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            <title>New Listing: 2255 Eagles Nest Dr Lafayette, 80026 </title>
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Check out our newest listing!  This home is in the highly desireable Indian Peaks Golf Community.

2255 Eagles Nest Dr Lafayette, 80026 MLS #: 681138 Price: $639,9005 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms Total Square Feet: 4477




The best home in Indian Peaks, ready to move into, is waiting for you! Fantastic, functional floor plan, warm, inviting, cheery and bright! Lushly landscaped and backs to lovely, quiet park! Fabulous home for entertaining as each room flows gracefully to the next and out onto a private deck. All new paint, gleaming hardwood floors, plantation shutters, 4 bedrooms up, beautiful finished daylight lower level. Master suite with private deck and amazing panoramic views!


     


The Indian Peaks neighborhood offers a full range of housing options from attached dwellings priced in the low $200,000s to luxury estates priced close to $2 million. The Indian peaks neighborhood surrounds the 18-hole Indian Peaks Golf Course, which is known for its spectacular views of the Indian Peaks mountain range. A Hale Irwin Signature Course, the Indian Peaks Golf Course features 18 challenging holes, a driving range, practice bunkers, and hosts a comprehensive golf shop. One of the best public golf facilities in the state, the Indian Peaks Golf Course is located on the Western edge of Lafayette right off of 95 and close to HWY 287.


Homes for sale Lafayette Colorado
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            <title>1.93 Acres for sale in Erie Air Park: 2860 Airport Dr</title>
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1.93 Acres for sale in Erie Air Park...Live and Fly Together!

2860 Airport Dr. Erie, 80516MLS #:645762 Price: $175,000




Almost 2 acres in Erie Airpark. Spectacular lot for airplane enthusiast. Prime building lot in Erie Air Park with tremendous views of the Flatirons and Back Range. Direct access to runway. Nice level and flat lot. Possible owner financing.


 
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>2981 E 109th Ave: Cute And Well Maintained</title>
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This properties 1st buyers walked on us, as they were in a time crunch. We have all docs submitted to bank already. Per Indy Mac's case manager, estimate for short sale approval is about June 30th, and closing 30 days after. Don't miss you chance on this great property!


2981 E 109th Ave Northglenn, 80233MLS #: 674029 Price: $219,0003 bedrooms/ 3 bathrooms Total Sq Feet: 3062





Home is close to parks, well maintained, kitchen recently remodeled w/corian counters, tile backsplash, new SS apps, backyard has yard deck w/sunsetter awening and pre-wired for hot tub disconnect, Landscape lighting, media room in bsmt, Security system, soffit outlets for holiday lights. Home wired for network.


     
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            <title>Luxury Lake Side Living:10649 E Goosehaven Dr</title>
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This property has a little bit of something for everyone: luxury, lake side living, open space, updates, and beautiful views!


10649 E Goosehaven Dr. Lafayette, 80026Price: $1,499,000 MLS# 6743964 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Total Square Feet: 6478





Fabulous home located on lake on almost an acre. This home is just a short distance from the renowned Alexander Dawson School in the prestigious gated community of Goosehaven. Enjoy outdoor living on the open patio w/top of the line outdoor kitchen w/Viking grill &amp; fireplace plus back range views over the lake. Updated kitchen w/SS apps, slab granite, custom cherry cabinets &amp; industrial ice maker. 70 inch TV system, stereo system speaker in&amp;out, wall vac hookup, extensive underground lighting. 





  


Questions Or To Set A Showing Call Us At: (888)357-6429
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            <title>Downtown Boulder Dream Home For Sale: 1435 Sunset Blvd</title>
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If you have been dreaming about owning your own luxury dream home in the heart of Downtown Boulder look now further than this posting!  This home has it all: beauty, elegance, green technology, views, location, and a reduced price!


1435 Sunset Blvd Boulder, 80304MLS #: 677158 Price: $2,470,0004 bedrooms/4 bathrooms Total Square Feet: 4967








Exceptional Downtown home. This Green built home on over a 1/4 acre lot in Downtown Boulder features main floor office, 4 bedrooms, expansive decks and outdoor spaces. Top of the line finishes &amp; details including high efficiency furnaces, PV Electric system. Unobstructed views of the Front Range. Located on a private cul-de-sac within short distance to Pearl St. Oversized 2 car garage. One of Boulder's finest homes.


       


Walk Score: 82 out of 100Restaurants: Lucile's .2miCoffee: Vic's .2miGroceries: Whole Foods Market .3miShopping: Boulder Vital Herbs .2miSchools: Casey Middle School .1miParks: Salberg Park .6miBooks: Beat Book Shop .3miBars: Mountain Sun Pub &amp; Brewery .3mi



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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Great Price Boulder One Bedroom Condo: 5510 Stonewall Pl O-13 Boulder </title>
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This is the perfect one bedroom condo for just about anyone just a short distance from downtown Boulder!

5510 Stonewall Pl O-13 Boulder, 80303MLS #: 677018GREAT LISTING PRICE: $186,000 (You can't find this much space for this price any closer to downtown!)1 bedroom/1 bathroom Total Sq Ft: 672




Rarely available first floor 1-bedroom end-unit with south-facing patio, mountain views, a detached 1-car garage and additional parking. Easy access with no steps from the neary garage to the front door. Includes a fireplace, well-designed kitchen, laundry room and a south-facing bedroom. Close to shopping, Foothills Highway, hiking trails and East Boulder Rec Center. Call for a fax-pack or to come take a peek!


   





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            <title>Great Investment Property Opportunity: 2155 S Walnut St 2 Boulder, 80302 </title>
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2155 S. Walnut St 2 Boulder, 80302

MLS #: 677728 Price: $422,5003 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms Total Square Feet: 1455




   


  


Upgraded Creekside Gem in the heart of Boulder close to CU, Pearl St, Naropa, and 29th Street Mall. This condo features vaulted living areas and has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, slab granite counters in kitchen &amp; bath, maple floors, stainless appliances &amp; Kohler fixtures. South facing 20 x 9 brick paver deck overlooking seasonal creek. Two Decks to enjoy Boulder, Colorado living at its best. Currently rented thru April for $2100. Projected rent for next cycle is $2300.


This property is a great chance for a lucritive investment property. Investing in real estate is still one of the most surefire investments you can make these days. This is especially true in places like Boulder Colorado where renter are more common than homeowners because of the cities college demographic. 


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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Just Reduced! 417 E Elm St. Lafayette, 80026 </title>
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Don't miss out on this opportunity to take advantage of the recent price reduction on this absoultely beautful home for sale in Lafayette!


417 E Elm St Lafayette, 80026 


MLS #: 676918 *NEW REDUCED LISTING PRICE: $569,0005 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms Total Sq. Feet: 4593





Questions Or To Set A Showing Call Us At: (888)357-6429


 


       


Gorgeous kitchen with slab granite, Jenn Air stove with stainless steel hood, and two Bosch dishwashers. 3 decks overlooking open space. Sunny well appointed master suite overlooking open space. Media room in lower level with walk out to outdoor fireplace and entertainment area. 2 car garage. Incredible sauna included. Close to schools, shopping, and downtown Lafayette.


Community Overview:


The cityof Lafayette Colorado pride themselves on being "a creative, diverse, eclectic community combining small town livability with outstanding city services."  Lafayette is one of the most popular cities for new residents in the Boulder Denver area.  This city has a unique history, vast assortment of living accomidations and gorgous scenery.  The city's town hall and other municipal buildings are located in the historic district and neighbor local resaurants and shops. What was once basically a farming and mining community, must like most cities in Colorado, Lafayette is an upbeat suburban community that is just a few mile east of the Rocky Mountains.  This city has something for everyone and offers ample opportunies for an active lifestyle as well as a stabel job market and great school system.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 14:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Denver Real Estate Market Update April 30, 2012</title>
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Denver Real Estate Market Update April 30, 2012





Chart above courtesy of Garold D Bauer a numbers guru for Denver Real Estate.


The Denver Real Estate Market has been quite strong for the first four months of 2012.  In April of 2012 5,681 properties are under contract compared to 4,749 last year, this is an increase of 19%.  When we combine this demand with a reduction in inventory of 42% we are certainly seeing some inventory challenges and Buyers are having to move quick.


We have also seen the average price and median prices rising, which indicates we are seeing some strength of sales moving up the food chain.  Real Estate tends to be a self fulfilling prophecy and the press reports on sales so tends to lag the actual market conditions.  If we look at April under contracts above being up 19% it means the news for May and June is going to report strong year over year numbers.  This news will increase buyer confidence and the cycle will continue positive press positive under contracts and so on.  If the job market begins to strengthen the cycle should pick up speed.


The numbers are great above, but should not be misconstrued.  Yes, the Denver Real Estate market is the strongest it has been in sometime, but we are essentially seeing the numbers of a balanced market.  It just feels hot since we haven't been here in a while.


If you need the statistics for a particular neighborhood let us know we are here to help at www.boulderhomesource.com.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 11:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Boulder Real Estate Report</title>
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 Boulder Real Estate Report from our friend Dan Johnson


May/2012


 


            To a great degree real estate is a numbers game. It’s about sales and appraisal values, financing rates, statistical analysis on the number of sold properties and active listings, and return on investment for commercial buyers and sellers. There is the square footage conundrum where tiny homes sell for much more than larger homes. Did I hear someone say, “Location, location, location.”?


            As the Boulder County real estate market has “heated up” over the course of the past few months, here are some numbers to chew on. (Information is from IRES, the Northern Colorado MLS.) Through April/2012, single family home sales are UP approximately 19% when compared to through April/2011. Attached unit sales are UP 14% for the same time periods. Overall, the market is UP slightly less than 18%. How about those numbers?


            One of the impacts from an active real estate market is an obvious decline in the available inventory of properties for sale. When this takes place, there often begins a subtle shift away from what we have been experiencing across the Boulder Valley for the past few years (a buyer’s market) toward a more balanced market. As more buyers actually become buyers, multiple offers and homes selling for more than the list price become more common. Potentially, this buyer’s market trending to a balanced market can evolve into a seller’s market.


            Real estate sales activity across Boulder County continues to be a bottom up framework. Approximately 56% of the single family homes sold year-to-date sell for $500,000 or less. Homes priced from one million and up comprise just over 5% of the total number of sales.


            The Absorption Rate for Boulder County single family homes stands at 8.2 months through April/2012. This is the length of time it would take for the market to fully turn. Of course that’s assuming no new listings enter the market and sales remain at the same level. The Absorption Rate drifts down as the year progresses since most sales occur from May through August. The Absorption Rate for 2011 was 5.2 months; 2010 was 6.3 months.


Home mortgage interest rates continue to hover around 4% for the traditional thirty-year fixed rate loan. Interested in an Adjustable Rate Mortgage where the first five years are fixed? They can be had for less than 3%. If you’re considering moving in the next few years, this may be a good option to consider. There are no indications from the financial wizards in Washington that rates will shift up or down noticeably from where they currently are in the near future.


Two things have hindered the real estate market the past few years. They both deal with the financial aspects of buying or selling. The first is the proliferation of short sales and bank foreclosures that have entered the marketplace. These properties have been scattered across all price ranges and have negatively affected the market value of neighboring properties. The second area relates to the Golden Rule i.e. he/she who has the gold makes the rules. Financial institutions control the outcome when it comes to making loans. They have transformed themselves from lending to marginal borrowers to becoming reticent about loosening the purse strings.


Expect the Boulder County real estate market to continue to be vibrant through the spring and summer months. Active listings will peak by mid-summer and sales will begin to decline as fall approaches. If you take the time to look at the numbers, now IS a great time to purchase a home. Mortgage interest rates are at historic lows; home values are beginning to stabilize, but still remain at a reasonable pricing level; and most sellers are motivated to sell so they can move on with their lives.
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