Owner as Contractor
Nicholas Borrell2021-06-26T10:59:14-06:00I got a call from a woman in New Mexico who had purchased a home in Boulder County. She and her husband planned to move to Superior, Colorado with their two children. She called
The Casita Community – a holistic vision
Nicholas Borrell2021-05-10T12:59:40-06:00Let's envision the geopolitical landscape of the USA changing to a more local city/state/regional system ... where the financial resources of our communities stay local rather than going to the centralized national government. We need
All that Glitters isn’t Gold
Nicholas Borrell2021-05-10T16:16:00-06:00The inner workings of your home – the framing, wiring, plumbing, and fastening – are intricate and essential. But most people don't give them a thought, as drywall buries it. Understandably, most clients are finish-oriented. But what you
Controlling Construction Costs in Upscale Markets
Nicholas Borrell2021-05-12T17:48:03-06:00Coming from the east coast (Fairfield, CT and Westchester, NY counties) I thought it would be less expensive to build in the Boulder/Front Range area. Well, I was wrong. If anything, the high demand for
The “Trouble” with Construction
Nicholas Borrell2021-05-12T18:24:38-06:00It would be easy to say that the mantra of construction is “happily ever after.” Yes, it is possible to feel satisfaction post-project. This occurs when the design is right and the construction values are high. But,
The Wish List
Nicholas Borrell2021-05-10T13:05:34-06:00You love your home, your nest, your abode. You have been thinking about all of the changes you might do if: You had the money You knew exactly what you would change You had the