Tales from the Trenches | Podcast #62
In this podcast, we share recent tales from the trenches and lessons learned from difficult deals. We also talk about the impact of the new 2025 conforming and high-balance loan limits for Colorado and review notable recent sales in Boulder. https://youtu.be/p7COfEmKEv4 The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. Recorded Date: 12/4 Published Date: 12/6 Topics: Welcome Declare Mission: Entertain, Discuss Real Estate, Help You Better the Market Bios (who we are) Disclaimer Call to Action (Contact Us) Review Topics Du Jour The Closing Table Three Inspections, Three Different Outcomes Big Picture: What [...]
LOUISVILLE NOTABLE SALE: 1209 Main St
Louisville Notable Sale: 1209 Main St | $910K The seller acquired the complete property for $1.18M in June of 2022 (link), after which they undertook the subdivision. This lot with its historic house was sold for $910K. It remains to be seen what the seller does with the other lot. Likely it will feature a single family home, but the zoning may allow for higher density. Development opportunities like this are rare in Louisville. 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
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 1380 Knox Dr
Boulder Notable Sale: 1380 Knox Dr | $2.2M [Full disclosure: This was our listing]. There’s a saying in real estate: You make your money when you buy. This property is a case-study. When our clients were searching for a home to purchase seven years ago, they were looking for property which would support their future investment in remodeling and expansion. We helped them acquire this one (link) for its stellar views, proximity to the rec center, parks, retail, and top performing South Boulder public schools. The original home was extensively remodeled by Trad Design and took several years to accomplish. A dream [...]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 523 Arkansas Mountain Rd
Boulder Notable Sale: 523 Arkansas Mountain Rd | $1.33M We covered the top level overview of this sale in podcast #56. Let’s dive in a little deeper to help sellers understand the risks they face in this market. THE DEAL September 2022: Listed with agent #1 at $1.95M. A nearby home on the same road, about the same size with similar views sold for $2.13M earlier in the year. Likely the seller (and agent #1) were eyeing that sale price and thought it was a good comp. It wasn’t. Not even close. 906 Arkansas is several decades newer, better designed, and arguably more fire [...]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 987 Lost Angel Rd
Boulder Notable Sale: 987 Lost Angel Rd | $3.62M A sad and cautionary tale.The home of legendary neighborhood parties, 987 Lost Angel is well known to the Sugarloaf Community. It’s a modern home with endless views, only about 15 minutes outside of town, on a hillside just east of Sugarloaf Mountain. The home features unique and quirky features like ship-portal doors and roller doors that open to reveal stunning vistas to be enjoyed from a hot tub. It also features a guest house. The horse stables and RV hookups were designed to accommodate the equestrian community while retaining a similar [...]
Who is the #1 real estate agent in your market? Are you sure? | Podcast #61
In this podcast, we discuss the selection process of finding a referral agent, questions you should ask, and tips for seeing through the fog. We walk through the process of how we help our clients, friends, and family get the best representation for their real estate goals in markets outside our coverage footprint. Additional topics include recent notable sales and development of Boulder’s Planning Reserve. https://youtu.be/FQM0LlXfBh0 The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb. Recorded Date: 11/13 Published Date: 11/15 Topics: Intro: "Oh, lazy realtor, doleful and drear, A useless specter, [...]
Incompetent Negotiation Can Cost You A Lot of Money, Sometimes Even The Deal | Podcast #60
The business of Real Estate is fundamentally unique to most investment classes. The combination of large sums of money and personal sentiment can be a minefield for inexperienced agents to navigate, and more importantly, negotiate. Today, we take a look at some “Do’s” and “Don’ts” of negotiation. We also feature a special guest, Ian Steinmo, who tells us about the sale of his Noble Park listing, 4820 Baldwin Pl. The House Einstein Podcast is Boulder's trusted real estate Podcast. We discuss market conditions, local real estate news, notable sales, and so much more. https://youtu.be/ivB4NJMAdZo The House Einstein Podcast is [...]
Understanding Buyer Archetypes and Story Marketing | Podcast #59
Understanding the story is a vital component of real estate marketing. A well developed marketing story is built on appealing to specific buyer archetypes while carefully avoiding running afoul of Fair Housing law. The House Einstein Podcast is Boulder's trusted real estate Podcast. We discuss market conditions, local real estate news, notable sales, and so much more. https://youtu.be/6VoLy1ielsg The House Einstein Podcast is available wherever you podcast. Hosted by Osman Parvez and Hamish Crabb Recorded Date: 10/30/24 Published Date: 1/1/24 Topics: Intro: The proposed development will include housing, retail, art studio space, light industrial use and community green spaces, [...]
The Brave New World of Real Estate Commissions | Podcast #58
Agent commissions are on the negotiation table, here’s what is happening in a post NAR settlement world. The House Einstein Podcast is Boulder's trusted real estate Podcast. We discuss market conditions, local real estate news, notable sales, and so much more. https://youtu.be/5MGVnSyUPGo Recorded Date: 10/23/24 Published Date: 10/25/24 Topics: Intro Welcome Declare Mission: Entertain, Discuss Real Estate, Help You Better the Market Bios (who we are) Disclaimer Call to Action (Contact Us) Review Topics Du Jour TELL ME SOMETHING I DON’T KNOW: Topic Du Jour Negotiation over commissions - What really happens behind the scenes Recap: What [...]
4480 Grinnell Ave | Boulder Notable
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 4480 Grinnell Ave | $1.2M The Location: Lower Table Mesa, close to the busy (and noisy) intersection of Grinnell and Broadway. However, it's also conveniently near a bike path and a stroll’s distance from shopping and dining options like Southern Sun, Tandoori Grill, and Whole Foods. For more details, watch our video: "7 Things You Need to Know about Table Mesa." The House: A basic 60’s era ranch with a full basement and two car detached garage, very similar to 365 44th Street (above). The interior has some tasteful updates and does not appear to be flip. The [...]
819 6th St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 819 6th St Boulder | $5.3M The Location: Nestled on a large lot, this property offers an exceptional location, ticking many of the boxes for luxury home buyers. It's just steps away from Chautauqua, offering a quick and enjoyable bike ride to downtown, while maintaining a relatively low crime rate. The House: Welcome to the Labrot Residence, a solid example of mid-century modern architecture, originally designed by Hoby Wagener, one of Boulder's most renowned architects of the 1950s. Wagener's portfolio includes over two hundred public and private buildings, such as Kittredge Dormitories and Williams Village. Over the years, the [...]
715 Juniper Ave [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 715 Juniper Ave | $3.7M The Location: It’s true. Juniper is a desirable spot. Located in north Boulder and west of Broadway, the neighborhood features north-south oriented lots, more privacy than Newlands, and easy access to nearby open space. The House: This property features four bedrooms, three baths, designer finishes and fixtures, all on a third of an acre lot. While the modern farmhouse trend may be on its way out, this extensively renovated historic home stands as a prime example of a well-chosen, turn-key luxury residence. The Deal: Listing a home in the fourth quarter is generally not advisable. [...]
5345 Gallatin Pl [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 5345 Gallatin Pl | $1.5MThe Location: Arapaho Ridge, conveniently located near open space trails (like Bobolink), bike paths, neighborhood retail, Flatirons Golf Course, and Boulder Community Hospital. For more about Arapaho Ridge, check out our "What You Need to Know" video. The House: This property is a ranch-style home from the late '90s, featuring original finishes and likely an EFIS exterior. On a visit with a client, we immediately noticed the exterior's deterioration, evidenced by verdant green moss growth. In addition to the deferred maintenance and lack of updates, this home was a bit too large for our [...]
2831 20th St [Boulder Notable]
BOULDER NOTABLE SALE: 2831 20th St | $1M 2831 20th Street started as a typical mid century ranch. At some point, likely in the mid 90's, the owner constructed an addition with a second story primary bedroom. The location is solid for north central Boulder; it's only a short bike ride to downtown or to Google. The interior was quite dated. Likely it's been a rental for many years. Deal notes: Listed at $950K, the property went under contract within the first week and closed at slightly over $1M. This is a good example of a house that wasn't worth [...]
170 W Pine St [Louisville Notable]
LOUISVILLE NOTABLE SALE: 170 W Pine St | $1.05M There's no getting around the fact that this section of W Pine Street in Louisville is a busy road. If the listing agent says otherwise, look no further than the yellow line running down the middle of the road. A traffic engineer made the call. It wasn't arbitrary. Compromised location aside, this 90's era two-story had a few updates and was priced well for the market. Listed in November, it was available for only a week before a buyer locked it down. It sold for full list, minus an $8000 concession [...]
