Boulder’s $500M Problem, Aging Infrastructure & What Comes Next | Podcast #116
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. 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 https://houseeinstein.com/ Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026 ____________________ 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 _____________________ 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