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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Historic Gems and Turn Key Beauties [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Happy Autumn! During the past few months, we've assisted multiple clients buy and sell homes, enjoyed some time with family, and have been making final preparations on our new office space (more details on the new office will be posted soon). Please excuse the blogging interruption. This week, 106 listings hit the market in Boulder County. We sifted through the listings and pulled out the best properties in the nicest locations. We culled most of the old refreshed listings (a few are worth a second look). We also included notable sales, some of which paint a different story to the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Turn-Key Boulder Condos, Historic Charmers, and Pop Tops [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
A surprising number of old (previously withdrawn/expired) listings hit the Boulder area market this week. Maybe it's the time of year, but it might also be a signal that the market has started to slow. Bottom line: We're well into record territory for a bull market in real estate. Now is the time to be extra cautious with property selection. Some will hold their value far better than others. Don't overpay for marginal assets. Of course, there were plenty of real new listings too. I sifted through and removed the bad locations, the jaw droppingly overpriced, and the old ones [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Exclusive Enclaves and Hidden Gems [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
70 New listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week ------------ 10 Already under contract 3 Flips of questionable execution 6 Refreshed, old listings pretending to be new ... 13 Worth looking at Note: Last week, one of our regular readers asked if I would disclose conflicts of interest. The answer? Of course! If the listing is within Realty Unique, or even if I own property nearby, I will always disclose known conflicts of interest. Only property worth seeing makes this list and worth seeing doesn't always make it worth buying. If you really want to know my thoughts [...]
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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.
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.
