University of Colorado Boulder earned strong marks in the latest list of Best National Universities for 2017 published in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report. Boulder’s flagship university is No. 38 among top public universities and...
If you’re thinking of selling your Boulder County home, indicators show this is a good time to do so. The fact is home sellers in Boulder County are a rare species. Few home sellers, coupled with the lack of construction, mean available inventory is low, but is...
The recent Silver Business microSummit demonstrated how to tap into the 55-and-over market in Boulder County and beyond. Photos by NJK PhotographyArticle courtesy of Boulder County CareConnect Boulder County is aging, and aging fast. The question for the overflow...
Despite warmer than average fall temperatures, winter is fast approaching and snow will soon fill the forecast. It’s time to take steps to keep your home safe, warm and energy efficient throughout the coming cold weather. Here are ten items recommended by...
The ninth annual Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference, coming Nov. 11, 2016, promises to give a glimpse into what to expect for next year’s ever-changing and growing real estate landscape in Boulder Valley. Presented by BizWest and Re/Max of Boulder, Inc., the...
If you’re lucky enough to call Boulder County home, here’s some news to celebrate. The Community Foundation Boulder County – an organization that has shaped our culture through philanthropic leadership – marks its 25th anniversary this month. And the...
Whether you are decluttering or downsizing, getting rid of your stuff is hard for many of us. First, we have to overcome the sentimental hold a box of memory-filled items may have. Then, there’s the worry of throwing out something that’s worth a small...
While price appreciation continues to signal a strong Boulder-area market, month-over-month home sales for September pulled back in keeping with the usual fall slowdown. This year, however, due to robust home sales in 2015, that comparative slowdown isn’t...
After a summer of rising home prices, here’s some good news for buyers. If you can choose the month in which you buy your next home, it could save you thousands of dollars. That month would be in the fall or winter, according to a recent study by...
With Boulder’s strong arts community, it stands to reason there are a lot of artists who choose to live here, nestled next to the Flatirons. And it’s true, according to a recent report by the National Endowment for the Arts. Compared to the rest of the...
RE/MAX of Boulder supported the Boulder Chamber and its network of local businesses as a sponsor at the “Drive Your Business” event. The incomparable event featured a tour of the magnificent private car collection of Stephen Tebo, leading commercial real estate owner...
‘Dry’ describes the climate of the Boulder-area since July. But ‘dry’ doesn’t adequately portray the complexities of today’s Boulder County real estate market. Ken Hotard, senior vice president of public affairs for the Boulder Area Realtor® Association, has two...
When home prices increase as they have in the Boulder-area, homeowners gain equity in their home. To some, it may feel like sitting on a small fortune. And with interest rates so low, many are taking out home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). But...
By Tom Kalinski According to the 2015 Boulder County AgeWell study, older adults represent the fastest growing segment of Boulder County’s population. As of 2015, about 19 of Boulder County’s population was age 60 and over. By 2040 that population is projected to...
Homeowners and builders eager to discover the latest in sustainable building practices will step inside some of Boulder County’s most innovative green home designs during the second annual Boulder Green Home Tour, Saturday, Sept. 24. Self-guided tours showcase how...
When it comes to where you call home, safety is one of the biggest concerns. Everyone wants to live in a safe town. So it’s welcome news to hear that two Colorado cities rank in the top 25 safest cities to live in America. Fort Collins ranked No. 9 with Boulder...
Anyone who has purchased a home in Colorado is familiar with this scenario: After going under contract, you complete all of the necessary steps, from inspection through loan approval; you receive an email with instructions from the title...
By Jessica Shanahan, Premier Lending LLC adapted from the Shirmeyer Rate Market Report. Mortgage interest rates were mostly flat on the week as Fed Chair Yellen indicated in a speech to central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole that “the case for an increase in...
If you just bought a new home, chances are you plan to make some changes. As a new homeowner, you may plan to do it yourself. After all, it’s only a small crack in that pipe. How hard could it be to fix yourself? While many projects can be done successfully, avoid...
By Jessica Shanahan, Premier Lending LLC adapted from the Shirmeyer Rate Market Report. Mortgage interest rates were mostly flat week over week as economic data was mixed. Economic data stronger than expected included July Housing Starts, July Industrial Production,...
Strong job growth of high-skilled, high-paying jobs is in Colorado’s ten-year future, according to an economic study released in July. The study concludes that the states workforce is projected to grow faster than the nation, especially in the knowledge economy....
By Jessica Shanahan, Premier Lending LLC adapted from the Shirmeyer Rate Market Report. Mortgage interest rates improved slightly on the week as economic data was mostly weaker than expected. Economic data weaker than expected included Q2 Productivity, the July...
Sales of Boulder County homes dipped in July, which could be the sign of a typical seasonal pullback. Single-family home sales in Boulder County dropped 15.3 percent in July 2016 compared to last month – 443 units vs. 523 – while condominium and townhome sales fell...
2016 is RE/MAX of Boulder’s 39th year serving the Boulder Valley. We look forward to creating strong relationships with partners in every spectrum of our community, from businesses to schools, nonprofits and athletic organizations. University of Colorado Athletics The...
We are still in a strong seller’s market, with a mere 1.56 and 0.74 months’ of inventory of single-family homes and attached homes, respectively. And yes, prices are up an average of 14 percent for single-family homes and 20 percent for attached homes in the first six...
