Just Listed! 1851 22nd St #6, Boulder CO 80302

July 5, 2013 by

Just Listed! 1851 22nd St #6, Boulder CO 80302

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$325,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 941 sq ft

Fabulous Contemporary Condo in the Heart of Downtown Boulder, blocks away from Pearl Street and CU! Bright, light & open floor plan featuring bamboo flooring, maple cabinetry, Newer carpet/paint (interior & exterior), and new energy efficient washer/dryer! The sunny south facing  deck offers a wonderful extension of a private living/entertaining space. There are only 7 units in this building, so don’t miss this rare opportunity! 1 carport & 1 assigned parking. This is a must see! FHA approved.

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Colorado hemp flag to fly above the nation’s Capitol dome on the 4th

July 4, 2013 by

 Colorado hemp flag to fly above the nation’s Capitol dome on the 4th

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WASHINGTON — A Colorado-made Old Glory created from hemp will fly high above the nation’s Capitol on the most patriotic day of the year thanks to an Eastern Plains farmer who is more than passionate about getting the industrial stuff legalized nationally.

The flag gets one day of air above the Capitol dome before another flag, meaningful to someone else, replaces it the next day.

But the Fourth of July, when hundreds of thousands throng to the National Mall to see fireworks and listen to a free concert, is arguably goodreal estateto promote the cause.

“I thought it was a great act of symbolism,” said Michael Bowman, who grows corn in drought-ravaged Wray and wants to replace some of his fields with industrial hemp to save water.

Rep. Jared Polis, D-Boulder, a fierce advocate of pushing marijuana decriminalization at the federal level, held the flag on the U.S. House of Representatives floor a few weeks ago during a debate on an amendment to legalize industrial hemp.

Though the amendment passed, with bipartisan support from most of the Colorado delegation, it ultimately did not get sent to the Senate because the House killed the farm bill.

Three states have industrial hemp laws on the books: Colorado, Vermont and Kentucky.

Bowman plans to take his hemp stars and stripes to fly above the state capitols in those three states as a tribute to the crop, which he’s quick to point out has no THC and could not make anyone high.

He was unsure when he would be able to bring the flag back to Colorado and get it atop Denver’s golden dome.

“George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp,” Polis said. “The first American flag was made of hemp. The U.S. Department of Agriculture produced a “Hemp for Victory” video in 1942.”

Read more:Colorado hemp flag to fly above the nation’s Capitol dome on the 4th – The Denver Posthttp://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23587920/colorado-hemp-flag-fly-above-nations-capitol-dome#ixzz2Y1R8ZHYB

 

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Boulder Neighborhood Guide – Chautauqua

July 3, 2013 by
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Chautaqua neighborhood in Boulder, CO

Chautauqua is much more than just the iconic park at the base of Boulder’s most famous rock structures. It’s also the gorgeous sprawling neighborhood surrounding the historic park. Chautaqua is one of the oldest neighborhoods in town, provides ample views of the Flatirons, and is within walking distance of all of the amenities of the Colorado Chautauqua Association.

 

  • History: The Colorado Chautauqua was started in 1898 as a type ofsummer enrichment program for Texas schoolteachers. It’s been continuously running since, presenting outdoor lectures, concerts and film screenings for the public. In addition to the Auditorium, there is also a Dining Hall, rental cabins and an informative Ranger’s Center. Chautauqua park was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006.
  • Housing: Chautauqua is a small neighborhood made up of a dozen streets and mostly single family homes. There are many spacious Victorians to be found mixed in with the updated modern house designs, sharing large lots and many trees. Most houses sell in the million or two million dollar range. With this neighborhood’s close proximity to CU, it make sense that you’ll also find some condos and townhouses, mainly used for student housing and rental properties.

Chautauqua Dining Hall in Boulder

  • Restaurants & Shopping: The Chautauqua Colorado Association runs the Chautauqua Dining Hall, praised for its brunches and special event dinners. You can make reservations to eat there before or after your weekend hike. Additional dining and shopping can be found in the Base-Mar shopping center, located on the SE corner of Broadway and Baseline. There is a Whole Foods, Taj Mahal Indian restaurant and an Egg & I breakfast joint. Chautauqua is an easy bike ride from downtown Boulder and just down the hill from SoBo.

Chautauqua, Boulder

  • Family and Fitness: You can’t get much more family-friendly and fitness-oriented than Chautauqua park. The Ranger’s Center provides information about trails, local flora and the history of the area. During the summer, there are special children’s programs put on the park, including nature hikes and campfire storytelling sessions. And for the adults, there are concerts atChautauqua Auditorium, picnics in the park and treks up to the Flatirons.
  • Schools: Flatirons Elementary, Manhattan Middle and Boulder High
  • Quirks: This neighborhood is filled with unique and curvy roads, many of them leading nowhere and resulting in dead-ends. Of course, at some of these dead-ends, you might just find a hidden trailhead and a secret stash of neighborhood trails. But if you do live in this neighborhood, be prepared for heavy tourist use and possible parking issues. In addition to everyone and their mother coming to Chautauqua during the summer, there are also rental cottages available near the park.
  • Major street boundaries: Baseline to Chautauqua park and bordering Open Space to the south

With unique houses, tree-lined streets and Open Space so close, it’s no wonder why people are willing to pay the high prices to live in the Chautauqua neighborhood. Having the Flatirons as a backdrop to your house is desirable … and demands the requisite dollars.

Top photo credit: Kara Brugman via Flickr.

 

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Real Estate Reduced: Tiny House Workshop Coming to Boulder September 7 and 8

July 3, 2013 by

Real Estate Reduced: Tiny House Workshop Coming to Boulder September 7 and 8

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Have you ever considered…downsizing? I mean, really (really) downsizing. If you’re looking for a way to beat the high price of Boulder real estate, scale down your space, and be — at the same time — location independent, you just might find Tumbleweed Tiny House Company’s upcoming Tiny Houses Workshop here in Boulder just your thing!

We know the event is a bit out (September 7 and 8), but there’s an early birdregistration discount that saves you over $160 off the workshop price if you register by July 1. The 2-day workshop is regularly $399 but if you reserve you space by July 1, you’re in for the sweet deal of $239.

So, what exactly can you hope to learn from this Tiny House Workshop?

Direct from the folks at Tumbleweed, here’s the scoop on what will be covered over the two full workshop days here in Boulder:

  • How to design and build your home in the most cost effective manner and how to save money during construction.
  • The 14 tools that you need to build your own tiny home.
  • How you can build a house on a trailer or standard foundation.
  • Detailed information on trailers; from flatbeds to utility trailers to car haulers, including standard trailer sizes and weight capacities.
  • How to select the best materials and which ones to avoid.
  • How to frame and sheath your home.
  • Siding techniques: what works best, what materials you can use, their energy efficiency benefits, and how to apply them.
  • Insulation and venting techniques and why some types of green insulation don’t work in a tiny home.
  • Guarding against condensation, one of the key issues with small homes.
  • Roofing techniques that will ensure you properly protect your home.
  • Appliances. What types of home heaters, water heaters, kitchen appliances and toilets you will need.
  • Building code restrictions and zoning laws.
  • Sizing: kitchen cabinetry, door sizes, shower sizes, toilet sizing and how to get more compact choices for your tiny home.
  • Which jobs you can handle and when you should call in a professional.

Given how committed the Boulder and mountain communities are to lessening their footprints, you just might find that a tiny house — completely mobile and “buildable” by you — is the next step for domestic bliss.

Click here to learn more about Tumbleweed Tiny Houses and their Boulder Workshop.

PS: if the portable lifestyle isn’t for you, they also have designs for cottages that are permanent structures that you can build here in Boulder…or wherever you choose!

By Erica Napoletano of YOUR Boulder

 

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The New Rules for MMJ in Colorado

July 2, 2013 by

The New Rules for MMJ in Colorado

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Last year, we came together to become one of the first two states in the nation where recreational sale of marijuana would be legal. Our state has spent the better part of the year coming up with the rules that would govern that landmark decision — and the results are fully baked. Yesterday, Colorado released the rules that will govern over 30 medical marijauna dispensaries in Boulder County.

In case you pulled a wake-and-bake this morning, here are the results in a ziploc bag nutshell.

  • Age: ID is a must. Buyers will have to show ID to prove they’re 21-years-old.
  • Labels: Apparently they’re going the tobacco route and products must contain healthwarnings. Like excessive snacking?
  • Wake-and-Work: There will be limitations on who can work in a dispensary. Maybe it’ll be like working at REI or Anthropology where your whole paycheck goes back to your employer.
  • Seed Sales and Seed Tracking: Looks like more regulations will be coming if you’re a grower that’s producing for retail sale, you’ll have to track every plant. Interesting concept, given that you’re selling to a customer base that’s going to forget where they put the remote.
  • Taxes: There’s a proposed 15% excise tax on recreational marijuana (oof). It’s up for vote later this year.

So, while you might have a bit longer to go until you can score pot-on-demand (retail sales don’t begin until January 1, 2014), you at least know the score. While most of the regulations are innocuous, that excise tax is the looming issue for the voters who put recreational pot sales into play in the first place. It’s pretty much a given how Boulder will vote, but let’s see how the rest of the state responds. I don’t anticiapte a problem from the more conservative red regions, as they’ll be happy to get a jab back at the “liberal hippies” who wanted legal pot in the first place. And in all honesty, 15% is a fair price to pay for a vice — we’ve been paying as much on alcohol and tobacco since…forever.

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NW Denver apartment tower bought

June 30, 2013 by

NW Denver apartment tower bought

A private developer has purchased the Eden Manor Senior Living high-rise apartment building in northwest Denver, which has served as affordable housing in a “Christian” atmosphere for more than 50 years.

Eden Manor has a new owner and a new name.

Eden Manor has a new owner and a new name.

Records show that 1620 Grant St. LLC paid $9.313 million to Eden Manor Management Corp. for the 13-story, 117-unit building at 3405 W. 32nd Ave. in West Highland. The building opened in 1962, according to records. It has been renamed as Julian32 at Highland Square.

Mark Nealon, principal of the group that purchased it, on Friday afternoon said that it is his goal to transition it to a market-rate building, while still providing housing to the existing residents.

“Basically, the Beth Eden (Baptist) church provided housing for congregation and friends and family members and we will continue to provide housing for existing residents during a transition period,” Nealon said.

“We actually worked out an agreement accommodating the current residents living in the building. That was very important to the church and very important to our investors,” he said.

“As they become available, the units will be converted into market rate units.”

The majority of the units are occupied by seniors 55 years or older who have ties to the church.

Cornerstone Apartment Services, which is managing the building, lists only nine units available on its website. Monthly rents start at $875 for a 540-square-foot unit to $1,800 for one 1,032-square-foot units.

“I think most of the units are in the $1,000 to $1,200 range, with an outlier here and there above that,” Nealon said.

Current below-market rents range from $426 to $648 a month, according to Eden Manor’s webpage.

Nealon said he doesn’t know how long it will take for most of the units to be converted into market-rate units.

“It is kind of hard to know that,” he said. “We consider this a long-term investment. We have this long-term investment horizon, so we aren’t giving a lot of thought when it will be completely changing over to market-rate units.”

The building has played a role in the context of the zoning dispute in Denver District Court regarding the nearby properties where RedPeak Properties wants to build three, luxury housing communities, two of which would have five stories and one four-story building.

 

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Refis out, resale loans in

June 29, 2013 by

Refis out, resale loans in

 

There is a sea change occurring in lending circles in the Denver-area and across the U.S., as banks and mortgage bankers increasingly shift to making loans for home purchases, as opposed to refinancing existing loans.

Part of it is due to a recent rise in mortgage rates, which while still unbelievably low by historical standards, are off their record lows.

Rates rising almost a full percentage point in recent weeks to more than 4 percent has hurt the ability of a consumer to buy a home a bit, said Peter Lansing, president of Universal Lending.

For example, a person who could have qualified for a $200,000 mortgage when rates were at an all-time low, could now quality for a $191,400 loan, he said.

“So there is maybe a $8,600 difference in housing cost,” Lansing said.

Lansing recently attended the Mortgage Banker Association’s Chairman’s Conference  for top lenders across the country, and he said most of the speakers from Washington, D.C. expect rates to rise to about 4.5 percent “pretty much through 2014.”

Part of the expected increase is at some point the government is expected to slow or stop its monthly bond buying, which has kept interest rates low, as unemployment falls and the economy improves.

“The real impact, though, has to do with the refinance market,” Lansing said. “The refinance market is slowing.”

It is not just because interest rates have been rising, either.

Rates fell so low that some homeowners have already refinanced two or three times and have no need to do so again, he said.

“There is the bell curve,” Lansing said. “A lot of people who could qualify to refinance already have taken advantage of these really low interest rates. You can’t refinance people indefinitely. We’re kind of running out of people to refinance.”

A recent report of the top 50 lenders in the Denver metro area by Land Title Guarantee Co., found that some lenders in April, the most recent numbers available, were still heavily weighted toward refinancing.

Wells Fargo Bank, the biggest lender in the metro area, made 1,574 mortgage loan almost $1.2 billion in April. Of those 218, or 13.8 percent, were for resale purchases, while 1,069, or 67.9 percent, were for refinances. A handful of loans were made for new homes and land.

Other big lenders also were heavily weighted toward refinancing.

At J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, only 10.1 percent of the loans were for reales; at Bank of America, 6.3 percent; US Bank, 6.6 percent; and Quicken Loan, 7.1 percent.

By contrast, at Universal Lending, 65.7 percent of its loans were for resale purchases. Other large, locally owned mortgage bankers showed similar trends. At Megastar Financial Corp., 51 percent of its loans were for resale purchases and at Pinnacle Mortgage Group, 80 percent of its loans were for resales.

Part of the reason that Wells Fargo was making so many refinances as compared to purchases is because of its size and the services it offers, said Tony Julianelle, an area sales manager for Wells Fargo.

“When you look at the top 50 report from Land Title, there are very few national who service their own loans,” Julianelle said.

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Beer and Beatles on June 29 at Boulder Beer Company

June 28, 2013 by

Beer and Beatles on June 29 at Boulder Beer Company

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On Saturday, June 29, you’ll want to hop on your bike and roll yourself over toBoulder Beer Company. Why? Well, Doctor Roberts, The Beatles Tribute will be on their patio (and for free!) from 5 to 9PM.

Boulder Beer is home to great brew and burgers, but whodathunk that you could add another B to that already delicious mix? Doctor Roberts hails from Crested Butte and brings the music of The Beatles with them. If you want to sample the tunes before you head over to sample the brew on the 29th, stop by their website.

There’s an extensive library of streaming tunes — you can get your Beatles on at the office or over a pre-concert cocktail. And — if you’re a Beatles purist like me, you’re in for a treat. You’re not going to find any bastardized and nearly unrecognizable renditions of classic Beatles tunes — this is one tribute band that sticks to the letter of The Beatles law while keeping it lively.

Saturday, June 29
5 to 7PM
Boulder Beer Company
2880 Wilderness Pl, Boulder, CO ‎

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ReSource: A Homeowner’s Treasure Trove

June 27, 2013 by

ReSource: A Homeowner’s Treasure Trove

ReSource BoulderDid you know that you can use other people’s homes to remodel your own?

It’s true! Boulder’s ReSource Store, a project of The Center for ReSource Conservation, is a 501 c(3) organization that accepts donations of architectural and building materials and then resells them to homeowners (like you) for their own projects.

If you’re getting ready for a home improvement project, you definitely owe it to yourself to stop by ReSource before you head to the biggerhome improvement stores. All of the materials in the store have been donated by homeowners, contractors, businesses, and deconstruction experts.

Just imagine — a neighbor decided to re-do all of the window coverings in their home. You could walk into ReSource and find the perfect window coverings for your home — and not just have them for a song, but help out an amazing nonprofit in the process.

It’s not just window coverings, however. While the inventory varies (and drastically) from day to day, you can typically find everything at ReSource that you would find in your home. Here’s a list to of common items to give you a taste:

  • Doors
  • Windows
  • Cabinets
  • Lumber
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Lighting fixtures
  • Plumbing fixtures

If you want an even better idea of the types of materials you might find at ReSource, be sure to check their donations page for they types of materials they accept.

And since we’re on the subject — the next time you decide to replace something in your home, why not donate it to ReSource? The donations page has explanations for the conditions items must be in to be accepted as donations. Your donations are tax-deductible and you’ll be skipping the dumpster and supporting an amazing cause.

Every dollar your spend at ReSource goes to support The Center for ReSource Conservation. So by building something new, you can help them build better communities. Now that sounds like a win to us! By Erika Napoletano

 

 

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Boulder Self-Storage Options for Your Stuff

June 26, 2013 by

Boulder Self-Storage Options for Your Stuff

We tap into self storage for a wide variety of reasons. Maybe you’re a student heading home for the summer and moving next semester. Perhaps you just relocated here and are in temporary housing.

Or maybe (cough) your garage is just too full of…everything…and you need to make some room. Well, Boulder’s got its fair share of places for you to store your stuff. All you have to do is get it there.

If you’re moving, you might want to check into either the U-haul or Budget Truck Rental locations in Boulder, as both have on-site storage units. It’s never a bad idea to kill two birds with one stone — pick up a truck, pick up our stuff, move what you’re keeping, and then drop the truck and load up your storage unit at the same time.

One note we will send your way, however, is that with the large student population in Boulder, storage units tend to move fast and you could be hard-pressed to find one with short notice. So no snoozing or losing.

When classes are about to let out for the winter or summer at the University of Colorado – Boulder, that’s when the swarm is on with students and storage units. Always call ahead to see if one is available before just showing up. Better yet, call the storage facility of your choice in advance and make sure they have vacancy!

If you find yourself stuck short and without a storage unit when you need one most, you can do a search for self-storage facilities in nearby Broomfield. There’s generally a lot more availability and, while you might have to drive 10 minutes outside of Boulder, your belongings will find a safe and secure home until you’re ready to use them again.

Here’s a list of the storage facilities in Boulder — happy packing!

Ace Self Storage
4587 North Broadway Street, Boulder, CO
(303) 444-7870

Arapahoe Self Storage
6389 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO
(303) 449-5851

Boulder Bins Self Storage
4900 Broadway, Boulder, CO
(303) 443-2002

Boulder Self Storage
6439 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO
(303) 440-0820

SecurCare Self Storage
5815 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
(877) 907-1649

U-Haul of Boulder
4640 N Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-2655

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