Barbara Salisbury's (realtorbarbara) Blog

Free concerts, doggie events, free movies, senior luncheons, art festivals, wine tastings and amateur nights, do any of these interest you?  If they do, I hope you live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado because all of these are taking place in the next month in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree.   One of ...

First of all consider this question: Why do you need one?  If you are selling your home:  A Realtor can provide a comprehensive market analysis of the current value of your home to help you determine the proper market price to ask for your home.  A Realtor can list your home in the local multiple...

An annual fun family attraction in Douglas County, Colorado is the Renaissance Festival.  It is currently happening each Saturday and Sunday through August 3 in Larkspur on the southern edge of Douglas County.   Authentically dressed performers are on the 7 different stages as well as throughout ...

Since there is so much to know about mortgages, here's the second in my mortgage series.  First, I have some more definitions for you.  Annual Percentage Rate (APR)   An interest rate that shows the total cost of your mortgage in an annual rate.  This rate will usually be higher than your stated ...

Shakespeare comes to Douglas County, Colorado in many forms this July. As You Like It, one of his earliest romantic comedies, is the main attraction performed on July 24-26 at Civic Green Park, next to the Highlands Ranch Library.  Here's the best part.  It's FREE!  Just bring your outdoor seatin...

Exciting, yet challenging!  We can now say it is exciting because Denver is on the upswing of the housing market and the next 6 monhts will be better than the last 6 months in closed transactions.  It is challenging due to financing guidelines that are more difficult to navigate and 3rd party sel...

And residents of Highlands Ranch, CO love them even more, it seems.  What kind of sports are there that are starting in the next month in which you can participate in Highlands Ranch?   Horseback riding is available for all ages from 5 years at Stockton Plum Creek Stables.  Classes are offered fo...

Culture on the Green, an annual series is in full swing.  Held every summer, these FREE fun family events are held at once a month at the Civic Green Park on Ridgeline next to the library.The next performance will be July 18, 6:30 - 8 pm. and will feature The Mile Hi Banjo Society.  Bring your bl...