Run Forest, Run!! The Bolder Boulder 10k, Memorial Day, and Real Estate
The Bolder Boulder has been an annual tradition in our fair city for nearly 50 years. Attracting over 50,000 participants and nearly as many spectators. It’s not just a race, it’s a poignant celebration of Memorial Day. Join Osman and Hamish as they discuss their race strategy, the impact to the city, and some tips for having the best experience possible. In addition, we cover recent closings, including two deals where sellers lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, overall market conditions, and much much more. https://youtu.be/bLmYjMCWoLg The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. [...]
How Can Sellers Reduce Risk in a Real Estate Transaction?
With more inventory, buyers have options and greater leverage in negotiations. It’s an open secret that the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell also strongly favors Buyers, giving them broad rights to terminate the deal. What can sellers do to minimize the cost (lost time, tainted listings) from buyers who flake out, get cold feet, or otherwise abruptly pull out of a transaction due to no fault of the property or seller? https://youtu.be/doajMKaPlIw The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. Intro: "Last month, we had almost 14% of all contracts fall apart, which [...]
The Game Has Changed
What methods and equipment are agents using today for listing photography and videography? In today’s podcast, we’ll take a look behind the smoke and mirrors of listing advertising. Here’s what works and what doesn’t. https://youtu.be/qGG5lcnvyq4?si=c_LzDOgQQtZL8Als The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. Intro: “Video is the closest thing to an in-person tour. A well-produced video can showcase a home’s flow and vibe, hooking buyers before they even step inside.” – Ryan Serhant, real estate broker and TV personality. Recorded Date: 5/7/25 Published Date: 5/11/25 Topics: WELCOME Declare Mission: Entertain, Discuss Real Estate, Help [...]
Boulder Open Houses October 19th & 20th
Hello! This weekend we'll be hosting two open houses at the properties below. Each feature their unique strengths and boast some great features. Come join us and tour these properties. We'd be happy to discuss market conditions, the impact of the NAR settlement, and the impact of climate data on the Boulder real estate market. Saturday 19th 2-4pm 605 Alpine Ave | Property Info | Video Hosted by Osman Parvez Sunday 20th 12-2pm 1380 Knox Dr | Property Info | Video Hosted by Ian Steinmo and Sophie Kloor
Boulder Open Houses October 5th – 6th
Hello friends. This weekend, we'll be hosting three open houses at the following properties in Boulder. Come join us to tour these properties. We're also happy to discuss market conditions, how the NAR settlement is changing the industry, and Zillow's latest move to include climate change risk scores. Saturday October 5th: 3707 Telluride Circle - 11am to 1pm | Property Info | Video 605 Alpine Avenue - 2pm to 4pm | Property Info | Video Sunday October 6th: 1380 Knox Drive - 2pm to 4pm | Property Info | Video
3135 5th St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3135 5th Street| $4.2M Constructed in 2008, this gorgeous Newlands two-story was thoroughly refreshed by the owners before it came to market this spring. Design choices, finishes, and fixtures were all well chosen and executed. It's also in a excellent location on the west side of 5th, with a great configuration for families. Deal Notes: The buyers of this home are our relocation clients who initially reached out to us in November. As always, our goal is to help our clients make well informed, intelligent real estate decisions. The search process involved a careful review of last year's sales, evaluation of several Boulder neighborhoods, and in-depth remote [...]
3235 10th St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3235 10th St | $1.3MA rare buildable lot in Newlands. South facing and over 10,000 SQFT, which should allow building a house sizable enough to meet the needs of the vast majority of buyers. Previous 20's era house was demolished, so there should be no tap fees required.Deal notes: The seller acquired the property in September of 2020 for just under $1M. They took the risk for obtaining the demo permit and were successful. Had the previous seller undertaken that step, they likely could have sold the lot for much more. This time around, the lot had been marketed for $1.87M last summer. The seller cut [...]
Notable Sale | 3122 8th Street
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3122 8th Street | $1.29M What Makes It Notable?Constructed a few years after the war, it's strange the builder chose fieldstone for this bungalow in Newlands. Nothing inside appears to have been updated in decades, and given the asking price, it sat on market for 2 weeks before going under contract. It eventually sold for roughly $100K below asking. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real estate market | Subscribe Due Diligence It's not about the odd fieldstone bungalow - it's about a 6,065 SQFT lot in Newlands. In my opinion, the [...]
2365 Grape Avenue [Notable Sale]
NOTABLE SALE: 2365 Grape Avenue | $1.24M Why Is It Notable? Wow. We anticipated an intense buyer frenzy when we wrote about this property a couple of weeks ago, but demand was much higher than expected. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real estate market | SubscribeIt's a basic, mid-century ranch with a small addition on the front. This style of home is the ideal platform for a second story pop and renovation project, for which we are now seeing valuations in the high 2's. This property is south-facing, which is what buyers want for natural [...]
805 Dewey Ave [Notable Sale]
HOUSE EINSTEIN NOTABLE SALE: 805 Dewey Ave | $1.8M Why Is It Notable? It's bittersweet to see this listing go. It was one of the first for which we utilized our new video marketing and the third sale for which we've represented these clients. The house itself is historic and beautifully updated inside, while retaining its character. The location is just out of the Mapleton Historic district, with easy access to downtown restaurants, North Boulder Park, Ideal Market, and Mt. Sanitas open space. If you missed an opportunity to buy it, you might still get a shot at living inside. The new owner intends to rent it for a short period. Feel [...]
2680 3rd Street [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 2680 3rd Street | $5.4M Why Is It Notable? This is the latest Trailhead Project. It was designed by Boulder's own Arch 11 studio and is a labyrinth of luxury with incredible stone work. It is the furthest west lot and is generously sized. Although under $1,000SF seems like a value, the new owner will have to tolerate construction for the near future while the Academy Project continues. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real estate market | Subscribe Osman Parvez is the Founder and Employing Broker of House Einstein. Originally from the Finger Lakes region [...]
2958 6th Street [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 2958 6th Street | $3M We wrote about this one a few weeks ago and encouraged you to see it. As expected, the market snapped it up. Available for only a few days, it sold for $400,000 over asking, cash.Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real estate market | SubscribeWhy Notable? It sets a new benchmark for a non-view, historic, north/south oriented, traditional family home on a typical size lot in Newlands. Osman Parvez is the Founder and Employing Broker of House Einstein. Originally from the Finger Lakes region of [...]
3142 5th Street [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 3142 5th Street | $2.9M Available for only a few days, this large five bedroom, five bath, two-story is located on the northwest side of Newlands. It was constructed in the late 90's, before Boulder's Compatible Development ordinance shut-down large construction on smaller lots. The three car garage is a nice bonus. For the most part, it looks like interior finishes haven't been touched since it was built, but their original choices were enduring. It still looks pretty good and likely cannot be duplicated today. Deal Notes Listed at $2.85M, it sold for $55K over the asking price in a cash deal. There were no [...]
2805 Broadway Street E [Notable Sale]
Notable Sale: 2805 Broadway Street E | $3.5M Why Is It Notable? Located on the former site of the much missed Integral Center, the Balsam is Boulder's most recently completed luxury condo development. The building features five units with prices that range from $2.5M to $3.5M, with top of the line finishes throughout. Unit E features three bedrooms, four baths, and about 3,200 SQFT. Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real estate market | SubscribeDeal Notes All units at The Balsam are under contract, but sometimes it pays to put in a backup offer. This [...]
402 Alpine Avenue [Notable Sale]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 402 Alpine Avenue | $2.2MWhy Is It Notable?A gorgeous and extensively renovated historic home, just north of the historic district, in close proximity to Ideal and Sanitas. This home is very tastefully designed, and the location supports the capital investment. Compare to Trailhead across the street.Like this content? Check out Fresh Listings. It's our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the Boulder and Denver real estate market | SubscribeDeal notes: It sold for about $125K over asking, three days after hitting the market - despite having only a 1 car garage. Osman Parvez is the Founder and [...]
