Adorable remodeled bungalo under the flatirons, custom maple cabs, concrete cntrs, gas wolf range/kitch aid/bosch, stainlss applncs, glass tile backsplash, vaulted ceilings w/ skylights in every room, low VOC waterbased stains, hrd wood flors & wool carpets, lush private fenced yard with 100yr old+ trees & sprnkler system, alley access, walk to trls, bus, relax on patio/deck, huge potential for addns and/or gar (check w/ city) , on dmnd H20 heater, high effic furn, soaker tub.

Rare 2 story, 2 bed/3 bath w/ GARAGE in NORTH BOULDER. 2 spacious master suites. BACKYARD & front porch. Built in 2004, features include a flowing open living space, STAINLESS appls, GAS RANGE, MAPLE cabs, WOOD flrs, Hunter Douglas TDBU blinds, central A/C, foothills VIEWS, south-facing & BRIGHT. Huge crawl space for additional STORAGE. Free RTD pass thru HOA. Low utilities. Friendly neighborhood. Walk to PARKS, open space, TRAILS, bus & shops.

Enjoy stunning mountain VIEWS from this impeccable end unit w/ HIGH ceilings, SPACIOUS flr plan, fireplace, finished bsmt w/ full bath, PRIVATE patio, European master bath & more! PERFECTLY located in the NEWEST of Fountain Greens. Steps to open space biking/hiking TRAILS, Boulder Country Club & bus. Shows like new & is a place you can easily call HOME in a great, QUIET neighborhood. HOA includes cable TV. Get the most for your money here.

With the 2011 Boulder County property tax bills arriving in the mail this week, I thought I would share some good news:

• You can deduct many home related expenses on your personal taxes including:
  • Mortgage Interest (on up to $1M home mortgage debt on a 1st or 2nd home)
  • Interest on Home Equity Debt (on up to $100,000 of home equity debt)
  • Real Estate Taxes - The bill that you just received!

For more detailed information on your Boulder county property taxes, check out:

http://www.bouldercounty.org/government/dept/pages/treasurer.aspx

That's all for now,

Laurie Kolb, The Kolb Team

• Up to $250,000 in sales gain ($500,000 if married filing jointly) is Tax-Free as long as the homeowner owned the property for 2 years and lived in the home for 2 of the 5 years prior to selling.

Our Professional Team can assist you with all of your questions if you are thinking of selling.  For a free market analysis or to discuss your plans to sell, contact a Pedal To Properties agent for expert advice!

That's all for now,

Laurie Kolb, The Kolb Team

Tucked away on 4 usable acres, this lot provides peace & privacy among aspen and evergreen trees. The only sounds are silence and nature. This charming home features an open living space with a cozy wood-burning stove, soaring ceilings, lots of light, wonderful views and an additional 396 sf storage space above garage. Relax outdoors on a wrap-around deck that's great for entertaining. This move-in ready home is the best of both worlds, a serene mountain setting just minutes to town and trails.

Welcome home to this sunny and immaculately maintained 2 bdrm / 2ba end unit. Overlooks the courtyard with foothills' views. Features open floor plan, newer paint with inviting colors, kitchen with breakfast bar, master bdrm w/ private updated bath, a living room fireplace, and reserved parking space. HOA includes heat, water/sewer, trash, pool and more. Walk to restaurants & shops. On the bus line. Hiking and biking outside your front door!

Must see! Tastefully updated home in Martin Acres. Completely remodeled kitchen, and updated baths. Hardwood floors throughout. Ideally located close to public transportation, shopping, CU Boulder and trails! Corner lot with large fenced backyard with storage shed and covered patio. Interior feels spacious and open - fabulous as an owner occupied or income property. Take advantage of all that South Boulder has to offer - including the great public schools - at an affordable price!

Rarely available end unit that shines w/ upgrades & natural light. New features include:cork flooring,high efficiency W/D,fresh paint,curtains,& a very cool remodeled garage. Superb floor plan w/a top floor mstr suite w/dual sink,walk-in closet & laundry nook. Spacious main level w/ updated 2nd BR,full bath,kitchen,living rm w/gas fireplace & private balcony. Short walk to all the fantastic amenities:clubhouse, pool,hot tub,exercise rm,community garden, BMX bike & dog parks. Pride of ownership!

This property is part of the CITY PROGRAM Buyer must qualify. For more info go to www.boulderaffordablehomes.com or call 303-441-3157 x2. Fantastic central Boulder location! Close to shopping, great restaurants, grocery store, bike path and RTD. This 1BD/1BA has many highlights: new water heater, automatic garage door opener, attached 1 car garage, new light fixtures, newer washer/dryer. This unit has also been recently painted.

Spacious two story urban loft with amazing city views. Situated in Uptown with inviting shops and restaurants close by. Wood floors. Walls of windows. Fireplace. Industrial metal stairs. Exposed brick wall. Granite kitchen. End unit with windows facing north and west. Live here and enjoy a great location, city views, and spacious floor plan. Great square footage. Nicely maintained building.

Victorian charm meets modern convenience. This home boasts a thoughtful design w/ features that include an open flr plan, vaulted ceilings, kit w/ maple cabs, SS appls & breakfast bar, wood flrs & roof deck. Gather w/ neighbors on the inviting front porch or retreat to the private backyard that's wonderfully landscaped. Set on a quiet street in Iris Hollow, this charming home is centrally located w/ close proximity to trails, dwntwn, shops, parks & all that Bldr has to offer. Rare 2-car garage.

The 2nd Annual Tamales Station at Pedal To Properties was a hit again this year at the Boulder Winter Bike To Work Day!  This morning, we had over 70 people stop by and enjoy these tasty tamales and warm up with hot cocoa.  Despite yesterday's snow and high wind reports, the weather was great and fearless bikers came out for another great cause.

Plan on stopping by the Pedal To Properties Summer Bike To Work Day station this coming June for our Annual Fruit Smoothies.  For some fun games, music and yummy smoothies, be sure to put us on your summer route.

That's all for now,

Laurie Kolb, The Kolb Team

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.