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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.
The North Boulder Criterium
The annual North Boulder Criterium was held on Sunday. The event featured races throughout the day. Some of the best moments were from the little tikes races. Here are a few images from the day. A great event for a bike crazy...
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 The number of new listings was up this week. Many people aim for getting their homes on the market in May and we...
The Story of Stuff
I was recently made aware of this video about the manufacture and consumption patterns in modern society. It makes a very strong statement about the damaging effects of today's throw-away society. I have embedded the video below but found a higher quality version...
What Kind of Boat do You Drive?
Look around, a fundamental shift is taking place. People everywhere are re-thinking their lifestyle. Some by choice and some by fire. Foreclosure, bankruptcy, unemployment - these words scream change for those involved. I think a mindset which lies...
Forbes Names Boulder The #1 Place to Live Well
I know it and chances are that if you are reading this you know it too; Boulder is a great place to live! Every year Boulder gets ranked by a magazine for things like; Best Places to Start a Company, U.S. Healthiest Cities, Most Educated Cities and other...
Boulder County, Weekly Activity Index
It was a busy week in the real estate market in Boulder County. Traditionally, the month of May is one of our busiest times and this year is no exception. We are seeing much activity in the market and have heard to many situations where multiple offers were...
April 2009 Boulder County Statistics
http://viewer.docstoc.com/ I have posted these statistics as well as a short summary on my Statistics page. I will update that page monthly. To get a better view click on 'full screen'. I love...
Boulder County Property Assesments – How to Appeal
If you are like me, you just received your property assessment from the Boulder County Assessors Office. This mailing gives notice of the value that your property taxes will be based upon for the next two years. Each envelope included a cover letter, a 2009...
Boulder, Colorado – Weekly Activity Index
Every morning I print out a report which details the activity which happened in the market during the past 24 hours. I see the new listings, those that have had price reductions, those that went under contract and the properties that closed. This information...
Inspection Issue – Aluminum Wiring
When you have been around as many real estate transactions as I have, you begin to anticipate the possible challenge points in a transaction. This is one of the reasons you hire an experienced professional, isn't it? Anyway, when I have a buyer interested in a...
