House Einstein Podcast #1: A Conversation with Ray Tuomey, Service, Humanistic Workplaces, Boulder Business Culture
By Osman Parvez One of the things I believe is that life and business is about experimentation. This is one of those experiments. As you may recall, a few months ago I announced a new initiative for House Einstein. During the next twelve months, we are going to create a dozen impactful podcasts. These discussions will be authentic, meaningful, and intensely local. I want to connect with people, help listeners learn something new, and most importantly, have great conversations. My intention is to allow the conversation to wander and go deeper. I want to get the real story. Pour yourself [...]
Hop Into A New House [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Happy Spring! Osman is away enjoying a well-deserved weekend off and I'm in Boulder covering our business and showing new inventory to our fantastic clients. As usual I have removed refreshed listings, overpriced properties and those in poor locations. With over 50 new listings on the market in Boulder County this week, it was tough to pick favorites. Below there are a variety of high end options and adorable single family homes. It's a beautiful weekend. Ready to see some houses? Lets go! To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of market conditions, valuation, negotiation strategy, and due diligence, call [...]
The Upcoming Spring Market [Analyze This]
We had a great discussion at last night's Boulder Real Estate Meetup. One idea was how our local market might be quite different from other markets around the country, where activity has slowed. Take a look at the chart above. Despite rising interest rates, most cities in Boulder County are showing higher absorption rates than last year. The outliers are locations or property types with significant new construction supply - such as attached dwellings in Boulder (think 200+ units at the Peloton and S'park on sale) or Superior, where several new developments are under construction (Superior Town Center, Skyestone). Even in [...]
New Listings, Bidding Wars, and Litigation [Business Update]
The view from one of our potential upcoming listings by Osman Parvez A business update for the week ending March 25, 2018: • We had a couple of listing appointments last week at attractive properties for which market conditions are very strong. Marketed professionally there will almost certainly be strong interest from buyers. We walked the sellers through our marketing strategy and how we navigate and negotiate with multiple offers - our approach to maximize price and minimize risk. In each case, the sellers have pre-existing relationships with other Realtors, but wanted a second opinion. It's tough to compete with [...]
There’s Always Another House [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
It's hard for me to believe. I've been working with buyers and sellers for nearly 15 years. Based on all those years, this I know for sure: There is always another house. If you missed out on a listing, it's best to lick your paws and let it go. When you're ready, dust off and get back in the game. Yes, losing a bidding war can be painful. Sometimes another buyer, with greater financial resources (or far less prudence) wants it more than you do. Meanwhile, "winning" only to get cold feet a few days later and bail out is not winning [...]
Outgrown Your Nest? You’ve Got Options [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Plenty of new listings hit the market this week in Boulder. The spring real estate season has arrived! So... what's worth seeing? As a strategy, we recommend fresh listings be treated as a priority. The best houses and locations go very quickly, but few properties are worth your time. We've sifted through and removed the stale or refreshed listings, bad locations, and the egregiously overpriced. The following are the best homes to hit the Boulder real estate market. As usual, to help educate you on market conditions, we've also included a discussion on notable sales. To schedule a private showing, which includes [...]
Newlands, Historic Mapleton, Sobo Ranches [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Spring is on its way. This week, real estate listings hit the Boulder market all over town: turn-key homes in Newlands, "shovel ready" projects in Mapleton Hill, south Boulder ranches, and more. What's worth seeing? As usual, we've searched through the inventory. No bad locations, looming overhead transmission lines, or refreshed old listings. Here are the best listings to hit the market this week. Are you ready to see some houses? Let's go! To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of market conditions, valuation, negotiation strategy, and due diligence, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 1155 [...]
Fun Interiors
by Sophie Kloor ---- As spring rapidly approaches and inventory rises, we enjoy the process of touring many interesting properties with clients! Here are some photos of my favorite recent finds. For more local design, follow me on Instagram. Creative bathroom stall doors in Denver A rustic and historic carriage house in Denver A tasteful farmhouse style bathroom at a home in Louisville A dreamy kiddo hideout ---- Want to get blog updates via email? Click HERE. Ready to buy or sell? Schedule an appointment or call 303.746.6896. You can also like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.As [...]
Historic or Modern, High End or Entry Level. You’ve Got Options [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot!]
by Osman Parvez ---- Given the spectacular weather in Boulder this weekend, you might be tempted to take the weekend off. Don't. Whether you're in the market at the top end or the entry, there are options, but the best Boulder homes go very quickly. The key is to see property when it first hits the market and be educated on market conditions so you can make an offer quickly. The best way to make an intelligent decision under the pressure of competitive offers and extremely limited supply is to see lots of property and have a buyer's agent with [...]
They’re Yuge! [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- This week's listings seem to be of unusual size. Two have over 8,000 finished SQFT, a third is almost as large, and one farm/ranch estate has 27+ acres. If you're seeking a luxury family estate, we've got some great options for you to consider. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Pro-tip: If you're a serious buyer, you can't wait for the weekend. Nearly 10% of the properties that hit the market this week are already under contract. Ask your Realtor how they can [...]
Mid Century in Chautauqua, Historic Downtown Boulder, Investments and Lock and Leave Town Homes [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- It sure seems like spring is in the air. All over Boulder, real estate agents are busy helping their clients prep listings and bring them to market. From now through summer, inventory will continue to grow and more buyers enter the market. In a typical year, demand outpaces supply from January through June, which results in more options but also greater competition. If you're serious about buying real estate, you can't sit on the sidelines. You have to see listings to be in the game. The challenge is seeing the right ones before they're gone. That's [...]
Modern Farmhouse Fantasy [Fresh Listings Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- The modern farmhouse is rapidly becoming the most popular architectural style for new homes in Boulder. This week, you've got several to consider, each of which blends clean, crisp design on the inside with classic lines on the exterior. Of course, there is a big difference between an actual farm and modern farmhouses, but if you're looking for the real thing, we've got you covered too. A new listing just hit the market with 40+ acres and water rights. It's minutes from Boulder proper. The farm equipment is negotiable. Are you shopping for a house in [...]
Listings Listings!
by Sophie Kloor ---- We have two new fantastic listings. They are both turn-key, light-filled, and in excellent locations. With limited inventory in a high demand market, these are terrific options and strong investments with highly functional layouts. 2959 Eagle Way, Boulder | Photography Not yet on the MLS, will be listed later this week. Charming 2 bed, 2.5 bath in Glenwood Gardens. Tastefully updated throughout, with foothills views and spacious bedrooms. List price will be finalized tomorrow. Let us know if you'd like to set up a private showing before it hits the market and attracts buyers looking for [...]
Get Off The Bench, It’s Game Time [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- Yeah, we know the Super Bowl is happening this weekend. If you're serious about finding a home or investment property in Boulder, you might want to put down the bowl of nachos and skip the game. Or at least take it easy at the Super Bowl party. The real estate game is played each and every weekend in Boulder. Occasionally new listings arrive early (and you have to be prepared for that), most hit the market towards the end of the week. Weekends are prime-time for showings and negotiations. Here at House Einstein, we don't go on [...]
Ready to Pounce? [New Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- If you're thinking about buying a new house this year, you better be on your game. The market is heating up and every week, a flood of new listings hit the Boulder real estate market. The most attractive ones go quickly and not everything is worth seeing. We've sifted through the inventory and pulled out the best of this week's listings to consider. Take a look, let us know what you think. As usual, we've included a handful of recently sold property to help educate you on market conditions. Remember: Just because we think it’s worth [...]
