Listen "Boulder Building Rules, Land Temptations, and Landmark Battles | Podcast #90"
Episode Synopsis
So you want to construct your Boulder dream home in the foothills surrounding the city of Boulder? Sorry, we may have to crush that dream. Boulder has extremely thorough and difficult-to-navigate building regulations. Agents often market historic homes, mountain homes, and land as if these rules don’t exist. Let’s get into it. And while we are at it, we’ll cover inspection fights, recent sales around town, landmark disputes in Denver, new city fees, and even what a Michelin star means for Colorado dining.
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
2:29 - Topics of the Day
8:05 - Closing Table | Temptation of Buildable Land
43:24 - Tales From The Trenches | Negotiating Inspection Concessions
1:00:28 - Sale of the Week: 6487 Cherry Ct
1:08:20 - Sale of the Week: 2695 Stanford Ave
1:09:37 - Sale of the Week: 3500 Bison Dr
1:10:28 - Sale of the Week: 1080 Ithaca Dr
1:12:01 - Sale of the Week: 1037 Katy Ln
1:15:23 - News: Denver's Wash Park amidst landmark dispute
1:20:39 - News: Fed cuts rate 25bps
1:24:03 - News: COB & Denver Budgeting Issues
1:32:48 - News: Denver Restaurant earns two Michelin stars
1:34:50 - Carveout: Fly Fishing
1:38:05 - Carveout: Trip out East
1:40:00 - Wrap Up
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Relevant Links:
6487 Cherry Ct
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6487-Cherry-Ct_Niwot_CO_80503_M20705-30941
https://www.iresis.com/cwa/link/listing?llid=2m797yv2sry&lid=1067600
2695 Stanford Ave
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2695-Stanford-Ave_Boulder_CO_80305_M17206-01295
3500 Bison Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3500-Bison-Dr_Boulder_CO_80302_M13554-69590
1080 Ithaca Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1080-Ithaca-Dr_Boulder_CO_80305_M21030-38918
1037 Katy Ln
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1037-Katy-Ln_Longmont_CO_80504_M12954-74571
Couple stopped from building family home in Denver's Wash Park amidst landmark dispute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGK2rKZlxI0
Fed cuts rate 25bps
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-17/fed-cuts-rates-quarter-point-signals-labor-market-concerns?srnd=homepage-americas
City of Boulder’s Proposed 2026 Budget
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/09/16/boulders-proposed-2026-budget-reflects-tighter-times-with-cuts-and-new-fees-on-residents/
Denver facing its own infighting over Tighter Budget
https://denverite.com/2025/09/16/denver-elections-budget-cuts/
Michelin Star Rundown
https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/15/three-denver-restaurants-win-michelin-stars/
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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
____________________
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
2:29 - Topics of the Day
8:05 - Closing Table | Temptation of Buildable Land
43:24 - Tales From The Trenches | Negotiating Inspection Concessions
1:00:28 - Sale of the Week: 6487 Cherry Ct
1:08:20 - Sale of the Week: 2695 Stanford Ave
1:09:37 - Sale of the Week: 3500 Bison Dr
1:10:28 - Sale of the Week: 1080 Ithaca Dr
1:12:01 - Sale of the Week: 1037 Katy Ln
1:15:23 - News: Denver's Wash Park amidst landmark dispute
1:20:39 - News: Fed cuts rate 25bps
1:24:03 - News: COB & Denver Budgeting Issues
1:32:48 - News: Denver Restaurant earns two Michelin stars
1:34:50 - Carveout: Fly Fishing
1:38:05 - Carveout: Trip out East
1:40:00 - Wrap Up
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Relevant Links:
6487 Cherry Ct
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6487-Cherry-Ct_Niwot_CO_80503_M20705-30941
https://www.iresis.com/cwa/link/listing?llid=2m797yv2sry&lid=1067600
2695 Stanford Ave
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2695-Stanford-Ave_Boulder_CO_80305_M17206-01295
3500 Bison Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3500-Bison-Dr_Boulder_CO_80302_M13554-69590
1080 Ithaca Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1080-Ithaca-Dr_Boulder_CO_80305_M21030-38918
1037 Katy Ln
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1037-Katy-Ln_Longmont_CO_80504_M12954-74571
Couple stopped from building family home in Denver's Wash Park amidst landmark dispute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGK2rKZlxI0
Fed cuts rate 25bps
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-17/fed-cuts-rates-quarter-point-signals-labor-market-concerns?srnd=homepage-americas
City of Boulder’s Proposed 2026 Budget
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/09/16/boulders-proposed-2026-budget-reflects-tighter-times-with-cuts-and-new-fees-on-residents/
Denver facing its own infighting over Tighter Budget
https://denverite.com/2025/09/16/denver-elections-budget-cuts/
Michelin Star Rundown
https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/15/three-denver-restaurants-win-michelin-stars/
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