February 2016

144 Jackson Dr., Louisville             OPEN SATURDAY 10 AM – 12 PM         Mary Ellen Wood   

11264 Uptown, Broomfield            OPEN SATURDAY 11 AM – 1 PM           Brian Sundberg    

356 Agate St., Broomfield              OPEN SATURDAY 2 – 4 PM                   Brian Sundberg    (information coming soon)

5547 Baca Circle, Boulder             OPEN SUNDAY 11 AM – 1 PM                Robert Schmidt       

775 Grape Ave., Boulder               OPEN SUNDAY 11 AM – 1 PM                Lynn Ryan    

218 Iroquois Dr., Boulder              OPEN SUNDAY 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM      Steve Altermatt      

410 Orchard Dr., Louisville            OPEN SUNDAY 1 – 4 PM                        Kent Madson       

By Jessica Shanahan, Premier Lending LLC adapted from the Shirmeyer Rate Market Report.

Mortgage interest rates increased slightly as economic data was mostly stronger than expected.  Economic data stronger than expected included January Existing Home Sales, January Durable Goods Orders, the second look at Q4 GDP, January Personal Income and Spending, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index.  Existing Home Sales were up 11% year over year in January.  Economic data weaker than expected included the December Case/Shiller Index, February Consumer Confidence, January New Home Sales, weekly jobless claims, and the December FHFA Home Price Index.  Euro Zone manufacturing and services

If you’re a child, above all else you want to fit in, to be like other children.

You want to play soccer or go to camp – just like your classmates. You want to get good grades and learn to swim.

And you want you and your family to have enough to eat.

For decades, a force of volunteers here in Boulder County has worked diligently to make sure children and their families have the opportunity to stay fit and healthy – regardless of their ability to pay.

Now, inspired by the growing numbers of families in our community who struggle to make ends meet, these volunteers are aiming for a home run with the most ambitious fundraising goal seen in recent years.

With a target of $315,000 raised in just five weeks, the YMCA of Boulder Valley is in

As the officials Realtors® of CU Athletics, RE/MAX of Boulder is proud to help strengthen athletic programs and support CU's teams and student-athletes. On January 31, RE/MAX of Boulder was excited by the opportunity to sponsor the Colorado vs. California men's basketball game in which the Buffs won. 

On court, RE/MAX of Boulder Owner/Founder Tom Kalinski, Managing Broker DB Wilson, Broker/Owner Jay Kalinski and son, Hunter, with CU's Matt Biggers. 

Residential sales in the Boulder area declined significantly for the first month of 2016, while inventory continues to be a challenge and prices hold strong. 

Sales of single-family homes in Boulder County dropped by 41.5 percent in January 2016 compared to December 2015 with 205 units sold versus 351.

The number of condominiums and townhomes sold in Boulder County fell 40.8 percent in January 2016 compared to December 2015; 45 units versus 76 units.

“January is historically a slow month, but the year got off to a reasonable start,” says Ken Hotard, vice president of public affairs for the Boulder Area Realtor® Association.

Year-to-date sales improved 2 percent for Boulder County’s single-family units home sales through January 2016 compared

Don't miss these great open houses this weekend! 

3224 3rd St., Boulder                     OPEN SUNDAY 12 - 2 PM           Angela McCormick 

3815 Angelovic Ct., Boulder            OPEN SATURDAY 12 - 3 PM       Boulder Metro Group/ David Stuhlemmer 

445 Dakota Blvd., Boulder              OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3 PM             Clove Berger     

2590 Sumac Ave., Boulder              OPEN SUNDAY  2 - 4 PM            Lisa Wade   

3655 Moorhead Ave., Boulder         OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 PM             Steve Altermatt   

1557 Spring Creek Dr., Lafayette     OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 4 PM             Patrick Dolan   

12737 Strawberry Cr., Longmont     OPEN SUNDAY 11:30 - 2 PM      Bear and Liz Friedlander  

By Jessica Shanahan, Premier Lending LLC adapted from the Shirmeyer Rate Market Report.

Mortgage interest rates were mostly flat on the week as economic data was mixed.  Economic data stronger than expected included January Industrial Production, January Capacity Utilization, and Jobless Claims.  Economic data weaker than expected included the February New York Fed Empire State Manufacturing Index, the February NAHB Housing Market Index, January Housing Starts and Building Permits, and the February Philadelphia Fed Business Index.  Inflation data was slightly higher than expected with the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) up 1.4% year over year.  Core CPI, excluding the food and energy components, was up 2.2% year over year, slightly above the Fed’s

By Duane Duggan

I became a REALTOR® for RE/MAX of Boulder in 1982. Since that time I’ve facilitated over 2,500 transactions, the vast majority from repeat and referred clients. I’m humbled to have been awarded two of the highest honors bestowed by RE/MAX International: The Lifetime Achievement Award and the Circle of Legends Award. Living the life of a REALTOR® and being immersed in real estate lead to the inception of this book. 

In writing REALTOR® For Life, I drew on nearly four decades of experience to illuminate how you as a real estate agent can become the trusted advisor for your clients for a lifetime – and even for generations. For anyone, from beginner to expert, part of the real estate industry, this can be your wilderness guide

Smart devices are entering our homes at an increasing rate bringing the convenience and safety of an "always on" lifestyle, but it’s important to know the steps to take to turn off access and delete data when you sell or rent your home. 

A security breach in one device can compromise an entire network, as has been shown in data breaches at large corporations or in the hijacking of smart cars, baby monitors and televisions, noted Craig Spiezle, President and Executive Director of the Online Trust Alliance. 

The Smart Home Checklist – created by the Online Trust Alliance (OTA) and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) – offers guidance on how to manage the privacy and security of smart homes and devices.

Just as homebuyers and renters

By Jessica Shanahan, Premier Lending LLC adapted from the Shirmeyer Rate Market Report.

Mortgage interest rates were mostly flat on the week as today’s employment report for January was mixed.  The unemployment rate in January fell to 4.9% on expectations that it would remain unchanged at 5.0%.  Average hourly earnings increased 0.5% on expectations that they would increase 0.3%.  Non-Farm Payrolls, though, increased by only 151k on expectations that they would increase by 188k.  Private Jobs increased by only 158k on expectations of 180k.  The mixed employment report calls into question whether the Fed will increase the Fed Funds rate at their March FOMC Meeting.  Other economic data was mixed as well.  Economic data stronger than expected included