Green Light for Boulder Real Estate

Just about everybody I talk to lately has a house to sell or would like to buy but they’re waiting for a green light, you know the one, that means real estate prices are going up from here, we’ve hit bottom and they can be guaranteed appreciation. Just like the good ol’ days! These are the things I know for sure:
• Real estate is always a good long term investment (think 10-15 year time frame).
• Boulder County real estate is about as stable an investment as you’ll find anywhere.
• Owning a home is about much more than a financial investment. It’s about the safety and security of having your own home, a place to create memories and raise a family.
• Home affordability rose to its highest level in a decade during the last quarter of 2010. All of which makes this a great time to move forward with your dreams!

Boulder, Colorado Invesment Property Regulations

If you own rental properties in the city of Boulder, you’ll want to know about the new ‘Smart Regs’ requirements for investment homes. In order to rent property in the city, you already need to have an inspection that shows it meets code and safety standards. With the adoption of Smart Regs, an investment property will also need to demonstrate energy efficiencies and pass an energy audit.For more details on these regulations, please check out the city of Boulder’s website, click on rentals and smart regs.

Welcome to Boulder, CO

Boulder, Colorado was just named ‘the happiest town’ in the country based on a Gallup poll taken recently. It’s easy to see why once you know about the great weather, gorgeous scenery and abundant outdoor opportunities all wrapped up in a small town with big city amenities and cultural opportunities. That’s probably why about 30% of the homes I’ve sold in and around Boulder, Colorado in the past few years have been to folks who are relocating from other parts of the country. Housing in Boulder is considerably more expensive than close by communities, with an average price of $798,649K in the city of Boulder, Co and a median price of $566K. Even in the downturn, Boulder’s market has remained one of the most stable in the country. A quick drive from Boulder you’ll find the towns of Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Erie, Niwot, Broomfield and Longmont. Each community has its own character, history and housing market and all are a 10-15 minute drive to Boulder, with easy access to DIA and Denver.

Jan Baulsir has been a realtor in Boulder, Colorado as a full time agent with Wright Kingdom for 10 years. For more about Jan, her website and to search for properties please visit her website.