November 2009
7 posts
Episode #39: Dump →
Like many homeowners I like to take on a good remodeling project once in a while. I recently completely demolished our master bathroom as the first step in what is…
WordPress as a Platform: It’s More Than Just a... →
There are a lot of ways to start a website these days. Every hosting company seems to have some tool to allow you to build a rudimentary site. Some tout WYSIWYG creators or template…
NAR Chess Game →
There have been so many cool real estate sites popping up in recent years (Trulia, Zillow, Redfin, etc) that it seemed as if the monsters like Realtor.com were destined for obsolescence just as soon…
Pay It Forward →
Uncle Sammy has agreed to keep his pockets open through April 30, 2010. And now, even more home buyers will be eligible to reach in and grab $8,000. Here are the details:
First-time home buyers…
Time Keeps on Ticking… →
Home Loan Processing and Time
While paying attention to dates in a purchase agreement/contract has always been important, over the last few months some new regulations have thrown other timeline…
Number Two is Number One →
Boulder County’s Septic Smart Program is an important piece of information for home-sellers to know. Am I really writing a blog piece about poop? Yup. It’s important for…
Google Wave Preview in the Real World →
Realasave.com is not only a great real estate company, we are also a technology company. We leverage technology to support our green, paperless business and to build great tools for our…
October 2009
11 posts
A Little Action →
Wow, 2009 is certainly going out with a bang. Lots and lots of contract action in the Denver/Boulder region right now in what is traditionally a very SLOW time of year.
It’s possibly a reaction to…
Episode #38: Big Neighbor →
ConocoPhillips is our big, new neighbor up the Denver/Boulder corridor just off of Hwy 36. You probably know that they purchased a 400++ acre campus from Storage Tec…
Give me 8k →
Should the $8,000 tax credit be extended? Should everyone just calm down already and stop writing and talking so much about the tax credit. Yes, and yes. I’ve written about it previously, and this…
Boulder House Size Regulations →
I recently wrote a bit about the new Boulder house size regulations and how an organization called Leave My Home Alone has formed to oppose the recently enacted rule.
I do hope this organization…
Episode #37: Sammy Strikes Again →
In the land of the broke, the one-nickle man is king. Let me start by stating the obvious: I may be wrong. My opinion doesn’t really mean anything. It’s just my opinion. …
Episode #36: Subprime Sammy →
Uncle Sam is indicating that he’d like to use a few of our tax dollars to finance billions in loans. Great. Now, I’m all for the current $8,000.00 tax credit as I’ve…
2010: A Tax Credit Odessy (by Matt Updike of... →
The current tax credit incentive the government has been offering is soon coming due, but lots of news coming out from Washington that it will be extended and maybe even changed as well…
Some of…
I’ve Got Mine →
One of the big debates in the City of Boulder has to do with the proposed “pops and scrapes” ordinance which will limit structure size in Boulder. This issue has been debated and detailed in many…
Pack Up The Tent →
…we’re moving to Colorado. If you’re thinking of making a big move to Colorado then we can certainly help. There are some really nice resources on this website to help you get a feel for this…
Episode #30: The SEO Monster →
Are you an SEO expert? Sure, me too. And your Mom. Probably your brother too. Everyone seems to be an SEO expert. SEO (in case you don’t know) is Search Engine…
Episode #29: The Intangibles →
One of the most important steps to putting your Denver or Boulder home on the real estate market is setting the list price. It’s certainly not rocket science, you…
Episode #28: Eight Grand from Uncle Sam →
Once in a while our government actually does something right. The bailouts are a complete joke imho. What do they do for the average citizen? Nothing. But the $8000…
May 2009
8 posts
Real-a-Save →
Denver and Boulder real estate
WatchEpisode #7: Just Rent!
A typical conversation with first-time buyers in the Denver/Boulder real estate market. My advice is simple: you should plan on holding your next home for a minimum of 5-7 years. Anything less than that is not advisable.
WatchEpisode #6: Sketch-a-Map
Real-a-Save has created a Google-based map search for Colorado real estate. Nothing very original there, right? Well, we’ve also created a feature called Sketch-a-Map which allows our users on www.realasave.com to draw right on our map. This means that you can create your own search boundaries and tell the site to search that area for homes that meet your needs. ...
WatchEpisode #5: Seller’s Program
It’s our 3rd year with our Denver/Boulder home sellers program. We charge a flat-fee of $2,500 to list your home. Check out all the details at www.realasave.com.
WatchEpisode #3: Table Mesa, Boulder
Pricing trends in Table Mesa neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado are discussed.
WatchEpisode #4: Short Sales
It’s the Wild West out there right now with short sales. Just what exactly is a short sale? Are they worth your time and effort? Are you likely to close on such a sale?
WatchEpisode #2: Palo Park, Boulder
Pricing trends in the Palo Park neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado are discussed.
WatchEpisode #1: Table Mesa, Boulder
Pricing trends in the Table Mesa neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado are discussed.