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 [...]
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 [...]
Boulder is a Real Estate Winter Wonderland, Better Bundle Up [Boulder Fresh Listings]
Old Man Winter decided to pay a frosty visit to Boulder this weekend. If you're not enjoying the POW in the mountains, put on your mittens. It's a great time to go look at houses. Why? Because buyers tend to focus on the most attractive new listing in any given location and price point. It's a little like young children chasing a soccer ball. House buyers like to play herd ball and in poor weather, many will sit on the sidelines, potentially reducing the competition. 129 new listings hit the market this week. Only 8 made my list and, as [...]
Ready for the Spring Market, Mr. Tibbs? [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
From spacious family houses to a small duplex, we cover a lot of territory this week. We also venture further out of the Boulder bubble to look at the value provided in adjacent locations like Indian Peaks and Gunbarrel. Take a look, you might be surprised. Market update: As of this writing, 42.2% of available inventory is under contract in Boulder - substantially slower than last year. Full market analysis coming next week. Buyers, now is the time to be judicious in your property selection and disciplined in your negotiations. Sellers, the writing is on the wall. If you're serious about [...]
Better Than a Floating House [Boulder Fresh Listings]
And... we're back. I just spent 2 weeks in beautiful Thailand and Cambodia to celebrate my honeymoon. Travel always gives me a sense of perspective. Right now, I'm feeling grateful for the luck to be born in this country and live in Boulder, one of its best cities. I'm also thankful for an opportunity to continue to build a great company, lead a fantastic team, and be of service to our buyers and sellers. If you think about it, any of us might have been born in a country riddled with poverty and corruption like Cambodia. We could have been [...]
Historic Sunset Hill, Eye Popping Panorama [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
The early birds have tottered from the nest and the new real estate year is off to a proper start. A handful of exciting new listings hit the market this week (along with a bunch of leftovers from last year). I sifted through the options, looking for the most interesting and compelling properties. Are you ready to see some houses? You'll find the best listings to hit the Boulder area real estate market below. As always, we'll kick it off with a discussion of notable sales. For private showings and discussion of market conditions, valuation, and negotiation strategy, call Osman [...]
Secret Safe Rooms and Hidden Opportunities [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
Time to kickoff the new year. Dozens of listings hit the market this week. I culled the old refreshed properties, poor locations, and otherwise less than optimal options. Only a few are worth your attention. One even has a safe room. Ready to see some houses? Let's get started with a discussion of notable sales. 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 2873 6th Street | $2.5MM | Pics and Details A traditional family home in [...]
Visions of Sugar Plums Danc’d in Their Heads [Boulder – Fresh Listings]
'Twas the week before Christmas, in quaint Boulder town, not a seller was listing.... no homes to be found. A few stale listings were refreshed by their agents with care, in dire hopes that a buyer might soon be there. ----- As you can imagine, it's rare for new properties to come on the market during the last weeks of December. Well, put down the eggnog. A few are worth stirring from your easy chair. Let's take a look. Remember: For a private showing and a data driven discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Our [...]
A Curious Land Sale and A Creekside Dream Home [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Have you ever wondered about owning one of those gorgeous houses on Boulder Creek, perhaps as you've tubed past? Well, assuming you've got the scratch, here's your chance. A handful of other interesting luxury homes also became available this week, a few in compelling locations. Additionally, there are a couple of older listings worth a second look. Before we look at the fresh listings, let's talk about the market. As usual, there is a lot of bad information out there. How's the Boulder real estate market, really? In short, it's holding up fine despite higher rates and lower inventory. Not as [...]
Sharp Design and Functional, Fun Homes [Fresh Listings Get ‘Em Hot]
Despite the holiday this week, we found something to offer from nearly every market in the Boulder area. Your options include high-end homes in the Foothills, charming options in Niwot, historic fixer uppers in Lafayette and turn key, affordable family homes in Renaissance. Ready to schedule your showings? Let’s go! Remember: Worth seeing doesn't mean worth buying - especially at the asking price. For a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. My goal is to help you make a smarter real estate decision. Sold Listings of Note 40420 Boulder [...]
Lower Chautauqua or Newlands? Tough Choice [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- Where would you rather live? Lower Chautauqua or Newlands? Pine Brook or Devil's Thumb? Martin Acres, Majestic Heights, or Lower Table Mesa? I've sold homes in every neighborhood in Boulder. Twelve years ago, when inventory was high, my buyers could be very selective. Today, the optimal house shopping strategy is opportunistic. My buyers have found success by being open to possibilities in all Boulder neighborhoods, understanding key differences between locations, and considering each opportunity, as it arises. Ready to write your offer? Good. Now let's get ready for a bidding war. Just remember on thing: Because [...]
Modern Marvels, Tri-Levels and More [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- Over 150 listings hit the market this week. The summer Boulder real estate season has arrived! If you're serious about buying, it's important to focus your effort on the best properties. Attractive listings go quickly. As of this writing, 49.7% of inventory in Boulder is under contract. Priced right, marketed professionally, the best homes are often under contract after the first weekend. What's worth seeing? Each week, we sift through new listings and pull out the most compelling properties. We consider location, design, price, layout, updates, schools, and traffic/commute patterns. Most importantly, we rely on nearly [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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.
