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15133 Prairie Pl, Broomfield CO

December 19th, 2010 Comments off

I must say, the posting for 15133 Prairie Pl, Broomfield CO 80023 is extremely boring. Not enough pictures, not even enough to make me want to see more, and they aren’t very convincing. Plus, there are wayyy too many bathrooms to bedrooms, not sure why this is a trend to have more of the first than the latter. the grounds need work because they’re not very attractive and have no plants whatsoever.

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1701 Whistlepig Ln, Broomfield CO

December 19th, 2010 Comments off

1701 Whistlepig Ln, Broomfield CO 80020. OH MY. Sooooo impressive!!! The lake, the amazing high ceilings, the brightly-lit rooms, all those beautiful windows, the simple decor, ALL of it is fantastic! Most definitely my favorite on this site so far, I WANT THIS HOUSE!!!

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2389 Indian Peaks Trl, Lafayette CO

December 19th, 2010 Comments off

Again with the more bathrooms than bedrooms! I wonder if that’s a trend… 2389 Indian Peaks Trl, Lafayette CO 80026 is very interesting on the outside, I must say. However, the majority of the pics are of the outside or of the dining room ONLY, nothing else… the decor isn’t very inspiring, and I don’t think the shots look very realistic, but rather more posed and artificial. Not too sure about this one.

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10649 Goosehaven Dr, Lafayette CO

December 19th, 2010 Comments off

Not nearly enough pictures for 10649 Goosehaven Dr, Lafayette CO 80026 to satisfy my taste, but what IS there is pretty awesome. I love the lawn and the bright rooms, especially the living room. Also, the library does look pretty cozy as the description says! I love libraries… That alone makes this house pretty special to me…

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10430 Sunlight Dr, Lafayette CO

December 16th, 2010 Comments off

HOLY COW that architecture of 10430 Sunlight Dr, Lafayette CO 80026 simply blew my mind… The living room alone is spectacular with all the wooded arches and stuff. I also like all the windows in the place; large spaces should always be well-lit. the number of pictures was also helpful; I wish, however, that the pictures of the bathroom could be a little more pulled back. I mean, the counters are nice, but I would like to see the layout of the room instead.

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1308 Grant Ave, Louisville CO

December 16th, 2010 Comments off

While the outside of 1308 Grant Ave, Louisville CO 80027 seemed rather boring, the inside is amazing!!! Absolutely beautiful! I would love to live hear; most definitely added to my dream house list haha! Another thing that I like is the fact that there are so many pictures! A fabulous posting, very well done!

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1871 Continental View Dr, Louisville CO

December 16th, 2010 Comments off

WOW 1871 Continental View Dr, Louisville CO 80027 absolutely blew me away… The scenery is just gorgeous and so is the house. The interior seems absolutely magnificent, and I would love to see more pics of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Actually, the price seemed a bit more reasonable, most likely it’s due to the amount of land that is included in the deal. This house seems quite remote; I wonder what’s nearby, and if it would be a practical place in which to live.

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5860 Boulder Hills Dr, Longmont CO

December 16th, 2010 Comments off

After looking at 5860 Boulder Hills Dr, Longmont CO 80503, I realized that there are NO pics of the inside of the house… the grounds are beautiful, to be sure, but what about the inside?? Also, why are there FIVE bathrooms and only THREE bedrooms? I looked at that twice just to be sure I wasn’t seeing things. I did like all the trees and the gate and the horses (not included I’m sure haha), but I would really like to see the inside.

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The Negatives of Subdivisions

November 27th, 2009 Comments off

It is one thing to purchase a new home and it is quite another thing to purchase a BRAND NEW HOME. The term “brand new” centers on purchasing a home that is recently built. Many subdivisions sell so quickly and popularly because they are so brand new that they can attract people’s eyes. In some cases, people will experience hugely positive results purchasing a subdivision. However, there are scores of people that end up feeling that they ventured into the wrong decision. There are negatives associated with subdivisions and understanding these negatives can help a potential buyer avoid making a bad investment.

First of all, you do not completely know what you are getting with a subdivision. When a home or residence has been resting in its location for 25 years, you have an idea how it will stand up in the local environment. Obviously, it complements the region quite well since it is still standing! With new subdivisions, problems may not arise until a few years after it has been purchased. (Actually, these problems can occur after only a few months) Do you want to experience unwelcomed surprises when purchasing a home? Probably not!

When purchasing from a developer that has created scores of subdivisions in the same area, you may discover that there is an inherent sameness to all the properties. For many, this would be something that they would most definitely wish to avoid and for good reason. When you purchase a home you will want your home to be something special. A home that is cluttered in with scores of other homes most definitely will not embody such an original look.

Sometimes, aesthetic and craftsmanship concerns are promoted in the development of subdivisions. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this on the surface the fact remains that you want a solid home that has been built to last and not a home that looks great but possesses many flaws. A home is not just “eye candy.” It is not even merely an equity investment. It is designed for shelter and when it possesses flaws its ability to deliver in this regard can be undermined. Who would want to deal with a scenario like that?

One reason certain subdivisions possess such problems centers on the fact that they may be produced too quickly on order to get them on the market expediently. Does this sound like a good item to purchase? More than likely, you would have buying problems when you look at it in this manner.

It might be necessary to compromise on your purchasing decision when buying a subdivision. For some, this may not be all that difficult of a decision to arrive at. For others, this could turn out to be too much of a problem to deal with. Those that fall into the situation that a compromise is not worth it may be best served avoiding subdivision properties.

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Tips on Basement Finishing

November 25th, 2009 Comments off

No one likes to stare at the “old look” of a basement. Whenever a basement falls below the expectations one has for it, the entire visual appeal of the home can drop. The same can be said of the value of the home since a remodeled basement can certainly aid and appeal to the equity of the home. Of course, remodeling a home involves taking a number of very careful steps and it is certainly best to follow each and every step to completion as opposed to simply abandoning the job when it appears the work performed was “good enough.” In order to ensure a basement is properly completed, here are a few basement finishing tips:

Have you thought about finishing the windows? This may seem like an odd way to start a discussion about the value of finishing a basement.

That is the point we are trying to make here! Many finishing components to a basement are completely overlooked. This is an unfortunate issue since the windows can greatly enhance how the basement looks. Tinted windows can improve the interior and properly installed windows can prevent energy loss.

What does the ceiling of the basement look like? Is it a drop ceiling? Is it properly stuccoed? If not, you may be overlooking a number of ways to tremendously improve the look of the basement which is what most people will want in the first place. Never underestimate the value of a properly crafted ceiling. It can certainly help the look of the basement.
While certain overlooked components are merely aesthetic, there are those aspects of a finished basement that are absolutely necessary for safety concerns. Such is the case with a support structure. Support structures can have aesthetic value but they are mostly known for their ability to keep the ceiling from collapsing. Those that do not pay careful attention to devising the right support structure could be taking a major risk as far as safety is concerned.

Arrangements
are also helpful since a cluttered or cramped basement does not really come off all that well. For example, if you are planning to use the basement as an entertainment center, you will need a layout that complements such a setup. Always pre-plan with your setup design as this will increase the odds that the finished basement is a solid one.

Take the steps need to make sure that no damage befalls the basement. This can sometimes be an unfortunate oversight as it involves taking a particular risk. Namely, the risk is that you could destroy the entire value of the basement if an accident occurs. Water damage, for example, can thoroughly destroy a basement and taking steps to prevent water seepage would definitely be a step in the right direction. It also could be considered a form of insurance policy since preventing the problem will make sure any potential losses are limited.

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