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While some people have the dream of owning their own home in Boulder CO, others are perfectly content with owning a condo. This should come as no surprise since there are many excellent benefits to owning a condo over a home. Then again, there are many benefits that a home possesses over a condo. Ultimately, a person’s personal preferences will play a large role in the choice the buyer makes. These choices will be based upon weighing the differences between owning a home and a condo. Here is a look at 5 main differences between the two:

With a Colorado condo, the owner will not be required to cover all the costs of upkeep on the property. In many ways, a condo is managed in a manner no different from an apartment. The lawn will be cut. The pool will be cleaned. Maintenance will be covered. With a home, none of these added benefits will be present. The owner will have to cover everything on his own.

Of course, with the good there also comes the bad. While the management of the condo will cover a number of the upkeep components of the property, they will also put forth a number of rules. These rules must be maintained in order to live at the condo or else punitive action will be taken. When you own your own home, you are the proverbial king of your castle. You do not have to follow any house rules other than your own.

The potential to raise the equity of a home is far greater than what would be possible with a condo. You cannot add an addition to a condo, folks. Actually, there are a lot of things you cannot do with a condo because the condos will be connected to one another in a communal design. For some, this is a huge plus. However, others may find such a set up to be less than valuable.

This is not to say that condos do not rise in equity. In many instances, a condo can greatly increase in equity depending upon the current real estate market. Related to this is the fact that condos can often be purchased extremely cheap in price. Many times, this is the result of pre-purchasing a condo prior to its construction. Since most condos will turn out exactly as they are planned on the drawing stage, people are quite confident in making such a purchase. This is doubly true when the condo construction company has a strong reputation in the field.

Many people will find the communal living at a condominium to be quite enjoyable. Granted, there are those that do not like such communal living. Sometimes, the differences between the two can be considered a positive or a negative depending upon your personal likes and dislikes. This is true in real estate as well as life in general.

Best in my opinion is College Hoops 2K8 for Xbox 360, and second is NBA 2K9 for 360 but I had to adjust ALL the coach sliders and most of the game play/foul sliders to get it to play right but once I did that it was amazing, I’m talking perfect sim where all players played liked their real life counterparts but it wasn’t limiting anything like only the well known players or stars went big there were times when a rookie or role player could have a big night just like in real life, I was so pleased with the results just was a little annoyed that it took my own research and tweaking of the sliders to get the game to work well. The coach sliders really made a huge difference because the teams played like they should, and made the individual players act realistically.

…Continued from yesterday’s post.

Wood: Wood flooring will certainly cost at least twice as much as carpeting. This is because wood is obviously more expensive a material than the average carpeting that can be purchased. However, it is also fair to point out that there is significant range among all the various wood flooring that is available on the open market. Custom hardwood flooring can be quite high in price since it is, of course, a custom job. Wood flooring will also require stains and finishes and, while this can lead to a rise in costs, it will also make the floors easier to clean. That can be considered a huge plus for many consumers.

Tile: Tile flooring has a tendency to cost upwards of twice as much as wood flooring depending upon the type of tile that you wish to have. Granite, for example, can sometimes prove to be very costly. Then again, thanks to the unique look of the tiles, the added expense may be well worth it. Again, prices will range depending upon the type of tiles you select and how much flooring needs to be covered. As such, it is best to seek estimates by shopping around. You may be surprised at some of the deals that you acquire.

Which of these types of flooring would be best for your home? It will ultimately depend upon your own personal tastes. Some may find certain flooring to be better than others depending upon needs and the type of home in question. In general, all three have their value and that makes them well worth exploring.

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Those looking for a particular design for the flooring of their Boulder home have several choices. The three most common choices that can be selected include carpet, wood, or tile. Which one should a homeowner select? Well, that really does depend on the budget of the person seeking to have their floor configured. Of course, personal taste will play a role in the decision making process but no matter what an individual’s personal tastes may be, the individual needs to afford the work that will be performed. Then, there are those that can afford a more expensive process but may opt for a cheaper one due to personal taste. Which one should you select? Let’s look at the three options available:

Carpet: In Colorado, One of the best benefits of having carpeting placed on a floor centers on the sheer variety of carpeting available. No matter what individual tastes you may have there is surely a design of carpeting available that can meet your needs. Carpeting will also last a long time if you take care of it properly; those that opt to keep their carpet regularly cleaned will discover the need to replace it will be minimal. You could consider carpeting the most cost effective option for flooring that is available.

…To be continued on next post.

Well, today was one of those days. You hit the streets in the morning get your bagel and the first job that you get is a pedestrian struck by a car. I get to the scene and it is a man in his 30′s who was underneath a sanitation truck. Apparently he was going to fast and tried to slide underneath the truck. That was a bad move as the truck ran over his head, killing the man. This job took up my whole day and was not a good job or a good day and I feel sorry for the man and his family.

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I had the greatest first date a little outside of Boulder last night!  Some friends of mine had been trying to set me up with Allen for quite some time.  What I didn’t know, was that Allen’s best friend (Chris) already had a crush on me.  I was set up on a date with Allen in a group of friends.  This group included Chris, Heather (whose boyfriend lives 8 hours away), and Chip (who is going through a divorce and isn’t happy with women right now).

Poor Allen tried to get to know me through the dinner.  He’d ask me a question.  I’d answer it.  Then Chris, in an attempt to prove he knew me better, would follow up.  Then Chip would say something about how women sucked.  Then Heather would proclaim she missed her boyfriend.  Allen would then ask another question.  It went in a circle like this for HOURS!

In that time, I managed to notice that Allen seems to be a great guy.  I really had no idea what kind of impression I was making, because there was too much going on around us.  We had all carpooled to the restaurant (Allen was driving), so we all left together and went to where our cars were parked.  I took my time getting out of the car so I could at least thank him for dinner.  As soon as everyone else had left the car, he turned around.  “Would you like to try this again without the Peanut Gallery?” he asked.

It was still early, so we went back out and talked for hours.  I had the greatest time!  He ended the evening with a very nice kiss.  I have a feeling this one’s going to last!

In 1983, I was 13 years old, and each year I watched the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament with my dad every year.  My dad was really pulling for NC State, but we were very worried, when they were matched against the number 1 ranked Houston Cougars.  Houston’s team was so talented; they had a nickname of the “Phi Slamma Jamma”.  They had two players who became legendary in the NBA, Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler.  NC State led actually led at half time, but the Cougars went on a 17-2 run to start the second half, and took a 43 to 35 lead, but State fought back to get the score tied up at 52.  In what was the most thrilling play arguably in the history of college basketball, NC State heaved a 30 foot pass towards the basket that was actually deflected by Drexler, but caught in midair and turned into a made shot in one fail swoop by Lorenzo Charles.  This game winning play led to mayhem on the courts and the famous scene of Jimmy V. running across the court with his arms open wide.  Me and dad woke mom up and got in a little trouble, but it was worth it and I will never forget it.

My favorite basketball game ever was on June 9, 2009. I attended this game. It was the Orlando Magic versus Los Angeles Lakers. This game is the only finals win the Magic have ever had. This game was a Magic home game and our seats were about 10 rows back. The Lakers were winning the series 2-0 at this point. This game was so intense; the Magic didn’t win the game until around the last minute. They played an incredible game on defense and offense. The energy at the game was incredible and I am so grateful that I was able to attend.

Today was a very unique day. It started of normal, a day like any other day. I woke up next to my wonderful boyfriend. I gave him a big smooch and then headed off to the shower. After I showered and got dressed, we headed to work. While there we learned there was a shooting and a young boy from our neighborhood was shot and killed. It was very disturbing to find out he died alone so young. Needless to say we had very little business and the place was like a graveyard all day. Me and my boyfriend then decided to make plans for tomorrow and enjoy a nice activity.

Radon is the second greatest cause of lung cancer according to the Surgeon General and is a very real threat that exists in every area of the country. It is a radioactive gas that is invisible and cannot be detected without testing, so it is imperative that you have testing done. Radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It is caused by the natural decay of uranium in the ground, rocks and water and naturally exists underneath the earths crust. Once formed it moves through the ground until it reaches the surface.

Radon gas decays until it becomes radioactive particles that can be breathed into your lungs. These particles can then break down further causing small bursts of energy that damage lung tissue and after prolonged exposure cause lung cancer. Not everyone that is exposed to radon gas will develop lung cancer and some may not develop this deadly disease until many years later. Studies conducted by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that more than 21 000 deaths occur each year by radon induced lung cancer. Research suggests that breathing in radon gas is not the only danger, as drinking water containing radon can also have devastating effects.

There is no level of radon exposure that is considered safe and yet one in fifteen homes in the United States is said to have an elevated level of Radon. I’ve seen some homes in the Firelight, Highlands Ranch neighborhood where one home tests with hardly any radon at all, and the home right next door has an extremely high reading.

Radon gets into homes from the soil and ground beneath them. There are many points of entry that allow gases to seep into a home such as the openings and spaces around sump pumps or drains, holes or spaces around utility fixtures such as pipes and wires, crawl spaces and cracks in the floors, walls and foundation of a home, and any other spot where air can get through.

Homes with well water are susceptible to high levels in their water supply, which can lead to elevated overall levels of gas in the home.

Any home, whether it is new or centuries old, air tight or filled with holes, whether it has or does not have a basement can potentially have high radon levels. There is no way to predict whether a home may have high levels of radon, there are no ways of knowing for sure whether there is radon in a home or area without testing for it.

The Surgeon General and EPA strongly suggest that every home be tested for this invisible but potentially deadly gas. It is recommended that the lowest levels (below the third floor) of every dwelling be tested to ensure that there are not elevated levels of radon present that will put occupants at risk.

If an initial short term test is conducted and levels of radon are below 4 pCi/L (picocuries per litre) than no further testing needs to be done at this time. It is wise to periodically retest a home as radon levels can change.

If the first short term test shows a level of 4pCi/L or higher (which means if there are 4 pCi/L there are an estimated 12 672 radioactive disintegrations in just one litre of air in a 24 hr cycle) than further testing should be done to verify the results. A second test showing high levels indicates that action should be taken to correct the problem. Some homes are constructed with a radon resistant design, others can have renovations done to make the home more radon resistant. This can include the installation of ventilation systems and fans that circulate and clean the air.

For the health of your entire family it is important to know that your home is safe from radon gas. Once testing is done you can breath a sigh of relief knowing that the air you breath is not dangerous.

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Here is what makes a walk out basement different from your usual underground basement. If you are building a home in Boulder Colorado & it is on a sloping piece of property, or on a hillside, you can create an extra living space where a cold dark storage area would be. A walk out basement sits on top of the ground, or out from a slope. It definitely takes a little more planning than just digging a hole in the ground, you have to excavate, then refill, and build up and around.

Every other aspect of building is the same, except where the front of the house is, at the higher point, the yard and drive may be short, because the property would open up from the back, where your walk out basement would be. It would open up to a porch or patio, and you could even have a balcony extend from the upper floor. The more work you were to put into it, the higher the value of your home would get. Put in a bathroom, and finish at least one bedroom, it could raise the value of your home thousands of dollars.

While it does raise the value of your home, it could also raise the property taxes as well. If you are considering adding this feature to your home, you may want to check ahead of time. You should also have a home inspection right after the excavation and resettlement of dirt, to make sure you have adequate support, and that the new landscape is compatible with other projects you have in mind.

With some careful planning, a walkout basement can be a welcome addition to your floor plan, and can open up space for things like guest bedrooms, an office or den, or even some kind of work area. If you are creative and put in a rudimentary kitchen area, you could even rent this space out to someone in a pinch, or a private in-law quarters. In these times when it is hard to know if you are going to be able to pay your bills, this could be a profitable idea.

You can find out much more detailed information about walkout basements, including floor plans, video, and pictures on the internet. You will need to talk you your realtor, and your lender about these ideas, and find out if it will fit in with your homeowner’s warranty; some adjustments may have to be made. Check with your local government agencies for a qualified inspector, and they can help you with other useful tips and information. You should also hire a contractor that is familiar with basements like this; they will be able to make something that will last a lifetime.

A walkout basement can provide you with much more use than an ordinary basement. It can be as bright and cheerful as any other part of the house, and you do things as a family, even if you are doing the laundry, or working from home. Often it will simple be more valuable as an office space, considering how many people are starting to work from home.

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