On July 20, Boulder Creek had the pleasure of presenting Pat Kahler of Re/Max Traditions Longmont with an iPad she won at a recent exclusive We Love Realtors anniversary event.  The event featured food, fun, and more information on Boulder Creek’s enhanced registered Realtor program, which features advance notifications of new listings, price and commission changes on top of Boulder Creek’s move-in-ready homes, Web-based tools, and exclusive events for registered Realtors.

Pat entered herself in the drawing by correctly completing a quiz about Boulder Creek’s Kingsbridge Townhomes, and she was presented with her iPad in her office with her peers present. Congrats, Pat!

Boulder Creek loves Realtors, and it shows…we pledge Respect, Relationship, and Reciprocity in each of our dealings with the Realtor community.  Want to learn more about Boulder Creek’s pledge to Realtors and register for our Realtor program?  Visit realtors.livebouldercreek.com today!

Matt proudly shows off his new kitchen. Gray skies couldn’t put a damper on Boulder Creek Life and Home’s “housewarming” barbecue this past weekend at Kingsbridge, the exciting new townhome community in Longmont’s Renaissance neighborhood.

Dozens of people toured the professionally decorated fluorescent bulbs and Energy Star appliances, chosen for model residences, competed in a scavenger hunt, and enjoyed their superior efficiency. was a no brainer.” free burgers, brats and all the fixings, courtesy of Boulder Visitors to the Florence, Milan, Venice and Tuscany Creek’s staff, who manned the grill.

Since breaking ground six months ago, Kingsbridge is well-thought-out floor plans, green-built quality and upscale already attracting the attention of home buyers who are options usually only associated with semi-custom homes. looking for this perfect mix of value, style, sustainable quality Townhomes range from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet, each and low-maintenance living. “This location in southwest with three bathrooms and either two or three bedrooms, per Longmont is ideal, with easy access to the Diagonal plan. Each home includes a private two-car attached garage. Highway, IBM and Boulder,” says Brent Patterson, sales Homeowners enjoy year-round, low-maintenance living, with manager for Kingsbridge. “It’s just minutes from major all exterior maintenance and services taken care of by the HOA. employers, retail centers and community amenities.”

New owner Matt Gortzig, who will be moving into his Florence-model home in a few weeks, says that he was impressed with the value that was available right now. “I really like what I am getting for the price, and interest rates are great. And as a single guy, I definitely appreciate the benefit of lock-and-leave living. I don’t want to be tied down with yard work and maintenance.” Kingsbridge’s location is ideal, he says, with easy access to his job in Boulder, and restaurants just down the street. “I was so disappointed with my options in Boulder that buying 10 minutes away in Kingsbridge was a no brainer.”

Gortzig reports that the process of choosing the interior finishes and fixtures was easy. “I got to pick all my finishes, truly making it my home.”

Kingsbridge townhomes are constructed to “Built Green” standards and qualify as Energy Star homes. Low-E glazed windows and loose fill fiberglass 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.

Visitors to the Florence, Milan, Venice and Tuscany townhomes were impressed with the engaging architecture, well-thought-out floor plans, green-built quality and upscale options usually only associated with semi-custom homes. Townhomes range from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet, each with three bathrooms and either two or three bedrooms, per plan. Each home includes a private two-car attached garage. Homeowners enjoy year-round, low-maintenance living, with all exterior maintenance and services taken care of by the HOA.

The Kingsbridge community is being developed by Boulder Creek Life and Home. Founded more than three decades ago, the award-winning company’s active lifestyle communities now include The Heritage at Vista Ridge in Erie, Erie Village, Blue Vista and Shadow Grass Park in Longmont.

You owe it to yourself to see Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is located in West Longmont just off Airport Road in Boulder County. Three models are now open for your visit.

From Boulder: Head northeast on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn left (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane. Look for the blue flags. The Sales Center is on the north side of Venice Lane. From Longmont: Head southwest on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn right (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane.

From Denver: Head north on I-25 to Exit 240. Turn left (west) on CO-119. Head west through Longmont for 10 miles. Turn right (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane.

The sales office is open Monday noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. For more information, call 303.502.5338.

Visit http://livekingsbridge.com to learn more about Kingsbridge Townhomes

By L.L. Charles; article courtesy of Daily Camera – At Home Section

Celebrate the low-maintenance life and ring in the beginning of summer with us!  Join Boulder Creek Life + Home at Kingsbridge, Boulder County’s best lock-and-leave green townhome community, for a celebration of summer fun on Saturday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We’ll serve burgers, brats, and refreshments and give away tickets to Elitch Gardens, Water World, and Rockies games in addition to iPod Nanos!  Bring your family, friends, and anyone who might enjoy learning more about Kingsbridge’s low-maintenance townhomes, with some of Boulder County’s most competitive pricing for new homes.

Join the fun…we’ll see you by the BBQ!  Visit http://livekingsbridge.com for more information.

When Boulder Creek Life and Home brought its high-value homes and low-maintenance lifestyle to Kingsbridge in Longmont, this was a community waiting to happen. Now, after considerable planning and effort, the first townhomes are complete and new homeowners are eager to move in.

Kingsbridge’s first homeowners, Michael and Toni Monticello, are just days away from moving into their new home. “We had been watching this location for a while, and in December we saw the Kingsbridge sign,” Michael Monticello says. “We’ve looked all over at townhomes, but for the money, the value and the floor plan, we fell in love with Kingsbridge.”

But there was just one catch: the Monticellos had to sell their current single-family home first. Working with Charles Souza, broker/owner of Metro Brokers – Team Lassen in Broomfield, the home was under contract in just eight days. “We emphasize three factors when selling in today’s market,” Souza explains. “Price correctly, market aggressively and stage the home to accomplish the ‘wow’ effect. You hear stories about how the market is a scary proposition. You just need to be smart about how to make the transition work for you. Analyzing one’s specific situation is the key to success.”

Souza says that the opportunities for buyers right now are tremendous. “With the current low interest rates and attractive pricing, your buying power is much greater than it will be in a few years or beyond.”
The Monticellos, who are downsizing from a single-family home, chose The Milan floor plan, a two-bedroom-plus-loft or three-bedroom design that includes a main floor laundry, optional family room with fireplace, center kitchen island and generous storage room.

Besides the home’s features, the Built-Green construction was an important factor in the Monticellos’ decision. Their home is framed with 2×6 lumber (instead of the standard 2×4) and equipped with low-e windows, composite sidings and decks, Energy Star® appliances, and a centrally located, high-efficiency furnace and water heater. An air-sealed building envelope helps to ensure maximum insulation value – and keep utilities bills low. “When I saw the home and how it was built, I thought, ‘this thing’s built like a fortress,’” Michael says.

Homeowners enjoy a year-round, “lock and leave” lifestyle, with all exterior maintenance and services taken care of by the HOA. “Having all the snow removal, maintenance and lawn care taken care of, that’s definitely the way to go,” says Monticello.

The Monticellos report that working with Boulder Creek Life and Home made the home buying experience a pleasure. “It was great,” Michael says. “They were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and they weren’t pushy. They showed us the home, and the product sold itself. We got to pick out all the finishes and trim, working with the design center, and there was a good range of choices. We’re very excited about moving into our new home.”
Located in Longmont’s Renaissance neighborhood, Kingsbridge will include 134 residences at build-out. Four floor plans offer two or three bedrooms with 1,400 to nearly 1,800 finished square feet. Each residence also includes a private two-car attached garage. Unlike condominiums, residents own both the townhome and the land it sits on.

“Our location in southwest Longmont is ideal for people working in Boulder, at IBM or other tech jobs along the Diagonal Highway corridor,” says Brent Patterson, sales manager for Kingsbridge. “And it’s just minutes from retail centers and community amenities.”

Visit the models at Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is located in West Longmont just off Airport Road in Boulder County. Three models are now open for your visit.

From Boulder: Head Northeast on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn left (North) on Airport Road. After 1 Mile turn Left (West) onto Venice Lane. Look for the blue flags. The Sales Center is on the North side of Venice Lane.

From Longmont: Head Southwest on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn Right (North) on Airport Road. After 1 Mile turn Left (West) onto Venice Lane.

From Denver: Head North on I-25 to exit 240. Turn Left (West) on CO-119. Head West through Longmont for 10 Miles. Turn Right (North) on Airport Road. After 1 Mile turn Left (West) onto Venice Lane.

The Sales office is open Monday from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. For more information, call 303.502.5338.

Article courtesy of Daily Camera – At Home Section.

Time is ticking on the New Homeowner Tax Credit, and we’re coming across many myths and misconceptions as we speak to people eager to get into their first, green, wallet-friendly home and take advantage of this great opportunity.  Here are a few of the top myths:

Myth 1:  It’s a Deduction or a Loan.
Myth Busted:  It’s a Credit! New homebuyers do not have to pay back the tax credit…it will be added to their refund!  That’s like $8,000 in your pocket.

Myth 2:  Only people who have never owned a home apply.
Myth Busted:  Not necessarily. In fact, if you and your spouse have not owned or not lived in a home that you own for the last three years, you can take advantage of the credit.

Myth 3:  It doesn’t apply to new construction or anything but a free-standing house.
Myth Busted:  New homes and condos and townhomes count! In fact, the credit applies to detached homes as well as townhouses, condominiums, mobile homes, and even houseboats.

Don’t fall for the many myths that are out there on the tax credit…pursue your dream of homeownership before time runs out on April 30!  Click here for more information on our new-buyer-friendly Kingsbridge Townhomes, where Boulder County lifestyle meets green low-maintenance starting at just $198k.

Our My First Home Expo at the Kingsbridge townhome community in South Longmont was a wonderful weekend of informative workshops and realtor events…including some fabulous prizes.

Congratulations to Carol Schack with Prudential Rocky Mountain Realtors and Ed, our lucky iPod Nano winners!

Our My First Home Expo at the Kingsbridge community of townhomes in South Longmont has been a huge success!  In fact, we were able to donate over $2000 to EFAA (Emergency Family Assistance Association) with the help of our sponsors Advantage Bank, County Line Lumber and Taylor Movers.

Thanks to our sponsors and to our presenters:

• National Association of Professional Organizers / Liz Canavan – Alchemy of Order
• Connor Morganti – JoMo Financial
• Tristan Samuels – Wealth Strategies Group
• Brandon Dwight - Boulder Cycle Sport
• Home Performance Solutions
• Lonny Jenkins - Cherry Creek Mortgage

…and all who attended!

Want to find out more about a community perfect for first-time buyers?  Kingsbridge Townhomes are built with efficient green building techniques, are close to recreation and shopping, and start at just $205k!  Drop in or visit us online at http://livekingsbridge.com.

Boulder Creek Life and Home – More Than a Generation of Green Building in Boulder County

Homebuilder announces My First Home Expo, Saturday, Feb. 27

With roots that go back more than 30 years in Boulder County, Boulder Creek Life and Home was building homes before “green” practices were widely considered in the housing industry.

“A long time ago, we made a commitment to build all of our homes to Built Green standards,” recalls company principal David Gregg, who guides the architecture, project development and community planning. “As we analyzed the requirements, we discovered that in many instances, we were already building to those standards. We tweaked some of our construction specifications, and created some new efficiencies in our methods. Overall, going green was a pretty easy transition for us.”

To understand the full impact of Boulder Creek Life and Home’s commitment to green building, consider this: every home it builds meets or exceeds Built Green standards. And the builder is doing this in six different Front Range communities, every day, across every price point.

“What we do is utilize proven and practical green building techniques and materials, bringing them into the mainstream to create homes that deliver high value and lower energy costs,” explains David Sinkey, vice president and co-owner. “This allows us to do more with each home, and to do more of them.”

Gregg says it all comes down to the details. “The insulation we use, the type of windows, the framing techniques and the way we seal the homes to prevent air leakage, it all requires strong field coordination and the willingness to follow through, to make sure that all the steps are done right.”

Low-E glazed windows and blown-in cellulose insulation make your home easy to heat and a breeze to cool, lowering your annual cost for heating and cooling your home year in and year out. 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.

At two points during each home’s construction, an independent third-party construction observation company inspects each home to ensure it is being built to code and to Boulder Creek Life and Home standards, Gregg says. “They conduct a pre-drywall inspection, checking the ducts, caulking and sealing.”

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

Me? Buy a home? Don’t miss the My First Home Expo on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Are you considering your first home purchase? Boulder Creek Life and Home invites you to an exciting and informative event, designed to help you get the information you need to make an informed home buying decision. Attend free seminars on financial planning, lending practices, tax credits  and organizing your first home – each presented by professionals who are recognized experts in their field.

Enjoy a free barbecue lunch and refreshments, and watch the home energy efficiency demonstrations by Home Performance Solutions (complete with a blower door test and thermal imaging). Register to win one of several iPod Nanos. And you’ll be helping a good cause just by attending, since the event sponsors will donate $20 to the Emergency Family Assistance Association for every registered attendee.

Expo sponsors include Boulder Creek Life and Home, Taylor Moving Company, County Line Lumber Company and Advantage Bank.

My First Home Expo will be held at Kingsbridge Townhomes, 1656 Venice Lane, Longmont. For more information and directions, call 303.502.5338 or e-mail info@LiveKingsbridge.com.

MY FIRST HOME EXPO ON FEBRUARY 27th BRINGS TOGETHER INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF FIRST TIME HOME BUYING
Boulder Creek Life and Home to provide free expert advice on lending, tax incentive, greening a home, financial planning and more

Boulder Creek Life & Home www.livebouldercreek.com announced today that it will host the first ever My First Home Expo at their West Longmont townhome community of Kingsbridge on Saturday, February 27th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This FREE event will bring together industry professionals from all walks of life to conduct short presentations and question and answer sessions about topics relevant to the first time buyer. Information will pertain to all aspects of home buying and ownership from financial planning to lending options to organizing and greening a home.

“It’s clearly a great time for the first time home buyer to get into the real estate game,” said David Sinkey, Principal of Boulder Creek Life & Home. “But many first time buyers have a ton of questions and concerns about the process and they don’t know where to go to get their questions answered. This expo is a one-stop shop to get all the information they need to move forward and take advantage of both the tax incentive and the buyer’s market.”

Kingsbridge Townhomes were selected for the expo because they are a short ten minute drive from Boulder and offer a price point starting at $200K, which is rarely seen in the area and appeals to first time home buyers eager to take advantage of the current tax incentive. Each of the sessions, all focused on different topics, will take place within one of the model homes on property.

For every registered attendee, a $20 donation will be made to Boulder’s Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) by Boulder Creek Builders and it’s sponsors Advantage Bank, County Line Lumber and Taylor Movers, and all attendees will have four chances to win an iPOD Nano during two separate drawings.

The expo will be made up of two different sessions taking place at 11:00 am and 1:00pm with speakers from the following areas:

* Financial Planning
* Home Performance Solutions – Home energy efficiency presentation
* Lending Practices
* New Homebuyer Tax Credit and Tax Breaks on Your First Home
* Organizing Your First Home
* iPod Nano Giveaway!

“We are excited to bring the My First Home Expo to Kingsbridge, our newest community in Longmont,” said Sinkey. “We hope this event will get us acquainted with the local community, raise money for a great charity and offer a valuable resource to first time home buyers.”

About Kingsbridge Townhomes

Each Kingsbridge home offers two to three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a private, attached two-car garage, wonderful storage space and a myriad of features that can be personalized, all starting at $200,000. There will be four different two story plans available, ranging in size from 1,400 to 1,800 square feet. There will be one plan that features a bedroom on the first floor. Kingsbridge currently has 22 homes built and occupied. Boulder Creek will build and sell a total of 109 homes in the Kingsbridge community with construction starting immediately and the first homes likely to be completed in Spring 2010. There are currently three model Homes onsite. Marketing efforts for the new community has begun and Kingsbridge has enjoyed wonderful early reviews with 5 homes under contract.

About Boulder Creek Life & Home

Boulder Creek Life & Home www.livebouldercreek.com is an award winning, Boulder-based homebuilder that creates innovative communities across the Front Range of Colorado that embrace green building practices, energy efficiency and a true sense of place. The company’s mission is to build homes that are more than just bricks and mortar, but are actually modeled around how people aspire to live, thus appealing to the active lifestyle. Each of Boulder Creek’s six current communities Kingsbridge, Calmante, Heritage at Vista Ridge, Erie Village, Blue Vista and Shadow Grass Park, vary in size, price and concept, but have one common thread: they embrace quality craftsmanship and green building techniques and provide an unmatched lifestyle.

The past year has seen a virtual reshuffling of the deck in the world of business. Brand-name companies have gone through cycles of downsizing or simply ceased to exist. The housing industry has been no exception, as major homebuilders have scaled back developments or left the marketplace entirely.

Amidst the turmoil, however, local homebuilder and community developer Boulder Creek Life and Home has stayed the course, focused on creating vibrant neighborhoods with innovative, Built Green® homes and low-maintenance living. And more than merely surviving, the builder has actually found this to be a time of growth and innovation.

“I actually like how this market has challenged the traditional ways we manage our business,” says sales and marketing manager Paul Gortzig. “We have remained focused on our core principles, and more so, we have stayed focused on our homebuyers. The challenges we experienced led us to innovative solutions to not only manage our business, but also to find ways to grow our business. In a time when other companies have been downsizing their staff, we have steadily grown our team with talented professionals.” The National Homebuilding industry has taken notice as well, bestowing the company with a Development of the Year Award from the National Association of Home Builders.

Gortzig reports that the local home market is turning around, evidenced by sustained interest and sales at each of the homebuilder’s neighborhoods. “People are acting with confidence on plans that they had put aside for a while,” says Gortzig. “The activity Boulder Creek has experienced in the fourth quarter of last year supports the confidence and optimism we have moving into 2010. It’s an exciting time.”

Founded more than three decades ago, Boulder Creek Life and Home’s active lifestyle communities now include The Heritage at Vista Ridge in Erie, Erie Village, Blue Vista and Shadow Grass Park in Longmont, and Calmante in Superior.

Announcing a New Active Lifestyle Community in Longmont
Adding to its already impressive portfolio, Boulder Creek Life and Home now announces Kingsbridge, a community in the Renaissance neighborhood in Longmont, which will include 134 townhomes at build-out. Four floor plans offer two or three bedrooms with 1,400 to nearly 1,800 finished square feet. Each residence also includes a private two-car attached garage. Unlike condominiums, homeowners own both the townhome and the land it sits on.

“This location in southwest Longmont is ideal for people working in Boulder, at IBM or other tech jobs along the Diagonal Highway corridor,” says Brent Patterson, sales manager for Kingsbridge. “And it’s just minutes from retail centers and community amenities.

“We are offering these homes at very attractive introductory prices to the first 10 homebuyers. We have created undeniable value with the intention of making a big splash in the market. When people see this incredible value at Kingsbridge, we are very confident they will respond.”

Like every home Boulder Creek Life and Home builds, each will be constructed to Built Green standards, with 2×6 framing, low-e windows, composite sidings and decks, Energy Star® appliances, centrally located, high-efficiency furnaces and water heaters, and air-sealed building envelopes to ensure maximum insulation value.

The company has taken the standard of green building far beyond “concept” and “experimental” homes. “We can build a well-designed, energy-efficient home without having to add 15 or 20 percent to the cost,” says company co-owner David Sinkey. “We know it’s not about living with less – it’s about living better.”

Visit the models at Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is located in West Longmont just off Airport Road in Boulder County. Three models are now open for your visit.

From Boulder: Head northeast on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn left (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane. Look for the blue flags. The Sales Center is on the north side of Venice Lane.
From Longmont: Head southwest on CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). Turn right (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane.
From Denver: Head north on I-25 to Exit 240. Turn left (west) on CO-119. Head west through Longmont for 10 miles. Turn right (north) on Airport Road. After 1 mile turn left (west) onto Venice Lane.

The Sales Center is open Monday noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment.

For more information, call 303.502.5338 or visit www.LiveBoulderCreek.com.

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