Troia Team's Blog

When showing homes in Boulder Colorado to first time home buyers, I often get the following question, “Do you know a good lender?” Of course I do, and I usually recommended three that I have done business with over the years. It’s best to interview at least three mortgage companies to find the be...

It's that time of year again when Boulder Colorado's "Meet the Spirit's" event happens. It takes place at the historic Columbia Cemetery in downtown Boulder where local volunteers bring back to life colorful historic characters and city founders by presenting short biographical monologues. Dresse...

Interest rates(HAVE A LOOK AT THIS WEEKS RATES) were mostly flat on the week despite economic data that was mostly negative. The New York Empire State Manufacturing Index, September Retail Sales, September Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization, the Philadelphia Fed Business Index, Septe...

With halloween just around the corner, I know spooky isn't it.  Wow, where did this year go?  You are sick and tired of hearing that now is a good time to buy real estate, well it's not only good it's the best ever.  Buyers, wake up, get your butts out there and look at all the fantastic homes th...

Ever heard of Open Studios in Boulder Colorado? It is a collaboration of private studios in various neighborhoods that welcome anyone to view their creations of art. Many of the artists have studios in their homes and last weekend, they opened their studios to the public. Perhaps you saw the Ope...

Who is that couple? Look familiar, yes, a young Robin Williams and is tv co-star Pam Dawber. Stroll down Pine Street in Boulder, Colorado and you will stumble on the "Mork & Mindy" house. In the late 1970's, "Mork & Mindy" was a fairly popular tv show, where Mork, Robin Williams, was sent to Ear...

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Last week, was the Boulder Tour of Solar and Green Homes and I was reminded of how lucky I am to live in Boulder Colorado. Where else can you tour green built or re-modeled homes all in one day - I was in heaven! You never would have found something like this in the town I grew up in. The mornin...

It doesn't matter if you live in Boulder Colorado or any other part of the country and it doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, buyer, seller, fix and flipper, or part time re-modeler. Knowing what makes property value go up or down is important to maximize your return on every dollar you spend o...

Whether you are a worldwide athlete training for your next marathon, or you've decided to save on gas and ride your bicycle to work or run down to the grocery store, you will feel right at home in Boulder Colorado. Everyday you see people riding to work in work clothes and dresses, all decked out...