At Boulder Creek Life and Home, we know that home isn’t home without lifestyle…and life isn’t life without home. As we look forward to the new year, what will be the biggest trends in life and home? We venture to make some predictions:

Green: not just a buzzword any more It seems like everyone has been jumping on the environmentally friendly bandwagon, but in 2010 we predict that this trend will gain some staying power. Adopting eco-friendly lifestyle choices like hybrid vehicles, renewable power, and energy-efficiency doesn’t just sound cool…it saves money, which means it fits perfectly into the more financially-conscious decade we’re entering. And maybe we’re biased, but we think our energy-efficient, green building techniques will withstand the test of time.

Kitchen as home So much of the life of a home is in the kitchen, and these cost-conscious times mean the kitchen will be a more important gathering place than ever. Look for increased emphasis on in-kitchen dining and functional, fun kitchens like the ones offered in our patio and townhomes.

Inside/outside We’re lucky enough to live surounded by some of the country’s most beautiful scenery. While interiors become more comfortable than ever, we predict a renewed emphasis on outdoor recreation in 2010. That means hiking, biking, and taking advantage of everything Boulder County has to offer.

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Great news:  the first-time homebuyer credit has been extended! Here’s what you need to know about taking advantage of this credit to purchase your new home:

• Deadlines:  In order to take advantage of the credit, your home must be under contract by April 30, 2010 and must be closed upon by June 30, 2010.
• Restrictions:  The home must be used as the purchaser’s primary residence and is fully refundable.  Income limits are $125,000 for single persons, $225,000 for couples.  The credit is only valid on residences purchased for less than $800,000.  Primary residences including condos, townhomes, and single-family homes are eligible for the tax credit.
• First-time buyers:  Under the rules, “first-time buyer” is defined as a person who has not owned a home in the last three years.
• Repayment:  Beneficiaries of the credit need not repay itif they live in their new home for three years or more.

What this means for you:  Now is the time to buy!  Boulder Creek Life and Home has plenty of great options for an energy-efficient first home.  Visit our web site for more information our our low-maintenance communities.

The Top 5 Building Trends of 2010: All Eyes on Efficiency – Lowe’s Pro – December 16, 2009

There is no doubt that the U.S. construction industry bottomed out in 2009 but that means it has nowhere to go but up.

Market projections indicate that single-family home construction will rise more than 30 percent next year, with new multi-family housing starts increasing by as much as 16 percent according to the McGraw-Hill 2010 Construction Outlook.

As new homeowners and multi-unit developers choose the materials, appliances, designs and fixtures that will make up their new homes and buildings, expect consumer focus to remain on one key element: Energy efficiency. Any components or materials in the home that save energy—and therefore reduce costs over the long term—are in greater demand than ever before.

Builders and remodelers looking to flourish in 2010, should consider these five building trends in 2010: read more…

Boulder Creek buys Longmont townhome project – Denver Business Journal – December 14, 2009

Boulder Creek Life & Home has purchased the Kingsbridge townhome project in Longmont for undisclosed terms, the builder said Monday.

The seller was Capital Pacific Homes, which is part of Capital Pacific Holdings Inc. of Newport Beach, Calif.

Boulder Creek, a Boulder-based homebuilder, used both private and public financing to buy the Colorado townhomes, according to the company.

Kingsbridge is located in Longmont’s Renaissance subdivision, and currently has 22 completed and occupied units. Boulder Creek said it plans to start construction immediately on another 109 units, with the first of those townhomes to be completed in spring 2010. read more…

Denver Business Journal – December 14, 2009

Boulder developer buys Kingsbridge development – Longmont Times Call – December 14, 2009

LONGMONT — A Boulder-based homebuilder has purchased the Kingsbridge developmentin southwest Longmont for $1.79 million.

David Sinkey, co-owner of Boulder Creek Life & Home, said his company bought 109 developable lots and three model homes from Capital Pacific Homes, which pulled out of the development because of funding issues.

Boulder Creek will build 109 townhome units on the property, with buildings ranging from two-units to six-units.

The townhomes differ from condominiums, Sinkey said, because the homeowner owns both the townhome and the land it sits on.

The quality of the project and its location is what attracted his company, he said.

Plans are for immediate construction on a three-unit building and then a four-unit building.

“That’ll be pretty much the extent of the building we’ll be doing until we get some contracts,” Sinkey said. “And already the interest has been very strong.” read more…

December 14, 2009 – Longmont Times Call

New builders of West Longmont community to add green building practices to one of the best values in Boulder County – Denver.YourHub.Com - December 14, 2009

(Boulder, CO) Boulder Creek Life & Home announced today that it has purchased the West Longmont townhome community of Kingsbridge from Capital Pacific Homes. Boulder Creek intends to add green building practices and energy efficient elements to the community, creating one of the best values in Boulder County for new construction. This acquisition grows Boulder Creek Life & Home’s total number of communities to six and illustrates its unique ability to withstand the difficult economy and continue to secure financing where most builders have struggled.

“Boulder Creek has utilized both private and public financing options to get this deal closed. This was possible because we have continued to outperform the market, paying down over 7.5 million in loans this year,” said Principal, David Sinkey. “Moreover, we have grown our company while others are contracting, adding people to our team from the fantastic pool of talent currently available in the marketplace and consistently impressing the banks by grabbing market share.” read more…

Boulder Creek Life and Home Secures Financing to Purchase Kingsbridge Community in Boulder County

Boulder County Business Report – Real Estate Section – December 11, 2009

LONGMONT – In the midst of a turbulent residential real estate market,one Boulder-based homebuilder has found a way to grow its business. It’s taking over where others left off.

Boulder Creek Builders recently closed on a deal to acquire the Kingsbridge town home development in Longmont – a 134-home neighborhood left unfinished by Capital Pacific Homes.

Capital Pacific built and sold 22 homes at Kingsbridge, but because of broader companywide finance issues, it decided to sell the remaining 109 lots and three model homes to Boulder Creek for $1,787,000.

The project, located southwest of Clover Basin Drive and Airport Road, is a great opportunity for Boulder Creek, said co-owner David Sinkey. read more…

Boulder County Business Report - December 11, 2009

“We call it ‘Limited Edition Living’ – a unique blend of rich architecture and craftsmanship combined with the freedom of a low-maintenance lifestyle.”

By L.L. Charles
Daily Camera At Home Article
September 12-14, 2008

If there is one word for your first impression of Calmante, it’s going to be “Wow!”

First-time visitors quickly recognize the uniqueness of this new community of only 75 luxury townhomes nestled on a gentle slope in Superior, just 10 minutes from Boulder and 20 minutes from Denver.

“People tell us ‘We haven’t seen anything like this!’” says Paul Gortzig, sales and marketing manager for Boulder Creek Life & Home, the developer of Calmante. “We call it ‘Limited Edition Living’ – a unique blend of rich architecture and craftsmanship combined with the freedom of a low-maintenance lifestyle. It’s perfect for empty nesters or young professionals who are looking for sophisticated living without the obligations of yard work, snow shoveling or building maintenance.”

Calmante is within easy reach of shopping at FlatIron Crossing and the Pearl Street Mall, multiple golf courses, a 150,000-square-foot athletic club and the Interlocken Business Park. Set your course westward, and you’ll find miles of wideopen hiking and biking trails to explore. The community borders 10,000 acres of Boulder County Open Space, and the trails will take you north and south along the Front Range.

Volume spaces with incredible light and views, private patios and courtyards, walkout finished lower levels and main floor master suites are trademarks of each Calmante home. Buyers enjoy working with Calmante’s design center and professional interior designers to make their home a genuine expression of their taste and personality.

“Calmante townhomes live like single-family homes,” says Leslie Reed, community sales manager. “Generous space, sophisticated materials and our approach to customization guarantee that your home will be everything you intended.”

The 3,301-square-foot Cascade offers a grand sense of scale and a generous layout on two levels. With a main floor master suite and a private deck, the Cascade’s upper level can be configured with two bedrooms, two baths and a loft, or with a junior master suite with five-piece bath and walk-in closet plus an additional third bedroom with full bath. Both
options include a spacious great room with kitchen and dining area that open to a private courtyard.

Buyers will find a lot to like in the 3,183-square-foot Brook, a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath plan that includes an elevator for easy access to the upper level master retreat, second bedroom with full bath and a laundry room. An appealing Juliet balcony overlooks the private courtyard. A gallery entry on the main level leads to an open kitchen, formal dining room and great room with adjoining study.

The Boulder Falls ranch floor plan matches convenience with craftsmanship to create a winning design featuring a main-level master with private deck or patio, five-piece bath and generous closet space. A home office, laundry room, cook’s kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry, formal dining room with wet bar and private courtyard complete the main floor. An elegant curved stairway opens to the lower level that adds two secondary bedrooms, a three-quarter bath and yet more space that can be configured as a recreation or game room. An additional patio is included on walk-out sites.

All homes at Calmante include two-car garages with custom cedar doors, gas fireplaces, slab granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, nickle or bronze hardware, 10-foot main level ceilings and a five-piece master bath with jetted tub and separate glass-block shower. Stone and stucco exteriors are accented with artisan iron railings and capped with concrete tile roofing

Boulder Creek Life and Home has a deep-rooted history of homebuilding in the Boulder area for more than 20 years, with an emphasis on building Built Green homes with 2×6 framed walls, high efficiency furnaces, Low-E windows and programmable thermostats. Many materials, such as the cabinetry, argon-filled windows and cultured stone accents are locally sourced.

Visit Calmante and experience Limited Edition Living

To arrange a personal showing of Calmante models, call Leslie Reed or Jessica Cagley at 303.242.3199.
The salescenter, at 2701 Calmante Ave. in Superior, is open daily from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information on Calmante, visit
www.LiveCalmante.com.

At Home Article provided by the Daily Camera

The new year is off to a big start at Blue Vista, the award-winning community in Longmont that offers an innovative mix of duplex, four-plex, row homes, luxury town homes and single-family residences.

By L.L. Charles
November 14-16, 2008

“Blue Vista is surrounded by exceptional schools, recreational facilities and open space, all important to the diverse mix of young families, single professionals and active seniors who call the neighborhood ‘home.’”

“We saw four families choose Blue Vista as their new home address in January,” says Summer Youngs, community sales manager. “We know they like the classic neighborhood feel and location, but they also tell us they really appreciate the incredible prices of these homes. With record-low interest rates and a first-time buyer tax credit, people are deciding that this is an excellent time to buy their new home at Blue Vista.”

The new urban neighborhood features front porches, yards with picket fences and tree-lined streets lined by Victorian, Colonial and Four-Square homes in a pleasing palette of rust reds, sage greens and soft yellows. Located just minutes from highways 287, I-25 and the Diagonal, Blue Vista is surrounded by exceptional schools, recreational facilities and open space, all important to the diverse mix of young families, single professionals and active seniors who call the neighborhood “home.”

“Our ranch-style row home, The Poudre, is under construction right now, as well as our first single-family home,” Youngs says. “These are exciting additions to the choices for home buyers. Many people are looking for a ranch plan in a desirable location. We’ve already sold one home in the four-plex and are getting a lot of interest.”

The Poudre’s main floor design features an open floor plan with great room, home office, spacious master bedroom with four-piece bath, additional powder bath and kitchen that opens to a patio. Ten-foot ceilings and dormer windows provide an abundance of space and natural light. The lower level includes an open recreation space, two additional bedrooms and a three-quarter bath.

Award-Winning Community Design

All homes at Blue Vista are designated “Built Green” and qualify as Energy Star homes. Low-E glazed windows and blown-in cellulose insulation make your home easy to heat and a breeze to cool. Two-by-six framing is standard instead of the two-by-fours you’ll find elsewhere, creating sturdier, deeper walls that hold more insulation and are more soundproof.

The inside environment is protected by low-VOC paints and finishes. Carpets are made of recycled materials, and are tacked down rather than glued, to help protect the quality of the air you breathe. All lighting fixtures use compact fluorescents bulbs and Energy Star appliances, chosen for their superior efficiency.

This dedication to quality construction and design earned Blue Vista and its builder, Boulder Creek Life & Home, nation-wide recognition in 2008 when the National Association of Home Builders recognized the community with a Development of the Year Award for “excellence in green residential design and construction practices, and outstanding green advocacy efforts.”

Summer Youngs says that receiving the award was an important endorsement for the growing Longmont community. “The spirit of the NAHB award has to do with the total impact of what we are doing,” adds David Sinkey, marketing director for Boulder Creek Life & Home. “We utilize proven and practical green building techniques and materials, bringing them into the mainstream to create truly affordable homes. We encourage anyone considering buying a new home to visit any of our communities to see this for yourself.”

Visit Blue Vista

From Boulder:
Take the Diagonal highway to Ken Pratt Boulevard, go east to Main Street (Highway 287), south on Main Street, east on Quail, and look for the sales office at the corner of Quail and Deer Trail Circle.

From Denver:
North on I-25, exit west on Highway 119, then south on Main Street (Highway 287), east on Quail to Deer Trail Circle.

For more information on Blue Vista, call the sales office at
303.485.5500 or visit
www.MyBlueVista.com.
For othercommunities by Boulder Creek Life & Home, visit www.LiveBoulderCreek.com.