Why Boulder Remains a Smart Long-Term Real Estate Investment

Boulder is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable cities in America—and that sentiment shows up in the numbers. Despite national market fluctuations, Boulder’s limited supply and sustained demand protect it from major value drops.

Key reasons to invest in Boulder:

  • Low vacancy rates and strong rental yields, especially for properties near CU Boulder or in walkable downtown districts.
  • Appreciation trends show an average of 6–8% annually over the last decade.
  • Quality of life including open space, a thriving food scene, and access to tech employment make it a magnet for renters and long-term homeowners.

Investor tip: Short-term rentals are heavily regulated in Boulder, so long-term strategies tend to yield better, more consistent returns.

The Byrne Group helps investors and homeowners analyze ROI, navigate regulations, and find properties that perform both financially and personally.

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Kim Byrne

Broker Associate

For two decades, Kim worked in advertising sales for The New York Times, Forbes, The Star Ledger and others before moving to Colorado to be closer to her family. In a highly competitive market, Kim is a buy-side specialist skilled in locating and closing on homes for her clients.

Kevin Byrne

Team Leader/Broker Associate

Founded in 1992, the award-winning Byrne Group has provided superior service to their real estate clients in the Boulder/Denver market. Led by Kevin Byrne, the team has sold over $450 million dollars in sales volume and helped over 1400 Buyers and Sellers get moved to their new lives and homes. His team has consistently ranked as one of the top teams in Colorado. Kevin and his team hustle for their clients, demonstrating their commitment to going the extra mile. Over their three decades in business, The Byrne Group consistently closes over 40 transactions per year, compared to the average 4 from local agents. The Byrne Group’s proven process results in faster sales with higher sales prices – which means less time on the market and more money at closing.

Skip Ledwith

Broker Associate

Skip has 18 years of Real Estate experience and has worked with The Byrne Group for that the entire time. Skip is a graduate of The Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder. He has received personal real estate coaching from the famed Mike Ferry Organization and Ninja Selling Company. He has worked with multimillion-dollar equestrian facility owners, investors, sellers and buyers of residential property, and first time buyers. His work has taken him from Ft. Collins to Conifer and all along the front range, however, most of his work is in the Boulder and Denver counties.
Skip lives in Lyons and is passionate about Colorado’s mountain lifestyle where you might find him skiing, mountain biking, rafting, and even sailing!