10.22.2010

Boulder Valley Fall Real Estate Conference

If you’re looking for insight into how to navigate today’s uncertain economy and real estate market, then you won’t want to miss Re/Max of Boulder Inc.’s 2010 Fall Real Estate Conference.

Federal Housing Administration Commissioner David H. Stevens headlines this year’s conference keynote speakers. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, and Brad Blackwell, retail national sales manager for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, will round out the keynote speaker panel.

The conference is set for 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Millennium Harvest House Boulder, 1345 28th St. The cost is $59 and includes lunch. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and a reception at 4:30 p.m. will wrap up the day’s events.

Re/Max of Boulder is also honored to welcome Larry Kendall, chairman emeritus of Fort Collins-based The Group Inc. Real Estate. He will speak on strategies that will serve Realtors well when selling real estate in this economy.

Other topics covered at the conference include:

Commercial/Residential: Opportunities on the Horizon: Smart investors should look beyond today's headlines for real estate opportunities that will mature throughout the next decade. We'll look at developments such as ConocoPhillips, North Park and others, including redevelopment and infill projects, with an eye toward maximizing investment returns.

Residential Track: Transit-Oriented Development: FasTracks eventually will change the dynamics of real estate in the Boulder Valley. This panel will discuss projects such as Boulder Junction and other transit developments in Broomfield, Louisville and Longmont.

Commercial Track: Rent or Buy? Is your company in the right-sized space? Is it time for you to purchase a building for your business? Our expert panel will discuss how you can take advantage of the current market and get the best value for your company's dollars.

During the Real Estate Forecast, Boulder Area Realtor Association President D.B. Wilson, who also manages the Re/Max of Boulder office, and Lynda Gibbons, chief executive officer of Gibbons-White Inc. will talk about what the future holds for the economy and real estate for the remainder of 2010 and into 2011. They will examine both the national trends and the outlook for the Boulder Valley.

For more information and to register for the Fall Real Estate Conference visit http://www.fallrealestateconference.com/ or http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=895283. You can also contact Tom Kalinski of RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc., at 303.441.5620 or e-mail tomkalinski@mindspring.com; or Chris Wood of the Boulder County Business Report, 303.440.4950, or e-mail cwood@bcbr.com.

Four hours of Continuing Education Real Estate Credit are available from VanEd. Contact the BCBR if you are interested in being a sponsor or having a booth.

10.11.2010

Art Wanted for North Metro Fire District - All ages, all mediums

 "North Metro Fire Rescue District Art Project - "Firefighters as Community Helpers." 


Open to artists ages 3 and up who live within the district, which includes Broomfield, Northglenn and unincorporated areas of Boulder, Adams and Jefferson counties. 
 "...Want.. artists` interpretation of how they see firefighters as community helpers," spokeswoman Wendy Forbes said.
Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Art should be submitted at North Metro headquarters, 10550 Huron St. in Northglenn.


North Metro Fire Rescue District is hoping the community will take an interest in its brand-new headquarters building at the northwest corner of Lamar Street and First Avenue and is inviting local painters, photographers, sculptors and other creative minds to submit art that will be displayed in several locations in the headquarters for years to come."



For information, call Wendy Forbes at 303-252-3017.

10.01.2010

Boulder Fall Events from Home & Garden Magazine

Cooler weather but still lots of things to do around Boulder:

Red Barn Farm Harvest Market and Barn Sale October 1-2    shannonredbarnfarm.com.
 
Open Studios  October 2-3, 9-10  openstudios.org or call 303-444-1862

Fall Farmfest Sunflower Farm    To October 30    Call 303-774-8001  sunflowerfarminfo.com

Longmont Farmers’ Market    To October 30 -   boulderfarmers.org

Corn Maze   Through October 31    303-973-3705   botanicgardens.org

Boulder Farmers’ Market    Through November 6    303-910-2236   boulderfarmers.org

Bonfils-Stanton Lecture    October 7  2010   720-865-3580  botanicgardens.org
 
Pumpkin Pie Days Antique Show    October 9-10    303-776-1870  stvrainhistoricalsociety.org 

Fall Color Tree Walk    October 12, 14     303-492-6892  cumuseum.colorado.edu

Rebuilding After the Fire Workshop    October 23     303-444-0033 info@parrishbuilt.com

Guild of Boulder Annual Show and Sale   November 3-7   303-443-3705 handweaversofboulder.org

Blossoms of Light    December 3 – January 2   720-865-3500  botanicgardens.org

Holiday Festival of Trees   December 4     303-441-3907 mowboulder.org

Historic Homes for the Holidays Tour   December 4-5    303-444-4192  historicboulder.org

Zoo Lights   December 10 – January 2   303-376-4800  denverzoo.org/visitors/events.asp

9.28.2010

Time for Fall Color Viewing around Boulder

What's a blog about the Boulder area without a mention of tracking the fall colors in the mountains.


Here are some links to get you started - looks like trips can be planned into the beginning of October.

Mike Nelson
US Forest Service
and if you'd like to travel - check out the "Top 10" according to the Huffington Post.

Enjoy from Boulder Blogging!

9.23.2010

Boulder ReSource - Collecting Tools Starting September 25

ReSource which promotes waste reduction through innovative landfill diversion programs is hosting a Community Tool Drive at  The ReSource Yard at 6400 Arapahoe Ave.

Help launch the ReSource Tool Library by donating your unwanted or seldom-used tools.
  • Help build a community tool inventory that benefits everyone.
  • Borrow back your donated tools for free!
  • Win a free Tool Library membership at our Tool Drive raffles!
  • Receive a tax deduction receipt for your donations.  
  • All tools in good, working condition will be accepted.
Saturday September 25th (9-5)
Sunday September 26th (11-4)
Saturday October 2nd (9-5)
Sunday October 3rd (11-4)
Click here for more information about this new program. 
Source: ReSource Yard website

9.22.2010

CU Wizard Series - 34th Year Starts September 25

In its 34th year, CU Wizards will explore the exciting worlds of physics, chemistry, biology and astronomy.

Free to the public, children of all ages are invited to attend the monthly CU Wizards shows at the University of Colorado at Boulder which are  intended to entertain and inform children about different aspects of science.  All shows are on Saturday mornings at 9:30 on the CU campus.

The first show of the new season, Saturday September 25 in Duane Physics is "Psychology: The Science of Illusion and Reality. 




Source: CU Wizards Website

9.20.2010

RE/MAX of Boulder offers Four Mile Fire Assistance

The Boulder Valley Community and RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. have banded together to help with the devastating aftermath of the Four Mile Fire which burned 165 homes.  Please contact your RE/MAX Realtor (or Broker/Owner Tom Kalinski 303.441.5620 Email Tom) to obtain contacts of trusted architects, contractors, attorneys, lenders, insurance agents, material suppliers, demolition/deconstruction companies or assistance with navigating the County Building and Planning Department.

Rental Properties available from RE/MAX of Boulder:
1. 1240 Cedar, Apartment Building 12 vacant 2 bedroom units, $1300-$1400 mth - Bill Allen 303.441.5690
2. Boulder - 4 bedroom 3 bath home $3200 mth - on market to Dec. - Dave Osborne 720.566.2681
3. 487 Rifle Way Broomfield new home $2000 - Ted or Carolyn Manzanares 303.666.8115
4. 135 Stone Canyon, Lyons $800 mtn , 3 bedroom, 2 bath, all appliances - Dan Sidall 303.918.8400
5. 3140 29th 4 bedroom, 4 bath, office $2300 - Chad St. Onge 303.895.7190
6.1667 Zamia, 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome $2000 - Ed Schultz 720.495.3889
7.AGR Building- Niwot and Front Range -  Lisa Jacobs 720-375-1092

(Rental questions can also be directed to Todd Ulrich Property Management RE/MAX of Boulder 303.441.5672 or cell 303.5645.4762)

Other websites with rentals:
PGRentals 

Upcoming Community Meetings Boulder Green Building Guild: 
Location: East Boulder Senior Center
Dates: Thursday September 23 - 7-9  pm and
Sunday October 3 - 1-6 pm