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 [...]
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 [...]
