Category: Boulder

Boulder, Food and Drink

Get Ready. Get Set. Get To First Bite Boulder!

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First Bite is an annual event highlighting Boulder’s dining scene. For one full week, more than 50 of the area’s top restaurants will offer a special three course $29 prix-fixe dinner menu to the community.

screen-shot-2016-11-06-at-9-45-31-amThe week celebrates Boulder’s exceptional dining community and will help bring our well-deserved reputation into the national spotlight. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the establishments that make Boulder County the culinary destination it is. First Bite Boulder runs from November 11 through 19, 2016.

Insider Tip: Make early reservations because these restaurants fill up and sell out of the First Bite menus. For a list of restaurants and more information about First Bite Boulder go here.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 13 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Educational

Boulder Public Library’s Most Creative Addition: BLDG 61!

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Build, Learn, Design, and Grow at the Boulder Library’s Makerspace!

BLDG 61 (pronounced “building sixty-one”) is an all-ages public workshop located in the 1961 portion of the Main Library and is dedicated to hands-on learning and cultivating valuable experiences in the community through making. This is a place you can go to learn how to laser cut metal, create 3D printed objects, design lamps, and much, much more. All workshops are free.

Check out this amazing Boulder makerspace’s website to learn more at BLDG 61

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 11 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Real Estate

The 7th Best City To Live In America? Boulder, Colorado!

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Niche recently published their list of the 25 Best Cities To Live In America report. Boulder landed at #7 – in the whole United States! How do they determine this ranking? Here are the criteria:

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The highlights of Boulder: “Residents have plenty to love about this city; they have high praise for everything from public schools to work commutes.”

Read the entire article: The 25 Best Cities To Live In America

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Real Estate

Free Outdoor Cinema at Boulder’s Central Park – Featuring Beetlejuice this Friday!

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Join the City of Boulder for the FREE Cult Classics movie series in Central Park! This Friday, October 21st, is Beetlejuice!

Bring your blankets and chairs for a beer garden, music and Sancho’s Mexican Food Cart starting at 6:30pm. The movie begins at 7:30 p.m.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder

Safety + Boulder = Excellent Match!

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Safety + Boulder = Excellent Match! 

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The following is an reprint of an article by Tom Kalinski on the Remax of Boulder website. Full article here.

When it comes to where you call home, safety is one of the biggest concerns. Everyone wants to live in a safe town.  

So it’s welcome news to hear that two Colorado cities rank in the top 25 safest cities to live in America.

Fort Collins ranked No. 9 with Boulder following at No. 23, according to data analyzed by Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on cities and recently released their annual Safest Cities List.

To determine safety rankings, violent and property crimes per capita were analyzed. Crimes included in the violent crime statistic are assault, murder, robbery and rape. Property crimes included are burglary, larceny and vehicular theft.

The safest city in America for 2016 is Naperville, Illinois, according to the Niche ranking. Located in the Chicago metro area, Naperville touts an annual median household income of more than $100,000 and a low unemployment rate of 4.7 percent. The city has over 130 parks, two public golf courses and a Riverwalk.

Fort Collins and Boulder unemployment rates also are reported to be lower than the national average of 6.3 percent. Fort Collins unemployment rate is 5.3 percent, while Boulder is reported to be at 4.6 percent unemployment.

Median household incomes for the two Colorado cities are $53,755 and $58,062 respectively – about half that of Naperville’s.

For the past two decades, generally crime levels have been decreasing, according to Business Insider’s look at the Niche report. But some major U.S. cities have experienced increased violent crimes and Chicago is currently one of the most dangerous U.S. cities in 2016, notes Business Insider.

The nation’s safest state is California – home to 11 of the top 25 safest cities.

See the full Niche report at https://local.niche.com/rankings/cities/safest/. For the Business Insider story, visit http://www.businessinsider.com/the-safest-cities-to-live-in-america-2016-6/.

The following is an reprint of an article on the Remax of Boulder website. Full article here.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Kids

The Pearl Street Stampedes: Get Out and Support CU Buffs on Fridays!

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The Pearl Street Stampedes start at 7 p.m. in front of the Boulder County Court House on the 1300 block of Pearl Street. The Stampedes’ finales take place in the parking lot at 10th & Pearl streets. These events are FREE and fun for the whole family. This is a great opportunity to cheer on your favorite Buffaloes and listen to the traditional sounds of the Golden Buffalo Marching Band!

2016 Pearl Street Stampede Dates:

  • October 14
  • November 2
  • November 18

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder

Meet the Spirits of Boulder’s Spooky Past at the Columbia Cemetery

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Get The Scoop on Boulder’s Past at Historic Boulder’s Meet The Spirits Event
Sunday, October 16 – Noon until 5 pm – Columbia Cemetery
Join Historic Boulder to learn about Boulder’s history. Buried beneath the rocky soil of Boulder’s Columbia Cemetery are a multitude of stories from the lives of the residents interred there. From the famous to the infamous and the founders to the scoundrels; each has a unique and personal tale to tell. On October 16, 2016, a select group of “spirits” will share the stories of their lives with those who come to listen. Learn about the early days of Boulder, and the struggles faced as the pioneers established a foothold at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Uncover the secrets that were taken to the grave, and share the triumphs and tragedies of those who came before.  This biennial event brings the cemetery to life for just one afternoon.
Renew the acquaintance of more familiar residents like Dorothy Gay Howard, the unfortunate murder victim who was simply known for so long as Jane Doe, and ill-fated cowboy gunslinger, Tom Horn and hear unfamiliar stories as well. Listen to little 10-year old Rosa Peterman as she recounts her untimely death in the rushing waters of Boulder Creek, and enjoy a reenactment by The Buffalo Soldier Story as they honor fallen comrade Edward Baker whose gravesite was recently discovered. Observe reenactments of Masonic funerals, and find out about the practice of green burials, while children can take part in a scavenger hunt among the stones. For one day, the typically somber silence of the cemetery will be broken as the departed return from the grave.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder

Open Studios Tours This Weekend: Local Boulder Artists Are Opening Their Studios For You!

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A new report by the National Endowment for the Arts ranks Boulder third in the country for artists per capita, behind Santa Fe and Los Angeles. This is the perfect weekend to meet some of our amazing local artists in their studios!

Open Studios brings local artists’ work to life throughout Boulder County! Take a tour of local artists and get inspired, meet your artistic neighbors, or get something you need for your home or a present. Studio tours are October 8 & 9, from noon to 6pm.

Find out more information and get a map of artists’ locations at Open Studios Tours 2016

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Festivals

Read. Talk. Write. Play. Sing. Enjoy It All at The Family Play Festival on 10/8

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The Boulder Public Library invites families with children up to age 5 to drop in and play, sing, read, write and talk at activity stations throughout the library. Families with young children (birth to age 5) enjoy interactive early literacy activities and take home crafts and great prizes as well as new ideas for family fun. October 8, 2016 from 10am to noon at the main Boulder Public Library [1001 Arapahoe Ave]

More details at Family Play Festival

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197
Boulder, Kids

Boulder Family-Friendly Halloween: Calling All Tiny Ghosts and Goblins to Boulder’s Annual Munchkin Masquerade

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Boulder’s Annual Munchkin Masquerade Happens On Halloween Along The Pearl Street Mall!

Each Halloween, Downtown Boulder is invaded by thousands of tiny ghosts & goblins, dinosaurs & dragons, fairies & princes, super heroes and animals of every size, trick-or-treating along Pearl Street. 3 to 6pm, rain or shine on the Pearl Street Mall. More information here.

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I LOVE what I do! I have been in the Real Estate Industry now for over 7 years and am grateful to have found a career that I enjoy so much. I am highly organized and extremely efficient with a strong background in negotiations which always helps when in the middle of a tough transaction! I welcome all opportunities to work with you whether you are looking for your first home, looking to move to a larger home as your family grows, or looking to expand your portfolio and purchase an investment property. It is a great time for real estate in Boulder County! If you want to learn about what this market means to you and your family, just call or email. Contact me with all of your real estate needs! 

Janet Leap, GRI
RE/MAX of Boulder
Call me – 720.938.4197