Saturday, January 26, 2008
Louisville Colorado Mystery Buyer Closes Commercial Deal
Well, the Sun Micro Systems property, formerly owned by Storage Tek, in Louisville Colorado has finally closed. We are expecting to hear who the mystery buyer is soon. This sale has everyone buzzing in hopes that the Buyer is one of the larger high tech firms like Google or Yahoo. The word from people on the inside of the negotiations is that it will have a significant impact on Louisville, Boulder and the State of Colorado. Stay tuned.. by Gregg Ashburn RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. "Boulder Realtor"
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Mayor Visits RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.
Mayor Chuck Sisk, of Louisville Colorado, spoke at RE/MAX of Boulder's weekly meeting. We were hoping he had some new information about the pending sale of the Storage Tek property, the best kept secret in Colorado. Sun Microsytems is trying to sell the land and the buildings and has stated that there is a Buyer and a pending sale. Everyone is anxiously awaiting to hear the identity of the new owner. Rumor has it that Google, Yahoo or one of many high tech companies is going to relocate to the area. Stay tuned! Written by Gregg Ashburn "Realtor" RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. Boulder, CO.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Superior, CO Town Center Proposal
REVISED TOWN CENTER PLAN PROPOSED
The 160-acre property east of Town Hall across McCaslin Blvd. has long been slated for development but has struggled to find a developer and an acceptable plan. Recently a proposal was presented to the Town and was widely panned. A revised plan was introduced in November and discussions got started in early December. The new approach actually increased the amount of housing from 2,378 units to more than 2,500 but moves the high density Row and Townhomes to the northern section of the parcel along U.S. 36 and puts commercial uses on the southern section. More open space and green spaces are planned in the new proposal. Town staff plan to have a formal proposal in front of the Town Board by February 2008. by Ken Hotard - Boulder Area Board of Realtor
The 160-acre property east of Town Hall across McCaslin Blvd. has long been slated for development but has struggled to find a developer and an acceptable plan. Recently a proposal was presented to the Town and was widely panned. A revised plan was introduced in November and discussions got started in early December. The new approach actually increased the amount of housing from 2,378 units to more than 2,500 but moves the high density Row and Townhomes to the northern section of the parcel along U.S. 36 and puts commercial uses on the southern section. More open space and green spaces are planned in the new proposal. Town staff plan to have a formal proposal in front of the Town Board by February 2008. by Ken Hotard - Boulder Area Board of Realtor
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Boulder County Housing Market Outlook
October 19, 2007
by Gregg Ashburn
I thought I'd check in and give you an update on the Boulder market and housing inventory. Our market has slowed down just like much of the country's housing markets. Unlike other markets, our slow down is in part due to the lack of inventory. People are not selling right now. For about the last 17 years it seems as though when there is a market slow down Boulder is very resilient. Our appreciation slows down but it never seems to ultimately result in lower prices. (continue)
by Gregg Ashburn
I thought I'd check in and give you an update on the Boulder market and housing inventory. Our market has slowed down just like much of the country's housing markets. Unlike other markets, our slow down is in part due to the lack of inventory. People are not selling right now. For about the last 17 years it seems as though when there is a market slow down Boulder is very resilient. Our appreciation slows down but it never seems to ultimately result in lower prices. (continue)
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Six Things to Do Now to Prepare Your Home for an Early 2008 Sale
The Boulder-Broomfield residential market has had busy late winter/early spring home sales these past several years. Contrary to popular opinion, early spring is a great time of year to list your home. Inventory tends to be lower than at other points in the year, and there is usually a pent-up buyer demand that survived through the winter months raring to buy something.
If you are considering listing and selling your home in 6 months, there are some things you can be doing between now and then to prepare your home, and yourself, for a successful sale. The statement that “the devil is in the details” certainly applies to preparing your home for this event. If you take the time to plan for and to address the details now, it will pay off later.
1. Take exterior photos on sunny fall days. Capture the fall foliage in and around your home to use in marketing materials early next year. Continue to take photos if your property benefits from winter views of the mountains that are normally obscured by foliage in other months.
2. Plant bulbs before the end of October. Bulbs are an inexpensive and easy way to add color to our yards early in the year. Chose deer resistant bloomers if deer are an issue in your own yard. Plant bulbs in showy groups of 12 or more together for larger splashes of color.
3. Clean out the house; “less is more” in showing your home. Identify several charitable organizations that will accept your household and clothing donations. Find out which ones will pick up from your house to eliminate the extra step of dropping things off to the organization. While everyone has their own method, I have been successful with working one room at a time. Make a list of the items you are giving away, obtain written receipts for your donations, and include these donations as deductions to your income at income tax time. Be sure to check with your accountant or on-line with the IRS to familiarize yourself with current rules on non monetary charitable donations.
4. Get a home inspection done, especially if the home has not had an inspection in the past several years. Identify what issues may exist and start addressing them. Look for specials offered throughout the winter months when many trades are slow and are soliciting for business.
5. Create a “honey-do” list, or hire a handyman to address all the small items that need attention, such as that loose front door knob, or the broken latch on the fence gate. Finish items that you have been meaning to “get to” for sometime. Create the list and work your way down it to complete each item over the next 6 months.
6. Conduct maintenance, especially on your furnace, fireplace flue, roof, or gutters. Paint the house exterior now if you think it may be issue when you go to list the house. Waiting to paint the exterior in March may not be a viable option if we have another snowy winter.
A little advance planning and work can help you have more control and sanity when you list your house and your house will show better for all your efforts. If you need help in determining what needs attention and where to start, call your trusted Realtor to help you.
Angela McCormick
If you are considering listing and selling your home in 6 months, there are some things you can be doing between now and then to prepare your home, and yourself, for a successful sale. The statement that “the devil is in the details” certainly applies to preparing your home for this event. If you take the time to plan for and to address the details now, it will pay off later.
1. Take exterior photos on sunny fall days. Capture the fall foliage in and around your home to use in marketing materials early next year. Continue to take photos if your property benefits from winter views of the mountains that are normally obscured by foliage in other months.
2. Plant bulbs before the end of October. Bulbs are an inexpensive and easy way to add color to our yards early in the year. Chose deer resistant bloomers if deer are an issue in your own yard. Plant bulbs in showy groups of 12 or more together for larger splashes of color.
3. Clean out the house; “less is more” in showing your home. Identify several charitable organizations that will accept your household and clothing donations. Find out which ones will pick up from your house to eliminate the extra step of dropping things off to the organization. While everyone has their own method, I have been successful with working one room at a time. Make a list of the items you are giving away, obtain written receipts for your donations, and include these donations as deductions to your income at income tax time. Be sure to check with your accountant or on-line with the IRS to familiarize yourself with current rules on non monetary charitable donations.
4. Get a home inspection done, especially if the home has not had an inspection in the past several years. Identify what issues may exist and start addressing them. Look for specials offered throughout the winter months when many trades are slow and are soliciting for business.
5. Create a “honey-do” list, or hire a handyman to address all the small items that need attention, such as that loose front door knob, or the broken latch on the fence gate. Finish items that you have been meaning to “get to” for sometime. Create the list and work your way down it to complete each item over the next 6 months.
6. Conduct maintenance, especially on your furnace, fireplace flue, roof, or gutters. Paint the house exterior now if you think it may be issue when you go to list the house. Waiting to paint the exterior in March may not be a viable option if we have another snowy winter.
A little advance planning and work can help you have more control and sanity when you list your house and your house will show better for all your efforts. If you need help in determining what needs attention and where to start, call your trusted Realtor to help you.
Angela McCormick
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