May 2010

Boulder, CO Named #4, Best City For the Next Decade!

Phil Boren

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 3:23pm. 480 Views, 0 Comments.

Boulder, CO just landed on another "Top Ten" list!  No real surprise to those of us lucky enough to call the Boulder area home, the latest recognition is well-deserved.  Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine just released their list of the Top Ten Best Cities For The Next Decade, which was based on their research into cities across the country with growth, and growth potential.

This latest recognition dovetails into many of the previous "Top Ten" and "Best of" lists on which Boulder has landed, and highlights the area's potential for jobs, lifestyle, real estate, and more.  Here are the top 5 cities on Kiplinger's list:

You can read the entire Kiplinger article using this link,…

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Boulder Landlords: Update on Boulder's New SmartRegs

Phil Boren

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 1:36pm. 547 Views, 0 Comments.

Boulder Landlords and Tenants: At the last Boulder City Council meeting on May 18th, the city's proposed new "SmartRegs" concerning rental property were discussed.  I was a little surprised to hear that many Boulder landlords spoke in favor of the new regulations.  Some tenants spoke out about the high cost energy/utilities in Boulder, which really speaks to the heart of this issue.  The devil's in the details, though, and implementation might be easier said than done.

In a previous post we discussed some of the details of Boulder's proposed Rental Energy Conservation Ordinance (RECO); prior to the next public hearing, you can also call and email City Council member(s) and let them know your position.  Due to the amount of public interest, the discussion…

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Newlands Homes in Boulder, CO | Newlands Homes For Sale

Phil Boren

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 8:40am. 450 Views, 0 Comments.

Newlands Homes in Boulder, CO:  Newlands is a popular neighborhood in central Boulder, offering a location that's coveted for its convenience.  If you're interested in Newlands homes for sale, we now have an additional tool for you to research that Boulder neighborhood with one click of your mouse:

NewlandsHomesForSale

Check it out and bookmark the landing page for future reference.  You'll be able to instantly browse current MLS listings in Newlands, see maps, get driving directions, watch available virtual tours, and more.  If you have favorite Boulder neighborhoods you would like us to add to our list, just contact us.

Our goal is to provide you with superior service and the convenience of easily finding the Boulder real estate information you're…

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Gold Run Condos in Boulder, CO | Gold Run Condos For Sale

Phil Boren

Friday, May 21st, 2010 at 11:59am. 938 Views, 1 Comments.

Gold Run Condos in Boulder, CO: One of Boulder's more popular condominium projects, Gold Run is known for it's convenient location in proximity to The University of Colorado (CU).  Boulder Creek borders the north end of the project, and residents enjoy a health club with pool and workout facilities.

Based on data from IRES as of 5-20-2010, there are currently 22 Gold Run units for sale.  These available units represent a range in price from $167,900 to $459,000, with an average price of $276,958 and a median price of $264,900.  During the past year, 18 Gold Run units sold.  Prices ranged from $165,000 to $455,000, with an average of $263,916 and a median of $238,000.  The average days on the market for these sold units was 91.  The market for these units…

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Dakota Ridge Homes in Boulder, CO | Dakota Ridge Homes For Sale

Phil Boren

Thursday, May 20th, 2010 at 12:17pm. 399 Views, 0 Comments.

Dakota Ridge Homes in Boulder, CO:  Dakota Ridge is a popular neighborhood in North Boulder, offering a coveted location near open space and trails.  If you're interested in Dakota Ridge homes for sale, we now have an additional tool for you to research that Boulder neighborhood with one click of your mouse:

Check it out and bookmark the landing page for future reference.  You'll be able to instantly browse current MLS listings in Dakota Ridge, see maps, get driving directions, watch available virtual tours, and more.  If you have favorite Boulder neighborhoods you would like us to add to our list, just contact us.

Our goal is to provide you with superior service and the convenience of easily finding the Boulder real estate…

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Martin Acres Homes in Boulder, CO | Martin Acres Homes For Sale

Phil Boren

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 2:10pm. 462 Views, 1 Comments.

Martin Acres Homes in Boulder, CO:  Martin Acres is a popular neighborhood in South Boulder, offering some of the city's most affordable single-family homes.  If you're interested in Martin Acres homes for sale, we now have an additional tool for you to research that Boulder neighborhood with one click of your mouse:

Check it out and bookmark the landing page for future reference.  You'll be able to instantly browse current MLS listings in Martin Acres, see maps, get driving directions, watch available virtual tours, and more.  If you have favorite Boulder neighborhoods you would like us to add to our list, just contact us.

Our goal is to provide you with superior service and the convenience of easily finding the Boulder real estate information you're…

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Boulder Condos For Sale: A New Online Resource For Boulder Real Estate

Phil Boren

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 at 2:58pm. 329 Views, 1 Comments.

Boulder Condos For Sale: A new online resource for Boulder real estate is now available!  If you're interested in the Boulder condo market, we now have an additional tool for you to research Boulder condominiums and townhouses for sale, with one click of your mouse:

Check it out and bookmark the landing page for future reference.  You'll be able to instantly browse current condo and townhome listings in Boulder, and we've also provided quick links to some of Boulder's popular complexes like Gold Run Condos, Shady Creek Condos, King's Ridge Condos, Whittier Square Condos, Shanahan Ridge Condos, and Dakota Ridge Village Condos.  If you have a favorite project you would like us to add, just contact us.

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Moving to Colorado: Where Are People Moving To and Moving From?

Phil Boren

Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 3:23pm. 675 Views, 1 Comments.

Moving to Colorado . . . it's beeen a pretty popular thing to do lately!  Each year United Van Lines publishes a "migration study", which tracks all 50 states and their respective in and out-migration rates.  As the nations largest moving company, United's figures tend to fairly accurately reflect patterns across the country.  The most recently-released study tracked more than 140,000 moves all across the country in 2009.

If you've considered moving to Colorado, you'll be joining a growing number of people that did the same thing in 2009, ranking Colorado No. 7 on the national list.  Our climate, number of sunny days and access to outdoor activities have always Colorado a popular destination, but recently it's also been the job market that has drawn…

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Boulder Landlords and Tenants: Boulder's Proposed New Rental Energy Conservation Ordinance

Phil Boren

Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 2:00pm. 446 Views, 1 Comments.

Boulder, CO landlords and tenants: May 18th at 6:00 at the Municipal Building at 1777 Broadway is your opportunity to voice your opinion about the city's proposed new, so-called "SmartRegs" concerning rental property.  In a previous post we discussed some of the details of Boulder's proposed Rental Energy Conservation Ordinance (RECO); prior to next week's public hearing, you can also call and email your City Council member(s) and let them know your position.

Thanks to Ken Hotard at BARA, we have the list of all nine City Council members, their phone numbers and respective email addresses, as well as the email address that will go to all nine (and top staff) at once.  We also have a list of "talking points" provided by the Boulder County Apartment…

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FHA's 203k Loan Program: Buy and Rehab Homes With One Loan

Phil Boren

Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 1:22pm. 827 Views, 4 Comments.

FHA's 203k loan program may not be as well-known as "typical" FHA loans, but it can be a great financing tool.  Basically, the loan program allows you to purchase and rehab a home - all with one loan.  Many times someone will consider buying a home that needs work, but they struggle with how to acquire the property then come up with the additional money to rehab it.  The FHA 203k loan was designed to address this situation.

There are some guidelines and restrictions (it is a government program . . .), but it can be a very effective way to finance the property acquisition and rehab costs with one low down payment.  Here are some brief highlights of the FHA 203k loan program:

• One-to-Four unit properties are eligible
• The improvements must have been…

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