boulder real estate: New Construction
- 04/10/08 07:25 AM
Funny how everyone thinks that the Denver real estate market is in the tank. I've had several clients relocate to the area recently, and their impression of pricing is that the 20% discount is a possibility given the meteoric rise in real estate prices over the last several years. This kind of flawed thinking just goes to reinforce that all real estate is local. The fact of the matter is that the Denver and even the Boulder real estate markets never saw the huge double-digit gains in real estate appreciation over the past several years that places like Florida and California have … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder Beauty in Table Mesa
- 04/09/08 02:01 AM
The ever-popular Table Mesa neighborhood continues to thrive in this difficult market. With open space, trail systems, and park-and-ride to Denver just steps away, Table Mesa remains popular for all the right reasons. Take a look at 3310 Emerson Ave presented by Re/Max of Boulder. Four beds and two baths and 2700 square feet for $699,000. Give us a call at 303-415-2541 if you'd like to schedule a private tour of this hot new piece of Boulder real estate. And remember, Real-a-Save offers our buyer clients 2/3rds of our commission in the form of a cash rebate. On this particular home your rebate … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Highlands Ranch
- 04/01/08 11:51 PM
The Denver real estate market has something for everyone. Highlands Ranch remains a very popular destination even in this difficult market. We've created a wonderful resource to help our clients research this area- our Neighborhood Pages. Check out some interesting Highlands Ranch information here. Also, take a look at one of our newest listings in Highlands Ranch. 10632 Baneberry Street has an incredible location backing to open space, and offers Front Range views along with ample room for your large family. With 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, you'll have plenty of room to stretch out. The home also boasts mountain views, an … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Anecdotal vs. Actual
- 02/04/08 09:22 AM
Sometimes you have to take what you read and watch in the news with a grain of salt. Then there are times like these, and news like the foreclosure rate in the Denver real estate market. I've been reading about this trend for months and months, just like everyone else. And I've seen evidence that there are still pockets of real strength in this market. Ever-popular places like Wash Park and Highlands may weather this storm pretty well. Places like Boulder and Louisville and Golden still seem pretty strong. But I had to take a moment when I realized that 75% of … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Table Mesa: Got Hills?
- 12/20/07 02:57 AM
One of the best things about life in Boulder, Colorado is the easy access to outdoor activities. Boulder real estate shoppers come from all over the Front Range as well as from all over the country to settle in this area due to the stunning location flush up against the Flatiron Mountains. While most neighborhoods in Boulder are just a few minutes from the great outdoors, the Table Mesa neighborhood stands out as having some of the easiest access to incredible hiking, biking, and climbing in the entire region. Drive to Boulder from Denver and exit the Boulder Turnpike at Table Mesa … (1 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder Neighborhood Profile: A Closer look at Wonderland Hills
- 11/26/07 03:45 PM
Stop by Lucky's Market or Dagabi for some quick Italian next time you're in Wonderland Hills and you'll see that there's more to this stunning corner of Boulder than meets the eye. Parents may be interested in the Waldorf School right around the corner as well. Of course, what does meet the eye in Wonderland Hills is a pristine mountain lake, the beautiful Flatirons, and gorgous homes with plenty of access to hiking and biking. For comprehensive Boulder neighborhood information, including lots of local insight into Wonderland Hills visit Real-a-Save's neighborhood pages. Wonderland Hills offers residents an incredible retreat right in … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Spotlight on Boulder Neighborhoods: The Hill
- 11/25/07 01:20 AM
After The University of Colorado's (CU) amazing win over the Nebraska football team by an incredible score of 65-51, I'm sure that everyone knows that the town of Boulder, Colorado has a great University. Like many other University towns, Boulder has a student area known as The Hill. I grew up in Syracuse, New York and we had a "Hill" student section as well. This Hill is a far cry from any other typical university town that I've ever seen. For more neighborhood information on The Hill in Boulder, Colorado just visit this link. The cool thing about The Hill from a real … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Seriously, didn't they realize there's sun here?
- 05/26/07 05:13 AM
We love our house, don't get me wrong, but what was the builder thinking when he put a cedar shake roof on it? I get it: they have a certain "look" that some folks like...kind of rustic. But if you've spent any time in this part of Colorado you know that there are weeks on end in the summertime when it feels like you're standing ten feet from the sun.
The altitude, thin air, and clear skies don't exactly make for the best bedfellows with a cedar shake roof. A normal composition material roof should last a good 20 years or … (9 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder Love Letter
- 05/23/07 02:21 AM
Every once in a while I have to pinch myself to make sure this place isn't just some pretty dream. Ok, I'm sure each and every one of you just love your respective hometowns, but with all due respect I just can't imagine living anywhere else. Boulder has it all, and this is the time of year where my family and I are constantly rediscovering whey we live here. Things I love about Boulder in the summertime: Farmer's Market (must be getting old if that's #1 on my list)The hiking. Chautauqua is beautiful this time of year...and I'm going to torture all of you … (7 comments)
boulder real estate: I love Saturday mornings in Boulder
- 05/19/07 03:37 AM
All week I look forward to waking up on Saturday morning and spending some time with my family. My wife, myself, and our little girl, Hayden, spend the early part of the morning hanging out and playing. At around 10 am it's off to the Boulder Farmer's Market. If you haven't been to the Farmer's Market and you live in the Boulder area you should head out today. It's going to be another beautiful day in Colorado and the Farmer's Market will be packed to the gills with families shopping, eating, and playing. Big deal, it's just a market Not really. There's a … (4 comments)
boulder real estate: Where's that sneaky radon hiding?
- 05/16/07 03:36 PM
It's a mystery, isn't it? You help one person buy a home in the Denver area and their inspection turns up next to nothing in regards to radon. You write a contract just down the road for another Denver buyer and the inspection results come back at 22 pCi/L.
What the heck does that mean? It depends on where you are living. If you're in the United States then radon levels at or above 4.0 pCi/L then it's considered time to take action. But take a look at this chart from the Jefferson County , Colorado website: What is a person to make … (5 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder's coolest new condo development
- 05/08/07 02:34 AM
Athletes come to Boulder for the rock climbing, hiking, running, kayaking...and THE BIKING! Which is why it is no surprise that Boulder's latest real estate offering is called The Peloton. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this phrase I'll give you a visual hint:
A peloton is that main group of riders in a bike race. Great, now that you know that what does this particular Peloton have to offer Boulder residents? Well, they've got prices starting in the 300's for centrally located new condos in the heart of Boulder. Almost every unit has a mountain view, there is secure underground parking, … (1 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder looks back
- 04/29/07 02:31 PM
Just a quick peek at the Boulder, Colorado residential real estate market in the 1st quarter of 2006 compared to 2007. For 2007 we are down from 186 sold units to 173. Is that bad? Not when you consider the following GOOD things: Median detached price is up in 2007 to $580,000 compared to $525,000 Q1 2006Total volume is up in 2007 to $ 179,517,926 compared to $173,366,704 in 2006Codo median is up to $254,875 in 2007 compared to $230,000 in 2006Overall, these are not too shabby. Especially when you consider what the press is writing about Colorado real estate in general. The Boulder … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder real estate never had it so good
- 04/20/07 05:14 PM
If you're shopping for Boulder real estate then you may have already been thrilled by some of our tremendous views while driving from home to home. But every once in a while you walk the grounds of a home and think: "I'd kill to have views like this everyday." Well, you don't have to go that far. For only $407,500.00 you could have views like these:
And just imagine soaking in your own private hot tub after a long day in the office. Well, 5376 Gunbarrel Circle has it all. Here are a few more great shots from the backyard:
If you'd … (0 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder real estate and Zillow's Zestimate: the dance continues
- 04/12/07 09:34 AM
The controversy continues with Zillow's Zestimate's vs. local agent's pricing accuracy. I've read lots of interesting stuff on this site as well as Sellsius and others in regards to Zillow's ultimate plans. Are they going to become a national MLS? Should we Realtors be using their tools to enter other homes for sale? How will the Zillow model impact the real estate industry in general? I don't know. I have no idea what Zillow's ultimate plans are. Don't know if other Realtors should be entering listings of their peers. I do know that this industry is crying out for change. I do … (2 comments)
boulder real estate: Visit Boulder, Colorado: Come for the granola, stay for the spa
- 04/07/07 03:33 AM
Yes, yes, I know there are a lot of people who have this image of Boulder as a hippie-haven and health-crazed mountain town. And in many ways that characterization is correct: Boulder was voted the best place to be an uberjock, and Runner's World voted it #7 on the top 25 Best Running Cities in America. And we've also got our share of "granola-ie" food offerings. Boulder is where Silk Soy Milk got its start, and there are plenty of health-conscious activities like the famous Boulder Farmer's Market to choose from on any given weekend.
But a person could also lose themselves in … (4 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder Colorado real estate prices: Zillow vs. Agents Part 2
- 04/04/07 04:26 PM
I mentioned in my last post that I'd try to keep up with Zillow's accuracy in my corner of the world. Below you'll find the results for Zillow's Zestimate vs. the Listing Agent's pricing for the 80302 zip in Boulder, Colorado for the month of March 2007. If you are a math type, then you might want to take a look at this very simple spreadsheet that I used for these calculations.
Results: Zillow scored within 10% of the sales price only 64% of the time. Realtors scored within 10% of the sales price only 73% of the time.
Overall it was a much worse performance for … (1 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder real estate prices and Zillow: Nothing more than a parlour game
- 04/03/07 04:22 AM
Alan Dalton recently suggested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DNtYtM_gX0 that Zillow’s Zestimate’s are really nothing more than a modern day parlour game. Fair enough. There are many of us who agree whole heartedly with Mr. Dalton. Some of you out there may disagree. My default, like many of you, is to make a gut call on a lot of controversial issues. Zillow’s Zestimates seem a little too good to be true to me–my gut said they were bogus. But as someone who spent many years teaching and studying the Scientific Method (pre-med in college, former Biology and Genetics teacher) I decided that the only way … (10 comments)
boulder real estate: Colorado real estate stories: I just need a Broomfield real estate agent
- 04/01/07 11:18 PM
I just got off the phone with a potential client who knew zilch about how the typical real estate transaction works. All she knew was that she needed a Broomfield real estate agent. Commissions…what are they? Inspection…is that for pricing? Contracts…you mean I have to sign something? It reminded me of my own experience as a first time buyer. I must have had “sucker” tattooed across my forehead when I contacted my first real estate agent. This guy was a complete nightmare. Once he’d established that I knew nothing of how the typical transaction worked he made sure that I understood … (12 comments)
boulder real estate: Boulder real estate company to world: "We're greener!"
- 03/30/07 09:34 PM
Real-a-Save is the proud owner of a brand new Toyota Prius. Our first company car! Come on guys, you’re probably thinking, “Sure, I can understand that choice”. I mean that baby can fly like a Porsche on nitrous! And for a man gently approaching his 40th birthday with the grace of a portly ballerina, it doesn’t hurt that the car is such a hit with the ladies. The old ego still needs a boost now and then, and that Prius has rebel! written all over it. To be serious for a moment, it may not be the sexiest car on the … (10 comments)
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Funny how everyone thinks that the Denver real estate market is in the tank. I've had several clients relocate to the area recently, and their impression of pricing is that the 20% discount is a possibility given the meteoric rise in real estate prices over the last several years. This kind of flawed thinking just goes to reinforce that all real estate is local. ;)
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