Home Runs and Hobby Farms [Boulder Notable Sales]
As Babe Ruth once said, "Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." So swing batter, swing because this week we cover five notable sales, including a highly profitable spec home built on the bones of a basic ranch and a hobby farm that tested the market (and failed). Buy your peanuts and cracker jacks, we're taking you out to the ball game! For private showings and discussion of market conditions, valuation, and negotiation strategy, call Osman at 303.746.6896. My goal is to help you make a smarter real estate decision. Sold Listings of Note 1250 Albion [...]
Summer Is Here – for Buyers [Boulder Fresh Listings]
Imagine living in a cinematic mountain retreat, with jaw dropping views, surrounded by acres and acres of privacy. You'll find it, as well as other worthy options in this week's fresh listings. It's now peak season. Nearly 200 listings hit the market last week in Boulder. Only 8 made the cut. Market update: Last month, inventory was up +31% YoY for detached single family houses and +29% for attached dwellings in the City of Boulder. In Boulder County, inventory was +19% for single family homes and +46% town homes and condos. When it comes to selection, this is the best year [...]
Reading Tea Leaves [Boulder Sales of Note]
NOTE: This week, Sales of Note launches as a series on its own instead of being a section in our weekly review of new listings. I'll run this as an experiment for a few months and see how it pans out. What makes for a notable sale? In short, notable sales are properties that are representative of a property type, price range, location, or are simply unique enough to justify the spotlight. Sometimes we have inside knowledge of a deal, which justifies its inclusion. Other times we're market observers, staring into the tea leaves and telling the story. Ready? It's [...]
Choose Your Adventure [Boulder Fresh Listings]
The final push into the Boulder summer real estate market is about to kick off. This is peak season, people. Inventory will soon crescendo and buyers will become even more aggressive to lock down rare and desirable properties. For the next 4-6 weeks, at least. Yes, the market is also cooling so cautious and prudent target selection remains critical. For high-demand properties, just don't expect to be the only interested buyer. The key is knowing which ones are worth the bidding war and which ones you can safely let go. Just this morning, I helped potential buyers understand that the property [...]
Home of the Free, Because of the Brave
As we enter into the weekend, community festivities, family gatherings, and celebrations commence in Boulder, CO. Here at House Einstein, we're all for celebrating, but it's important to recognize what this holiday is really about. It's about remembering and honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country with the United States military. Abraham Lincoln said it best: "The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here [...]
Staying Hot with a Cooling Market [Boulder Fresh Listings]
At my Rotary meeting last week, another Realtor asked if I was starting to see my business slow down. I told him that the market was definitely cooler this spring but House Einstein was having a very busy season. Our best yet. Helping buyers and sellers understand local market conditions has always been a big part of our mission. If you ask a typical Realtor about market conditions, you'll likely hear more about their personal business activity rather than the market as a whole. Or you'll hear about market conditions for the entire County, not conditions for the city much [...]
Open Houses This Weekend!
--- by Sophie Kloor This week, I've listed two special properties in Longmont and Boulder that I'm thrilled to feature. I'll be hosting open houses at both this weekend, and it would be terrific if you stopped by! If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell in the Denver or Boulder area, I can help. Call 303.875.3140 to arrange a private viewing with a discussion of design, location, functionality, due diligence and more. Longmont 1015 Lilac Street | $450K | Details My client put in an inspiring amount of work transforming this home into a jaw dropping [...]
Time to Smell The Flowers [Boulder Fresh Listings]
This week's fresh listings includes the rarest of the rare, one of the largest and most private estates on Sunset Blvd. In this post you'll also find good examples of improvable options throughout Boulder, everything from basic ranches to one of the oldest homes in the City. Inventory also continues to rise. For buyers, that means it's important to be more selective. Sellers should also be more judicious in utilizing professional marketing approaches and pricing ahead of the curve. Ready to go for a ride? Hop in, let's roll. Before we get started, a quick market note: Last month inventory [...]
A Rose By Any Other Name [Boulder Fresh Listings]
Here at House Einstein, our clients always come first. There was no Boulder fresh listings post last week. I was busy writing offers and negotiating contracts - three of them. In this week's post, we discuss notable sales at various price points in Boulder and new listings worth your time. No refreshed old listings, pretending to be new. No horrible locations. Just the best. Ready to see some houses? 176 listings hit the market in Boulder this week. Only 6 houses made the cut. Let's do this thing. For private showings and discussion of market conditions, valuation, and negotiation strategy, [...]
Winter Is NOT Coming [Boulder Fresh Listings]
Come on people, step away from HBO for a moment. We're in the SPRING market! There are over 1,500 listings on the market in Boulder County. Nearly two hundred more hit the market this week, alone. Can you read past the doctored listing photos and Realtor hyperbole? If you're a buyer, what's worth seeing and what should you skip over? Many listings are overpriced, poorly located or in compromised locations. Yet nearly 1 in 5 houses during the 1st quarter sold for more than asking in the City. Once again, it's a tale of two markets. To help guide you, I sifted [...]
Have You Found Your Way Home Yet? [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
Home. It's where families grow together and friendships kindle. It's where we break bread and share our life stories. Memories of our childhood homes create a resonance, a fond nostalgia for time and place. Well designed historic homes and those that echo historic design themes remain highly in demand, no matter the economic or real estate cycle. This week's fresh listings include another Charles Haertling masterpiece, an estate with true waterfront, a beautifully updated historic home in Chautauqua and more. 179 new listings hit the MLS this week. Only 7 made the list. Remember: just because it's worth seeing doesn't [...]
Does This Home Spark Joy? [Boulder Fresh Listings]
Last week, I completed House Einstein's analysis of first quarter real estate market conditions in Boulder, Longmont, and Denver. You'll find charts showing inventory, sales volume, and pending sales published across our social feeds on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Here's a summary: As with the last cycle ('06-'09), the market for houses in the City of Boulder is proving more resilient than neighboring cities. Inventory is about 12% above average in Boulder, while in Longmont and Denver it's increased substantially more - about 20% and 30% above average, respectively. Within the these markets, certain neighborhoods and locations are still experiencing intense [...]
Facts + Historic Mapleton Hill + ADUs,+ Newlands + Hidden Upside + More [Boulder Fresh Listings]
You can't make an intelligent decision without knowing the facts. Period. Spring is here and the Boulder real estate season is officially underway. Overall, inventory is up and buyers have more selection now than in the past several years. More sellers are bringing their homes to market and facing stiffer competition. Things could get interesting. Remember, market conditions vary dramatically by price range, property type, and location - down to the neighborhood and street level. The market for a custom home in Table Mesa is not the same as Majestic Heights, despite being separated by a single (albeit busy) street. [...]
Architectural Stunners and Mountain Dream Homes [Boulder Fresh Listings]
Organic architecture creates harmony between living spaces and the natural world around it. Designers utilize large portals to the outdoors with an orientation to views or geologic features, plus other elements inspired by natural forms. Some designs have been more enduring than others. This week, several homes with outstanding design features made the list. These include a Steve Dodd home in exclusive Lake of the Pines and a stunning mid-century Tician Papachristou off Lee Hill Rd. Note: It's spring break for BVSD. Many potential buyers are out of town, which is why this week is normally a slow one for Boulder [...]
Portfolio Worthy Historic Homes and Ultra Luxury Estates [Boulder Fresh Listings]
Historic homes are charming and located in the best parts of Boulder, but there's another reason to buy them. They hold their value exceptionally well, sell faster, and appreciate better than mass produced homes from the 1950's and beyond. I absolutely adore historic homes and consider them a wise investment, but I also warn my buyer clients to go in with eyes wide open. Historic properties often have issues with foundations, a lack of closet space, deferred maintenance, and inadequate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Expect to conduct extensive due diligence and if you buy, plan for maintenance costs that [...]
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Osman was a refreshingly honest realtor. He stressed through the entire process that his goal was to make me happy with my home purchase. I greatly appreciated the fact that he never shied away from pointing out the negatives as well as the pluses of different places while leaving the final decision up to me.
We can highly recommend Sophie. Her attention to detail and communication skills are great. Our home was in area that most realtors are not familiar with, but Sophie took extra time to get to know the neighborhood in order to give us quality service. She also brought in a professional photographer to make our home look its best. Even though the listing was in winter, the house sold quickly. With Sophie’s business and people skills, we have no doubt she will be a top realtor in the area.
