Boulder Real Estate, Lifestyle & Local Guides

There's Something Special About Boulder During the Holidays — Here's Why

There’s a point on a winter evening in Boulder when the foothills are still visible but the streets below have already gone dark. Look west and you might catch the Boulder Star above town. Walk a few blocks downtown and you’ll find a different kind of light in the trees and storefronts along Pearl S

Boulder Home Energy Rebates 2026: What's Still Available and the December 31 Deadline

If you've been thinking about upgrading your Boulder home's heating system, improving insulation, or replacing an aging water heater, 2026 has brought some important changes to the financial incentives available. Some rebate programs are still offering meaningful savings. Others have changed their e

Buying a Historic Home in Boulder? Renovation Rules, Permits & What Buyers Should Know in 2026

There is something special about walking through an older Boulder home. Maybe it's a Victorian house in Mapleton Hill with its original woodwork and covered front porch. Maybe it's a cottage near Chautauqua, or a century-old property with tall windows, mature trees, and architectural details that wo

Boulder Homeowners' Winter Checklist 2026: 9 Things to Do Before the Next Freeze

Winter in Boulder has a way of catching homeowners off guard. One afternoon, the sun is shining over the Flatirons, and the temperature feels comfortable enough to enjoy a walk outside. A few days later, a cold front can bring freezing temperatures, snow-covered sidewalks, and unexpected maintenance

Boulder Radon Testing 2026: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know

If you're buying a home in Boulder, one of the most important inspections involves something you can't see, smell, or taste. Radon. It's a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter homes through foundations and accumulate indoors. Unlike a leaking roof, damaged sewer line, or visibly cracke

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Boulder in 2026? Closing Costs Explained

Selling a home in Boulder can involve a substantial amount of money, but the final sale price isn't necessarily the amount that ends up in your bank account. Between brokerage compensation, title insurance, closing charges, property-tax adjustments, mortgage payoff, and possible buyer concessions, s

Boulder Property Taxes 2026–2027: Why Your Bill Changed and What Homeowners Should Expect

If you own a home in Boulder County, you may have noticed that your property tax bill looked different in 2026. You may have seen two assessed values instead of one, encountered an unexpected increase, or wondered why your taxes changed even though your property's assessed market value barely moved.

Boulder Rental License Requirements 2026: Fees, Inspections & How to Apply

Renting out a home in Boulder involves more than finding a tenant, setting a monthly rent, and signing a lease. Before most residential properties inside Boulder city limits can legally be advertised or rented, the owner must obtain a rental housing license from the City of Boulder. That requirement

Boulder Homeowners Insurance 2026: Wildfire, Hail & What Buyers Need to Know

Buying a home in Boulder involves more than finding the right neighborhood, negotiating a purchase price, and qualifying for a mortgage. There is another important consideration that can affect both the monthly cost of ownership and the ability to complete a purchase: homeowners insurance. In Boulde

Boulder Down Payment Assistance 2026: How First-Time Buyers Can Get Up to $100,000

For many Boulder buyers, the challenge is not simply qualifying for a monthly mortgage payment. It is getting enough cash together for the down payment, closing costs, reserves, and everything else that comes with buying a home in one of Colorado's more expensive housing markets. What many buyers do

Boulder ADU Rules 2026: Can You Build, Rent, or Add an ADU to Your Property?

Accessory dwelling units have become one of the most useful—and frequently misunderstood—housing options in Boulder. An ADU can create a separate place for an aging parent, an adult child, a long-term tenant, a home office setup with living space, or even a future downsizing option for the homeowner

Boulder Housing Market October 2026: Are Home Prices Falling?

Updated October 1, 2026 Search for the Boulder housing market right now, and you can find several very different-looking answers. Realtor.com's September 2026 data shows a $910,000 median sold price in Boulder, down 8.5% from a year earlier. Zillow, however, estimates the typical Boulder home value

CU Boulder South Is Closing for Years: What the Flood Project Means for South Boulder Residents and Homebuyers

Updated September 29, 2026 CU Boulder South is about to change dramatically. Beginning the week of October 5, 2026, the entire site, including its existing trails, is scheduled to close to public access while the City of Boulder begins the South Boulder Creek Flood Mitigation Project. Construction i

Family-Friendly Things to Do in Boulder: Parks, Trails & More

Boulder is often associated with serious hiking, climbing, and cycling, but experiencing the city with children does not require turning every outing into an endurance event. Some of Boulder's most useful family activities are much simpler: a playground beside a multi-use path, a short walk around a

Pearl Street Mall Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and People-Watch

Pearl Street Mall is one of the easiest places to start understanding Boulder, but there is an important distinction first-time visitors often miss: the pedestrian mall itself is only four blocks, from 11th Street to 15th Street. Downtown shopping and dining continue east and west well beyond those

Boulder Without a Car: Walkable, Bikeable, and Transit-Friendly Things to Do

If you are considering Boulder without a car, the useful question is not simply, “Is Boulder walkable?” It is whether the places you actually use can be connected comfortably by walking, biking, and transit from a specific address. Boulder gives car-free and car-light residents more infrastructure t

Best Places to Stay in Boulder by Travel Style

Choosing where to stay in Boulder is less about finding one universally “best” hotel and more about matching your lodging to what you actually plan to do. A downtown stay makes it easier to walk to Pearl Street restaurants and shops. A cottage at Chautauqua puts hiking outside your door. A suite wit

Luxury Home Selling Guide for Boulder, Colorado

Selling a luxury home in Boulder is largely an exercise in reducing uncertainty around a property that may have few true comparables. A custom foothills residence, architect-designed city home, extensively renovated historic property, or large parcel in unincorporated Boulder County cannot always be

First-Time Homebuyer Guide to Boulder, Colorado

Buying your first home in Boulder usually comes down to two questions: What can I realistically afford here, and how do I avoid an expensive mistake on the property I choose? Boulder makes those questions more complicated than a generic national homebuyer guide suggests. Purchase prices vary conside

Radon, Sewer Scopes, Roofs, Drainage, and Older Electrical Systems in Boulder Homes

A general home inspection is an important starting point when buying in Boulder, but some of the most consequential property questions deserve their own tests or specialist reviews. Radon cannot be detected by sight or smell. A deteriorated sewer lateral may look fine from inside the house. Roof con