January 2011

Boulder real estate transactions: A market overview for the year-end 2010 reveals that in general, the single-family Boulder real estate market ended up fairly flat for 2010.  Using IRES data as of 1-31-2011, we compared the median price of a sold listing in December, 2009, with the same result for December, 2010.  The data reflected a median price increase over the past year of about 1.1% ($554,000 to $560,000), again, comparing December to December.

Other indicators included a slight increase the number of units for sale (+3.8%), a much larger increase in the number of units sold (+16.9%), and a decrease in the MSI, or months' supply of inventory (-35.5%).  The combination of increasing median price, the number of units sold, and a decrease in the MSI,

White Hawk Ranch, Boulder is a small enclave of 56 luxury homes on large lots, located on the south side of Arapahoe, between 75th and 95th.  There are some stunning residences in White Hawk, ranging in price from about $1,250,000 to nearly $5,000,000 (current listing).  The highest-priced home sold in White Hawk according to IRES, was $3,350,000 back in 2001.  The close-in location, estate-sized lots, open space, and majestic views are all features that make White Hawk Ranch one of Boulder's most coveted subdivisions.  Use this link to browse all White Hawk Ranch homes for sale.

There are a number of Boulder County Luxury Homes for sale and homes for sale on acreage in Boulder County.  For Boulder County homes priced at $1M or above,

Pine Brook Hills Boulder is one of the most popular, close-in mountain communities in Boulder, CO.  Its popularity stems from its location and proximity to Downtown Boulder, its well-regarded, private water district, access to other utilities like natural gas, and the views that so many people covet.  One of our clients is relocating to Boulder from North Carolina, and is closing on their new Pine Brook Hills home at the end of this month.  So, we thought it would be a great time to publish some details about this well-known Boulder neighborhood.

Pine Brook Hills is conveniently located just northwest of Downtown Boulder, west of Broadway as you enter the foothills from Linden Dr.  There are approximately 400 homes and about 650 residents living up in

Easements:  What are they and how might they affect your Boulder, CO home?  There's an old saying in real estate - "Under all, is the land".  Translated, what that really means in layman's terms is that no matter what you build on it, how you improve it, or how badly you take care of it, the land is always there.  Think about it, even in a devastating fire like we had here in the Boulder foothills recently (the Fourmile fire), when the fire was gone . . . the land remained.

Easements are basically limited rights to use a parcel of land.  There's such a thing as a general easement, which blankets the entire parcel, and a specific easement that covers a defined portion of the parcel.  A common easement you might see on a typical parcel of subdivided

Spanish Towers Condo in Boulder!  We have a penthouse unit in Spanish Towers that will be coming on the market later this month . . . a beautifully remodeled, 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit with fantastic Flatiron views, a modern kitchen with granite counters, newer cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, vaulted ceilings, and more.  Spanish Towers is conveniently located right across from CU, and is very popular with CU students because of its location so close to campus, but also because of the resident-only gym and year-round pool.

The Boulder condo market has performed fairly well over the years, but has been flat recently.  You can read more about this market segment using this link.  If you're looking for a Boulder condo for