4170 Pinon Dr, Boulder
4170 Piñon Drive | $3.2M 3 Bed | 1 Office | 3 Bath | 2,456 SQFT | 6 Car Garage | 2 Car Carport A mid-century marvel, the Shapely House is an architecturally stunning home designed with a nod towards Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonia. Created for physicist Alan Shapely, who is credited with bringing the Bureau of Standards (later National Institute of Standards and Technology) to Boulder, Architect Bernard Cahlander designed the home with exposed block made on-site, cork flooring, and expansive use of glass. Tasteful updates under the current owner include a Galvalume standing seam roof and ceiling [...]
Silver Lining, Mortgage Applications, Erie Homes, Books on Pearl [Weekend Reading]
Since we're all stuck at home, distract yourself from the mundane with our Weekend Reading: 1. COVID-19 and Possible Silver Lining for Colorado Real Estate Investors "This is a temporary thing, and people are going to be able to find good deals if they understand the nature of the downturn." 2. Weekly mortgage applications tank 29% as coronavirus sidelines homebuyers "Buyers are clearly rattled by the economic shutdown, job layoffs and the massive drop in the stock market." 3. Oakwood Homes: Homes That Fit Your Lifestyle and Location Needs Let us know if you want to see any of these beauties in person! [...]
Boulder Start-Ups, Rogers Farm, Coronavirus Mortgages, and Balfour Senior Living [Weekend Reading]
It's hard sifting through all of the noise, especially with the spring season upon us. We've narrowed down a few quick reads to help you make a smarter real estate decision: 1. Four Reasons Why Boulder is the New Innovation Hub What do you think attracts start-ups to Boulder? 2. New Model Grand Opening at Rogers Farm in Superior, Colorado "Low-maintenance, energy-efficient homes are for all ages – millennials, retirees and families with children." 3. Coronavirus and Mortgage Rates… To Lock or Not? That is the Question! "To lock or not to lock, that is the buyer’s choice. However, buyers need to understand [...]
Have You Found Your Way Home Yet? [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
Home. It's where families grow together and friendships kindle. It's where we break bread and share our life stories. Memories of our childhood homes create a resonance, a fond nostalgia for time and place. Well designed historic homes and those that echo historic design themes remain highly in demand, no matter the economic or real estate cycle. This week's fresh listings include another Charles Haertling masterpiece, an estate with true waterfront, a beautifully updated historic home in Chautauqua and more. 179 new listings hit the MLS this week. Only 7 made the list. Remember: just because it's worth seeing doesn't [...]
