Boulder Relocation Guide

08/25/2022

Plan ahead for your ski time this year at the major resorts. If you have a pass you can pretty much ski when and where you want, but if not you will need to put some thought and effort into it!

However, the restrictions don't apply to every pass holder.

08/23/2022

Mama Mia! SO many incredible places to eat delicious Italian food in the Boulder/Denver area. 5280 Magazine put together a great list, and there are a number of Boulder area establishments on it!

- BASTA - intimate and cozy
- Frasca Food & Wine - reserve WAY ahead at this award winning restaurant
- - best take out ever
- Bella Colibri - deliciousness in Golden

Pasta, risotto, and parm, oh my! Here are our 25 favorite Italian restaurants in (and around) the Mile High City.

08/12/2022

What's holding you back from moving to Colorado? Is it the internet? If you are obsessed with connectivity then you will be excited to hear that Google Fiber is coming to Colorado!

No information yet about which cities, or timeline, but it IS coming and aren't we excited!!!

arrow_back Back August 10, 2022 What's next for Google Fiber , company news Posted by If you’ve been following Google Fiber, you know we’ve been pretty busy lately. We’ve been steadily building out our network in all of our cities and surrounding regions, from North Carolina to Utah. We’re c...

08/11/2022

Who knew that you could get to all of these amazing outdoor places via public transit? And RTD is FREE through August 31st due to a Colorado State Legislature bill to reduce ozone pollution. So... hop on the bus and light rail and enjoy the outdoors!

RTD is waiving its fares this month to combat pollution, so we’ve rounded up six outdoor outings reachable by bus and rail routes.

08/08/2022

Salary need to purchase a median home in 50 different metropolitan areas. In the greater Denver metro, which encompasses 11 counties (typically including Boulder County), that would be $121,888 for a median priced home of $662,200.

Denver was ranked #8 on the list of 50 areas. Highest on the list is San Jose at $330,758 for a $1.875M home, while lowest on the list is Pittsburgh at $42,858 for a home that costs less than 1/10th of that at $185,700.

Source: Visual Capitalist, HSH.com

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Is owning a home still realistic? This map lays out the salary you'd need to buy a home in 50 different U.S. cities.

08/08/2022

As reported by the Denver Business Journal "Denver area rent has increased by 12.6% from this time last year, according to a new report from the Apartment Association of Metro Denver and residential rent now costs $2.20 per square foot. Rent has gone up by 5.3% from the first quarter of 2022 to now, with an average rental in the Denver metro area costing $1,860."

The report goes on to mention that vacancy rates in Denver are well below the national average of 5.8%, at 4.7%, which is an increase over the same period last year when vacancies were at a low of 3.7%.

Average rents in Boulder are even higher at $2,055, with even lower vacancies at 3.2%.

There are 50 new communities under construction right now, that will bring another 70k apartments to market, however that's not enough to meet the consistent demand.

08/04/2022

Who doesn't like a "Best Ice Cream" list? This one from Thrillist will help you plan your itinerary in many US cities!

Where to go in Colorado? Our personal favorite is on this list - Little Man Ice Cream. Literally anything there is good, but the non-dairy flavors are particularly exceptional, so even people with food sensitivities can partake.

There's almost always a line, but if you go in the evening there is often live music and dancing. Friday night date night = planned! And YUM.

Don't want to drive all the way to Denver for this treat? You CAN get a few flavors in Boulder at Avanti F&B, a collective eatery at the Lost City coffee purveyor on the first floor. It's better than not getting Little Man at all!

And if you find you just have to move to another city because of the ice cream, let us know, we can help! wink-wink!

Because the summer calls for soft serve swirls and waffle cones stuffed with fudgy scoops.

08/04/2022

Denver is #8 highest on the list of 50 major metropolitan areas for income needed to afford to purchase a median priced home. To afford the $662,200 median priced home in the Denver metro you've got to have an income of $121,888. Wow!

Thanks to Visual Capitalist for this interesting study and map. We sure wish Denver wasn't so high on this list!

Is owning a home still realistic? This map lays out the salary you'd need to buy a home in 50 different U.S. cities.

08/03/2022

An elevated experience all the way around. That's what you get with WK's relocation services, our systems, our staff and leadership, and most of all our relocation-trained associates. Their knowledge, experience and commitment are unmatched anywhere along the Front Range. Let us help elevate your way home!

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07/27/2022

The Denver metro comes it at #34 on a recent Redfin list of 98 metro areas at risk for a real estate downturn, with a score of 53.84%. Colorado Springs was #35 with a score of 53.71%.

"Popular migration destinations where home prices soared during the pandemic–including Boise, ID, Phoenix and Tampa, FL–are most likely to see the effects of a housing downturn amplified and home prices decline year over year if the economy goes into a recession, a scenario that some economists believe looks likely as inflation persists and stock markets stumble. Homeowners in those areas who are considering selling may want to list their homes soon to avoid potential price declines."

Riverside, Boise, Phoenix and Tampa are among the markets where homeowners stand to lose some of the value they gained over the past two years. Still-affordable Rust Belt metros like Cleveland and Buffalo are most resilient.

07/26/2022

Who says you can't surf in Colorado? Doesn't matter that we are land-locked, you can still get your "hang ten" on!

If you've ever wanted to try river surfing, this beginner's guide will help you gear up and get on the water in Colorado.