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September Events in Boulder

By Hanna Pagliaro - August 28, 2019

Boulder has some amazing events coming up in September that you don't want to miss! 9/2 Rocky Mountain Beer Festival This beer fest brings together local craft beer, live entertainment, and of course- lawn games. 9/7 Boulder Valley Wine Festival- Louisville This event does take place outside of Boulder, but it's still a great one to attend! There wil

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Technology for a Smart Home

By Hanna Pagliaro - August 20, 2019

Just like our phones became smarter, our homes are too! Here's a list of great technology to turn your home into a smart home. Hubs and controllers Hubs and controllers manage all of your smart devices in your home. Amazon Echo family Google Home Apple Home Pod Thermostats Control your heating and cooling systems from your smart phone or smart hub.

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Boulder Nightlife

By Hanna Pagliaro - August 16, 2019

There are so many great things to do during the day, but what about when you want to go out after work? For all the night owls, here is a list of different activities to do at night in Boulder. Night Hiking Night hiking can be great! The cooler temperatures and significantly less crowded trails are peaceful and perfect for unwinding. Just make sure to

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Tips for First-Time Buyers

By WK Real Estate - August 15, 2019

Few investments can match the gains seen in real estate, but it can be hard to get traction. Here are some tips for getting started in the real estate game. Improve your credit A good credit score gets the best loans. To bump your score, eliminate any credit card balances you may be carrying, pay off car loans and other loans, and avoid acquiring new debt. Build your s

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The Beauty of "Normal"

By Lou Barnes - August 15, 2019

Here at the beginning of fall, there is less drama in Colorado than meets the cursor. No one selling advertising based on click-visits wants a headline which says, “Normal,” but truth is truth. There is drama in the world, heaven knows, but not in Metro housing or its economy. In the first half of 2019, Colorado added jobs on a pace of 100,000 for the year. Excellent

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Safest Housing Investments in the US

By WK Real Estate - August 15, 2019

In each of the last five years, SmartAsset has sifted through 25 years of data to identify the housing markets that represent the best investment value in the U.S. Boulder once again took the #1 spot while two other Colorado metros rounded out the top ten. Some highlights: Boulder Ranked #1 in this study for the fifth year in a row, Boulder shows consistently strong per

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Slight Cooling Follows May Heat Wave

By WK Real Estate - August 15, 2019

The super-heated Colorado real estate market saw record-high prices in May, then cooled in June, bringing a bit of relief to potential home buyers. Although the year-over-year numbers in June were still higher than previous years according to the Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR®), the slight cooling in median sales price and inventory levels created more opportunities for bu

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Home Prices Rise in Most U.S. Metros

By WK Real Estate - August 15, 2019

According to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR®), 91 percent of large metro areas saw an increase in home prices over the past year. Nationally, the median home price now stands at $279,600, a 4.3 percent gain year-over-year. However, NAR also reported that inventory remains low in the most sought-after price ranges, resulti

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Boulder County Snapshot Fall 2019

By WK Real Estate - August 15, 2019

See how single family residential and attached dwelling sales compare from last year to this year.

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Local Business of August: Frasca Food & Wine Restaurant

By Hanna Pagliaro - August 12, 2019

Frasca Food and Wine is a local restaurant in Boulder that serves Friulano inspired food. Co-owners Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson shared a passion for the Friulano cuisine as well as fine wine, and opened Frasca back in 2004. Friulano cuisine is found in a sub-alpine region in northeastern Italy, called Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This area is st

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Places to Stay in Boulder

By Hanna Pagliaro - August 09, 2019

Whether you are here on vacation, visiting family, or helping move in your college student, finding a place to stay can be challenging. To make it easier, here is a list of great places to stay while in Boulder. Boulder Basecamp Hotel Basecamp Hotel is downtown Boulder's newest boutique hotel. It's located just minutes away from University of Colorado and Pearl

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WK Building Houses with Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley

By Hanna Pagliaro - August 08, 2019

Since 1976, WK has proudly been helping individuals and families create their perfect home, whether it's helping to find them or helping to build them. Yesterday, we joined hands and hammers with Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley in Longmont for a day of building and painting. This amazing organization has been providing decent, affordable housing for l

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September Events in Boulder

Technology for a Smart Home

Boulder Nightlife

Tips for First-Time Buyers

The Beauty of "Normal"

Safest Housing Investments in the US

Slight Cooling Follows May Heat Wave

Home Prices Rise in Most U.S. Metros

Boulder County Snapshot Fall 2019

Local Business of August: Frasca Food & Wine Restaurant

Places to Stay in Boulder

WK Building Houses with Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley

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