All-levels Outdoor Yoga Drop-in Classes

July 21, 2013 by

All-levels Outdoor Yoga Drop-in Classes

April 16 – October 24, 2013

Visiting Boulder and miss your yoga or fitness routine or want to experience a unique slice of Boulder? Join the folks at Fitness For Living for their outdoor morning PowerFit Yoga class. PowerFit Yoga is a unique blend of yoga and conditioning to create a mind-calming and body-challenging experience. Based on a flowing Vinyasa-style yoga, PowerFit Yoga incorporates the best principles of a variety of yoga practices and Pilates. Each class is unique, variety-packed, and designed to challenge a wide range of fitness and yoga levels. All equipment is provided. Just register online, receive an email confirmation back and show up. Fitness For Living has been featured on NBC’s Today Show and has been energizing Boulder with its Boot Camps &PowerFit Yoga Camps for 10 years. Drop-in classes are available to those visiting Boulder. Boulder residents are encouraged to drop in for a free trial week.

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A Perfect Day Outdoors

July 20, 2013 by

A Perfect Day Outdoors

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Breakfast: Enjoy breathtaking views from Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Road, 303.440.3776. While you’re there:

  • Drive up Flagstaff Mountain for a bird’s-eye view of Boulder.

Mid-Morning: Experience some of Boulder’s recreational activities: (Call 303.442.2911 for rentals and instructors)

  • Hike in the open space next to Chautauqua. Stop at the Ranger Station for trail maps.
  • Bike or rollerblade along Boulder Creek Path, which spans 5.5 miles through the center of town.
  • Visit the kayak course on Boulder Creek. Located just west of Eben G. Fine Park at the west end of Arapahoe Avenue.
  • Attempt fly-fishing in Boulder Creek with a professional guide.
    Kinsley Outfitters, 1155 13th Street, 303.442.6204
    Rocky Mountain Anglers, 629-B S. Broadway, 303.447.2400
  • Enjoy a tubing adventure down Boulder Creek. Tubes can be purchased at Conoco Gas Station, 1201 Arapahoe Avenue, 303.442.6293.
  • Try rock climbing with instructors from Boulder Rock Club. 2829 Mapleton Avenue, 303.938.1411.
  • Rent a canoe or paddleboat at the Boulder Reservoir, 303.441.3456.

Lunch: Pack a delicious picnic lunch at a local health food store:

  • Whole Foods
    2905 Pearl Street
    303.545.6611
  • Whole Foods
    2584 Baseline Road
    303.499.7636
  • Alfalfa’s
    1651 Broadway
    720.420.8400
  • Ideal Market
    1275 Alpine Avenue
    303.443.1354
  • Stop by the Boulder Farmer’s Market,
    located on 13th Street between Canyon & Arapahoe. Saturdays 8am-2pm, April-October and Wednesdays 4-8pm, May-October.

Afternoon: Take pleasure in:

  • A scenic glider ride with Mile High Gliding, 303.527.1122.
  • A magical voyage in a hot air balloon ride with Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights, 303.939.9323.
  • A stroll along Pearl Street Mall, filled with shops, galleries and sidewalk cafés, 303.449.3774.
  • One of Boulder’s 30,000 acres of open space, 303.442.3282.
  • A drive to Boulder Falls a few miles west on Canyon Boulevard.
  • A scenic drive along Peak to Peak highway, 303.442.2911or visit Rocky Mountain National Park, 970.586.1206.

Evening: Dine at one of Boulder’s unique restaurants: (Call 303.442.2911 for a Restaurant Guide)

  • Flagstaff House
    1138 Flagstaff Road
    303.442.4640
  • Red Lion Inn
    38472 Boulder Canyon Dr.
    303.442.9368
  • The Med
    1002 Walnut Street
    303.444.5335
  • Boulder Chophouse & Tavern
    947 Walnut
    303.443.1178

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Outdoor Recreation in Boulder

July 19, 2013 by

Outdoor Recreation in Boulder

Recently rated the “#1 Sports Town in America” by Outside Magazine. Boulder is where some of the world’s top runners, cyclists, mBoulder Mountain Bikingountain bikers, and rock climbers choose to call home. It’s also a close-knit community full of residents who embrace an active outdoor lifestyle and who are committed to natural resource conservation. Combine all of that with 300 days of sunshine per year, and it’s clear why Boulder is one of the hottest outdoor destinations in the country.

The surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape beckons visitors with easy-to-challenging hiking trails and unparalleled scenic views. A single day’s itinerary might include watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon; paddling a kayak through the middle of town; rock climbing the nearby peaks; mountain biking over rugged alpine trails; tubing or fly-fishing in Boulder Creek; or teeing off at Flatirons Golf Course.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of Boulder’s 300 miles of serene hiking and biking trails, approximately 45,000 acres of unspoiled open space or the Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town and parallels Boulder Creek. In winter, you can test your snowshoeing or cross country skiing ability on nearby trails. Or, enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, just 30 minutes away fromBoulder Hiking - Flatirons downtown Boulder.

If you want to go rock climbing, Boulder is a great place to be! Boulder, Colorado is blessed with some of the best rock and ice climbing in the country, only minutes from local coffee houses, taverns, and restaurants. Climbers, hikers, alpinists and mountaineers from around the world congregate here. From the distinctive Flatirons above town, to Eldorado Canyon in the south and Boulder Canyon in the west, there is a lifetime’s worth of outstanding climbs here.

About an hour out of Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, the South Platte and the Indian Peaks Wilderness add enormously to the choices of climbing and mountaineering available. No matter if you’ve only a few hours to find adventure or an entire day to play, there are plenty of mild-to-wild experiences awaiting you in Boulder, Colorado.

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Man-Cation

July 17, 2013 by

 

Man-Cation

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Let’s Go Guys, take a Mancation to Boulder!

A guy’s day, “mancation” in Boulder is full of outdoor activities and eating.  Start off the morning with an epic climb at Eldorado Canyon State Park (303.449.3943).  Eldo, as it is known by the locals, is home to world renowned rock climbing and has even been climbed by Royal Robbins and Yvonne Chounard.  For information or to hire a guide check with the Boulder Rock Club (2829 Mapleton Ave. 303.447.2804).

Once your blood is pumping head back to town for a tasty breakfast at the Buff Restaurant (1725 28th St. 303.442.9150).  In their lodge-like atmosphere you can choose between hearty homestead skillets or dishes with Southwest flavor.  If you feel like indulging at this early hour the restaurant offers 99 cent Mimosas and Bloody Marys.

Once your stomach is full and you’re ready to hit the road, consider catching aUniversity of Colorado sporting event (303.49.BUFFS).  No matter what season, there’s always a competitive event on campus.  If it’s a fall afternoon head to Folsom Field for football festivities and during the winter months make your way into Coors Event Center for a Big 12 basketball game.

If you don’t feel like watching a sport and would rather participate, you’ve come to the right town.  Boulder has premier biking and hiking trails suitable for all levels.  For a moderate day hike head to the Mt. Sanitas trailhead (west past 4th & Mapleton St.), from there wind your way up the mountain to a great overlook of the Boulder Valley.

Once the afternoon hunger sets in it’s time to head downtown to Boulder’s original brewpub, the Walnut Brewery (1123 Walnut St.303.447.1345).  Just one block off of the Pearl Street Mall the relaxed atmosphere will allow you to catch up with friends while you reward yourself with a freshly brewed beer and a bite to eat.

Before you get the night started take a walk down Walnut St. to Johnny’s Cigar Bar(1801 13th St. 303.449.0884)for a stogie and an after dinner drink.  While Boulder is known for its athletic culture, its live music scene should not be overlooked.  There are few better ways to spend the evening hours than in the Boulder Theater(2032 14th St. 303.786.7030) for some live music.

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Livin’ Like a Boulder Local

July 16, 2013 by

Livin’ Like a Boulder Local

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Get up early, you’re living like a Boulderite for the day!  Head downtown to the Pearl Street Mall and start your day off right with a cup of joe at Boulders famous Trident Bookseller & Café (940 Pearl St. 303.443.3133).  This establishment has been serving up coffee and selling new and used books to Boulder residents for 25 years.

Breakfast is just a stroll down the Pearl Street Mall to the yellow house known asLucile’s (2124 14th St. 303.442.4743).  This well known local favorite serves a tasty Creole brunch but be sure to get there early because it fills up fast.

After brunch it’s time to get physically and mentally connected with your body at OM Time (2035 Broadway St. 720.565.6115) yoga studios.  Whether you’re only able to touch your toes or you’re able to perform Urdhva Dhanurasana with straight arms, this yoga studio offers a variety of classes to suit all abilities.

With your head cleared and your body rejuvenated it’s time to venture north to the Community Plaza Shopping Center.  Stop in the ‘Mom and Pop’ neighborhood grocer Ideal Market (1275 Alpine Ave. 303.443.1354), pick up natural medicines atPharmaca (2700 Broadway St. 303.442.0589), and discuss wine with a Master Sommelier at The Boulder Wine Merchant (2690 Broadway St. 303.443.6761).  While you are in the neighborhood grab lunch at Breadworks (2644 Broadway St. 303.444.5667). Your nose will lead you there as the odors of fresh pastries and bread varieties overwhelm the air.

Return downtown and go to Central Park where you’ll find the largest Farmers Market (seasonal Wed. & Sat. on 13th St. 303.910.2236) in the state of Colorado.  Peruse locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers along with an array of other locally produced specialty products.  As the market winds down, plan to finish off the day with friends at the Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery (1535 Pearl St. 303.546.0886) for a few rounds of microbrews.

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Boulder Family Fun

July 14, 2013 by

Boulder Family Fun


Breakfast: Start your morning at a local favorite family spot, Turley’s Restaurant. 2805 Pearl Street, 303.442.2800.

Mid-Morning: Spend the morning exploring:

  • Boulder’s wildlife on a nature hike with Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Talks & Walks, 303.441.3440.
  • Climbing rocks and animal statues on the Pearl Street Mall, 303.449.3774.
  • Celestial Seasonings Tea Tour, 4600 Sleepytime Drive, 303.581.1202.
  • Boulder Fish Observatory, located behind the Millennium Harvest House.
  • Boulder Creek Path, which spans 5.5 miles through the center of town.
  • Kids’ Fishing Ponds, East of 6th St. on northside of Boulder Creek.

Lunch: Stop along the Pearl Street Mall at one of the many family friendly cafés and eateries:

  • Old Chicago’s – 1102 Pearl Street – 303.443.5031
  • BJ’s Pizza Grill – 1125 Pearl Street – 303.402.9294
  • Pasta Jay’s – 1001 Pearl Street – 303.444.5800
  • Walnut Brewery – 1123 Walnut Street – 303.447.1345
  • Rio Grande Mexican – 1101 Walnut Street – 303.444.3690
  • Ben & Jerry’s – 1203 Pearl Street – 303.444.5725

Afternoon: Visit one of Boulder’s local attractions:

  • Gateway Park Fun Center for go-carts, mini-golf, batting cages, videogames and more! 4800 28th Street, 303.442.4386.
  • Cool off in the Pop Jet Fountains on Pearl Street Mall, 303.447.3774.
  • Rent Bikes or Rollerblades to cruise on the Boulder Creek Path.
  • Visit Boulder Skate Park, 30th Street & Arapahoe. 303.443.4474 Ext. 216.
  • Take a plunge in Boulder Reservoir, 51st Street. 303.441.3461.
  • Have fun at the outdoor ice skating rink at One Boulder Plaza (Nov-Feb), 13th Street & Canyon Boulevard, 303.209.3722.

Evening: Dine at one of Boulder’s family establishments:

  • Dark Horse – 2922 Baseline Road – 303.442.8162
  • Red Robin – 2580 Arapahoe – 303.442.0320
  • Lazy Dog Sports Grill – 1346 Pearl Street – 303.440.3355
  • Backcounty Pizza – 2319 Arapahoe – 303.449.4285

After Dinner:

  • Watch street performers on the Pearl Street Mall; entertainment for the entire family, 303.449.3774.
  • Enjoy a star or laser show at Fiske Planetarium, CU campus, 303.492.5002.
  • Watch your favorite movies at the Boulder Outdoor Cinema, 1750 13th Street, 888.881.FILM.
  • Dance to live music with Bands on the Bricks on the Pearl Street Mall, Wednesday evenings during the summer months, 303.449.3774.

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A Paris Street Market at Twenty Ninth Street Mall

July 13, 2013 by

A Paris Street Market at Twenty Ninth Street Mall 

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July 13, 2013

A Paris Street Market at Twenty Ninth Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado is an open-air, vintage, antique and artisan market open on the second Saturday June through September RAIN OR SHINE.

Over 130 vendors are on hand with amazing merchandise. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday with a stroll through our Market! We’re open from 9am to 3pm the second Saturday June through September.

 

 

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Buyers face a 1.7-month supply of homes

July 11, 2013 by

Buyers face a 1.7-month supply of homes

There is less than a two-month supply of unsold single-family homes in the Denver-area market, according to a report released today.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home at 1240 Pennsylvania St. is priced a $349,500, close to the average price of a home sold last month.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home at 1240 Pennsylvania St. is priced a $349,500, close to the average price of a home sold last month.

“Even though there were 2,505 more homes available in June than in March, buyer demand is still strong,” said Bauer, who based his report on Metrolist data.

The Denver-area home market had the fewest unsold on the markets since records have been tracked by Metrolist last March. The lower the price of a home, the lower the available months of inventory.

There was only a month’s worth of unsold homes priced just below $100,000, for example. It doesn’t get much better for homes pried below $300,000. For homes priced from $100,000 to $199,999, there was only a 1.15-month supply of homes and from $200,000 to $299,99, there was only a 1.10-month supply.

While some media outlets focused last week on the 1.7 percent drop in total closings in June from May — even though it was otherwise a record June by a number of metrics — all the drop in month-to-month sales occurred for homes priced below $400,000, according to Bauer’s analysis.

The biggest percentage drop occurred for homes priced at $99,000 or below.

Single-family homes in that price range showed a 19.2 percent drop from May. Condos in that price range showed a 21.08 percent month-to-month drop. Overall, there is only a 1.44-month of condos on the market.

“We had 59 sales from $0 to $99,999 and I think we had 59 new listings added to the active inventory in that price range last month,” Bauer said. “The other thing is that more consumers also are buying new homes. New home builders are building homes as fast as they can to keep up with consumer demand, even though they are facing challenges such as a shortage of labor, materials and finished lots.”

At the other end of the scale, there is a 17-month supply of resale homes priced at $2 million or more. However, those luxury homes also showed the biggest month-to-month percentage gain, with closings rising by 44.4 percent.

“It continued all through the recession,” he said. “The American Dream is still to own a home. It’s a lifestyle choice.”

Many consumers would rather own a home than rent, he said.

It also is becoming increasingly more expensive to be a renter, he said.

“Short-term, the impact has been minimal, but long-term, if rates continue to rise, it will have a big impact,” Bauer said.

“If rates go up another point, that will be a 2-point or 2.5-point increase from the lows,” Bauer said. “If that happens, I think we will see the market slow.”

Meanwhile, records for June set last month include:

  • Average price of a residential (single-family) home – $349,339.
  • Residential average sold price (year to date) – $328,427.
  • Single-family (all homes) – $318,541.
  • Single-family average sold price (YTD) – $301,151.
  • Residential median price – $290,000.
  • Residential median price (YTD) – $275,000.
  • Single-family homes under contract – 7,420.

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July Economic Snapshot

July 10, 2013 by

July Economic Snapshot

A look at the current real estate market; provided by RE/ MAX ALLIANCE

July/2013

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Over the course of the past eighteen months the Boulder Valley real estate market can be characterized as one of demand exceeding supply. Spawned by low mortgage interest rates and improved economic conditions, the Boulder Valley real estate market has flourished. The direct result of that is an increase in home values. All geographic segments of the marketplace have benefitted, with the core area of Boulder and those outlying areas closest to Boulder showing the most improvement.

Below is a brief overview of the housing market in our area by locale for single family homes from IRES (the Northern Colorado MLS).

2012 (Thru June)          2013 (Thru June)      

                Area                 Average Sales Price      Average Sales Price     % Change

Boulder                        $666,232                     $749,116                     +12.44%

Superior                       $410,166                     $469,584                     +14.48%

Louisville                     $421,352                     $504,165                     +19.65%

Lafayette                      $399,302                     $423,943                     +6.17%

Longmont                     $255,818                     $280,923                     +9.81%

Suburban Plains           $546,327                     $571,726                     +4.64%

Suburban Mountains    $394,289                     $427,505                     +8.42%

Broomfield                   $357,499                     $391,432                     +9.49%

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 Average …               $442,418                     $476,568                     +7.71%             

 

As the economy has shown signs of stabilization, home mortgage interest rates have trended up slightly over the past sixty days. The traditional thirty-year fixed rate loan that could be had for under 4%, now resides closer to 4.5%. All indications are that mortgage rates will continue to hover around that mark for the foreseeable future.

Sales activity for single family homes and attached units across Boulder County continues to outpace 2012 numbers through June of each year. Single family home sales are up 6.43%; attached unit sales are up 15.23%; and the cumulative market is up 8.71%. The Absorption Rate for single family homes across Boulder County is at 144 days through June/2013. That number was 182 days in June/2012. The inventory level of available single family homes in Boulder County crept up 5.20% in June/2013 vs. May/2013 (1,355 vs. 1,288).

Faced with the dog days of summer, the Boulder Valley real estate market is experiencing continued improvement in sales activity over 2012, an increase in home values, an upturn in home mortgage interest rates, and fewer days on the market. With the possible exception of the somewhat higher mortgage interest rates, the Boulder Valley real estate market is healthy. Look for another upward push in sales activity before we drift into fall, when buyers and sellers typically begin the process of settling in for the start of the school year and the holiday season. This year may be a little different with continued pent up demand potentially fostering a more dynamic fall selling season.

 

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1851 22nd St #6, Boulder CO 80302

July 8, 2013 by

1851 22nd St #6, Boulder CO 80302

Under Contract in 4 Days for OVER asking price!

 

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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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