Bill Allen, Broker Associate
Who I am: I am a real estate agent for RE/MAX of Boulder, the largest and most experienced firm in Boulder. I have been working in Boulder for over 25years. My passion is to find a beautiful home for my friends which they can fall in love with. What I do: I work with people who are looking to buy or sell a home. I am a facilitator for the process of buying and selling a home and I look out for the best interests of my client. Why do I need an agent: A lot of people are skeptical about hiring an agent because of the cost, but agent are here to make sure that you are treated fairly by the other party and to make sure that all the proper inspections and issues with the house are disclosed and help relieve you of the stress of buying a home. Working with an agent allows you to take the uncertainty and guess work out of buying/selling a home. I am an experienced professional and I am here to work for you to make sure that you buy a house that is in good condition and is what you want. My motto: "I want to find the best house I can for my clients because if/when that client is ever ready to sell the house that I helped them buy, I already know it is a great house and I would be happy to help them find a new buyer"
Homepage: http://billallenboulder.com/
Posts by Bill Allen, Broker Associate
Bill Allen, Boulder News: ‘Boulder Firms Top Best Work Places List’
Aug 19th
The past week Outside Magazine ranked Boulder, Colorado the best place to work in the U.S. This was only the fourth year for the poll but it is slowly picking up. Out of the 100-150 companies that have taken place in the poll, this years list was the most competitive. The ranking are as follows:
“Boulder-based Natural Habitat Adventures, a travel operator, is No. 1 on the list. Boulder-based Environmental Management & Planning Solutions Inc., an environmental consulting firm is No. 2, and Boulder-based Sterling-Rice Group, an advertising and communications firm, is No. 3.”bcbr.com
For the entire article from BCBR.com follow this link.
Bill Allen
303.441.5690.office
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
Bill Allen, Real Estate News: ‘Market Turmoil Leads to Even Lower Mortgage Rates’
Aug 18th
A very poor start for the stock market this morning, dropping 400 points already has caused mortgage rates to hit the 50 year low! A 30-year fixed loan has dropped from 4.32% to 4.15%, while the average 15-year rate fell from 3.5% to 3.36%.
Now is an excellent time to re-finance if you have been thinking about it. It would be hard to believe that rates could fall any lower. If you have been thinking about refinancing, feel free to leave a comment or contact me…
*For the entire article read here
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690.office
Bill Allen, Real Estate News: CNNmoney releases the ‘Top 100 Places to Live 2011′ Guess who’s at the top?
Aug 15th
Today, CNNmoney released their ‘Top 100 Places to Live 2011′ list, ranking 3 Colorado cities in the top 20. The rankings are based on a combination of job opportunities, fiscal strength, top-notch schools, safe streets, good health care, cultural and outdoor activities, and nice weather.
HERE are the ranks for the three Colorado cities that made the top 20:
20. Superior, CO
Top 100 rank: 20
Population: 12,900
This former coal-mining town is a cyclist’s dream. Superior’s stunning mountain roads draw hundreds to the annual Morgul Classic bike race, and the town recently built a BMX bike park. Homes are more affordable here than in nearby Boulder, but residents have access to the same high-performing school district. Many of the city’s well-educated and affluent residents work in the tech sector, at Denver-area employers such as Oracle.
The second Colorado city is Castle Rock, CO, ranked #19:
19. Castle Rock, CO
Top 100 rank: 19
Population: 37,200
With roots in mining and railroads, this affluent town offers an updated taste of the Old West. It boasts an historic downtown area, 265 acres of parks, and 44 miles of trails. Douglas County Rodeo comes to town each summer, complete with a fair and parade. And there are bargains to be had at the nearby outlet mall. The local economy is improving too. A manufacturer for wind turbine parts recently moved to Castle Rock, and officials have earmarked an economic development assistance fund of $5 million to bring new businesses to town.
…and the third Colorado city is Louisville, CO, taking the top spot at #1
1. Louisville, CO
Top 100 rank: 1
Population: 18,400
Unemployment: 6.3%
This sunny, lively mountain town is safe (crime rates are among the lowest in Colorado) and easy to navigate. Lots of good jobs in tech, telecom, aerospace, clean energy, and health care can be found right in Louisville, and more are on their way. And there’s world-class mountain biking, hiking, and skiing in the nearby Rockies. Real estate prices have barely budged since 2005, yet a typical three-bedroom house here still runs less than a comparable one in nearby Boulder. Its schools consistently rank among the top three academically in the Denver area.
Way to go Louisville! I deal a lot of business in Louisville and would have to say it is one of the nicest towns I have ever seen. Complete with historical old town and new development, but at the same time keeping a sort of small town charm. It is a booming city full of opportunity, and compared to Boulder it is much more affordable.
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
Bill Allen, Real Estate News: ‘The Basics of Homeowners Insurance’
Aug 12th
Are you a current homeowner, or looking to be one in the future? Well then you are going to want to have Homeowners 
Insurance and I’m sure your going to be taking a lot of time searching for the right coverage. Take a short cut and read this attached article to RealtyTimes.com and read their experts tips for picking out the right type of coverage for you.
*Read the article ‘The Basics of Homeowners Insurance’ here!
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
Boulder News: ‘Lowe Alpine Coming back to Boulder’
Aug 11th
Lowe Alpine, a backpack maker is moving back home after being bought out by parent company Equip Outdoor Technologies. Lowe Alpine’s distribution and marketing will be relocating to Louisville by November 1st of this year. 
“I have long admired Lowe Alpine, and it has been an inspiration to me during the 20 years that I have been working in the outdoor industry,” Matt Gowar, Equip’s chief executive officer, said in a statement. While Equip is based in Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Gowar lives in Boulder.”
This is the second company that I have heard relocating to Louisville in the past few weeks.
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
Boulder News: ‘Geeky is Good?’
Aug 10th
Boulder was recently voted America’s 2nd Geekiest City. In a national search the U.S. National 
Science Foundation conducted its annual “Science and Engineering Indicators” report, and found Boulder to be a top producer. To break it down, the geekiest city in America is the city with the tech and science jobs per capita. Boulder was found second at 17.4% to be beaten only by San Jose, California with an 18.2% and the new title of ‘Geek Capital of America’.
*To read the entire Geek list follow this LINK.
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
‘Stock Market Takes Hit from Financial Stocks’
Aug 9th
On Monday the Dow Jones Stock Market took a big hit coming after the New York Times reported a lawsuit from AIG to Bank of America. The lawsuit is over $10 Billion dollars in damages from BofA for misrepresentations on mortgage-backed securities that AIG insured. Following the release of the story BofA stock took a huge hit, dropping more than 20% closing at $6.52. The stock market also took a hit after Standard and Poor downgraded the U.S. debt rating from a AAA rating to a AA rating, investors braced for a massive sell-off and prices plummeted. Still holding strong, the price of Gold jumped $70 making the price of gold per ounce a whopping $1,721.
The Dow Jones fell 631 points, making it the sixth worst day of trading in the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Monday’s slide took down nearly every financial stock including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley
My opinion: This is not a huge deal, for this morning there has already been large turnarounds for investors buying off the cheap stock. It will however cause another variable in the economy, staging off recovery until the stock market is corrected.
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
Bill Allen: Happy Monday, Summer Sets
Aug 8th
Happy Monday everyone and enjoy the work week. For many this is the last week of summer before the kids go back to school. Make sure to take some time and make some summer memories. #Summerfun.
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
Boulder news: ‘Boulder ranked 3rd for best place to live’
Aug 3rd
An article by the Wall Street Journal, under personal finance, has a brand new top 10 list 
of the ‘best places to live in the U.S.’. Boulder was ranked third by ‘RelocateAmerica’ in this year’s annual Top 10 list. Boulder was ranked 3rd because…
“Boulder is a stable community at the foot of the Rocky Mountains — and a city that is well-loved by its residents, said Steve Nickerson, president of RelocateAmerica. In addition to its picturesque scenery and opportunities for outdoor recreation, the city offers a variety of cultural attractions, according to RelocateAmerica”
We were beat out only to #1 Austin Texas, they have strong economic opportunity and cultural attraction, and #2 Grand Rapids, Michigan, for its solid schools, strong economy, and housing market.
*See the entire Top 10 list HERE!
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
Real Estate News: ‘Signs of Market Improvement, Mortgage Applications Rise 7.1%’
Aug 3rd
Hot off the press: The Mortgage Bankers Association’s market composite index (measures the volume of mortgages n
ation wide) rose 7.1% over the last week showing signs over a healing market. The increase in mortgage applications shows that people are still wanting to buy homes. This is great news on the national level because it is showing strength coast to coast and when that happens banks, sellers, the economy, everyone feel the good effects. GOOD NEWS!
Bill Allen
RE/MAX of Boulder, INC
303.441.5690
