Winter in Boulder is anything but Cold
January 20th, 2010 Categories: Focus on Boulder, Uncategorized
I grew up in Chicago and when winter came rolling around it was time for one thing……staying warm. Here in Boulder, things are a bit different. With a much more mild winter climate, Boulder offers plenty of winter activities to keep you active and warm.
Countless groups and organizations offer winter hikes and activites. Such as the Flatirons Ski club, which will take you all over the state to ski Colorado. Both nordic and downhill skiing are available. What a great way to get outside and meet new people.
One of my personal favorite Clubs is known as FIDOS or Friends Interested in Dogs and Open Space. If you have a dog, love the outdoors and enjoy meeting people in your community this is a great club for you. These two organizations are just a few of the the local groups which help make our winters a bit more fulfilling. Click HERE to see more local organizations…. 
Near the Boulder 1 Plaza lies a small ice rink for local skaters to get their fix on. Who doesn’t enjoy ice skating and hot coco? Head down there on wed. or Thursday nights and watch a new game that is taking off in popularity here in Boulder. It is known as Broomball. A game that mixes hockey and good times into one. With a brooom-like stick, large ball, and pads teams face off to beat one another in some pretty good competition. Weather it is 8 degrees or 40, these Broom ball gurus are out there battling for local pride. For those of you who want a bit more compeition in their Broomball games there is an indoor league at the local rec center you can join.
Another local Boulder benefit is done by a guy who appreciates a good cross country course. I met this individual a few years ago and trust me he only does it for the people. 
Every time we get a fresh snow he heads out in his truck and grooms a track for cross country skiiers at Morning Side Park, near 9th and Balsam. From six in the morning to six at night you can find outdoor junkies getting a good workout in or just enjoying the snow. It is worth the effort and we thank you Boulder Groomer.
Come to Boulder and check out why our winters are anything but Cold and boring.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve In Boulder County
December 27th, 2009 Categories: Focus on Boulder, Mountain Living, Relocating
Looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve? Boulder Colorado has everything you desire whether it be ringing in the New Year in style or hanging with your family. The list is long in activities. Feel like dressing up, wearing your best clothes and dancing into the New Year? The Hotel Boulderado might be the place for you. Want to keep it casual? Try Leftover Salmon at the Boulder Theatre – a long standing tradition on this special night. Whatever your preference may be, you won’t find yourself looking for something to do. There is something for everyone on New Year’s Eve in Boulder Colorado. Check it out! Read the rest of this entry »
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Home For Sale 5bd-5ba Price Lowered; Longmont, Ft Collins, Denver, Boulder
December 21st, 2009 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, Relocating
Best Deal In The Neighborhood. Price lowered to sell.
Our listing, 11793 Pleasant View Ridge in Longmont is located within the Elms Meadow Vale Subdivision and the PRICE has been LOWERED 50k! Within walking distance to Union Reservoir and Sandstone Park, this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home really stands out with its modern and contemporary upgrades. Conveniently located near I-25, Ft. Collins, Boulder, and Denver, the home has views from every direction and the subdivision is well-maintained with a community park. You’ll love this home, click here to view the details.
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Why People Love Prospect; Longmont Colorado
November 11th, 2009 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Relocating, Selling Thoughts
Front Range
A newer subdivision along the Front Range of Longmont Colorado that needs your attention is Prospect; a part of Boulder County. After recently hosting an open house at our newest listing, I truly discovered that people love this neighborhood. Curious neighbors and potential homebuyers couldn’t stop the po
sitive comments about wanting to live and loving to live in Prospect Colorado. Find out why… 
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Fine Dining in Boulder Colorado
November 5th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Fine dining is an experience we have all shared. You walk into a dim lighted restaurant with a decor that only this establishment has seemed to perfect. The smell of the food hits you almost instantly just as the hostess greets you. From there your anticipation of what’s to come is overwhelming while you walk to your table. With all the noise color and distractions around you, all you see is the menu infront of you. Enjoying the moment you review every item on the menu, as not to miss anything that might tempt you, but you do so quick enough to make sure you can get an appetizer and drink ordered as soon as your first meet your waiter. From there conversation great food and an unforgetable memory ensues. This is the fine dining experience, and Boulder Colorado has many restaurants that offer just that. If you are one of those who “Lives to Eat” rather than ”Eats to live” then Boulder has what you crave. For a list of ALL the restaurants in Boulder Colorado, CLICK HERE.
First on our list is The Flagstaff House. Located part way up flagstaff road at 6,000 ft, the drive alone gives you one of the best views of the city of Boulder. Originally a cabin built in 1929, this family owned restaurant has become well known and liked by locals and visitors. Not just Boulder’s but Colorado’s premier dining experience combines an award-winning wine list with exquisite food. The great Vitner’s rooms allow a 20,000 bottle wine cellar to be viewed by the restaurants patrons. Please CLICK HERE for a more details about the Flagstaff House.
If you are looking to see the “greener/healthier” side of Boulder’s fine dining restaurants, you can not pass up the Sunflower. It’s location on Pearl street makes sunflower a prefect choice. Sunflower provides a delicious array of food that satisfies and promotes your good health. Their menu states, “Your meal will be prepared from specially selected fresh, whole foods without any preservatives, chemical additives, or artificial ingredients of any kind.” Certified organicially grown foods are used in preperation. It is truely a unique experience. CLICK HERE to find out more about Sunflower.
Here are a few more I would suggest you check out while in Boulder: The Kitchen on Pearl St. This European bistro is the whole package when it comes to fine dining experiences. Ras Kassas Ethiopian is so close to the real thing it will leave you speechless. Brasserie 10 10 offers French-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner you should go and see for yourself. 
Please if you are a bit hungry after reading this come visit Boulder and its fine dining restaurants. They won’t let you down
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Getting your FACE-book, LINKED-in so others can see your my-SPACE
October 18th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Getting connected with today’s home buyer, generation X and Y, seems like a challenge. It is. But considering the tools available to you, it also has never been so easy. The old ways of open houses, cold calling and sending postcards seems obsolete. While not entirely true, there are better ways to get your name face and message out to your sphere and others….social networks. There are so many out there it will amaze you. CHECK HERE
You may ask, “How do you establish the trust, that face to face relationships are best at, via the web?” Go to one of the sites and see for yourself. The users give you access to their lives through their profile, which consists of: pictures. self descriptions, school and job histories, stories, their friends, and their friends’ friends, and the list goes on and on. We need to socialize ourselves, not in the traditional way, but rather the virtual way. Anyone interested in staying connected with the web will need an ever changing early-adopter attitude. The web is always changing and requires our utmost attention to stay up with it.
Your Profile
Here are a few of the social sites that I am connected with and recommend you get connected with as well:
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Boulder Open Space, Come and see it……
October 9th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
Imagine you are in your apartment and get the urge to take your dog for a jog. Only problem is that you live in a metropolis. You put on your running shoes, slip Fido’s leash around his neck and head down stairs for your exercise. Heading outside you start jogging, noticing your view is mostly reflections of the city in the glass windows of the buildings lining the streets. People all around you, no where to go but where the streets take you and you feel like you are trapped.
Concrete Jungle
After a few urban switch backs you return home and know something is missing. ”Might as well have ran on the treadmill”, you tell yourself. You are missing the trees, the grass and the overall open space that are ideal for a jog with your dog. Your answer to this problem is Boulder Colorado.
Boulder Colorado is one of the best outdoor towns in the country. The lands teem with native plants and wildlife and are home to threatened and endangered species. Our open spaces serve as a buffer zones between Boulder and nearby development, so in the future Boulder will look as beautiful as ever. These land provide us with untold benefits to the natural environment – clean air, water, and earth. Don’t you want to be surrounded by such an environment? Read the rest of this entry »
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Extend And Expand The Homebuyer Tax Credit
October 5th, 2009 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder
Hurry!! Time is ru
nning out!! In order to be eligible for the first-time homebuyer tax credit you must:
- find the perfect home,
- complete a contract,
- satisfy any contingencies,
- secure financing, and
- negotiate inspection
BY NOVEMBER 30th!!!
I would say time is out! Now, it is so important for Congress to Extend and Expand the tax credit ASAP! Read the rest of this entry »
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HOME FOR SALE SPECTACULAR 5 bds-5 baths
September 30th, 2009 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Market Watch, Relocating
Best Deal In The Neighborhood. Price lowered to sell.
Our listing, 11793 Pleasant View Ridge in Longmont is located within the Elms Meadow Vale Subdivision and the PRICE has been LOWERED 50k! Within walking distance to Union Reservoir and Sandstone Park, this 5 bedroom, 5 bath home really stands out with its modern and contemporary upgrades. Conveniently located near I-25, Ft. Collins, Boulder, and Denver, the home has views from every direction and the subdivision is well-maintained with a community park. You’ll love this home, click here to view the details.
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And the Award goes to……Boulder!!!
September 29th, 2009 Categories: Focus on Boulder
When it comes to living in the United States there are few places as unique and attractive as Boulder Colorado. Nestled in the foothills, where the rolling planes meet the majestic Rockies, you will find Boulder.
Boulder is centrally located within an hour from Denver, the airport and El Dora ski resort, making it an ideal location. There is a one of a kind outdoor scene that very few places can offer. Hundreds of hiking trails, rivers/creeks, and endless extreme sports are just a few of these attractions our town has to offer. Come explore….. Read the rest of this entry »
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