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Golden Real Estate: Most Charming Neighborhoods with Big City Feel (part 2)



October 29, 2012Tons to Do In Golden, Colorado There is so much going on in Golden, all of the time.  If you happen by Golden on a Saturday morning during the summer and early fall, for example, you will find a bustling and fun Farmers Market complete with puppet shows, fire roasted chile's, organic beauty care & coffee, and seemingly a city of smiling faces.  In fact, you could watch a School of Mines...

Rent Or Buy: Questions to Consider



June 4, 2012Trying to decide whether to rent or buy is an incredibly important decision.  The financial implications are huge.  For one, it is the one of the largest or even THE largest investment many people will make in their lifetimes.  But, it is also a huge commitment of your funds.  While renting allows more flexibility and less grave consequences if you lose your job, being unable to pay a...

Price to Rent in Major Colorado Cities



June 1, 2012As we’ve seen, we are seeing an increase in the price to rent in Colorado.  Today we’ll take a look at the Median Price to Rent in Major Colorado Cities based on the report released from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. City Median Price to Rent in 2007 Median Price to Rent in 2012 Fort Collins 743.65 986.56 Colorado Springs 667.84 728.02 Steamboat...

How To Use Your Vacation Home As A Rental Property in Colorado



June 1, 2012If you are one of the property owners who are lucky enough to own a vacation home in Colorado, you may want to consider using it as a rental property when you are not using it. This can maximize your investment in the property while still giving you that escape you were looking for when you bought your Colorado vacation home. When you rent it out and how much you charge depends a lot on the...

Best Colorado School Districts



May 16, 2012As mentioned in previous blogs, it can be beneficial to consider the school district when purchasing homes- not only because it will help you send your kids to the school of your choosing, but living in a good school district can add value to your home. If you are looking to move to Colorado from out of state, or considering a move within the state and want to include school districts in your...

Why You Should Choose The Best School District When You Choose Your Home



May 11, 2012In addition to considering home size, style, additional amenities, and location, you may want to consider adding a “good school district” to your home search criteria.  If you have kids or are planning to, this may already be on your list.  But, even if you are not planning on starting a family it may still be worth considering. Buying a home in a good school district will not only make...

Spotlight on Lakewood, Colorado: A Great Place for Young Families:



May 9, 2012Looking to move out of the city and start a family?  Many families are looking at Lakewood because they can buy a bigger house in Lakewood than in many Denver areas, live in a good school district, and still have a reasonable commute to work. Lakewood is a great place for young families that are moving to Colorado, or moving to a new home in Colorado: 1) Family Sized Homes at Family...