Congratulations are in order!

Please join Boulder Creek in congratulating Janet Thompson and Kirsty Daviau, a mother-daughter Realtor® team with a great history working with our business.

Janet and Kirsty recently announced that they are joining forces with Metro Brokers and setting up a new company, Thompson Daviau Realty, Inc.

Kirsty will serve as Managing Broker and both Kirsty and Janet have upgraded their licenses to Managing Broker status.

Thompson Daviau will be based at 4845 Pearl East Circle, Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80301 as of Tuesday, July 12.  Congratulations, Kirsty and Janet!

Your free time is precious and you want to make the most of it. If you live at Kingsbridge Townhomes in southwest Longmont, you can ride your bicycle, climb a mountain or just relax, without the hassle of yard maintenance or outdoor upkeep.

These new high-quality, energy-efficient townhomes are built by Boulder Creek Life and Home, pioneers in residential development for the “active lifestyle” homeowner. This well respected local builder delights Boulder County homeowners with quality-built, low-maintenance homes to accommodate people’s desire for active, easy lives. Kingsbridge is set in a quiet area southwest of Longmont, within a mile of shopping and restaurants, with amazing recreational opportunities nearby – trails, hiking, skiing and tourist activities. Besides all that Longmont has to offer, residents love the proximity to Boulder, whether for work  or leisure.

Interview with a new Kingsbridge homeowner

A new Kingsbridge homeowner, a single professional woman who works in Lafayette and has been living in Boulder, chose to move to Kingsbridge for several reasons. Location was important. “It’s fairly close to hiking and biking trails I like, and it’s relatively close to work,” she says. “I spend a lot of time in Boulder, so the proximity was important to me. Also, the green-built and energy-efficient features played a big role in my choice.”

The quality and beauty of the homes attracted her. “I really like the layouts of the townhomes, the open, multi-level design, the big two-car attached garage – which is pretty rare. I chose the Florence model; when I needed to move, it was ready to move into. I loved the finishes already in there, the hardwood floors, granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, and an upgraded wrought-iron railing.”

Price was a key consideration for this buyer. “I think this is a very good value for the price. This is the only new place I looked at. In the price range I was looking at, this was the only thing.”

The quality of life at Kingsbridge is a plus. “They have done a nice job with the landscaping. There are a lot of trees and flowering shrubs – they even planted lilac trees. When I sit outside on my raised redwood patio/deck, I have a lot of privacy. The homes are extraordinarily quiet; the sound insulation is fantastic. The house is also [free] from outside noise. I have beautiful mountain views out the windows. I’m really happy!”

Built for the way you live

With four floor plans to choose from, the townhomes range in size from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet, each with three bathrooms and either two or three bedrooms, and a private attached two-car garage. The architecture is stylish with attractive stonework and columns, fronting on a landscaped courtyard. Among the many included features are maintained landscaping throughout the community, 8-foot to 11-foot ceilings on the main floor, Tharp oak hardwood cabinets, and low VOC paints for healthier indoor air. “Homebuyers get excited about the quality of the homes, especially compared to other new construction in the area,” says Brent Patterson of the sales team. “These are not your typical town homes. People need to come inside and take a look at the single-family living that’s available in these high-efficiency homes. I hear it all the time, ‘Wow, I didn’t expect all this in here.’”

Quality-built, green and efficient

Kingsbridge townhomes are constructed to Green building standards and have exceeded the efficiency rating of Energy Star homes. Each home boasts dozens of green features, such as an Advanced Insulation Package that goes beyond the building code to provide a more comfortable home and results in lower energy costs; and certified composite wood trim and decking materials to reduce the use of natural materials. Homeowners never cringe when their Xcel bill arrives. In fact, they look forward to seeing how much they saved on energy costs.

The Kingsbridge information center is located on Venice Ln. in southwest Longmont just west of Airport Road, 1 mile north from CO-119 (Diagonal Highway). 1656 Venice Ln., Longmont, CO 80503. The sales office is open Monday 12 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 303.502.5338.

Article courtesy of Boulder Daily Camera – At Home

Enjoy Ranch-Style Living at Creekside

Homebuyers have a rare opportunity to build a new ranch-style home in a well-established, upscale South Longmont community. The home sites are being developed by Boulder Creek Life and Home®, known for high-quality construction and commitment to green building. Boulder Creek initially offered six choice home sites in the Village at Creekside neighborhood. Three of the home sites border picturesque Left Hand Creek.

Boulder Creek offers ranch-style homes that highlight main-floor living. The master suite, laundry, study and a spacious light-filled Great Room, are all conveniently located on the main level. Those looking for additional entertainment space will find a finished lower level complete with a large open recreational room and additional bedrooms for crafts, grandchildren or guests.

Location, location, location

“Village at Creekside is a well-located little community,” notes David Sinkey, a principal of Boulder Creek. “This is a limited opportunity for people to acquire our sites. Since initially offering these home sites, we have sold three and we’re talking with many other interested parties who want to stay in this great community. They’re excited about a new ranch-style home that is designed around the way they live.”

The six sites are nestled in a circling drive, in the heart of the neighborhood. They connect to the extensive Longmont trail system. Residents in the Village at Creekside experience a quiet neighborhood setting, while enjoying close proximity to local shopping and quick access to Boulder and major transit thoroughfares.

“One of the advantages of buying here is that you invest in a brand-new, well-built, green home in an established community that’s well respected,” says Paul Gortzig, sales and marketing manager. “The location is very convenient in south-central Longmont, near restaurants and Main Street, and minutes from Twin Peaks Mall.”

Moving to Creekside

Tom and Vicki Glassburn are happy to be moving to Creekside from the town of Monument. They will be closing on their new home on June 17. “We’re tired of nine months of snow,” Vicki says.

They looked for a new home for six to eight months in Denver and Longmont, and then heard about Boulder Creek and the choice home sites at Creekside. “Creekside is a really attractive neighborhood, nice and quiet. We liked the Craftsman-style architecture, and they had available lots for the house plan we liked.” The Glassburns knew what they wanted. “We were looking for main-floor living. We wanted to downsize and upscale. We wanted two bedrooms on the main floor; my 87-year-old father is moving in with us. And we liked the fact they are a green builder; we are impressed with their building and the attention to details and design. We’ve been so pleased. Everything is so solid and well constructed. No leaks, no air blowing through.” Tom Glassburn is impressed with the plumbing, too, and a large water manifold system with easy access to an individual water shutoff for each room.

Gortzig comments, “What has been satisfying for us at Boulder Creek is that we get to sit down with homebuyers like the Glassburns, listen to their wish list and their needs, and deliver on each and every request with our diverse floor plans. We’re excited that our homebuyers are able to achieve their goals.”

“We’ve had four houses, and now we’re getting everything we want,” says Vicki Glassburn.  “We’re trying to build a house for our future – for example, with wider doorways in case we ever use a wheelchair.”

The couple likes downtown Longmont. “It’s a charming and cute town. There’s everything you could possibly need nearby. In Monument we are not near anything. We’d like to drive less.”

They are pleased with the proximity to outdoor recreation. “There’s a nice walking path nearby, and we’re getting new bikes. Rocky Mountain National Park is nearby, and we like to hike.”

Easy ranch-style living

Buyers choose from three floor plans. With all of them, you step inside to open Great Room living, with vaulted ceilings, a dream kitchen, a well-appointed master suite with five-piece bath and walk-in closet, convenient laundry room, and decks with outdoor living space. Also on the main floor is an office/study that can be used as a bedroom.

The lower level combines two bedrooms, a recreation room and bath. This nicely separates living space and entertaining. With room to invite the entire family, there’s still a sense of intimate space; you can live on the first floor and reserve the lower level for company and entertainment.

Prices start from the mid-$300,000s. Early buyers get to choose their floor plan and designer finishes to personalize their home. From Modern Contemporary to Country Craftsman, Boulder Creek’s professional design studio helps buyers select colors and materials to create their ideal space.

“Boulder Creek builds lifestyle communities, and we found a need in this community for ranch-style living,” says Gortzig. “We offer homebuyers a rare opportunity: though we have only six home sites in the community, we offer spacious ranch plans with the finished lower level, plus plenty of green features. Visitors to our homes like the Great Room and open floor plan. You don’t have to settle on a used home to live in a mature neighborhood. At Creekside, you have the rare opportunity to buy a new home in an existing, well-presented community.”

Quality-built, green, efficient

In Boulder Creek’s numerous Boulder County communities, home owners receive a higher standard of building: 2×6 wall construction to allow higher insulation levels; advanced framing techniques to produce sturdier buildings with less outside air penetration; concrete-based siding to create a durable exterior and provide a quieter interior; and new Energy Star Rated furnaces, waterheaters and appliances to help the home run most efficiently. These efforts are designed to produce a more comfortable interior living environment with better air quality, and to save on utility bills.

Boulder Creek Life and Home

Boulder Creek has pioneered in residential development that meets the demands and needs of the ‘active lifestyle’ homeowner – including professionals, empty nesters, semi-retired and post-children “Baby Boomers.” It designs and builds low-maintenance, single-family and multi-family residences to accommodate people’s desire for active, easy lives.

Learn more

For more information about this exciting opportunity or to schedule a tour of the three remaining home sites, contact Paul Gortzig at 303.309.0088, or pgortzig@livebouldercreek.com. Visit www.AtHome.LiveBoulderCreek.com.To find out more about Boulder Creek’s  exciting new communities, visit www.LiveBoulderCreek.com.

Article courtesy of Boulder Daily Camera – At Home

It’s close to all the Rocky Mountains have to offer, and boasts an unparalleled food scene, recreation opportunities galore, and plenty of high-tech job opportunities.  But it’s not the town you’re thinking of….it’s Louisville, Boulder’s neighbor and one of Colorado’s up-and-coming gems!

This recent article in Sunset points out what we already knew by heart…after all, there’s a reason we recently moved our home office to historic downtown Louisville!  Check out reasons why Louisville could be worthy of a day trip…or a permanent relocation in this recent article.

Considering a move to Louisville?  Our patio home community at Steel Ranch is garnering headlines and plenty of buzz.  Click here to learn more.

We ♥ Realtors, and we ♥ it when our Realtor friends have great news to share.

Today’s Boulder Daily Camera briefcase contained an item of note:  Steven Noel won #1 Realtor in Individual Sales for all RE/MAX offices in Boulder County in 2010!  Click here to view the entire announcement (and look for Boulder Creek below in an announcement about our newest community in Longmont.)

Congratulations, Steven, on this great (and most well-deserved) accomplishment.

Are you a Realtor looking to grow your business?  Grow with us!  Click here to learn more about our exclusive Realtor program.

Boulder Creek Builders at Shadow Grass Park:  These new homes showcase new ideas

One of life’s great pleasures is to move into a beautiful new home, especially when it’s filled with exciting innovations that enhance the way you live. At Shadow Grass Park in Longmont, Boulder Creek Builders has opened its own sales office and model homes and rolled out a new series of designs for savvy homebuyers. Boulder Creek’s clever innovations spotlight the difference between new homes built the way people want to live today, in 2011, and other so-called new homes wearing the same old designs you’ve seen for decades.

“As a leader in the homebuilding industry, Boulder Creek welcomes the chance to be innovative in designing and building new homes,” says Sales and Marketing Manager Paul Gortzig, “With one of our company owners being an architect, we have consulted with an outside group of architects to be sure our plans answer the needs of our homebuyers at Shadow Grass Park. And we have actively sought fresh ideas from the home-buying public
to challenge traditional thinking in home designs. We ask you not to settle for old, tired designs being sold as ‘new.’”

At Shadow Grass Park, Boulder Creek has introduced some new concepts based on how people aspire to live today. The homes built by Boulder Creek showcase new designs and new engineering, with a focus on energy-efficient Green building technology and optimum comfort and convenience.

Main-floor living.

All of Boulder Creek’s homes at Shadow Grass Park are ranch-style, with main-floor master suite, laundry and study. Two of the floor plans have zero-step access into the home, and two other plans offer a fully finished lower level. The Longmont Senior Advisory Council gave Boulder Creek Builders valuable input into the design of these ranch-style patio homes. The builder has a pleasant surprise for homeowners looking for
extra storage. The homes are built with an oversized garage that is more than ample for two cars. And voila! A staircase at the end of the garage leads to a versatile 200-square-foot room, with a window and abundant space for storage. So people can downsize, move into these ranch homes and have all main-floor living, without compromising storage.

“Our homes in this community are exceeding Energy Star’s Top (5 Star) rating,” says Boulder Creek Community Manager Karen Sanders. “For our homeowners, this means that their home is 20 to 30 percent more efficient than most new homes being built today and, most likely, vastly more efficient than the home they are moving out of. This translates into lower monthly electric and gas bills.”

The “behind-the-walls quality” is really important in these homes: 2×6 wall construction means higher insulation levels, advanced framing techniques produce a sturdier building with less air penetration, concrete-based siding creates a durable exterior and provides a quieter interior, and high-quality low-VOC paint is good for the indoor air quality.

“We build what’s good for the environment and good for our buyer,” Sanders says. New Energy-Star-rated furnaces, water heaters and appliances help the home run most efficiently. The results are a more comfortable interior environment with better air quality and savings on monthly utility bills. The whole focus is to build an energy-efficient home. “Our homeowners enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle; front-lawn care and snow removal are part of living in this community. And we have some great home sites to choose from.”

Right-sized design.

Next, there’s right-sized design. The homes are designed for maximum use of all their square footage, with no extra hallways or wasted spaces. “Right Sized was the logical solution for Shadow Grass Park, “says Boulder Creek Principal David Sinkey. “After consulting with the Senior Advisory Council, we developed a myriad of thoughtful design concepts for residents of every age, from standard slab on grade foundations with zero-step garage entries to wider hallways and doorways. With front-yard maintenance provided for our homeowners, it’s a lock-and-leave lifestyle that appeals to a wide variety of residents.”

When you enter a new right-sized home, you see immediately how it makes perfect sense. Everything a homeowner needs is right there on the main floor, from the master suite to the laundry and even a home office. The main floor centerpiece is a spacious, light-filled Great Room, connecting the large, efficient kitchen to the living areas. “Another thing I love about these homes is all the luxurious interior trim and alder cabinets,” Sanders says. Right-sized ranch-style homes come in a variety of floor plans to suit each homeowner’s needs. Those looking for additional bedrooms for visitors or a rec room for grandchildren will find what they need by adding a finished lower level. Boulder Creek is known for pioneering and perfecting the amenities and technologies of lower-level living.

Convenient location.

The Shadow Grass Park community is very well located with major retail businesses nearby (two grocery stores, two banks, restaurants and a number of small stores), adjacent green belt trail system, Jim Hamm Pond Nature Area, Ute Creek Golf Course and a local park with a dog park, basketball court, skate park, playground and water park. The community also has wonderful connectivity to Old Town Longmont (only minutes away) and to I-25 to Denver and Fort Collins, Highway 66 to Lyons and Estes Park, and Highway 119 to Boulder.

Visit Shadow Grass Park.

View Boulder Creek’s energy-efficient designs at Shadow Grass Park. Homes range in size from 1,300 square feet to more than 2,400 square feet with a finished lower level. With tree-lined streets, generous porches and traditional architecture that recall small-town America, Shadow Grass Park is priced from the mid-$200,000s. Visit Boulder Creek Builders at Shadow Grass Park at 1523 Moonlight Drive in Longmont. Model-home hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. And visit the Boulder Creek website at www.ShadowGrass.LiveBoulderCreek.com, or call the Information Center at 303.772.3063.

Article courtesy of Boulder Daily Camera – At Home

At Boulder Creek, it’s all about Relationship, Respect, and Reciprocity.  That’s why Paul Gortzig headed out to Wright Kingdom Real Estate this morning armed with cherry and apple pie, balloons, breakfast burritos from Santiago’s and reusable Boulder Creek grocery bags…all while wearing a We Heart Realtors sticker and a big smile.

Want to learn more about pi(e) and the We Heart Realtors program?  Visit realtors.livebouldercreek.com today!

In its very first year, Kingsbridge Townhomes in Longmont has achieved some coveted milestones. According to Metrostudy, which provides market information to the housing industry, in 2010 Kingsbridge ranked fourth in sales in the Front Range territory that stretches from Longmont to Castle Rock. With 25 sales for the year, Kingsbridge sold just three fewer than the leader, which had 28 townhome sales in the Front Range.
And, in Boulder County, Kingsbridge captured first place in townhome building permits and sales.

“These are amazing numbers,” says Paul Gortzig, sales and marketing manager of Boulder Creek Life and Home, builder of the Kingsbridge Townhomes. “Our buyers choose Kingsbridge as their place to live because of the wonderful location, superior construction practices and attractiveness of the architecture. We are very excited for 2011 as we continue to lead the region with great values and low-maintenance, energy-efficient living.”

Location is first

Rachael Roberts moved from Littleton to her Kingsbridge townhome in mid-December. She was starting a new job as an operating-room nurse at Boulder Community Hospital and needed to settle in quickly. “I have to live within 30 minutes of the hospital because I am on call,” she says. “Convenience is one of the reasons I picked Kingsbridge; I am only about 20 minutes away from work. I just go across the Diagonal Highway.”

The move went smoothly. “Brent Patterson and Bill Besher in the sales office and Boulder Creek Builders made everything quick and easy for me. I even used the mortgage lender they recommended.”
Roberts knew what she wanted. “My four reasons for choosing Kingsbridge were first, location; second, price; third, they’re brand new; and fourth, the great designs. You pay your monthly HOA fee, and they take care of the exterior. I am not an outside, yard- work person. I never know when I’m going to get a call to go to work, and here I don’t have to shovel snow.”

She is pleased with her energy savings, too. “I think it’s good that the homes here are built green and energy efficient. I like the idea of not depleting the environment. My current heating bill is only about a third of what I paid when I lived in Denver, in a place half the size of this place.”

For recreation, Roberts spends time outdoors with her poodle, Sailor, and newly adopted Koa, a retired greyhound. “I like that it’s not completely built-up here – there’s countryside less than a mile away. I can take a five-mile walk with the dogs. Vic’s coffee shop is a mile up the road, and Sailor and I love to sit outside.”

Built for the way you live

With four floor plans to choose from, Roberts selected a Milan model, a home built on the end of the building. “The townhomes are brand new and very nice. I got everything on my wish list – a two-car garage, two-bedroom home, 1,500 square feet, not too small, not too huge. The garage is oversized, and I have a truck, an oversized vehicle. I have a storage room in the front of the garage, with an additional 340 square feet. My home was a really good value. If you buy early enough in the building process, you can choose everything you want.”

The townhomes range in size from 1,400 to 1,793 square feet, each with three bathrooms and either two or three bedrooms, and a private attached two-car garage. The architecture is stylish and imposing, with attractive stonework and columns, and a courtyard concept.

Among the many included features are maintained landscaping throughout the community, 8-foot to 11-foot ceilings on the main floor, Tharp oak hardwood cabinets, and low VOC paints for healthier indoor air.

“Homebuyers get excited about the quality of the homes, especially compared to other new construction in the area,” says Bill Besher of the sales team. “Their choices in West Longmont are often limited to older, less efficient homes with no opportunities for personalization. These are not your typical townhomes. People need to come inside and take a look at the single-family living that’s available in these high-efficiency homes. I hear it all the time, ‘Wow, I didn’t expect all this in here.’”

Kingsbridge is set in a quiet area, within a mile of shopping and restaurants, with amazing recreational opportunities nearby – trails, hiking, skiing and tourist activities. Besides all that Longmont has to offer, residents love the proximity to Boulder, whether for work or leisure.

“Business is very good,” says Brent Patterson of the sales team. “People love the low-maintenance lifestyle, the freedom from maintaining a house, the time it frees up in their schedule to pursue their own activities and desires.”

Quality-built, green and efficient

Kingsbridge townhomes are constructed to Built Green standards and qualify as Energy Star® homes. Each home boasts dozens of green features, such as an Advanced Insulation Package that goes beyond the building code to provide a more comfortable home and results in lower energy costs; and certified composite wood trim and decking materials to reduce the use of natural materials. Homeowners never cringe when their electric bill arrives. In fact, they look forward to seeing how much they saved on energy costs.

Boulder Creek Life and Home

With roots dating back three decades, Boulder Creek Life and Home has pioneered residential development for the “active lifestyle” homeowner. It designs and builds high-quality, low- maintenance, single-family and multi-family residential products to accommodate people’s desire for active, easy lives.

Visit Kingsbridge Townhomes

Learn more about Kingsbridge Townhomes at www.AtHome.LiveKingsbridge.com. Kingsbridge is located at 1656 Venice Lane in West Longmont just off Airport Road in Boulder County. The sales office is open Tuesday though Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday 12 noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 303.502.5338.

Article courtesy of Boulder Daily Camera – At Home

We’re used to accolades here in Boulder County (after all, our new office is in Louisville, one of the most celebrated of them all!).  But we were pleasantly surprised to see Boulder performing well in this recent feature on America’s top midsize U.S. metro areas.

Boulder Creek Life and Home is delighted to see its new office in the heart of downtown Louisville featured in McGraw Hill’s Daily Journal – Mountain States Construction!

“We are delighted to be celebrating our grand opening and officially joining the ranks of the many great businesses in downtown Louisville,” added Sinkey. “The small-town feel is perfect for us and we look forward to continuing our strong momentum in this outstanding community.”

The recently completed building renovations took 60 days to complete. The building has an entirely new look and feel, with vast improvements to the exterior façade that matches the charm of downtown Louisville.

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