner all sorts of information. For better or worse (imagine if we could tell whether someone was looking for a relationship […]
Why you should hire a rural real estate expert for your rural property transaction
BY KAREN LIBIN When you’re buying or selling a rural property, you may be tempted to hire a city real estate broker you have used before or perhaps one who is a friend. Rural or city – all property transactions are pretty much the same, right? Wrong! Buying or selling a rural property is much […]
The most important attributes of a rural property
BY KAREN LIBIN, KL REALTY If you’re thinking of buying a rural property, there are many factors to consider that may not even cross your radar if you’ve only owned city residences. These attributes will affect how much you enjoy living at your rural property as well as how desirable it will be for resale. […]
The types of homebuyers and which are most important to you
BY KAREN LIBIN, KL REALTY When you’re selling your house, all potential buyers are important. But I have discovered in my years of experience that all homebuyers are not equal; there are very different types. They are motivated in different ways and go about the buying process differently. Knowing this ahead of time may affect […]
Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report 2017
(Click here for full report) Interesting Report! from National Association of REALTORS® Research Department
A Boulder County rental may be the best investment you can have
BY KAREN LIBIN We are fortunate to live in one of the strongest housing markets in the US. For years we have seen consistent and strong gains in housing values. But what you may not realize is we live in one of the best rental markets as well: There’s high demand, thus high rents. And […]
How are homebuyers shopping for a property?
BY KAREN LIBIN When home sellers put their house on the market, their tendency is to want to heavily promote it. Some clients want to advertise in national newspapers and magazines. This is a bit like buying a lake because you want a glass of water – overkill! In reality, according to a 2016 […]
The rise of real estate in self-directed retirement plans
BY KAREN LIBIN, KL REALTY Confidence in the stock market continues to vary and many people are becoming more eager to take control of their retirement portfolios. Alternative assets continue to rise in popularity among IRA investors. Locally, investors are giving special attention to lucrative opportunities in the real estate market. News to many is […]
Seven tips to make moving day go more smoothly
BY KAREN LIBIN, KL REALTY Finally after looking online at hundreds of homes for sale, going to dozens of showings, and making it though the offer process, you have a home under contract and will soon be moving. Moving day: No matter how much you plan, it’s tiring, chaotic and stressful. You can make it less […]
Eight things to do before going house hunting
BY KAREN LIBIN, KL REALTY It’s a seller’s market in Boulder County and the Front Range in general. As in the past few springs, we have more buyers than sellers, and the situation does not seem to be getting better–just the opposite. New properties on the market that are priced right are being put under […]