Are you a CU parent shocked by the high cost to rent in Boulder? Thinking about buying instead? Join us for a deep dive into how to think about purchasing a home for your student, including a review of locations and proper due diligence. House Einstein is Boulder’s trusted real estate podcast.

The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb.

Recorded Date:  2/26/25
Published Date: 2/28/25

Intro:

“University of Colorado students need all the help they can get finding suitable off-campus housing in Boulder… it’s a whole different game compared to what we expected.”

— An anonymous parent’s reflection on the housing situation in Boulder, underscoring the steep learning curve and complexity of securing a place in Boulder’s unique market.

Topics:

• WELCOME
  • Declare Mission: Entertain, Discuss Real Estate, Help You Better the Market
  • Bios (who we are)
  • Disclaimer
  • Call to Action (Contact Us)
  • Review Topics Du Jour

• THE CLOSING TABLE | CU Parent Condo Dilemma

• • The Parents Dilemma
  • Market Conditions Favor Acquisition 
  • Financial Considerations
    • Rates
    • Pay the Slumlord or Yourself?
    • Depreciation

• • What should Parents Look For/Avoid?
    • Multiple Bedrooms
    • Proximity to CU
    • CRIME
    • Party Side vs. Serious Side of Campus
    • Parking
    • Rental History
    • HOAs
  • Property Management
    • Roommates (the “semester abroad” or “we hate living with 1 of our roommates” situation)
    • Licensing
    • Safety Inspections
    • Development Specific Factors (like Gold Run’s different floor plans and features)(desirability level)
    • Pets (i.e. Junior want a cat/or dog)
    • Security Deposits
    • Leases
      • BARHA
      • Boulder Model Lease
    • Property Management
      • Companies vs DIY
      • Who’s “good”
  • Development “Review” Discussion
    • Gold Run
    • Uptown
    • The Hill
    • Wimbledon
    • Spanish Towers
    • Laguna
    • SFH in Martin Acres or Baseline 
    • Downtown Boulder
    • Luxury Stuff on Frontage Road
    • Peloton

• SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION
  • North Boulder Huge Townhome
  • Devil’s Thumb Neighborhood Tour
  • New Family Boulder Search
  • Luxury Home Tour

• SALES OF THE WEEK
  • 2812 10th St
  • 1986 Beacon Ct
  • 2830 E College Ave 402
  • 81 Benthaven Pl
  • 3301 Arapahoe Ave 225
  • 3707 Telluride Cir

• IN THE NEWS
  • Naropa’s main campus in Boulder sold to housing developer

• CARVE OUTS
  • Analog Lenses in a Digital World | Osman
  • Overlanding on a Budget | Hamish

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