Boulder Colorado Real Estate Blog

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

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

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

So, what are you doing to celebrate Easter tomorrow in Colorado? If you have no plans, we highly suggest waking up before the crack of dawn and heading to Red Rocks Amphitheater for their Easter Sunrise Service.  This service is a Colorado tradition regardless of your denomination!  Thousands of people from all over the Front Range area, will make their way into Morrison during the wee hours of Easter to gather and celebrate.  Because of this service's special surroundings, many people find it to be a magical experience, which brings them back year after year.

At the Red Rocks Sunrise Easter Service, you will see a hugely diverse community of people gathering to celebrate everything they are grateful for, praying for their loved ones, and asking for

Homeward Bound is a “farm to table style event” that is created by Pottery Barn.  Known for being a blast, this year's Homeward Bound event will feature a live bluegrass band called the Moonshiners, premium liquors, farm fresh produce, and culinary expertise of local chefs and catering companies. But the fun doesn’t stop with eating, drinking and dancing; there will also be a live and silent auction featuring tons of local goodies.Do you have a special place in your heart for animals?  If so, we would like to invite you to participate in the Longmont Humane Society’s Homeward Bound Fundraiser that is taking place April 4th, 2013.  This awesome event is the largest benefit the Longmont Humane Society hosts each year and is always a lot of

Who are the people in need of food and shelter? They are your neighbors, your friends and your co-workers. In 2011, 21% of Boulder County families earned under $25,000 per year, 41% of families with a single mother lived in poverty, and a staggering one in five households with children ran out of money to buy food. Lost jobs and decreased wages are two of the top reasons why people in our community are in such need. Twelve thousand adults in Boulder County are officially unemployed and several thousand are underemployed. We encounter these people every day, but are we really seeing them for the struggles that they encounter?

Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) is a non-profit organization that was established in Boulder County in 1918, and

Are you buying a home for the first time and feel a little confused about the whole process? Here are our top tips that every first time homebuyer should know before making an offer on a property.

One of the first things most new homebuyers do, is establish a budget.  When doing so, it is important to remember that there are several items you will have to account for besides your monthly mortgage payment.  It is really important to consider things like utilities, property taxes, repairs, homeowners association fees, points, PMI (private mortgage insurance), closing costs, and commissions. When lumped all together these things add up and should be viewed as a whole when establishing your budget.

The idea of having a custom home built is very

Families and individuals count on the resources that are provided by the YMCA for everything from fitness and sports, to recreational classes and afterschool child care. One of the main goals of the YMCA is to offer affordable community services to residents of the community. This March, the YMCA of Boulder Valley began their Strong Kid’s Campaign, which helps to make their resources available to struggling families with children and teens in the community. By collecting donations throughout the month of March, the Boulder Valley YMCA is hoping to raise enough so that they don’t have to turn any family away due to the inability to pay regular registration fees. They offer reduced fees or free services to those who qualify in the area. When you give to

I had just met with the stager the last time I wrote about my home buying and selling experience.  Since then, and with a lot of work behind us, we are almost ready to list our home.  We made great strides in getting to work on our laundry list of repairs including: de-cluttering, depersonalizing, painting and staging over the last two months.  I was surprised because it really did not cost as much money as I thought it would, but it is requiring every spare minute we have. Here’s what we have accomplished so far in the process.

The biggest and most costly repair we had to complete was to get a new backdoor.  We used to have this old school, drafty sliding glass door with ugly black trim, a broken lock, and broken security arm.  We NOW have,

Simple Spoon is a local Boulder cooking school and catering company that was created by Chef Casey Easton.  Casey is one of the Front Range’s most exclusive private chefs and after having a wildly successful booth at the Boulder Farmers Market for nearly a decade, she decided to branch out into culinary teaching and catering.  Casey’s passion is for menu planning and creating culinary experiences that not only compliment the food, but also the event.  With her broad array of culinary education mixed with cultural experience, Casey’s menus focus on sustainable, organic, and locally grown foods.

Haven’t you always wanted to cook like a professional?  Do you want to figure out how to turn uber healthy foods into delicious meals fit for a