A Room with a View on Flagstaff, Historic Old Town, and Rare Southwest Style Charmers
Wake up and smell the listings It's been a busy week: a full schedule of showings every day, late nights writing caffeine-fueled offers, and negotiating back-to-back bidding wars. Meanwhile, I'm doing a deep analysis for a new listing, managing several inspections, and still finding time to meet with new clients. I won't apologize for the lateness of this post, but clients always come first. This week: custom mid-century modern homes on Flagstaff mountain, beautiful adobe Southwest-style homes in historic Lafayette, and two exciting options in Old Town Longmont. As usual, no excessively priced or refreshed listings, and no bad [...]
The Perfect Boulder Bachelor Pad, Loads of Eye Candy, and Managing Risk in Niwot
Phew, it's been a busy week! I've taken buyers to see over 30 listings, everything from eye popping mountain trophy homes to entry level condos. Two late night offers also resulted in two sets of clients happily under contract. It was hard to find time to review the fresh listings, but it's the only way to stay on top of the market. Remember, intelligent real estate decisions are based on a deep understanding of market conditions. There is no substitute. Good news. There's a lot of real estate to consider this week. As usual, I've culled the bad locations, [...]
Unicorn Downtown Condos, A Craftsman on the Hill, and a Tale of First Time Buyers Who Find a Home
This week, we helped a young professional couple buy their first home in Boulder. Although we've already closed many deals in the first quarter, this one felt special. It wasn't the fact we beat many competitive offers, bidding wars in this price range and location are normal. It was the fact that the property works exceptionally well for these buyers and their objectives. It's not their dream home. It meets their needs, fits their budget, and years from now, when they move up to a "forever home", it will be a nice income producing asset in their investment portfolio. It [...]
What’s Hot, Historic, and Hygge? This Week’s Fresh Listings.
A handful of higher end houses and rare locations are featured in this week's fresh listings. If you’re looking for eye candy, check out the hygge farmhouse style property on 26th Street. For a rare location and the best schools in Boulder, assuming you’re willing to do some renovations, the family home on Grinnell may be a good option. As usual, we’ve sifted through the many listings that hit the market this week. We’ve culled the overpriced, maintenance deferred, bad locations, and refreshed listings. In this competitive market, you don’t have time to waste. The following are the very best of Boulder [...]
Downtown, Uptown, Get the Low Down [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
When you're shopping for a home, time is always of the essence. Over 100 listings hit the real estate market in Boulder this week. I've analyzed them, culled the overpriced and bad locations, and identified the most compelling properties. The following are the very best homes on the market. A Note on Market Conditions Before you consider writing an offer, talk to your Realtor about market conditions. It varies dramatically by neighborhood, right down to the street level and property type. This year is not shaping up to be the same as last year. For example: while total inventory of houses [...]
Wow, that View! [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Buying and selling Boulder real estate is tough. Every week, a flood of new listings hit the market. The truth is that when you look past the smoke and mirrors, past the refreshed old listings and the bad locations, only a handful of properties are worth consideration. Inventory remains very low. The best properties continue to attract multiple offers and end up in bidding wars. That's why serious buyers focus their attention on the most likely candidates. As we like to say in real estate, time is of the essence. Because we're nearing the end of a real [...]
Discount Turn Key Dream Homes, Lock and Leave Living [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Nearly a hundred property listings hit the real estate market in Boulder County this week. Here are the ten best homes to check out this weekend. We've also included a few notable sales and one, just one, refreshed listing worth a second look. Ready to see some houses? Here we go! To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 7531 Spring Dr | $1,650,000 | More Details Listings in Spanish Hills are rare. It's a location that offers exceptional views, easy commuting, and [...]
Let’s Find Your Castle [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
by Osman Parvez ---- It might be mid-January, but spring is in the air when it comes to Boulder real estate. Inventory has begun to rise which means more selection. Most buyers haven’t entered the market yet and, for now, competition for the most desirable homes isn't scorching hot. If you’re serious about buying in 2017, now is a good time to begin your home search. We’ve culled the bad locations and the egregiously overpriced. We’ve also pulled out the old-refreshed listings. Here are the 10 best fresh listings on the market, plus a look at notable sales. Remember: to schedule [...]
T’is the Season for a New Home? [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Ready to cuddle up with that special someone next to the roaring fire? Before you get too deep into the eggnog, let's take a look at recent notable sales and fresh listings to hit the market this weekend. Maybe you'll find a new home in your stocking. As usual, I've sifted through the most recent listings in Boulder and surrounding areas to bring you property worth considering. I've also included a discussion of notable sales to help educate you on market conditions. Remember: Intelligent real estate investments are based on deep market knowledge. As for me, I'm heading into the mountains [...]
Views, Lock and Leave Boulder Eye Candy [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
And we're back! If you’re shopping for real estate in Boulder, here’s what’s worth seeing. Remember: To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 1002 Mapleton Ave | $7.75MM | More Details You have to wonder about the negotiation backstory of this iconic Boulder house. It hit the market in July at $8.4 and immediately under contract. And then nothing, for months. It finally closed at a 7.2%. Curious. Spectacular house in a premier location. Click the link for the real estate eye candy. p.s. I [...]
Big Discounts, South Boulder Views, Spacious Luxury [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
It's early September and there's a whiff of autumn in the air. Colorado is talking about the Broncos, the Aspens have started to change on the Western Slope, and reality is knocking on the door for sellers who blew the summer selling season. As usual, I've sifted through the market so you don't waste time with egregiously overpriced listings, bad locations, or old inventory refreshed to appear new on the MLS. There were no notable sales this week, but I've included two listings with significant price reductions that are worth your attention. Ready for the latest in Boulder real estate? [...]
Dream Homes, Chautauqua Bargains, and More [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Miss us last week? We took a trip to California to ride the Pacific Coast Highway and watch Eddie Vedder perform at the Ohana Music Festival. If you ever have the chance, I highly recommend the campgrounds along the coast. Many have direct access to the ocean and the views are magical. Now it's back to the grindstone. As expected, sellers who blew the summer selling season are now scrambling to find buyers. This week a few partially finished spec homes were listed along with five $100K+ price reductions in Boulder alone. Amid the sea of stale old listings [...]
The Autumn Real Estate Market Begins [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Just like that, the summer selling season has come to a close. The kids are back at CU. There's a whiff of autumn in the air... and once hopeful, doe-eyed sellers, convinced to overprice their property by overzealous agents, are now starting to offer steep discounts. There were four +$100K price reductions in Boulder this week alone (link). Negotiation is one of my favorite parts of this business. I've always been able to help buyers obtain the largest negotiated discounts during the late 3rd and early 4th quarters of the year. I expect this year will be no different. [...]
Needs a Little Remodeling [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Bring your pickiest buyers.... This week: A Victorian in clown paint, a cottage in downtown Louisville, a historic grandfathered income property in Chautauqua, and a rare opportunity to get into Old Town for cheap. Plus notable sales. As always, I've carefully sifted through this week's listings and recent sales in Boulder and surrounding areas. These are the properties worth seeing and worth talking about. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 8964 Little Raven Trl | Sold: $1,507,500 | More Details A beautiful house in [...]
Investing in Longmont? Consider the Strategic Risks and Rewards
by Osman Parvez ---- Longmont is the place to be. Downtown is booming and more trendy restaurants, breweries, art galleries, and boutique retailers are opening by the day. Longmont has beautiful family friendly community spaces and multi-use paths. It also has fewer transient issues and noticeably fewer tourists than Boulder. In short, it's attractive and affordable. From the southwest corner of town, it's only about a fifteen minute drive to Google's new campus. It's also about to get much better in the future. As House Einstein's business continues to expand throughout Boulder County, I find myself increasingly advising investment [...]
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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.
