Boulder Real Estate, Lifestyle & Local Guides

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

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