Ready for Spring Eye Candy?
Spring is here. The tulips are blooming on Pearl Street, cycling routes are busy, and hikers are packing the trails on the weekend. The Boulder real estate market has swung into full gear, too. Listings are popping up everywhere and buyers are flooding into the market. The most desirable homes disappear quickly. Buyers need to move quick to compete. Here's a look at recent notable sales and this week's fresh listings. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 2930 18th St | $2.4MM | [...]
Boulder Real Estate Eye Candy and Dream Homes in Newlands
Miss us? For the past few weeks, we’ve been focused on helping our sellers and buyers execute their investment strategies and achieve their goals. Some are preparing to list. Our focus is to help maximize the market value of their property. Others are looking to find their dream homes but also want to make a smarter real estate decision. Meanwhile, we’re adding new members to our team and preparing to open a new office in North Boulder. We’ve been very, very focused on execution. When the blog posts slow down, remember this: Clients first. Blogging second. That’s how we roll [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Mountain Houses and SoBo Eye Candy [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Oh, the beautiful snow. On a wintry weekend such as this, you’re probably tempted to snuggle up beneath a blanket with your sweetie and binge on Netflix. Forget it! Serious house buyers: put down the cocoa, put on your down jacket, and let’s go see some houses. The only way to make an intelligent, educated decision on real estate is to stay on top of the market. You can’t do that from your couch. Every week, I carefully sift through new listings in the Boulder real estate market. This week: A variety of family friendly houses, entry level condos, [...]
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 [...]
January Starts with a Bang [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
It’s mid-January. As usual, inventory has started to rise. Are you ready to see some houses? This week's fresh listings include high-end luxury homes, curious investment opportunities, and swanky condos with protected views. There were over 60 new listings that hit the Boulder area market. We’ve culled the bad locations, re-freshed old listings, and otherwise uninteresting properties. Here's what's worth seeing. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, market and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Fresh Listings Boulder 2299 4th Street | $6.25MM | More Details Built in '12, this stunning home is minutes from [...]
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 [...]
Louisville Market Update [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez ---- As you can see from the chart above, the market is slowing in line with the normal seasonal cycle. 60 houses are on the market in Louisville, up about 20% from last year. Most of the increase is due to new construction in Markel's North End. About half of Louisville's inventory is currently under contract, which translates to 2 months of supply. 6 months is what many analysts consider a "balanced market." The pace of sales is what you'd expect, as 24 properties closed in the last 30 days, up slightly from last year. Note: About 2/3 of the available [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Always Look Before You Leap… Into Boulder Real Estate [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Every week, we sift through new listings to find you the best of Boulder real estate. We also discuss notable sales and worthy price reductions. This week: An eye popping trophy home that was only available for one day, a triplex masquerading as a historic single family home, and dueling downtown Boulder condos priced $255K apart. 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 19 Arrowleaf Court | $5,400,000 | [...]
Waiting for the Perfect House? Don’t Hold Your Breath [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Is location more important than floor plan? Are you willing to remodel or do you want turn-key? How long is the commute? At any price range, there are trade-offs to consider. We’ve found this to be true working with buyers of $3MM+ properties. It's also true for buyers of affordable housing, and everything in between. It's important to have an honest discussion of the pros and cons of each property. Remember, there is no one perfect house. Here’s a look at a dozen fresh listings that caught our eye this week as well as a few notable sales. As usual, we've [...]
Downtown Condos, Discount Trophy Estates, Family Abodes [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Another scorcher is on its way for this weekend. The good news? The Boulder real estate market is starting to cool down which means fewer buyers to compete against and still plenty of houses to see. Here's our pick for property to see this weekend in Boulder, Longmont, and Lafayette. As usual, we've culled the overpriced listings and the bad locations. To help educate you on market conditions, we've also included a few notable sales and even a price reduction that is starting to look like a value play. Remember, intelligent real estate decisions are based on a [...]
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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.
