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Welcome to Thompson Daviau Realty’s Boulder Property website.  We are a growing real estate company that specializes in selling properties in Boulder, Jefferson, and Weld Counties, including  Longmont, Niwot, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Broomfield, Westminster, and surrounding areas.   We strive to use technology to make your real estate experience easier.  You can browse the current Boulder County properties with a quick search, or sign up for a Free, no obligation account to keep track of your favorite properties and to save your favorite searches. When you are ready, you can contact any one of our Realtors to set up showings or to help you with any questions or concerns.   Browse around and check it out!

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School’s Out! Now what?

School is ending this week for many kids.  Here’s a few ideas to keep them busy this summer:

Art Stop at BMoCA
Saturdays : While adults shop at the Boulder County Farmers’ Market, kids can take part in free, guided art activities on the front porch of the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. 9am-1pm. 1750 13th St. 303-443-2122.

White Fence Farm The White Fence Farm is a must see destination, with award winning landscaped grounds and year round activities and entertainment for all ages! Take the family for an afternoon and enjoy a family style dinner.

Children’s Programs at the Library
Storytimes for little ones start at 10:15am most days of the week at different library branches; check the website for a storytime schedule and information on other special events, or call 303-441-3099.

CU Science Discovery
Science Discovery offers after-school classes at the University of Colorado about science, math and technology, complete with hands-on experiments. 303-492-7188.

Discovery Days at Longmont Museum & Cultural Center
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Discovery Days is a low-cost, interactive, drop-in program that encourages children 2-5 to engage in creative (and sometimes messy) arts and crafts projects. Three sessions each day: 9am, 10:15am and 12:30pm. 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374.

Tiny Town
Nestled in a scenic mountain canyon just 30 minutes west of Denver, Tiny Town is a unique, one-sixth-scale village with its own authentic steam locomotive. Originally opened to the public in 1920, it is the oldest miniature village and railroad in the United States. There are more than 100 handcrafted structures, including the Tiny Town Tribune newspaper building, the Diesel Engine Round House, and a steam-powered locomotive that takes children around the village, making stops along the way.

Friday Fun Night Club
Fridays: The Bob L. Burger Recreation Center in Lafayette offers a weekly supervised program for ages 7-13, with live music, sports activities, swimming, prizes and refreshments. Participants cannot enter or leave the facility without authorized adult permission. Admission is $10, but scholarships are available. 7:30-10:30pm at 111 W. Baseline Road.

Kids’ Events at CU-Boulder
The University of Colorado has a diverse lineup for children and families. Visit the website and click on Kids/Family Events.

Old Firehouse Art Center Saturday Art Experience
2nd and 4th Saturdays: Crafty and creative kids can take part in free art classes at the Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave. in Longmont; there are separate sessions for ages 5-8 and 9-12. Preregistration is required. 303-651-2787.

Teen Activities at the Library
The Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., offers a variety of free programs for teenagers all year long. 303-441-3099.

  • Go Club: Learn to play this ancient game, Sun 2-5:30pm, Boulder Creek Meeting Room

Touch-A-Truck
June 2: Popular annual event for all ages lets participants touch and explore vehicles of all shapes and sizes—like construction and emergency vehicles. There’s also a mini train, face painting and lots more. 9-11:30am at the Louisville Recreation Center, 900 W. Via Appia.

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center 
Wild Bear provides quality, affordable science education programs to youth and families throughout the area. The center is at 20 Lakeview Drive in Nederland; see list of events on the website.

YMCA Teen Activities
The YMCA of Boulder Valley gives teens a safe place to call their own, a chance to connect with adults who care, and opportunities to get involved in programs  that help them grow. 303-442-2778 (Mapleton Center); 303-664-5458 (Arapahoe Center)

Denver Kids Visit Denver Kids website for lots of other cool ideas.
Let us know what other fun stuff you and your family have planned!


Spring has Sprung!

I feel the excitement of Spring in the air!  I’m surprised to see how much the kids in my neighborhood grew over the winter, when we didn’t see each other very much.  I’m wanting to serve dinner later, because like the kids, I’m just not ready to come in from playing, yet.  I awake in the morning to the sound of birds outside my window, and unfortunately, the family of squirrels which has made their home in the attic space above my bedroom.  In past years, I rush to start planting as soon as I feel the first sunny day, only to be disappointed when we get that last spring frost and all my work was for not.

The Colorado State University Extension suggests the following guide for planting, based on May 10 and October 10 average frost dates:

Happy Planting, Everyone!

Spotlight: Niwot

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This tiny town is a dream location for someone wanting a small town life with all the onveniences of the city just a stone’s throw away.  They’ve got shops and restaurants that make even city-dwellers jealous.

Located along the Diagonal Highway about half-way between Boulder and Longmont, the entire area of Niwot is only 4.1 square miles.  You can find all types of housing here, but recent housing has been large single family homes, with prices averaging more than $500K.  Comprised of mostly retirees and families, Niwot has a strong community spirit, with residents and business owners starting traditions like Rhythm on the Rails, and many other notable events.

Niwot has a vibe like a cozy, rural small town, but it’s only 5 minutes from Boulder and 10 from Longmont.  There’s a real, tangible sense of community pride – even if the community is not incorporated.

Niwot is considered a “census designated place,” indicating that while it isn’t a legally incorporated town, it otherwise physically resembles an incorporated place.  And the folks here (at least many of them) would have it no other way.  While the McMansion phenomenon has truly changed the face of Niwot, it remains a sweet little shire with a local’s only vibe.  And while many residents tend to work and play outside of the town, there is really no need to leave;  with a Niwot Market, Haystack Mountain Golf Course, Colterra, Treppeda’s, Winot Coffee, Niwot High School and Rhythm on the Rails, who needs anything else?  It’s named after Chief Niwot, who led the Arapaho tribe living near here.  Niwot means “left-handed” and is the source of the name of Left Hand Canyon as well.  Chief Niwot laid the Curse of the Boulder Valley on white gold seekers:  “People seeing the beauty of this valley will want to stay, and their staying will be the undoing of the beauty.”

Niwot Properties For Sale:

$1,395,000
MLS# 650492
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7045 Quiet Retreat Ct
Niwot, CO 80503
5 Bedrooms, 7 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Fuller Sothebys Intl Realty
 
$3,490,000
MLS# 661358
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6659 Legend Ridge Trl
Niwot, CO 80503
6 Bedrooms, 9 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Colorado Landmark-boulder
 
$799,000
MLS# 662586
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7719 Crestview Ln
Niwot, CO 80504
5 Bedrooms, 7 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Re/max Of Boulder, Inc
 
$949,000
MLS# 664513
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8419 Brittany Pl
Niwot, CO 80503
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Coldwell Banker Res-canyonblvd
 
$1,115,000
MLS# 665004
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8528 Skyland Dr
Niwot, CO 80503
5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Re/max Of Boulder, Inc
 
$1,790,000
MLS# 665470
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6466 Legend Ridge Trl
Niwot, CO 80503
5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Wright Kingdom
 
$2,085,000
MLS# 665518
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6745 Niwot Hills Dr
Niwot, CO 80503
7 Bedrooms, 9 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Re/max Alliance-loveland
 
$1,350,000
MLS# 666397
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8449 Firethorn Ct
Niwot, CO 80503
5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Re/max Of Boulder, Inc
 
$3,500,000
MLS# 666977
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6470 Cherry Ct
Niwot, CO 80503
6 Bedrooms, 8 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Wright Kingdom
 
$750,000
MLS# 667004
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8417 Sawtooth Ln
Niwot, CO 80503
6 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Re/max Alliance-boulder
 
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Boulder County Property Market Trends

When thinking of buying or selling a home, it is important to keep in mind market trends.  Here is the latest data on the Boulder County Property Market:

Pricing is one very important factor that affects how long it takes to sell.  The definition of market value is:  The price at which a given property in its current condition and its current location will sell.  When a property is not properly priced, a sale may be delayed or even prevented.  Here are the median prices of Boulder County Properties over the last 10 months:

Certain factors DO NOT affect the current value of your property.  Some of these include:  What you originally paid for your house, the cash proceeds you want or need from the sale, and what people say your property is worth.  When deciding where to price a home, we look at many factors, beginning with a comparitive market analysis.  If you have been considering selling and would like a free price analysis on your home, please contact us today.  We will be glad to answer any questions you have.

It is also important, when thinking of selling a home, that you have realistic expectations of how long the process may take.  The chart below shows the average days on the market for Boulder County Properties over the last 10 months:

Some of the factors that deterine how long it will take to sell your home are:

Location – This is the single greatest factro affecting home value.  Neighborhood desirability is basic to a property’s fair market value.  Competition- Buyers compare your property to competing properties, and interpret value based on available properties.  Timing- The real estate market may reflect a seller’s market or a buyer’s market.  Market conditions cannot be manipulated; an individually tailored marketing plan must be developed accordingly.  Condition-Property condition affects price and speed of the sale.  optimizing physical appearance and advance preparation optimizes value.  Terms- The more terms available, the broader the market, the quicker the sale.  Terms structured to meet your objectives are important to successful marketing.  And of course, as we’ve mentioned, Price.

Now compare the median price with the average days on the market, then factor in inventory (number of properties available for purchase: see chart below), and you will begin to see trends emerging:

As full time Realtors, it is our job to stay on top of the current market conditions to insure our Buyers never purchase a property we feel we could not resale at a later date, and that our Sellers get the best possible price for their property given current trends.

We continually study what is going on with the Boulder Property market, so that you don’t have to.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in today’s economy, make you sure have professionals on your side that can look out for you - Contact us Now!

Spotlight: Longmont

Longmont, Colorado, located within Boulder County, is a city with 22 square miles, over 300 days of sunshine, and a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains. Longmont sits at an elevation of 4,979 feet above sea level. With over 1500 acres of parks and open space, Longmont is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Longmont is also home to several high-tech companies and a vibrant restaurant scene. It is conveniently located 37 miles from Denver, 16 miles from Boulder, and 30 miles from the scenic Trail Ridge Road.

Longmont is a diverse, multicultural and receptive city, one in which it’s easy for people to make connections and to thrive as part of the community. As home to many customs and cultures, it’s easy for residents and visitors to find fellowship with others of similar backgrounds and to explore and join in traditions that are new or foreign. The many nonprofit, civic and cultural organizations of Longmont welcome new people to become involved, and there is opportunity to find others with whom to share almost any interest.

Longmont was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the United States twice – once in 2006 and again in 2008. The Top 100 Best Places to Live as designated by Money Magazine, searches for small livable cities that had the best possible blend of good jobs, low crime, quality schools, plenty of open space, rational home prices and lots to do.

If you are interested in purchasing a home in Longmont, call us today!

Longmont Properties For Sale:

$314,000
MLS# 619366
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1807 Trevor Cir
Longmont, CO 80501
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Prudential Rky Mtn Realtors Bo
 
$260,000
MLS# 623279
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607 Emery St
Longmont, CO 80501
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Condo - Townhouse - Loft
 
$1,050,000
MLS# 628779
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6081 Nimbus
Longmont, CO 80503
4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Flagstaff Properties, Inc.
 
$599,000
MLS# 630706
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1514 Stardance Cir
Longmont, CO 80504
4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Era Tradewind Real Estate, Llc
 
$260,000
MLS# 631155
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801 Confidence Dr, Unit 19
Longmont, CO 80504
1 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Condo - Townhouse - Loft
Mb/iten Realty Inc.
 
$419,900
MLS# 633734
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3613 Doral Pl
Longmont, CO 80503
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Mb/longmont Property Group Llc
 
$967,500
MLS# 636943
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8088 Hygiene Rd
Longmont, CO 80503
4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Coldwell Banker Res-canyonblvd
 
$2,199,500
MLS# 636969
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8701 Woodland Rd
Longmont, CO 80503
4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Re/max Of Boulder, Inc
 
$87,500
MLS# 637175
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5425 County Road 32 , Unit #15
Longmont, CO 80504
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Condo - Townhouse - Loft
Era Tradewind Real Estate, Llc
 
$589,000
MLS# 637633
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12320 N 75th St
Longmont, CO 80503
4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
Residential (Single Family)
Platinum Properties
 
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