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Surviving Snow Days on the Front Range
Winter in Chautauqua Park Do you ever wake up and frown when you look out the window to see it’s snowing? I think we all do sometimes. The extra time it takes to shovel the driveway, scrape the ice off your car, and change between snow boots and regular shoes can be a...
How to be a Competitive Buyer in a Seller’s Market
Image from Keeping Current Matters There's no getting around it; now is a tough time to be a buyer. With scarce active listings and median home prices creeping up, it may seem like a tough time to buy a home. Here are a few things you can do to remain competitive in...
Winter Activities at Brainard Lake
View from below Lefthand Reservoir Brainard Lake Recreation Area is one of the most beautiful spots in the Front Range. Nestled between Nederland and Ward, Brainard Lake is just 45 minutes up the mountains from Boulder. To complement summer hiking, fishing,...
Just Sold! Historic East Old Town Longmont – 430 Emery St.
Congratulations to our Seller who Just Sold her darling Historic Eastside home in Longmont. 430 Emery St. Longmont, CO 80501
Local Longmont: Downtown Longmont streets will be Closed on Saturday for ArtWalk!
by Christa Marsh Several downtown Longmont streets will be closed to traffic Saturday for ArtWalk, an evening of art, music, children's activities, exhibitions, music, and more! Photo Credit: Longmont Times Call, Russell Sample, 5, paints a picture during ArtWalk in...
Rocky Mountain National Park Series: Fun for the Kiddos!
by Christa Marsh Hiking with your parents up a rocky trail doesn't always sound like a ton of fun for kiddos just being introduced to the mountains and all the fun they present. Sometimes kids need a goal for the trip, something that makes it special for them. Photo...
PRICE REDUCTION: Opportunity Awaits at 1849 Sundance Dr.!
by Christa Marsh We just lowered the price on this beautiful custom home in Longmont's Sundance Community! Now priced to sell at $725,000.00! 1849 Sundance Drive | Longmont, CO 80504 Custom, luxury-built home in the sought-after Sundance Neighborhood. Private...
Motivational Monday: We can all make difference.
by Christa Marsh The Akashinga are one of Africa's only armed female anti-poaching units and they're protecting one of the largest elephant populations left on the continent. Photo Credit: Left to Right, LadyFreeThinker.org, GirlTalk HQ, International Anti-Poaching...
Some aspects of a home loan can feel like a mystery…
by Cory Dudley What exactly is an "escrow" account and why does it change sometimes??? 1. WHAT IS AN 'ESCROW' ACCOUNT An escrow account is an account maintained by your mortgage servicer for the payment of bills. Bills such as property taxes and homeowner's insurance...
2017 Longmont Water Quality Report
by Christa Marsh The 2017 Longmont Water Quality Report is hot off the presses! You can download the full report here. Below are the highlights. Spoiler: We have incredible water quality standards. So where does Longmont's water come from? The City of Longmont’s...
Rocky Mountain National Park Series: Estes Park Photographer and Author Wins National Award
by Christa Marsh Erik Stensland, a local photographer and author from Estes Park just won the Benjamin Franklin Award for his latest book, ‘Whispers in the Wilderness’. Stensland owns and operates Images of RMNP, and is well known in the close-knit Estes Park...
4 Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market is NOT the 2006 Bubble all Over Again
You're not alone if you're concerned about buying into today's market. Across the country, we are seeing housing prices much like 2006, but there are four key metrics that explain why this market is quite different than 12 years ago. 1. Home Prices 2. Mortgage...
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: AGAINST ALL ODDS!
It's all about ambition! Shaquem Griffin suffered amniotic band syndrome, a condition that can cause a number of birth abnormalities. When Shaquem was four years old he experienced so much pain and ended up having his left hand amputated. But, his parents raised him...
HOT PICK FOR THE WEEK! 406 N Parkside Dr E, Longmont, 80501
Townhomes in Longmont and Boulder County are at a premium these days! The average sales price for townhomes increased by 18.5% from March 2017! 406 N Parkside Dr E, Longmont, 80501 is fresh on the market this week. Conveniently located in sought-after Parkview at...
Are you participating in the #LoCo21DayChallenge?
City of Longmont Waste Services is encouraging everyone to make a pledge to create a new recycling or composting habit this Spring. What is the 21-Day Challenge? The #LoCo21DayChallenge is hinged on the notion that it takes 21 days to instill a habit and asks...
Just Closed! 1204 S Bross Lane in Southmoore Park
Congratulations to our Buyers who JUST CLOSED on their new home in beautiful Southmoore Park! 1204 S Bross Lane Longmont, CO 80501 Now it's time for summer bbqs, swimming at Kanemoto Park, riding bikes on the many bike paths and meeting new neighbors! We wish you the...
Rocky Mountain National Park Series – December 3rd Full Moon Hike
by Cory Dudley Bask in the light of the full moon in Rocky Mountain National Park this Sunday 12/3. What better a way to get into the holiday spirit! Photo Credit: NPS/Russell Smith The Rocky Mountain Rangers lead Full Moon Walks in the winter months, the first one...
Returning the favor to our National Parks – Rocky Mountain National Park Series
by Cory Dudley ...when you drive into this park, you forget about everything else. You hear the water, hear the birds, you hear the wind ruffling through the aspens. Everything else disappears and all you have are the sounds and your thoughts." Blake Crossland Image...
Rocky Mountain National Park Series – Proposed Gate Fee Increase to $70
Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the 10 most-visited national parks in the United States, coming in at number 4 behind (1) Great Smoky Mountains NP, (2) Grand Canyon NP & (3) Yosemite NP. Photo Credits: Michael Hodges, Jim Osterberg © 2012...
STILL IN SEARCH OF A FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH?
"With each passing year, fear [of aging] creeps a little closer..." As we age we think more and more about prolonging our lives. Maybe we feel we missed out on some aspect because of the choices we made, or maybe we just want to feel we lived our lives to the fullest...
