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Boulder, Kids

Flea Market Season in Boulder

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The Hill Flea Market ends their 2012 season on August 18th.

As they describe themselves, it is “One part vintage flea market, one part interactive workshop, the Flea will bring traditional vendors, artisans, and entrepreneurs together to offer their talents and treasures for sale while also imparting their skills or knowledge to the visiting public. Celebrating the principles of sustainability, vendors and visitors alike will be invited to reuse, renew, recycle and rediscover their goods, services, and skills.”

Saturday’s event runs from 10am to 4pm and takes place ON THE STREET at 13th & Pennsylvania in the Historic University Hill District, in Boulder.

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Niwot’s Last Summer Concerts

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Today’s summer concert update takes place in the cute little town of Niwot, CO, between Boulder and Longmont.

Niwot’s FREE Summer Concert Series Rock-N-Rails takes place on Thursday evenings at 5:30 with music starting at 6:45pm at the Whistle Stop Park (corner of 1st and Murray) 

Artisans and kid’s activities, as well as food and cold drinks are available. Come dance with your neighbors next to the tracks!

 

2012 Niwot ROCK N RAILS Summer Concert Schedule

Aug 16 – The Hazel Miller Band

Aug 23 – Rebecca Folsom

Aug 30 – The Ugli Stick

Sept 6 – “Niwot’s Own”:

Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS ~  5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
On Fire  ~ 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Tony Trahan & The BlueKrewe  ~ 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Real Estate Tips

What to Know about Distressed Properties

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Distressed property – we’ve probably all heard the term.  It can refer to a foreclosure, short sale, REO or delinquency of payment. Check out this article from RIS Media on the definitions of those and how you can benefit.

Boulder, Fitness and Sports, Kids

North Boulder Park Classic

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Can’t wait for the USA Pro Cycling event to arrive in Boulder on August 25? Here’s a place to get your competitive cycling fix: August 12, 2012 sees the North Boulder Park Classic once again.  With events for runners, cyclists and kids, it’s a fun and competition filled day. Events start at 8am with a fun run and goes throughout the day.

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Noon Tunes

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Have you been to Noon Tunes? It’s a series of lunchtime concerts (noon-1:30pm on Fridays) in front of the courthouse on the Pearl St Mall.  It’s free, just bring your lunch and enthusiasm for great music!

Two shows remain for the 2012 season:

August 10                   Missed the Boat

August 17                   Jeff Brinkman 

Boulder

Boulder Fringe Festival

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August 15-26, 2012 marks another year of the Boulder International Fringe Festival with it’s unique sense of artistic expression.    They support local business and venues for the array of live performances and workshops in music, spoken word, media and visual art.  Check it out!

 

Boulder, Fitness and Sports

Running Club

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Been thinking of joining a running club? Walnut Brewery Running Club may be the one for you.  Their Tuesday evening run starts at 6pm with runners and walkers of every level of fitness on the 5k route. Special at the brewery await you after.

Boulder, Kids, Lafayette, Louisville

Free Day at Children’s Museum

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It’s getting towards the end of summer. If you’re running out of activities for the kiddos, head on down to Denver Tuesday for free admission from 4-8pm at the Children’s Museum of Denver.  

They have something for all little ones, from bubbles to rockets to a puppet theater!

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Speedy Dogs!

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Louisville Community Park offers some fun for the day: a dog agility competition! The fun began on Friday but continues through today at 5pm.

Enjoy various breeds as they show off their physical prowess with jumping over obstacles and catching balls!

Real Estate Tips

Mortgage News: What’s Coming

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Wondering what mortgage companies are looking at when you apply for a loan? It can seem like a mysterious process where you turn in a lot of paperwork and then wait.  Here’s a great summary of where the industry seems to be headed with the Dodd-Frank Qualified Mortgage (QM), from RIS Media:

“…a mortgage that meets the following requirements:

(1) It does not include negative amortization, interest-only payments, balloon payments, or have a loan term exceeding 30 years.

(2) The total points and fees do not exceed 3 percent of the total loan amount.

(3) The income or assets of the borrower have been considered and verified.

(4) With regard to underwriting:

a. It is based on the maximum interest rate in the first five years.

b. It uses a payment schedule that fully amortizes the loan over the loan term.

c. It takes into account any mortgage-related obligations.”

That’s all pretty common sense that there should be a limit on the length of the loan and everything is verified.  Click here for the rest of the article – there’s more good stuff to be aware of!