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Understanding Your Credit Score

The veil of secrecy surrounding credit scores is slowly lifting.  The information in this article will help you understand your current score,  improve it  and keep it high.  Click here to read.   


Fannie Mae Offers 3.5 Percent Incentive

Fannie Mae has announced that people who buy a HomePath® property between now and May 1 can get up to 3.5 percent of the sales price to spend on closing costs or new appliances.  Click here to read.     


How to Acquire Your Green Dream Home

Boulder County is a great place to look for a green home.  However, green building remains new and experimental.  You probably will have to make some important decisions on your way to owning a truly "green" residence.  Click here to read. 


Is Mountain Living Right for Your Family

High country living can be a wonderful change.  But it is considerably different from owning a home in town. Consider both sides of the equation before making the big move.  Click here to read.   


A Digital Tour of Boulder County

So, you're thinking of moving to Boulder County.  For our money, you've made a good  choice.  But you certainly will want to explore the area before you jump in a buy a house.  This collection of internet links will help you acquaint yourself with the area. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride!  Click here to start your digital excursion.   


Making Sense of Boulder County Sales Numbers

In this blog entry we look at sales trends in Boulder County,  Boulder City, Louisville and Lafayette during 2009. Sales were down on a year-over-year basis for most months, but sales started to show some improvements during October, November and December. Click here for all the figures.  


Overcoming Fear of Negotiating (Part 1)

Many home sellers and buyers are nervous about the prospect of negotiating.  In this  blog entry Ron offers an overview of current theory about bargaining and some basic tips to keep in mind when working on a residential real estate transaction.  Click here to read.   


Overcoming Fear of Negotiating (Part 2)

In this second blog entry on haggling, Ron discusses several negotiating issues in depth, including what "win-win" really means and why it is important to keep emotions in check.  He also explains BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), a powerful concept from the Harvard Negotiating Project.  Click here to read.   


What Do You Want from Your Real Estate Agent

Unfortunately, real estate agents are not always held in high esteem.  Here's your chance to tell us what you really want from your agent.  Click here to read and comment.