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Here are my latest blog posts. Since 2006 I have written over 900 articles about the Boulder real estate market, the process of buying and selling a home and insights to what makes this a great place to live. If you are looking for specific information please; search this site by clicking on the magnifying glass icon on the top navigation bar.
FHFA Appreciation – Boulder Ranks 23rd in Nation
According the the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Boulder County ranked 23rd out of 294 metropolitan statistical areas in 1 year appreciation for the time period ending March 31, 2009. The yearly appreciation for our area was reported as 1.99%. As a nation...
Boulder Area Weekly Activity Index
# New Price Drops # U/C # Sold Median $ of Sold 30-Apr 166 142 125 81 $ 317,900 7-May 182 170 141 90 $ 294,700 14-May 211 170 126 46 $ 301,950 21-May 220 169 140 92 $ 275,950 28-May 167 165 137 66 $ 272,450 4-Jun 213 204 131 141 $ 324,500 11-Jun 210 198 155 74 $...
1580 Kalmia Avenue Boulder, CO 80304 $714,000
Smart, Unique, Serene, Contemporary,and Efficientare just a few of the words that describe 1580 Kalmia Avenue. The house isunlike any other in the neighborhood and its design is not only beautiful it is totally useful. The house is designed for those who want to...
Boulder Area Weekly Activity Index
# New Price Drops # U/C # Sold Median $ of Sold 30-Apr 166 142 125 81 $ 317,900 7-May 182 170 141 90 $ 294,700 14-May 211 170 126 46 $ 301,950 21-May 220 169 140 92 $ 275,950 28-May 167 165 137 66 $ 272,450 4-Jun 213 204 131 141 $ 324,500 It was a busy week...
Boulder County May Sales Totals
The graph below shows May sales data for single family homes in Boulder County. Sales were down again from year-to-year but not as much as the previous four months. Compared to last May sales were down 28%. For the year so far, total sales are down roughly 34%. ...
Boulder County Market Update – What’s Selling
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Activity has definitely picked up but to me the market still rings a little hollow. There are some great listings out there that have yet to find a buyer. Some real head scratchers. The news lately has been...
McStain Files for Bankrupcty
McStain Neighborhoods, a local Boulder area builder has filedchapter 11 bankruptcy. McStain has been building homes in the area since the 1960's originally under Horizon Building Co. Tom and Caroline Hoyt, the companies founders have enjoyed a good reputation...
Boulder County, Weekly Activity Index
# New Price Drops # U/C # Sold Median $ of Sold 30-Apr 166 142 125 81 $ 317,900 7-May 182 170 141 90 $ 294,700 14-May 211 170 126 46 $ 301,950 21-May 220 169 140 92 $ 275,950 28-May 167 165 137 66 $ 272,450 Wow! The weeks are flying by and it is already Thursday...
Boulder County, Weekly Activity Index
# New Price Drops # U/C # Sold Median $ of Sold 30-Apr 166 142 125 81 $ 317,900 7-May 182 170 141 90 $ 294,700 14-May 211 170 126 46 $ 301,950 21-May 220 169 140 92 $ 275,950 It was another busy week in Boulder area real estate. Contracts were strong and...
The Hazards of Working with D.I.Y’rs
I have been showing a lot of property lately. This is great, I love to do it and it is at the heart of my job. There are however some side effects which throw up a bit of a speed bump as far as personal productivity goes. Before I go forward, I'd like to take a...
