Listen "ADU Regulation Shakeup, Tough Negotiations, Boulder Sales & Xcel Settlement | Podcast #91"
Episode Synopsis
Regulatory Earthquake Coming for ADUs. Is there an opportunity? What does the future look like? Boulder’s market has stories to tell. We explore new rules, key sales, and major headlines shaping housing today.
This podcast is supported by the House Einstein real estate brokerage, founded and based in Boulder, Colorado. House Einstein’s mission is to help you make a smarter real estate decision. Visit at Houseeinstein.com
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
3:47 - Topics of the Day
5:20 - Closing Table: All About ADU’s
36:58 - Tales From The Trenches: 1512 Mariposa Ave
52:12 - Market Conditions: Long Term Trends
1:02:54 - Sale of the Week: 720 Mapleton Ave
1:09:48 - Sale of the Week: 227 McKinley Park Ln
1:13:50 - Sale of the Week: 3495 Everett Dr
1:19:46 - Sale of the Week: 7528 Estate Cir
1:25:05 - Sale of the Week: 772 16th St
1:32:32 - Promo: Large ranch, little maintenance
1:34:51 - News: Xcel $640 million to settle a lawsuit
1:38:21 - News: Xcel Valmont Power Plant Cleanup
1:42:58 - News: Chautauqua Infrastructure Project
1:47:27 - Carveout: Fiber/Quality of life upgrade
1:53:49 - Carveout: Fall Colors
1:56:14 - Wrap Up
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Relevant Links:
720 Mapleton Ave
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/720-Mapleton-Ave_Boulder_CO_80304_M27677-93874
227 McKinley Park Ln
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/227-McKinley-Park-Ln_Louisville_CO_80027_M28709-03663
3495 Everett Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3495-Everett-Dr_Boulder_CO_80305_M17406-01733
7528 Estate Cir
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7528-Estate-Cir_Niwot_CO_80503_M29489-92779
772 16th St
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/772-16th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M22944-48171
Xcel $640 million to settle a lawsuit
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/xcel-energy-460-million-settlement-colorado-lawsuit-marshall-fire/
Xcel Valmont Power Plant Cleanup
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/09/28/colorado-denies-xcels-initial-boulder-coal-ash-cleanup-plan-citing-health-and-safety-risks/
Chautauqua Infrastructure Project
https://bouldercolorado.gov/projects/chautauqua-infrastructure-improvements
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This podcast is supported by the House Einstein real estate brokerage, founded and based in Boulder, Colorado. House Einstein’s mission is to help you make a smarter real estate decision. Visit at Houseeinstein.com
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
3:47 - Topics of the Day
5:20 - Closing Table: All About ADU’s
36:58 - Tales From The Trenches: 1512 Mariposa Ave
52:12 - Market Conditions: Long Term Trends
1:02:54 - Sale of the Week: 720 Mapleton Ave
1:09:48 - Sale of the Week: 227 McKinley Park Ln
1:13:50 - Sale of the Week: 3495 Everett Dr
1:19:46 - Sale of the Week: 7528 Estate Cir
1:25:05 - Sale of the Week: 772 16th St
1:32:32 - Promo: Large ranch, little maintenance
1:34:51 - News: Xcel $640 million to settle a lawsuit
1:38:21 - News: Xcel Valmont Power Plant Cleanup
1:42:58 - News: Chautauqua Infrastructure Project
1:47:27 - Carveout: Fiber/Quality of life upgrade
1:53:49 - Carveout: Fall Colors
1:56:14 - Wrap Up
_____________________
Relevant Links:
720 Mapleton Ave
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/720-Mapleton-Ave_Boulder_CO_80304_M27677-93874
227 McKinley Park Ln
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/227-McKinley-Park-Ln_Louisville_CO_80027_M28709-03663
3495 Everett Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3495-Everett-Dr_Boulder_CO_80305_M17406-01733
7528 Estate Cir
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7528-Estate-Cir_Niwot_CO_80503_M29489-92779
772 16th St
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/772-16th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M22944-48171
Xcel $640 million to settle a lawsuit
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/xcel-energy-460-million-settlement-colorado-lawsuit-marshall-fire/
Xcel Valmont Power Plant Cleanup
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/09/28/colorado-denies-xcels-initial-boulder-coal-ash-cleanup-plan-citing-health-and-safety-risks/
Chautauqua Infrastructure Project
https://bouldercolorado.gov/projects/chautauqua-infrastructure-improvements
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