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Denver-based DIRC Homes announces new attainable neighborhood in Boulder

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Estimated completion of the first Velo residences is as soon as Spring of 2021.

(Photos courtesy: Velo Condos).

BOULDER – Located in the northeast area of Boulder, Velo Condos, is a new neighborhood of 70 residences conveniently located near the Cottonwood, Goose Creek and Wonderland Creek Bike Paths, as well as the 208 RTD bus route and Foothills Parkway.

With the first homes ready in 2021, locally owned and operated Denver area general contractor, DIRC Homes, is excited about this attainable new condo building.

The first condos released will have one-bedroom units priced as low as $410,000. 14 of the residences are permanently affordable, as required by the city of Boulder, and income restrictions will apply.

“I am so excited to be part of bringing an innovative and affordable housing option to the Boulder market, and to introduce our company vision, “to be the company of choice for all stakeholders by redefining home construction” to the market. This vision helps us to embrace the community and is in alignment with our core values,” said president of DIRC Homes, Randy Henckel, adding, “Being part of this significant project in the

Boulder community allows us to further our goals and partner with like-minded firms, like Thistle, to deliver quality and affordable housing by creating vibrant communities.”

Thistle, a Boulder based nonprofit since 1986, is developing the community as part of their commitment to affordable housing. Velo Condos is Thistle’s sixth mixed-income community, offering both permanently affordable and market rate ownership homes. “We are excited to work with DIRC, whose construction expertise will help keep the final sales prices below what is presently seen in the market for homes of this quality, and size,“ said Mary Duvall, Thistle CEO. All residences come with private garages, some with two-car tandems or oversized garages and affordable units come with carports; all homes have generous indoor storage as well. Every home has either a spacious balcony, outdoor patio and/or enclosed yard with abundant windows to take in the surroundings. There is a community area for parties,

co-working, coffee time, bike repair and washing, as well as a pet washing station. Generous landscaping surrounds the site, and the homes will have highquality finishes. Every residence meets stringent energy-efficiency requirements.

There are numerous breweries, cafes and shops within biking distance. The Valmont Bike Park, the Valmont Disc Golf Course and the Valmont Dog Park are neighborhood amenities. Velo Condos have unparalleled views of the Flatirons and the Front Range.

Featuring modern one, two and three-bedroom units, Velo Condos’ twelve unique floor plans range from 706 to 1,450 square feet plus five unique live-work units, each offering an additional 500 to 700 square feet of connected commercial workspace.

Preliminary prices beginning at $410,000 for the one bedroom, one bath condos and $561,500 for the two bedroom, two bath condos. All condos come with private garages ranging from onecar to two-car tandems or with a carport. Floor plans offer both one-level and two-story options with either private balconies or enclosed yards.

Said Henckel, “Finding another community in this area that will offer the amenities and lifestyle access that is planned for Velo condos will be challenging. We are proud to be a key partner in delivering this project and look forward to an ongoing relationship with the various team members.”

Pre-sales for Velo Condos are now happening! Estimated completion of the first residences is as soon as Spring of 2021. For more information, contact Deanna Franco, broker owner at 8030 Realty, at 720.422.5131 or explore online at VeloCondos.com.

Founded in 2012, DIRC Homes, LLC is a boutique builder focusing on urban infill and transit-oriented developments – revitalizing Colorado’s urban neighborhoods. Our homes and New Urbanist communities are a thoughtful collaboration with local architects to provide highdesign, low-maintenance spaces to complement the Colorado lifestyle.

For more information, visit DIRCHomes.com.

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Rise in remote work reshapes where we choose to live More than half of employed Americans have tasted the freedom of working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and they like

BY TOM it. This may KALINSKI permanently RE/MAX of Boulder shift where we prefer to work and live and in turn impact city and suburban real estate markets.

Most Americans in this group, 75 percent, say they would prefer to continue their at-home work at least half the time after the pandemic subsides, if given the option, according to a new survey conducted last week by The Harris Poll for Zillow.

By contrast, before COVID-19 only 7 percent of civilian workers could choose to work from home as a workplace benefit, though 40 percent worked in jobs that could be performed remotely, reports the Pew Research Center.

This newly found remote work

The newly found remote work experience has dominated our lives over recent months and given many Americans a new view of work that opens up options for good locations to live.

experience has dominated our lives over recent months and given many Americans a new view of work that opens up options for good locations to live.

“The experience of being at home for a long period of time has everyone rethinking their priorities,” says Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. “People are recognizing space is more

important, so they’re looking for more affordable areas where they can have more space at the same price.”

Where people choose to live has long been tied to where they work, which used to translate into a home that provided a work commute no longer than 30 minutes. Over the past decade, this requirement caused extreme home value growth in coastal job centers, which in turn precipitated an affordability crisis.

But workers experiencing the pros of video chats instead of in-person meetings could broaden where homebuyers shop for a home. Half of those able to do their job from home say they would be open to a commute time to work of up to 45 minutes or longer. This willingness to live farther from work may translate into a post-pandemic recovery that mitigates over-amped housing demand in larger cities and drives a boom in smaller cities and exurbs.

Those living in small, costly city apartments may be willing to trade easy access to

their workplace and public transportation for a larger home in a smaller city or suburb when it no longer comes with the worry of increased time and costs of a daily commute.

In fact, nearly one-third of the 2,065 surveyed say they would consider moving in order to live in a home with a dedicated office space, to live in a larger home, and to live in a home with more rooms.

The Harris Poll survey was conducted online from May 4 to 6, 2020. For more information see the Forbes story “Rise in Remote Work Could Spark a New Suburban Boom.”

Tom Kalinski is the broker/ owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977.

He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40year background in residential and commercial real estate.

For questions, e-mail Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail.com, call 303.441.5620, or visit boulderco.com.

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Quarantining at home: From busy beaver to zoned-out zombie Who knew what we were in for when we started sheltering at home? I started quarantining with my high-risk husband with a positive “can do”

BY MARY attitude, a credit to my pragmatic LYNN BRUNY Mid-western upbringing. With this newfound home time, things were going to get done!

How has this plan played out? Unfortunately, my initial exuberance has gone, as my grandmother would say, “to hell in a hand basket” faster than COVID-19 can spread at a Missouri pool party. Sad, unrelenting reality has zapped my motivation. Here’s the quarantine timeline I’ve experienced:

machine. Closets and drawers were Marie Kondo-ed. Mis lecciones se hacían todos los días. (Spanish lessons were completed daily.)

The foothills were hiked in clean and coordinated outfits. New and complicated gourmet meals were whipped up. Alcohol intake was tempered with church lady like moderation.

Weeks 1 to 4: High hopes Anxious energy percolated out of me as my mind tried to grasp the daily news. I was a git ‘er done

Weeks 5 to 8: Reality hits The news was nothing but bad, bad, bad – a frying pan to the head each day. Closet cleaning was abandoned. Why clean at all given what’s going on? Who cares if our place looks like the program: “Hoarders, the Broken in Boulder episode”? I moved my old sweat pants and T-shirts from a high closet shelf to an easy-toreach drawer. (No, Marie, this did not “spark joy.”) Spanish lessons tapered off. ¿Cuándo terminará esto? (When will this end?) I no longer went on nearby hiking trails as they had become bottlenecked with large groups of mask-less potential spreaders. (Death by one snotty sneeze seemed a pathetic way to go.) Cooking lost its appeal and started feeling more like a

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Week 8 to present: Why bother?

Our home is barely kept looking presentable. My old, comfortable clothes are never put away but are occasionally washed when my husband gives me that,“Heh, are you going feral?” look. I’ve stopped my Spanish lessons but when reading the news I find myself muttering phrases such as, ¿Qué infierno es esto? (What fresh hell is this?) Now walking around the neighborhood and seeing strangers’ faces without masks seems off putting, like they’re not wearing pants only ratty underwear. Cook?

Yah, right. That’s so March 2020.

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Coronavirus and the local residential real estate market The coronavirus pandemic has hit the global and national economy, but as stay-at-home orders have been gradually lifted, changes are taking place

BY DUANE in the real estate DUGGAN market. To learn Realtor and Author how COVID-19 RE/MAX of Boulder has affected our local residential real estate market in Boulder County, I interviewed Todd Gullette, managing broker of RE/MAX of Boulder. Todd is a sought-after speaker for the Boulder area market and oversees the operation of over 100 Realtors® at RE/MAX of Boulder. He has his finger on the pulse of our local housing market.

Changes are taking place in the real estate market due to the Coronovirus pandemic. (Photo: Bigstock).

Can you give us a brief update about our local market?

Todd Gullette: Certainly, our local market is showing signs of strength.

Lower priced homes have been selling consistently and at very strong prices, and we are seeing multiple offers when a home is priced aggressively.

For the most part, Boulder County has recorded a median price drop from March to May of 1.3 percent. Average prices were affected more and were down a Todd Gullette, managing broker total of around 9 percent because at RE/MAX of Boulder. high-end home buyers are being don’t start to see a depreciation of more cautious about returning to prices until 30 percent to 35 percent the marketplace. under contracts are recorded.

What metrics do you look at to Great, so is low inventory a peer into the future? cause then of the high under Todd Gullette: I look at a lot of contract percentages? Why things, but specifically, inventory are we witnessing a fairly and percentage under contract. competitive market right now?

Why are these metrics significant Todd Gullette: My numbers show an increase in inventory of 10 and what are you seeing with regard to single family homes in percent to 20 percent more now than prior to COVID-19. I believe Boulder County?

Todd Gullette: When you have low the reason we are experiencing pretty solid competition right now inventory and a high percentage is because interest rates are low and of homes under contract, it can there is some pent-up demand from be unclear how deep the market our recent hiatus. is. When you have relatively high inventory in combination with a In terms of the next few months, high under contract percentage, that is simply going to be increased after this pent-up demand has sales the following month. Locally, played out, what do you foresee in the housing market? we have dropped from around 51 Todd Gullette: I have my percent in mid-March to about 41 percent as a result of COVID-19. 41 reservations about the general economy as we watch the impact of percent is still a fairly respectable number and some experts argue we the national job loss. In Colorado, June 5-6, 2020

unemployment is now hovering around the 500,000 mark and while there will be some rebound from that, we just don’t know the extent. Luckily, leading into every other recession I am aware of, our industry has had a period of overbuild. This last housing recession has really strengthened our defenses here. We have consistently under-built for our population and lending practices have been very conservative.

Duane Duggan: Does this mean your outlook is on the positive side?

Todd Gullette: Yes, absolutely, The National Association of Realtors® has upgraded their outlook on housing sales based on the countrywide numbers they are seeing.

Freddie Mac has averaged the current 30-year mortgage rate to 3.14 percent and that should continue to strengthen our buyers and the investment community.

Overall, Boulder County seems to most often outperform the country in economic vitality and resilience.

To see a video of the entire interview, visit the RE/MAX of Boulder YouTube channel at: youtu.be/zjUkzPtdhXw. Duane Duggan has been a Realtor for RE/MAX of Boulder since 1982. Living the life of a Realtor and being immersed in real estate led to the inception of his book, Realtor for Life. For questions, e-mail DuaneDuggan@ boulderco.com, call 303.441.5611 or visit boulderco.com.

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Boulder Creek’s newest neighborhood brings low-maintenance living to Superior’s Rock Creek.

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here’s never been a better time to enjoy spending time in your home. For many, spending the last few months at home has created the opportunity to reevaluate their four walls, and realize they may be looking for something new. Enter awardwinning homebuilder Boulder Creek Neighborhoods and their newest paired patio homes in Superior. One of only a handful of low-maintenance communities in northern Colorado, Lanterns at Rock Creek is now selling, with the first few homes (including the model) currently under construction.

Buyers are streaming from Boulder, Denver and even the established neighborhood of Rock Creek. “Rock Creekers are looking to stay in the area, coming from the larger family homes purchased 20-plus years ago,” explained Assistant Community Sales Manager Donna Lu Gamberg.

“They find the floor plans and low-maintenance conveniences from Boulder Creek just what they’re looking for as they seek to ‘right size’” and move into a low-maintenance home in the subdivision they know and love,” she said. Indeed, prior to a model home being available to tour in 10

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When completed Lanterns at Rock Creek will offer sweeping views, access to trails and low maintenance living. (Photos: Timothy Seibert).

the neighborhood, nine of the 62 homes have already found buyers.

The floor plan series, named in honor of the unique lanterns adorning the exteriors of the homes in both Rock Creek and in the Steel Ranch neighborhood in Louisville, presents ranchstyle paired patio homes with an optional finished lower level. Homes offer two to four bedrooms and a main-floor master bedroom and laundry room.

Lanterns at Rock Creek is the ideal opportunity for those seeking the comfort and conveniences of a thoughtfully designed new home

in a community of diverse ages and experiences.

She goes on to say, “Lanterns at Rock Creek is filling a need for people who want to live in Superior, and Rock Creek in particular, and also desire a lifestyle that allows them to pursue their passions and have additional free time that would normally get bogged down by exterior chores.”

Low-maintenance means more time for hobbies, family, friends Boulder Creek Neighborhoods’ low-maintenance communities

enable homeowners to forego a handful of tedious outdoor chores, like snow removal and landscape care. Found is the free time for hobbies, exploring and valuable time with friends and family. Ease of living is the goal at Lanterns at Rock Creek, where those pesky outdoor maintenance chores are managed by a neighborhood lifestyle association.

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods’ Sales Manager Chris Mason said Lanterns at Rock Creek is ideal for “those who yearn for winter mornings without snow shoveling, weekends without mowing lawns and summers without sprinkler maintenance.”

Mason continued, “At Boulder Creek, we are passionate about low-maintenance living.”

So much so that the builder has created a word for their passion, “Lifefullness®.” What’s Lifefullness? “It’s the ability to live your life fully,” explained Mason.

Mason enjoys hearing about how his homeowners spend their free time. “I’ve had homeowners that start a new small business, or get serious about their artwork. And I’ve worked with others who are excited to do nothing,” Mason said with a laugh.

‘Right sized’ homes with exceptional design At 1,637 to more than 3,300 square feet, Lanterns’ floor plans include a two-car garage,

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The floor plan series, named in honor of the majestic lanterns adorning both Rock Creek and Boulder Creek’s Steel Ranch neighborhood in Louisville, presents ranch-style paired patio homes with a finished lower level. (Photos: Timothy Seibert).

a front courtyard for socializing and a back patio for enjoying the Colorado outdoors. Inside, generous kitchens lead open to great rooms, with large sliding glass door to back patios – “the ultimate kitchen and living space for entertaining or relaxing,” Gamberg said. Tall ceilings and classic finishes impart a distinctly Colorado vibe.

Of course, the floor plans are simply the blank slate for the homeowner to personalize.

“We call it the “Fun Part,” says Gamberg, “because it’s so often the part of the process that buyers look forward to the most.”

Each homebuyer is paired with an Interior Design Specialist to offer professional guidance in select lighting, cabinets, flooring, countertops, accents and tile, among other design options.

“We work with personal styles and personal budgets to design the home of your dreams,” says Gamberg.

Boulder Creek’s personalization options extend to the lower level of the homes at Lanterns as well.

Gamberg said, “Some folks will only want to have the main-floor space, which has everything you

need for daily living – kitchen, dining and great room, garage, laundry, mudroom and, of course, bedrooms, and these folks will use the lower level for storage.”

She goes on to say that for others, finishing out the lower level is a dream come true, adding space with a recreation room, bathroom and bedroom and an optional fourth bedroom. “This additional finished option is great for grandparents, movie aficionados, and those who love to host out of town guests,” says Gamberg.

Boulder Creek Neighborhoods commitment to “lifefullness” is further mirrored in the meticulous designs of the homes. Lanterns’ homes feature seemingly minor details like raised electrical outlet that reduce bending, and wider hallways and doors. Combine those small details with the ease of main-floor living, and it’s easy to see why the homes at Lanterns have been as popular as they are with empty nesters and downsizers.

Superior charm Lanterns at Rock Creek located near the Rock Creek golf course, dozens of parks, walking paths

and open space. The town of Superior is a hidden gem on the Front Range, showcasing an unrivaled location that combines a small-town feel with the amenities of Boulder and Denver a short drive away. Nearby are FlatIron Crossing shopping mall, and top-rated restaurants and breweries. Superior’s masterplanned, revitalized downtown is delightfully walkable and proximate to medical facilities and unique shopping experiences.

“Superior was just recently ranked among the best suburbs to live in the United States by Niche.com; yet, there’s surprisingly very limited options when it comes to new homes specifically designed around a low-maintenance lifestyle,” Gamberg said.

New safety protocols, enduring mission Home buyers can rest assured that Boulder Creek Neighborhoods will help them successfully navigate the buying process safely and calmly. Boulder Creek continues to focus on all health and safety guidelines, as well as detailed social distancing protocols. For

example, home buyers may apply online for mortgage loans and close virtually with a remote notary. Similarly, no-contact and drive-through closings are the new standard. “Boulder Creek Neighborhoods is strictly adhering to the governor’s orders and CDC recommendations,” Gamberg said. “In accordance with these guidelines, we have transitioned our sales environment to virtual communications, are disinfecting high-touch areas of the home before and after any appointments and wear masks and gloves when meeting with potential buyers.”

Limited opportunity selling now “Lanterns at Rock Creek is truly a great, limited opportunity for people looking to ‘right size’ into a low-maintenance, well-built home in a treasured neighborhood,” Gamberg said. Rock Creek’s ranch-style paired patio homes start in the mid $600s. To embrace low-maintenance convenience in a fabulous location, visit LiveLanterns.com or call Boulder Creek’s online concierge at 720.548.2820.

At 1,637 to more than 3,300 square feet, Lanterns’ floor plans include a two-car garage, a front raised pergola for socializing and a back patio.

(Renderings Boulder Creek Neighborhoods).

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Living soil

By Sharon Bokan Colorado State University Extension Boulder County One of the pleasures of spring is digging in the soil and that earthy smell but how much do we really know about the soil beneath our feet. According to Leonardo DaVinci, “We know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot.”

Although we’ve learned a lot since Leonardo’s time, we still have a lot more to learn.

At the core of any property, and critical for plant growth, is soil.

Soils store and release nutrients and water to plants for growth, and secure plant roots. Colorado soils are about half mineral from decomposed or eroded rock, with the remaining half divided between air and water, and a small organic material percentage.

The mineral portion consists of clay, silt, sand and gravel/rock particles. The proportion of each determines many soil properties, such as water holding capability and tendency to compact.

Colorado soils are about half mineral from decomposed or eroded rock, with the remaining half divided between air and water, and a small organic material percentage. (Photo courtesy: CSU Extension).

Here’s a visual comparison of the three particle sizes; sand is a basketball, silt is a ping pong ball and clay is pea size. Sand particles,

have smaller air pockets and hold water better than sandy soils. Clay particles are the smallest and can readily compact, driving oxygen out of the soil.

While most people understand that plants use carbon dioxide and give off oxygen, many do not realize that plant roots also require oxygen. If the soil is compacted, there is less oxygen for the roots, and plants can be stressed and vulnerable to disease and environmental disorders.

Compacted soils do not allow good water infiltration or root growth. So why not just add sand to clay soils or clay to sandy soils to prevent compaction or improve water holding capability? Doing either of these will produce one of the earliest known building materials, adobe bricks. The best amendment for our soils, either sandy or clay, is organic matter, which helps the water holding capability of sandy soils and lessens compaction in clay soils and feeds soil organisms.

due to their larger size allow for more air spaces, do not compact readily, or hold water as well as soils made of silt or clay. Silty soils

CONTINUED - See Living Soil, page 14

that best practices are used in constructing the house. Building inspectors make sure building codes are obeyed on behalf of the municipality they work for. A home inspector is an independent, third-party working for the home buyer.

The fact that a house has just been built does not mean it is perfect. Your new home is a system of interdependent parts.

Each individual part may have an impact on the operation the other parts. Considering all the subcontractors who participated in the home’s construction (roofers, carpenters, plumbers and electricians) you can get a feel for the complexity of building a new home. If deficiencies or safety issues are identified during a home inspection, the builder can repair or correct them before closing.

Finally, the last thing the buyer of a brand-new home is considering is the possibility of selling at some point in the future.

However, when you decide to sell your formerly new home, the next buyer will likely get their

own home inspection. Deficiencies that date back to the original construction will be discovered; things you may never knew existed. At this point, will be too late to get the builder involved.

New home buyers can certainly skip the home inspection stage, as can any other homebuyer.

The risk in this is that unknown issues with the home could crop up after move-in, when it is too late for the builder to fix it. A new construction home inspection will give you the benefit of a third party looking evaluating the house.

It will give you valuable insight into the houses’ positives and negatives, all houses have both. An independent home inspection can add value by evaluating the overall quality and design of the building, and it will give you a good idea of maintenance items to keep your eyes out for in the future.

For more information contact Rick Jacquemard, at 720.280.3544, e-mail rick@flatironshi.com or visit flatironshi.com.

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BY RICK is recommended JACQUEMARD to have a home Flatirons Home inspection on Inspections a new home at several points during construction.

The walk-through with the builder is not enough. An inspector of your choice will be looking out for your best interest as the buyer, not the builder. This inspection is the same as one you would have on any resale property, the one that ensures the home is safe for occupancy and has been finished per local code and building standards. Anything your inspector finds on this inspection should be remedied by your builder before closing. The following are just a few of the reasons for inspections on newly built or under construction homes.

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The builder’s inspector works for the builder, not the buyer. Some builders hire their own, third party inspection company to escort new homeowners around the home and look for issues. Inspectors that the builders provide are paid for by the builder and may not be impartial.

An inspector hired by the buyers are working in the buyer’s best interest. Most large national home building firms as well as many local builders will welcome a home inspector as another set of eyes.

However, there are builders who do not want independent home inspectors on site. Buyers should make a point of having their own home inspection before signing a sales contract.

Municipal building inspectors are not the same as home inspectors. Local municipalities and counties follow building codes that are designed to keep people safe. Building codes are the minimum standards for construction of buildings.

Building to code is simply complying with local minimum standards. Codes do not guarantee

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Living soil (continued) Beside the inert portion in soil there is a whole system of vertebrates, invertebrates, insects, arthropods, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and other microorganisms that call the soil their home and support plant life. Within one teaspoon of soil you might find 62,000 algae; 72,000 protozoa; 111,000 fungi; 2,920,000 actinomycetes; 25,280,000 bacteria; and 50 nematodes. This doesn’t even count the earthworms, insects, and larger mammals such as prairie dogs and gophers.

What do all these organisms do? The vertebrates mix the soil, moving subsoil to the surface and mixing it with topsoil. Insects, arthropods and earthworms mix the soil, ingest some of the organic material, and contribute organic material via their waste products and dead bodies. Algae cycle water and nutrients by producing organic acids that help make nutrients available to plants and organisms. Algae do not decompose organic matter but their growth produces additional organic matter (their dead bodies).

Fungi actively decompose organic matter and can form symbiotic relationships with plants. Plants provide fungi with food and the fungi enhance the availability of various plant nutrients (P, Zn, Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe and Cu) to the plants.

Bacteria are critical in altering soil chemistry. Some bacteria transform carbon dioxide and inorganic minerals and chemicals from either unavailable or toxic chemicals to nutrients available to plants. Other bacteria rely on organic material for their own nutrients that they then transform into plant nutrients.

Protozoa control the soil bacteria populations.

So next time you work in your garden or go for a hike, think about the life that is taking place beneath your feet.

Sharon Bokan is the Small Acreage Coordinator at Colorado State University Extension Boulder County. For more information call 303.678.6167 or visit boulder.extension.colostate.edu/ natural-resources-wildlife-ruralproperties-pasture.

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Boulder Area Real Estate Statistics HOUSE SALES

Year to Date

April 2020 Statistics

Average Sales Price

Sold Listings Location

Sold Inventory Avg. Sales Listings Price Boulder 74 328 $1,101,114 Erie 39 69 $571,732 Lafayette 39 56 $665,653 Longmont 140 313 $499,656 Louisville 24 45 $741,854 Lyons 13 28 $536,923 Mountains 21 92 $652,893 Niwot 7 36 $1,184,465 Plains 43 120 $776,982 Superior 13 23 $654,120 Total 413 1,110

Days on Market 45 38 19 43 16 70 91 62 50 32

Median Sales Price $1,075,000 $575,000 $565,000 $456,500 $771,000 $500,000 $615,000 $1,235,000 $665,000 $665,000

Location

Thru Apr-19 404 137 151 602 102 33 88 33 163 58 1,771

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior Total

Thru Apr-20 398 141 155 654 83 31 74 24 164 66 1,790

% Chg (1.5) 2.9 2.6 8.6 (18.6) (6.1) (15.9) (27.3) 0.6 13.8

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Days on Market 55 59 14 39 68 0 0 65 39 137

Median Sales Price $490,000 $305,000 $370,000 $340,000 $460,000 $0 $0 $410,850 $386,000 $345,000

Location Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior Total

Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Apr-19 60 66 44 52 40 97 111 73 78 45

Thru Apr-20 68 48 40 60 36 78 98 54 77 43

% Chg 13.3 (27.3) (9.1) 15.4 (10.0) (19.6) (11.7) (26.0) (1.3) (4.4)

Thru Thru % Chg Apr-19 Apr-20 $960,000 $977,500 1.8 $520,000 $540,000 3.8 $565,000 $565,000 0.0 $450,000 $475,000 5.6 $640,000 $655,000 2.3 $570,000 $527,500 (7.5) $541,000 $602,500 11.4 $1,201,000 $1,210,000 0.7 $725,000 $663,500 (8.5) $631,500 $639,000 1.2

Thru Apr-19 262 23 73 156 32 0 0 4 37 35 622

Thru Apr-20 304 17 75 161 46 0 2 11 26 15 657

Days on Market

Average Sales Price

Sold Listings Sold Inventory Avg. Sales Listings Price Boulder 50 198 $550,818 Erie 5 3 $358,700 Lafayette 19 24 $361,316 Longmont 30 46 $335,614 Louisville 3 35 $443,333 Lyons 0 1 $0 Mountains 0 4 $0 Niwot 4 7 $410,850 Plains 6 18 $387,283 Superior 2 28 $345,000 Total 119 364

Location

Year to Date

April 2020 Statistics Location

Median Sales Price

Days on Market

Thru Thru % Chg Apr-19 Apr-20 $1,263,751 $1,190,182 (5.8) $544,639 $558,270 2.5 $613,133 $631,229 3.0 $503,917 $529,438 5.1 $746,191 $718,345 (3.7) $570,188 $531,548 (6.8) $766,694 $751,151 (2.0) $1,215,832 $1,326,052 9.1 $901,102 $858,207 (4.8) $642,890 $658,754 2.5

% Chg 16.0 (26.1) 2.7 3.2 43.8 0.0 0.0 175.0 (29.7) (57.1)

Thru Apr-19 $497,066 $348,743 $409,671 $348,600 $445,105 $0 $0 $248,625 $344,764 $491,149

Thru Apr-20 $632,465 $329,924 $379,971 $349,810 $471,242 $0 $987,500 $353,655 $348,446 $424,040

% Chg 27.2 (5.4) (7.2) 0.3 5.9 0.0 0.0 42.2 1.1 (13.7)

Location Boulder Erie Lafayette Longmont Louisville Lyons Mountains Niwot Plains Superior

Thru Apr-19 58 77 47 82 40 0 0 32 57 41

Thru Apr-20 68 87 52 61 94 0 62 100 60 60

Median Sales Price % Chg 17.2 13.0 10.6 (25.6) 135.0 0.0 0.0 212.5 5.3 46.3

Thru Apr-19 $413,250 $337,400 $405,000 $324,900 $430,568 $0 $0 $215,000 $340,000 $460,966

Thru Apr-20 $517,000 $293,500 $370,000 $350,000 $462,500 $0 $987,500 $271,700 $333,750 $385,000

% Chg 25.1 (13.0) (8.6) 7.7 7.4 0.0 0.0 26.4 (1.8) (16.5)

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By Cathy Hobbs Tribune News Service

technology. The agent will need to be able to present and showcase your property in multiple ways, including virtually and via social media platforms.

Whether the desire is to upsize, downsize or relocate to a different state or town, what are the best ways to prepare a property for sale? Depending on where you live, competition may also be fierce. Sellers need to prepare and present their property in the best possible light to help ensure the highest equity of return.

Here are some of our top tips for those looking to sell their properties in the current season.

4. Hire a professional stager.

Staging is a powerful marketing tool in which a property is prepared and styled to appeal to the largest number of potential buyers.

5. Ensure curb appeal. Your property should be just as appealing on the outside as it is on the inside. This is especially important as it will impact photography as well as potential buyers who may drive by your property prior to scheduling a viewing.

1. Use a professional real estate agent. The right real estate agent _ one who knows your market _ can go a long way to make sure your property is properly priced and presented.

8. Add lighting. A light and bright home will have more attractiveness and appeal than a dark and gloomy one. From adding recessed lighting to integrating floor lamps and table lamps, adding as much as light as possible is key.

9. Paint. This is one of the least expensive cosmetic changes a homeowner can do. It can go a long way to helping a property appear clean and fresh.

10. Don’t delay. While your need to sell may or may not impact your timeline, with interest rates still low, real estate remains an attractive investment.

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Awardwinning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com.

6. Be realistic when it comes to price. A property that undergoes multiple price reductions may be viewed as less desirable.

2. Invest in repairs. Most buyers want properties that are move-in ready. Unfortunately even minor repairs may be viewed as worry, work and money.

7. Invest in upgrades. Kitchens and bathrooms still sell homes.

Investing in items such as a new oven or refrigerator can add value.

3. Find a real estate agent who invests in marketing and

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RECENTLY LISTED HOMES UNDER CONTRACT

UNDER CONTRACT

BOULDER | 54 SUGARLOAF MTN.

BOULDER | 4730 LEE CIRCLE

3 BR * 3 BA * 3554 TSF (912984) * $900,000

5 BR * 5 BA * 3858 TSF (913016) * $975,000

3 BR * 2 BA * 2494 TSF (913073) * $649,900

3 BR * 3 BA * 2235 TSF (913075) * $650,000

NEDERLAND | 968 PEAK TO PEAK

BOULDER | 50 CUTTER LANE

LONGMONT | 6941 GOOSE POINT

BOULDER | 1140 PORTLAND 207

3 BR * 3 BA * 4655 TSF (913176) * $910,000

3 BR * 4 BA * 5310 TSF (913215) * $1,649,000

4 BR * 5 BA * 5295 TSF (913221) * $1,599,900

2 BR * 2 BA * 1311 TSF (913263) * $865,000

BROOMFIELD | 15828 ESPRIT RUN

BOULDER | 4125 AURORA AVENUE LONGMONT | 6233 EPHESUS ROAD

BOULDER | 5808 KNOLL CREST CT. LOVELAND | 4068 DELCON COURT

BOULDER | 7621 ARLINGTON DR.

2 BR * 3 BA * 4362 TSF (913271) * $919,000

7 BR * 7 BA * 7080 TSF (913313) * $1,895,000

2 BR * 2 BA * 2003 TSF (913331) * $389,000

3 BR * 2 BA * 1808 TSF (913354) * $995,000

BOULDER | 6695 DREW RANCH

LOUISVILLE | 927 CINNAMON LN.

BOULDER | 4405 AGATE ROAD

LOUISVILLE | 837 TRAIL RIDGE DR.

4 BR * 3 BA * 3255 TSF (913384) * $624,900

3 BR * 3 BA * 1963 TSF (913430) * $660,000

3 BR * 2 BA * 2756 TSF (913518) * $1,850,000

5 BR * 3 BA * 3656 TSF (913552) * $1,190,000

UNDER CONTRACT

BOULDER | 2625 TABRIZ PL. D22

LOUISVILLE | 530 JEFFERSON AVE

LOUISVILLE | 630 RIDGEVIEW DR.

BOULDER | 491 LAKESHORE PARK

2 BR * 1 BA * 704 TSF (913568) * $449,000

5 BR * 5 BA * 4172 TSF (913590) * $1,575,000

4 BR * 3 BA * 2117 TSF (913626) * $459,700

3 BR * 3 BA * 2931 TSF (913746) * $975,000

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