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The communities that have been least affected by the drought and the resulting water restrictions are those that have access to their own water sources. During the fall of 2006,Pine Brook Hills made a decision that would ultimately give them this important advantage. Faced with a situation where the small mountain community would run out of water in less than a week, Pine Brook Hills activists were able to secure the rights to the water in the newly completed Pine Brook Reservoir. Thanks to the new reservoir, Pine Brook Hills residents no longer have to worry about water.   Solving the water problem is a remarkable achievement for Pine Brook Hills for a couple of reasons. Of course, the first reason is that the mountain community was able to solve a… Read Full Post

Martin Acres’ Eco Pass Program: The Martin Acres Neighborhood Association, familiarly known as MANA, offers a program where Martin Acres’ residents can purchase RTD Eco Passes at discounted rates. The Eco Passes allow you to ride public transportation as frequently as you would like, all for one monthly price. Take the bus to work, ride the Light Rail in Denver, or ride to the airport on the Skyline – however you decide to use it, the Eco Pass pays off. In addition, the Eco Pass also qualifies you for discounts at local shops and restaurants, thanks to the GO Boulder program.   Community Events: The Martin Acres Neighborhood Association organizes and hosts a number of community events. For example, the community is known for their annual Pancake… Read Full Post

Even in a volatile market Boulder real estate continues to hold its value above all others. At the beginning of the first quarter this year, Denver and its neighboring cities continued to fight against depreciation brought on by home owner default and foreclosure. While just twenty miles away, Boulder continued to attract home buyers who were looking to relocate from out of state, and many others who were looking from around the Front Range. So why does the city of Boulder continue to attract home buyers on a consistent basis? One reason, there are many savvy realtors who are well groomed and understand the market, the community, and the people. Well experienced and established realtors have been one piece of the puzzle that has kept Boulder as one of… Read Full Post

A retail district, like Boulder, Colorado’s Table Mesa Shopping Center, can often be said to be the heart of a successful neighborhood. A thriving shopping center brings additional revenue to a neighborhood, makes the area more desirable, and subsequently raises real estate values.   On the flip side, a rundown retail district can cause a serious drain on a neighborhood by making it seem less desirable, less convenient, and less safe. As a result, many residents who can afford to will move away, and the property values in the neighborhood will decline (or at the very least, fail to increase normally over time).   Thankfully, the latter is not the case with the Table Mesa Shopping Center in Boulder, Colorado. This retail district is a perfect example of… Read Full Post

  One of the advantages to buying real estate in the Boulder community of Gunbarrel is that the neighborhood has adopted a subcommunity plan, known as the Gunbarrel Community Center Plan. The plan is intended to guide the development of Gunbarrel’s commercial sector, allowing for retail development within the neighborhood.   What does a community plan mean for Gunbarrel real estate? For most buyers and investors, an area plan means good things for the value of real estate in the neighborhood.   An area plan provides direction for the community, and allows buyers and investors to better gauge the future of the market. When a community has an area plan in place, you know that they have done their homework. They know what they want for the future of… Read Full Post

Boulder

Actives – 72

Under Contract- 31

Sold – 212

Average Sale Price $661,875

Price Range $164,900-$$4,000,000

Broomfield

Actives – 381

Under Contract – 74

Sold – 836

Average Sale Price $331,716

Price Range $141,535 –$ 2,171,862

Have you considered buying Boulder real estate, but aren’t sure if you should go through with it? With all of the advantages the city offers, Boulder is a highly desirable place to live, which is good news for both buyers and investors.   Boulder is one of the healthiest cities in America. Boulder abounds in opportunities for outdoor exercise that is fun and healthy. The city boasts more than 31,000 acres of open space, laced with trails for hikers and sightseers. Jogging and running are also popular activities in Boulder, as demonstrated by the wildly successful annual race, the Bolder Boulder. Other outdoor sports in Boulder include mountain biking and rock climbing.   Boulder boasts one of the most popular shopping districts in Colorado. Boulder is… Read Full Post

Are you considering moving to Louisville, Colorado? If so you are probably interested in knowing a little more about the area. For example, you will want to know about nearby cities, the schools and real estate, jobs, and more. All of your questions about Louisville real estate will be answered here so keep on reading!

First of all, Louisville is close to Boulder. In fact, Boulder is the closest city with a population over 50,000 and it is only eight miles away. That means living in Louisville and commuting to work in Boulder is no problem and may very well save you money on your real estate investment. The biggest city with a population over 200,000 is Denver and it is only 20 miles away, so commuting is still an option. Other close by cities include…