Like a Needle In the Haystack [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- When you're on the hunt for property, it can feel like hunting for a needle in the proverbial pile of straw. Inventory in Boulder remains low. Many properties are burdened with deferred maintenance or need updating, while the most desirable options attract multiple offers. It's not easy out there. Last year, we closed a record number of deals in the Boulder area. The key is to see a lot of inventory, while being selective to avoid wasting time. Discipline is important, not only because time is short, but to avoid feeling pushed into poor choices simply [...]
Flood Zone? What Flood Zone? [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- 2018 is off to a strong start. This week, a number of interesting properties hit the Boulder real estate market. We sifted through and pulled out the best. Our picks include a cute Newlands bungalow as well as luxury attached dwellings for students, young professionals, and mature adults. If you're in the market for a CU kiddie condo, there's also a well located one that you should go see and it's at a surprisingly affordable price. A few family friendly options made the list, too, but more than one may be subject to the 100 year flood. [...]
New Year Brings New Variety
By Osman Parvez ------- With a new year comes new opportunity. In Boulder, inventory typically grows in early January and steadily builds until it reaches a seasonal peak in late May or early June. If you're serious about buying real estate, now is the time to meet with your Realtor to develop an effective strategy for finding the right home. Part of that strategy should include seeing listings regularly, even if you're months away from pulling the trigger. When the right one hits the market, you won't have time to familiarize yourself with contract norms, negotiation tactics, or property valuation. [...]
Psst… Coming Soon: Awesome Condo
by Osman Parvez ---- Psst.... We have a fantastic condo coming to market soon. Now that we have a listing agreement in place, we can tell you about it. You're looking at a gorgeous, updated, south-facing 2 bedroom, 2 bath (full baths) property with covered parking. The location is excellent. From your front door, it's an easy walk to Ideal Market, downtown restaurants and retail. It's a short half mile from the Sanitas trails and just 1.6 miles to Google at 30th/Pearl. From an investment perspective, the coming Alpine-Balsam development will likely support further appreciation and rental demand. Additionally, the [...]
Eye Candy in Chautauqua, Flips in Table Mesa, and Historic Old Town Charmers [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Normally a slower time of year, the run-up to the holidays this year includes a surprising number of real estate options. Fresh listings this week include a gorgeous high-end rebuilt home in Rosehill, land with flatiron views near Valmont Butte, and a pair of affordable family houses in south west Longmont. Are sellers motivated or just trying to get a jump on the 2018 market? As usual, we've sifted out the bad locations, refreshed old listings, and otherwise less desirable properties. The following are the best listings to hit the Boulder area real estate market this week. Are you ready [...]
Historic Downtown Dream Homes [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Finished putting up your holiday decorations? This is a great time to shop for houses. Sellers are motivated. There are also fewer buyers in the market, which means less competition (and maybe no bidding war). This week, a few dozen new listings hit the Boulder real estate market. Most were not compelling, but a few caught our eye. Two older listings are also worth a second look. To keep you up to speed on market conditions, we've included a few sales worth noting. Are you ready to see schedule your showings? Let's go! To schedule a private showing, which includes [...]
House Inventory Up 33% [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez ---- Last night's Meetup was fun. Our discussion ranged from investment market conditions to the challenge of waiting a year or even longer for a builder in Boulder. We took a deep dive into the data and peered into our crystal balls for the coming year. Most likely we will continue these events (and others) on a monthly basis. Stay tuned for information about our next one. The chart below shows the year over year increase in inventory for single family, detached houses in Boulder. The full series of charts from last night are available on our [...]
Newlands Eye Candy, Investment Bunkers, and a Condo Next to Google
A surprising number of new listings hit the market this week, in the brief lull before the Holiday season begins. Is it an early indicator of a wave of inventory in next year's market? After many years of a shortage, we hope so. We've pulled out the best of this week's listings. No bad locations, no refreshed old listings. The properties below are the top that the Boulder market has to offer. To keep you up to speed on market conditions, we also included a brief update on inventory and details on the most interesting sales. Are you ready to [...]
Chautauqua Estates, Ranches in Open Space, and Bargains in Niwot [Get ‘Em Hot]
A holiday week is not usually the best time to list your property, but a few motivated Boulder sellers brought their homes to market anyway. Put down that turkey sandwich, it's time to snack on some real estate. As usual, we've included a handful of notable sales to keep you up to speed on market conditions. Are you ready? Let's dig in. Remember: Just because we think a property is worth seeing doesn't mean it's worth buying. To schedule a private showing, which includes a frank discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note [...]
Wanted: Unique Downtown Real Estate
by Osman Parvez ---- Dear Blog Readers, A few months ago, we started working with a lovely couple with very specific real estate requirements. They're seeking property in close proximity to downtown Boulder, on a generously sized yet private lot. They will likely modify and remodel the property substantially to suit their family's needs, including an expansion of the square footage. The potential of the lot outweighs the quality of the existing structure. Much of downtown Boulder is in the historic district, which severely constrains remodeling potential. They would consider view lots on the Alpine-Balsam-Panorama peninsula, but these typically offer [...]
Boulder Creek In Your Back Yard and Options at Every Price Point [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
The weekend before Thanksgiving is usually a very quiet time in Boulder real estate. Sellers who list are signaling their motivation. Buyers out there seeing houses are value oriented, but patient. We've sifted through the listings that hit the market, removing the stale properties, bad locations, and absurdly overpriced homes. These are the best listings to hit the market this week. As usual, we also included several notable sales to keep you on top of market conditions. Remember: Smart real estate decisions are based on deep knowledge of market conditions, there is no substitute. To schedule a private showing, which includes a [...]
Modern Meets Historic, Will It Be Happily Ever After? [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
As we head into the holidays, new listings start to dry up but it's still a great time to shop for a new home. Why? Sellers who list at this time of year are often very motivated. The 4th Quarter is when we've been able to negotiate the best deals for our buyers. As usual, we've sifted through the listings that hit the market this week. We've removed the bad locations, refreshed old listings, and otherwise undesirable properties. The following homes are the best properties to hit the market. Reminder: Just because we think a property is worth seeing doesn't [...]
Trailhead Blazes on, a Sprawling Ranch with a View, and Entry Level Charmers [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Are you ready to see the best homes to hit the Boulder real estate market? This week: benchmark sales in Trailhead, a sprawling ranch with (supposedly) unobstructed views in Frasier Meadows, and family friendly options in the outer 'burbs. As usual, we've culled the bad locations and refreshed old listings. To help educate you on market conditions, we've also included a more detailed discussion on notable sales. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of real estate investments, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 2669 4th | $3.7MM | More [...]
A Modern Farmhouse and Options for Every Buyer [Fresh Listings, Halloween Edition]
Happy Halloween Weekend! A number of attractive spooky listings hit the market this week, including a surprising number at the entry point. Meanwhile, the luxury end seems to have fewer fresh options, but one really caught our eye. Take a look at 6033 Sunrise Ranch (below) for a beautifully executed interpretation of a modern farm house. Remember: Just because we think it's worth seeing doesn't mean it's worth buying, especially at the asking price. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note Dozens of [...]
Eye Candy on Spanish Hills, Hip Urban Loft, and More [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Autumn is often when we find the best deals on the Boulder real estate market. Competition between buyers is lower and sellers are often more negotiable and motivated to sell. It's a great time to shop for a home or an investment property. Our picks this week include a luxurious estate overlooking Boulder Valley, a hip urban loft, and a variety of interesting properties across price points and locations in Boulder. Nearly 100 listings hit the market this week. We've culled out the old refreshed listings, the bad locations, the Frankenhouses, and otherwise poor choices. The following listings are the [...]
