Troia Team's Blog

Did you know that foreclosure is not the only option to help homeowners struggling to make payments. The Federal Trade Commission outlines the following options: Reinstatement - the borrower pays the entire past due balance plus late fees and penalties by an agreed upon date. Repayment Plan - th...

Do you think that color can cost you a sale? Have you heard that realtor beige or off-white walls sells a home? Well think again, a touch of color may spark a buyers' interest. I know, beige and off-white are neutral, but color either on walls or accessories can boost positive responses among buy...

When helping families move to Boulder Colorado, the topic of schools always arises. What are the public schools and their location? Are there any private or charter schools? Is there a website that can provide the information? As a real estate agent and a mother, I have done the research and woul...

With the 2009 economic environment the way it is, it's good to stay on top of the job wave throughout the Boulder Colorado area - just in case you're thinking about moving here. The Boulder Camera always puts together it's picks for the year to watch that have significant presence in the Boulder ...

  What is CHFA? It stands for the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and is based in Denver, Co. CHFA makes loans possible for low to moderate income homebuyers with lower credit scores. CHFA's newest programs are called the HomeOpener and HomeOpener Plus loan programs. These programs are ava...

Generally, I receive tons of junk mail and end up tossing or shredding most of it. This month with my water bill was an informative pamphlet about being water-wise. I thought this would be good information to share with those of you that didn't receive this good piece of junk mail. There are seve...

Let me start out by saying I'm a Senior Real Estate Professional (SRES) in Boulder Colorado that has a strong interest in providing Real Estate services to people in the 2nd 1/2 of their life. My interest in learning more about seniors is compounded by the fact that I myself have 5 generations o...

Did you know that Louisville Colorado in Boulder County was voted one of the best places to live and raise a family? I would have to agree, with its quality schools, open space, and friendly neighborhoods, it's a great place to call home. Click here to receive a Louisville Relocation Guide and l...

The ClimateSmart Loan Program, which is being considered by the Boulder County Commissioners, is a groundbreaking program that will allow homeowners to make energy efficient improvements to their home with an innovative financing mechanism. The citizens of Boulder County Colorado approved (of co...

A 75 billion $ plan is in the works that would subsidize rates and insure servicers against falling home prices. How will this work, well supposedly, the plan will make it easier for homeowners to modify their current mortgage to make monthly payments affordable. Obama's bill is focusing on homeo...