Things to Think about before Downsizing Your Home

Millions of homeowners live in large, often multi-story homes they simply don’t need any longer. Their kids are grown and moved out. They don’t enjoy cleaning it. They can’t manage the huge yard. But it can be scary, painful, and possibly unprofitable to move…so why bother? If you—or people you know—are thinking about downsizing, here […]

3 things you probably didn’t know about buying a home in Broomfield

Broomfield and the entire front range for that matter,  has unique soil conditions.  We have a thing called bentinite.  Bentinite is an expansive clay like soil that expands and contracts when it gets wet.  Make sure the foundation has been properly engineered to address this soil condition. Some homes in Broomfield have electric base board […]

3rd Revised Home Remodeling

Number 1, Paint or stain your front door: First impressions are lasting impression. Make your front door set the stage for the rest of your home. Number 2. Flooring. Get rid of your old dated carpet. Update your home with either new carpet or hardwood flooring. New carpet or some new hard surfaces will make […]

Top 6 Questions to ask a Broker before you list your property.

When it comes to selling your home, selecting the right agent is critical for a successful outcome. Being a real estate broker for over 30 years, I’ve seen the good the bad and the ugly in the quality of real estate agents. Five things to ask a prospective broker. How long have you been in […]

5 Questions to ask a new home builder

Do you have a structural warranty? Who is the warranty company? How long is the warranty? What does the warranty state about finishing a basement and are there any time frames on how long I have to wait to finish the basement.   Special tax districts or metropolitan districts What are taxes estimated to be. […]