Twin Peaks Mall Theater Coming Soon

The Twin Peaks Mall in Longmont has reached an agreement with Regal Theater to build a new, free standing, 12-screen theater complex in the northeast corner of the property.  This is great news for the redevelopment project that is slated to be completed in Fall 2014.  NewMark Merrill bought the existing mall for $8 million last year and has an unnamed 100,000 square-foot retail tenant already on board.  The new mall should provide an economic boost to Longmont and will certainly provide much needed retail, restaurant and movie theater to the west side of town.  Read more in the BCBR article.

What Do Home Buyers Want?

There is an increase in home sales, the outlook continues to be optimistic and you're considering selling your home.   What are buyers looking for in today's market and what can help "move" your home quickly?  According to "What Home Buyers Want" on CNBC, Energy-Star rated appliances in the kitchen and laundry room tops the list of desired features.   Consumers prefer energy-efficient features in their home to lower utility costs.  And they want high-end amenities more than larger space.  Think double sinks in the kitchen, french doors, garage storage, technology, wireless features.  But not as far as outdoor kitchens, golf course communities or wine cooler refrigerators.  Those are all nice, but cost conscious buyers may not want to stretch that far.

What do home buyers buy?  Check out this video.

How To Select a Real Estate Agent

The Boulder real estate market is quickly moving into its busiest season and we are seeing many optimistic signs for increased growth in sales for 2013.  As the market gets competitive, it is very important to work with a real estate agent with experience in the area, knowledge of real estate and the skills to negotiate in your best interests.  In the recent article by Fox Business, "How To Choose a Real Estate Professional", a few of the important qualifications of an ideal agent are represented.  John and I have been in the real estate industry for a combined 50 years averaging more 30 transactions per year.  What does this mean for you?  We have the experience, the knowledge and the skills to help you buy, sell or invest in real estate in the Boulder/Denver area.

Boulder Women Executives

A recent study of the U.S. Census Bureau found that Boulder County topped the nation in concentration of female executives with 17.7 female top executive for every 1000 female workers in 2012.  Although the disparity of women executives to men executives in the United States is still significant, the 2012 ranking of the 500 largest corporations in the United States includes a record 18 firms helmed by female CEOs, up from 12 companies in 2011.  

The Boulder area's concentration of female executives should come as no surprise to anyone who follow's the region's economy and business community.  Some of the local women executives who have inspired us can be found in the article, Boulder Tops For Female Executives.  

As a business owner in Boulder, I am grateful to live and work, in a community that supports women who own and lead organizations.