Boulder has a growing infrastructure and budget problem. We discuss the city’s backlog of deferred maintenance, how it got here, and what options may be on the table. Plus: a walkthrough story, market trends, and local policy updates.
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
2:35 - Topics of the Day
10:09 - The Closing Table: Boulder’s Infrastructure Shortfall
44:56 - Tale From The Trenches: Unexpected Walkthrough Issue
54:08 - Sale of the Week: 1498 King Ave
58:22 - Sale of the Week: 9258 Niwot Hills Dr
1:03:41 - Sale of the Week: 2235 Vassar Dr
1:07:10 - Sale of the Week: 4195 Chippewa Dr
1:11:01 - Sale of the Week: 665 Tamarisk Ct
1:13:05 - Sale of the Week: 345 S 38th St
1:17:27 - Market Conditions: Home Demand by Price
1:30:02 - Promo: New Website
1:33:05 - News: IED’s found in Boulder
1:38:23 - News: Dark Horse New Location
1:40:48 - News: Colorado Pushes Subdivision
1:46:37 - News: Metro Tax Districts Coming to Boulder
1:48:57 - News: Marijuana to be Rescheduled
1:52:49 - Carveout: Ubiquiti Home Network
1:57:12 - Carveout: Birthday Celebration
2:02:34 - Wrap Up
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Relevant Links:
1498 King Ave
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1498-King-Ave_Boulder_CO_80302_M29984-84580
9258 Niwot Hills Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/9258-Niwot-Hills-Dr_Niwot_CO_80503_M13471-36509
2235 Vassar Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2235-Vassar-Dr_Boulder_CO_80305_M11211-12301
4195 Chippewa Dr
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4195-Chippewa-Dr_Boulder_CO_80303_M10331-38080
665 Tamarisk Ct
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/665-Tamarisk-Ct_Louisville_CO_80027_M29799-23511
345 S 38th St
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/345-S-38th-St_Boulder_CO_80305_M22090-68748
Walkthrough Video
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXfIDIdj37m/
IED
https://bouldercounty.gov/news/boulder-county-regional-bomb-squad-removes-devices/
Dark Horse Location
https://www.9news.com/article/money/business/small-business/world-famous-dark-horse-to-reopen/73-01a304c1-7193-49cc-b125-4fdd08b28b49
Student Housing Near Dark Horse
https://bizwest.com/2025/06/24/cu-eyes-27-or-28-for-louisville-housing-project-groundbreaking/
Boulder’s Resistance to Lot Splitting
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/16/colorado-bill-to-allow-lot-splitting-advances-as-boulder-seeks-exemptions/
Metro Districts in City of Boulder
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/04/16/boulder-city-council-allows-metro-districts-opening-door-to-a-powerful-development-finance-tool-with-a-troubled-past/
Marijuana Restrictions
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-22/doj-expected-to-ease-marijuana-restrictions-as-soon-as-wednesday?srnd=homepage-americas