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"Not another boring real estate newsletter"

Monthly Market News & Updates

October | 2022

A photo of one of our recent listings in Arvada

Welcome to our new and much less boring newsletter.

We know how you feel when you get another marketing email you don't even remember signing up for-- your finger reaches for that delete button faster than you can say "unsubscribe."

This month, we're rolling out a new type of newsletter that we hope you'll find fun and engaging.

Have some feedback for us about it?

Let us know. And if you still want to unsubscribe, we'll go ahead and look away.

What's Happening in the Market?

It's no secret that the market has cooled considerably. But what does this mean for our clients?

For our sellers, it means more work on the front end to prepare their home for listing. Never has it been more important to present a home at its best: this means clean and free of clutter, pre-inspected and properly staged. Pricing for the current market (and not the March 2022 market) is also essential.

For buyers, there is finally some breathing room. We've been writing offers for less than asking price and retaining contingencies for inspections and appraisals. Interest rates have seen a sharp increase but lenders have responded with some creative loan products to help ease buyers' pain.

Want to hear more about buying or selling in the current market? Give us a shout.

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What's up with Ande and Karen?

We are heading into our 3rd year as a real estate team and our business is stronger than ever. We've also rebranded our team name and logo, which you may have noticed!

Ande has been spending more time at her property in Paonia, CO where she and her husband are building a sustainable house from "pumice-crete." More on that and other sustainable building practices in a later newsletter.

Karen and her family have been enjoying fall in Louisville, riding bikes to town for the farmers market and having picnics in the many great local parks. They've also been spending time at their off-grid mountain cabin.

First Bite Takes Boulder

This year we took our love for dining out and put our money where our mouth is: we sponsored First Bite, Boulder's restaurant week! There was so much great food to try, but we especially loved the First Bite menus at Gemini and Dry Storage.

Karen also collaborated with First Bite on a series of blog posts called Love Thy Neighbor[hood], which spotlighted different neighborhoods throughout Boulder County and discussed living and eating in each one. It's worth a read.

Read the blog here

Featured Listing

6761 Marshall Dr, Boulder CO

$995,000

This 1.5 acre lot with panoramic views is a unique opportunity in east Boulder county. Rural feel with room for horses or chickens, yet just minutes from shopping in Superior Town Center. Build your dream home and wake up to these views every day.

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What You Get For The Money - Boulder County

Price Point: $850,000

Every month, we spotlight 3 listings that are good examples of what you can get in a specific price range in Boulder County.

This month, we have been talking a lot about the entry level price point for a detached home in the city of Boulder. With median home prices over the $1.5 million mark, what does an entry level home look like? And how does it compare to homes in neighboring cities?

Check out a small tri-level in north Boulder, a 1927 historic home in Old Town Longmont, and a 1990s traditional build in Lafayette.

Which would you pick?

3818 Howe Ct

Boulder

$850,000

Built in 1986, this 1700 sf Tri-Level represents Boulder's entry point into the market for single family homes. The home has some nice upgrades and is on a quiet street, but the lot is tiny, which may not suit every buyer.

1008 5th Ave

Longmont

$850,000

If you love Craftsman charm with tasteful, modern upgrades, this is the house for you. Add to this a small but nice yard and walkability to Longmont's historic downtown and you and see just how much farther your money goes in Longmont.

360 Morning Star Lane

Lafayette

$875,000

This 1990s 2-story home is typical of the era with features like vaulted ceilings, main level laundry and all the bedrooms and bathrooms where buyers want them. It's located in Indian Peaks which features a golf course and community pool.

Sustainability Tip

Low waste living is important to us! Each month we share a new tip for living more sustainably.

Do you have a local zero waste or bulk/refill store near you? Boulder recently saw the arrival of Nude Foods Market, and we love Simply Bulk Market in Longmont as well! Nude Foods also does prepared meals and will deliver.

Nude Foods Market

Simply Bulk Market