Million Dollar Home Sales

I recently told you of the rebounding real estate market and the optimistic outlook for 2013.  An example of strong sales was just reported in the Boulder County Business Report, stating nine homes in the city of Boulder sold for $1 million or more in December, 2012.  That is five more than sold in December, 2011 and puts Boulder in third on the list for December sales in Colorado. There were 11 homes that sold for $1 million or more in Boulder County over the past two weeks alone in January.  

If you or someone you know are looking to buy or sell a home this year, please contact me.  As always, your referrals are appreciated!

7 Ways To Improve Your Home's Sell-ability

Although our market his rebounding very nicely, the advice from "Selling Your Home In A Down Market" is relevant in most any market.  First, maintain neutrality.  This can be true of your paint colors, interior decorating and landscaping.  Keeping the look of your home neutral frees up a potential buyer to imagine their furnishings and themselves inside.  Along those lines, less is more is also important.  Clearing out clutter, cleaning off countertops and dressers, and not overcrowding furniture are all key points in presenting your house in its best light.  Read more ideas at Investopedia's "7 Ways To Improve Your Home's Sell-ability", or contact me for ideas and suggestions.

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Newly Remodeled Condominium Sells Quickly

With only 13 days on the market, 1245 Norwood Ave, #42 has sold!  This beautiful, quiet and private townhome-style condo in Appleridge was remodeled by our sister company, Value Preservation, with new kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors,  designer light fixtures, modern paint colors, art niches and new tile!  The 1,488 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths condo can be seen at Value Preservation.  If you have a property that needs updating to sell, or would like advise on preparing a home for sale, please call or email me!

Neptune Mountaineering Changes Owners

Family-owned outdoor retailer Backwoods, an outdoor gear and apparel company, has purchased Neptune Mountaineering, the climbing anchor in South Boulder since 1973.  Few changes are planned, with staff and name remaining, however Backwoods, will bring adventure travel expeditions to the store via its sister company, Backwoods Adventures.  Check out The Daily Camera article for more details.

Strong Economic Forecast for 2013

The economic forecast for 2013 is optimistic according to the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business.  Predictions include strong growth in almost all industries and sectors and employment growth in Colorado to exceed national averages.  Read more at the Boulder County Business Report.

Parks and Rec Fitness Sale

If getting in shape is on your New Year's Resolution list, the Boulder Parks and Rec centers have a solution for you.  This weekend the East and North rec centers offer a free, 45-minute dance class sample ranging from hip hop to ballet.  Check out the adult dance days schedule to see if one will work for you.  

There are also many specials in January including a Three-Free pass to try out each of the Boulder Rec Centers free, $149 for three-months of unlimited use including classes and more.  Check out their schedule, classes and specials at the 2013 Boulder Rec Center New Year's specials. 

Chasing Ice

In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic:  to capture images to help tell the story of the Earth's changing climate.  The result of this assignment is the phenomenal documentary, Chasing Ice.  

Within months of that first trip to Iceland, the Mr. Balog conceived the boldest expedition of his life, The Extreme Ice Survey.  With a band of young adventurers in tow, Balog began deploying revolutionary time-lapse cameras across the brutal Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the world's changing glaciers.  

Chasing Ice, winner of 23 awards at film festivals around the world, is a must-see documentary illustrating undeniable evidence of climate change.  Don't miss it - shows at the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, January 9th and Thursday, January 10th at 8pm.  Doors open at 7:30 and there will be a Q&A following the film with James Balog, Lead and director of Extreme Ice Survey, and Svavar Jonatansson, Icelandic Field Coordinator.