Steel Ranch Project in Full Swing

Louisville’s newest development, Steel Ranch, is making some visible progress from the big dirt field it was. On a rare rainy Colorado day I was in the area and thought I’d take a few pictures so others can see the two model homes currently under construction. Steel Ranch is a new community on the west side of CO-42 between Baseline Road and South Boulder Road offering single-family homes by Ryland Homes and single-family patio homes by Boulder Creek Life and Home.

If you’ve been following this project, you’ll notice a “coming soon” date of July 2011. When I spoke with Damian Story, sales counselor at Ryland Homes, he said the two models being built now are the Vista and Vantage. While the Vista will be 2,189 square feet, the “Vantage will be a larger, more contemporary home just shy of 3,000 square feet,” he said.

According to Damian, in addition to the two model homes, Ryland will also have two inventory homes completed (before August) with another seven following soon after. It’s too soon to say how many of each model there will be as that will depend largely on consumer demand.

With prices ranging from $324,990 to $509,990 it is a good entry point for new construction with the sought-after Louisville, Colorado address. If you’re interested in Steel Ranch or other new developments in the works, please contact me. I have a proven track record of negotiating great deals for my buyers on new construction!

Now’s the Time for Upgrades

If you were considering replacing your dishwasher or getting new windows, now may be the time to do so if you’d like help paying for it. Boulder County residents who buy Energy Star appliances, install energy-efficient windows, add insulation, or replace a furnace by July 31 are eligible for up to $1,000 in rebates.


In order to qualify you must be registered in the EnergySmart program (visit EnergySmartYes.com). More than $300,000 is allotted to these rebates, but they’re on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t put this off if you’re planning on upgrading!

Guide to Colorado Summer Activities

Summer is almost officially here, and with that comes much more to do in sunny Colorado! From outdoor concerts to sporting events to art fairs to festivals, there is no shortage of ways to stay busy between now and Labor Day. View the 2011 Colorado Summer Activity Guide.


Fortunately, you don’t have to drive all across the state to experience these great events. The Activity Guide includes links to Boulder-specific events and local recreation ideas, plus Denver is a short commute away with even more activities to choose from that will please all ages. Check it out!

Google Maps Feature Shows New Use

We’ve all used Google Maps to get directions, but not long ago I discovered a new use for Google Maps in relation to my business. I created a map called “Definitely Dave’s Homes,” which shows all of the homes I have sold in the area. The sold homes are displayed with a red icon and those with a green icon are either on the market or have a contract pending. And, I’ve even sold some of these homes twice!


Like many Google products what I love about this map feature is its ease of use. Just click on one of the icon’s to see the address and exterior photo, plus if it is currently listed you will see the price and number of bedrooms and bathrooms too.

For those of you interested in creating an interactive map of any kind with photos, you can use Google’s Picasa software to house all your images then link to those in the map to display properly. It’s free and very user-friendly.