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Browse the latest property tours, market updates, and Boulder lifestyle videos from Kate's YouTube channel. Click through the playlist below or open it directly on YouTube.

Boulder Real Estate Video Library

Property tours, neighborhood showcases, and market insights from Kate Paulin

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Lifestyle

Vacationing at the Caribbean of the Midwest: Lake McConaughy, Nebraska

Since 1985 Kate Paulin has camped, jet skied, sailed, and paddleboarded at Lake McConaughy in Nebraska, the Caribbean of the Midwest, an easy 3.5-hour drive from Boulder. White sand beaches, beach fires, and a 3-bedroom north shore beach house for sale.

September 8, 2026 · Read More
Local Tip

My Headband Movers Review: Exceptional Moving Services in Boulder County & Denver

Kate's personal pick for moves in Boulder County and Denver. Headband Movers (Nest 2 Nest, now Headband Trucking) is veteran-owned, efficient, and protects every item with guard rails.

August 31, 2026 · Read More
Market Report

What Is My Boulder County Home Really Worth? And What Is Happening to Home Values?

Boulder County home values are rebalancing, not crashing. Average values near $727K, medians from $854K to the mid-$900s in Boulder. Kate Paulin explains what your home is really worth today.

August 30, 2026 · Read More
Lifestyle

Best Happy Hour in Boulder: The Boulder Cork

The Boulder Cork happy hour runs 7 days a week from 4:30 to 6 pm with $3 beers, $4 wine, $6 martinis, plus an $11.95 food menu. Kate Paulin shares why it is her favorite Boulder unwind spot.

August 28, 2026 · Read More
Heart & Trust

What Is a Referral in Real Estate? A Realtor's Perspective

A real estate referral is more than passing along a business card. It is the highest compliment I can receive — a trusted relationship extended to the people you love.

August 24, 2026 · Read More
Community

High School Reunion Tradition in Boulder: Fairview & Boulder High Alumni Gather Tonight

Tonight at 6 PM at the Elks Club in North Boulder, alumni from Fairview and Boulder High Schools gather for a beloved first-weekend-in-August tradition.

August 7, 2026 · Read More
Local Living

Wildlife Safety in Boulder & Longmont: Staying Smart When the Bears Get Thirsty

Hot Colorado summers bring bears and mountain lions down from the hills looking for water. Practical safety tips with a little humor from local agent Kate Paulin.

August 6, 2026 · Read More
Luxury Market

Longmont, Colorado: A Place to Live vs. a Luxury Lifestyle

Longmont offers both affordable family-friendly living and an emerging luxury real estate market. Explore the full spectrum of possibilities.

August 1, 2026 · Read More
Lifestyle

Fun Things to Do in Boulder: Music, Markets & Game Days

From the Boulder Farmers Market to Fox Theatre concerts and CU Buffs football, here are the best local experiences that make Boulder living unforgettable.

July 8, 2026 · Read More
Expertise

Why Experience Matters in Luxury Real Estate Transactions

In a market where one wrong move can cost tens of thousands, here's why 33 years of experience is the most valuable asset in your corner.

July 8, 2026 · Read More
New Construction

New Construction in Colorado: Why a Builder's Eye Makes All the Difference

Custom and semi-custom home building experience gives me a unique perspective on quality construction — and it could save you from a costly mistake.

July 8, 2026 · Read More