Boulder Valley Economic Snapshot 

One of the issues the area real estate market faced as the year began was available inventory of homes for sale across the Boulder Valley. 2012 ended with 814 single family active listings in Boulder County. That was down 27% from the end of 2011 (1121 active single family listings).

The decline in inventory was driven by sales activity. When comparing 2012 to 2011, single family home sales were up 24.44% (3258 vs. 2618) for Boulder County. Attached unit sales were up 20.80% (1144 vs. 947) for the same time periods. Collectively, those two market segments were up 23.47%.

Through March/2013 the Boulder County real estate market continues to sustain itself. Single family home sales are up 14.61% compared to

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What do you get when you mix the topics of science, technology, environment, spirituality, music, art, politics, education, medicine, diplomacy, business, journalism, human rights, pop culture, literature, film industry, and even more?   You get " Everything Conceivable" and the Conference on World Affairs (CWA).  This week the University of Colorado at Boulder is once again proud to host the annual Conference.  With over 100 panelists of varying degrees of knowledge and expertise from all over the globe, speaking on a tremendous variety of topics, everything and anything is conceivable at the conference.  If you've never been,  it is so worth a visit to hear one of the panels and sessions.  The sessions can be mind opening, thought…

The Boulder lifestyle is all about being naturally healthy, so it only makes sense that Boulder residents would love the idea of blending natural products with their spa and nail treatments. In fact, this is exactly what two of Boulder’s most talented female entrepreneurs did. They came up with the concept of jlounge, a natural nail bar and spa, which offers clients a high quality organic experience. jlounge is located at 300 Walnut Street and can be found online at http://jloungespa.com/. We highly recommend checking out all their great services which include manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage, facials of all kinds, men’s services, group services, and holiday specials! 

When you walk into jlounge you are greeted with a warm feeling, and

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Planning on buying or selling a home this spring in Boulder County?  If so, you might be concerned about rising sale prices and low inventory in this very competitive market.  Although these things are cause for some concern, they are in fact helping to drive the local housing market and economy.  By understanding things like absorption rate, you will be better able to effectively plan and budget for either the sale of your home, or the purchase of a new one.  We all know that Boulder real estate is among some of the most highly sought after in the state, so it is to your advantage to become familiar with area statistics.  Knowing these facts will give you a better chance of timing things accordingly. Here are the most recent real estate statistics

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Mickee– Longmont Humane Society’s Dog of the Week!

Just look at this giant teddy bear!  Mickee is the sweetest, most gentle beast you will ever come across.  He is super affectionate and would like nothing more than to find a cold pair of feet to keep warm each night.  Mickee is a big boy weighing in at 94 lbs, and is a Labrador Retriever mix.  Although he is sweet on his masters and is friendly with cats, Mickee does not care for the company of other dogs. Likewise, Mickee is also not very fond of active and loud children.  If he had things his way, this gentle giant would ride out his golden years napping in the warm Colorado sun, or sitting by a slowly burning fire with his forever family!  Call the Longmont Humane Society to learn more

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We'd like to introduce you to BeadforLife, an International non-profit organization that helps women in Uganda by teaching them to create recycled paper jewelry while paying fair wages and educating them to become savvy entrepreneurs.  Did you know that Boulder, Colorado is the proud host in North America for the BeadForLife headquarters?   Their mission is to create sustainable opportunities for women to lift their families out of extreme poverty by connecting people worldwide in a circle of exchange that enriches everyone.   In addition to lifting these women from poverty, the women gain confidence and life-long business skills.  We were curious how BeadForLife began, “BeadforLife began with a chance encounter between women.  Our co-founders

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Hurray, it is time once again for the Boulder Farmers' Market!  This means we can all go back to eating the freshest ingredients our local farmers and producers have to offer!  If you are like most people in Boulder, eating healthy and enjoying the outdoors is what makes you tick, so strap on your sneakers and head over to the Boulder Farmers' Market this Saturday April 6th, 2013!  In fact, make a whole day out of it; bring a blanket, your favorite book, and your best pal, and after you're done shopping, hit up the park for a fun and rejuvenating picnic.  Here are all the details about the market.

Boulder Farmers' Market:

Location: 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon
Dates: April 6th 2013 - November 20th 2013
Wednesdays: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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The Boulder History Museum is a local treasure, or should we say, a piece of good-old-fashioned Rocky Mountain gold!  The museum and historical society were founded in 1944 and have since been one of Boulder’s most prized foundations. The mission of the Boulder History Museum is to provide the community with a resource that allows them to share “engaging educational experiences” and to “explore the continuing history of Boulder.”  By collecting and preserving pieces of Boulder’s unique past, they are not only preserving it for future generations, but inspiring new visions for the future.  If you have never been to the Boulder History Museum, this Sunday April 7th, 2013 is your next chance to do so, for free! (Although, donations are

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The real estate market in 2013 has been crazy so far, and is only expected to get more competitive over the next few years.  If you are like many people considering making a move, you may be wondering whether it is better to rent or sell your existing property. The decision of which is a better choice has to do a lot with your financial situation and market trends.  If you are on the fence, we suggest contacting a local real estate professional or mortgage counselor to get their advice.  These kinds of professionals have resources available that allow them to assess your finances and the current rental market for your particular area. But before contacting anyone, it is important to carefully consider what is involved in becoming a landlord and buying

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Open houses are the best opportunity for homeowners to get their house noticed in a competitive market. When homes are selling within days of hitting the market, an open house could just be the ticket for starting a bidding war on your home. Planning an open house requires forethought and good timing. It is important to get your home out there in front of buyer's eyes as quickly as possible, but you want to make sure you are prepared for it first. Once your home is ready to present, talk to your realtor about hosting an open house. Here are our top tips for making your open house stand out above the rest.

Stage and set the scene. I'm sure you have already been staging your home and de-cluttering it for showings, but for an open house you will want set

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