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25 Years of Wacky + Weird

That’s how New Belgium Brewing Company describes its annual Tour de Fat. This massive costumed bike parade is happening on Saturday, August 24th. Always a lively, fun atmosphere, thousands of cyclists take to the streets in a mix of bikes and costumes. There is also a spirit of giving tied to the event- this is […]

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What’s With All The Traffic?

Noticed the roads getting busier lately? Blame it on the back-to-school season! As students of all ages return to classrooms, traffic patterns take a hit, and here’s why: 1. School Drop-Offs: Parents and buses are flooding the streets during peak hours, causing bottlenecks around schools. 2. More Pedestrians: With students walking or biking to school, drivers need […]

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Olympic Gold

It’s always great when the Olympics games come around! Of the 592 athletes that are representing the United States in the Paris Olympics, 26 of them are from Colorado. This put Colorado tied for the 6th largest contingent from any one state. These athletes are competing in multiple events ranging from discus to sport climbing. […]

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New Listings July 2024

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Instant equity with 2 appraisals from late 2023 over list price and NO Metro Tax! New roof in Nov. 2023. This home is too good to pass up! 1072 Little Grove Court is an elegant home in SW Longmont, 15 minutes from Boulder. Bike or walk to highly-rated schools, trails, playground, dog […]

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Hazardous Waste 101

Have you wondered how to get rid of those old paint cans, household chemicals, and lawn fertilizers? We know that when people are moving, they have a bunch of these items that they aren’t allowed to just throw in the trash. There are good resources in both Weld and Larimer counties for disposing of them in […]

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From Renting To Owning

According to a report by Fannie Mae, 74% of consumers plan to buy a home the next time they move. This included 43% of consumers that are currently renting.  The interesting fact is that 9 out of 10 consumers overstated or didn’t know the minimum down payment required for most mortgage programs. The great news is that […]

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15-Year Mortgages

Interest rates have leveled off at around 7% over the last couple of months. Interestingly, the 15-year mortgage is a more reasonable 6.375% right now. If you are looking for a lower rate and are willing to pay a higher monthly payment, this may be a good option. The other benefit of a 15-year mortgage […]

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15-Year Mortgages

Interest rates have leveled off at around 7% over the last couple of months. Interestingly, the 15-year mortgage is a more reasonable 6.375% right now. If you are looking for a lower rate and are willing to pay a higher monthly payment, this may be a good option. The other benefit of a 15-year mortgage […]

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Fourth of July Slowdown

Showings during the week of the 4th is one of the slowest periods of the year. This data comes from home builders that track the number of potential Buyers that visit the model homes.   This same trend is shown in showing data for resale homes. This trend usually only lasts for the week, though, […]

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Fourth of July Slowdown

Showings during the week of the 4th is one of the slowest periods of the year. This data comes from home builders that track the number of potential Buyers that visit the model homes.   This same trend is shown in showing data for resale homes. This trend usually only lasts for the week, though, […]

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