Troia Team's Blog

The time is upon us when students arrive in herds to the city of Boulder to begin school at the University of Colorado and Naropa University. Finding the right area to live is most important. Is an easy commute, preferably walking distance, important to you? Would you want to live near fellow st...

There are several mixed opinions about the Fanny Mae Freddie Mac Bailout. I agree that it is going to add a huge amount of additional debt to our already massive deficit but I don't think we had a choice.  Our economy has been damaged so severely by the sub prime/Foreclosure crisis that not baili...

Everyone would love to own a vacation home in the beautiful Colorado Mountains, or on a lake but the price tags can be $1 million or more and for most buyers this is definitely out of their price range. Well think again, before you think it's an impossible dream. A company in Utah is helping buye...

Are you a green buyer in Boulder Colorado? No...I don't mean gullible or easily duped. I mean... are you looking to buy real estate that is green built? Wouldn't you like to know for sure that the home you are buying meets environmental standards? Well, look no further than LEED, giving you the f...

If you are purchasing property these days I'm sure that you have stumbled upon a REO or lender owned/ bank owned property in you’re searching. Here are a few tips for placing an offer on a REO/Bank owned/ Lender owned property. Read the rest of this entry...

Home ownership is how many people usually begin to accumulate wealth, so why are some people holding off on buying a home in today’s market? We all know that housing is a key driver of the economy and continues to be a strong long-term investment for most people. I guess some are hoping that inte...

We've all read the headlines, heard the horror stories, and asked ourselves "Is this the right time to buy?". Whether you are a first time home buyer, real estate investor, or just looking to upgrade, the time to buy real estate is here...

Perhaps you have experienced this scenario in the past? Do I list my home with a high volume real estate agent who claims they are the best in the world or do I list with a real estate agent who tells me the truth? Many high volume real estate agents will tell you exactly what you want to hear r...

Maybe you have a "housing style fetish". Is there such a thing? I bet there is! Doesn't your house style say something about you? I think it does and it's a wonderful way to express "who you are" by personalizing the decor but also the decision to purchase a certain style of home says a lot too....

Do you enjoy Boulder Colorado mountain living and open space with easy access to walking and biking trails and city parks? Or do you prefer the luxury of real estate, shopping, restaurants, galleries, and easy access to schools? Well, look no further than Dakota Ridge Village where you have the ...