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 [...]
It’s More Than a Feeling [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Change is in the air. Can you feel it? At House Einstein, it's more than a feeling. We obsess over real estate market conditions in Boulder. It's the only way to provide our buyers and sellers with deep, actionable market knowledge. What's the market doing? The data shows that Boulder house inventory remains low and it's down about 25% year over year, but at the same time the percentage of inventory under contract (i.e. absorption) has fallen from 52% at the end of April to 38% today. That's a remarkable indicator. If you're considering buying, now is the time to be exceptionally selective. [...]
Summertime, And The Livin’ Is Easy [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
While the official start to summer is still a few weeks away, in Boulder real estate, it’s already here. The market is in full swing and you simply can’t see every new listing - over 100 new homes this week alone. Time is precious and the most desirable listings are usually under contract within a few days. What’s worth seeing? The following are the best listings to hit the market in the Boulder area. Before we begin, let's start with a discussion of select recent sales to help educate you on market conditions. Remember: Worth seeing doesn't mean worth [...]
The Nicest Word? [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- A home isn't just the largest financial investment that most people make, it can also be enormously emotional. Home is where you sleep at night, where family grows, and where we meet our neighbors and become part of a community. It’s where we relax with our friends, break bread, and tell our life stories. It’s where we take refuge from the storm. “Home is the nicest word there is.” - Laura Ingalls Wilder Our business is about helping people make smart decisions around the buying and selling of homes. Each week, we carefully sift through new [...]
Does Location Matter Much? You Bet it Does. [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Earlier this week, I walked to a meeting at one of my favorite breakfast spots - the South Side Walnut Cafe. The budding trees and spring sunshine reminded me of why location matters so much for long term real estate happiness. Retail, schools, parks, bike paths, and open space are core value drivers for real estate in Boulder. After breakfast, I swung by a nearby title company for a closing. Earlier in the month, one of our buyers had beat out several others in a bidding war for a house in Noble Park. This included a verified cash offer at [...]
Toughen Up, We Need the Moisture [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Brrr... it's a wet and cold weekend ahead in Boulder. Maybe you're tempted to forget about showings and cuddle up with a good book? Well, as my dad would say - toughen up, kid. If you're cold, put on a sweater. Serious buyers don't let a little snow and rain stop them from seeing fresh listings. On a weekend like this, you might even get lucky and avoid a bidding war. We've sifted through all the new listings to hit our local market and culled the refreshed old inventory, bad locations, and otherwise less desirable properties from the list. The [...]
Ready to Pounce? [New Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- If you're thinking about buying a new house this year, you better be on your game. The market is heating up and every week, a flood of new listings hit the Boulder real estate market. The most attractive ones go quickly and not everything is worth seeing. We've sifted through the inventory and pulled out the best of this week's listings to consider. Take a look, let us know what you think. As usual, we've included a handful of recently sold property to help educate you on market conditions. Remember: Just because we think it’s worth [...]
A Modern Farmhouse and Options for Every Buyer [Fresh Listings, Halloween Edition]
Happy Halloween Weekend! A number of attractive spooky listings hit the market this week, including a surprising number at the entry point. Meanwhile, the luxury end seems to have fewer fresh options, but one really caught our eye. Take a look at 6033 Sunrise Ranch (below) for a beautifully executed interpretation of a modern farm house. Remember: Just because we think it's worth seeing doesn't mean it's worth buying, especially at the asking price. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note Dozens of [...]
Glass House Eye Candy, Mansions with Views, and Historic Beauties [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
It's been a busy week. Not because I was working, mind you. In the real estate business, we work on the weekends and take our free time during the week. I was on a motorcycle adventure (pics). Now that I'm back, let's take a look at fresh listings. As usual, no refreshed old stuff and no compromised locations. These are the best the Boulder real estate market has to offer. We'll also discuss a few recent sales to help illustrate market conditions. Are you ready to see some houses? Let's go! To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of [...]
This Week’s Fresh Listings and Notable Sales [Get ‘Em Hot]
Ready for Memorial Day Weekend? It's time to see some houses. We've sifted through this week's new listings to bring you the most interesting, fresh, and desirable properties on the Boulder market. No old, refreshed listings pretending to be new. No bad locations or egregiously overpriced shacks. 130 new properties his the market in Boulder county this week. 19 are already under contract. Here's what's worth a look this weekend. Oh and as a bonus, we've decided to include recent and notable sold properties with some insights into the negotiation. Sold Listings of Note 1476 Periwinkle Drive | $949,000 [...]
It’s Not Bragging if You Can Back It Up – [Sold!]
by Osman Parvez I just got back from a closing and while I don't usually brag about my deals, I'm going to make an exception (with my buyer's permission). This one is worth talking about. Here's the story. After a year of looking at houses, we found this buttoned up 3 bed, 2 bath in Louisville. Lots of updates, a great backyard, surrounded by homes of equal or higher value in a excellent neighborhood. It's really a fantastic house. I would have bought this house and lived there. As my client's know, I'm conservative in my praise for [...]
Sales Roundup – Higher End in Boulder
by Osman Parvez To advise clients well, it's important to stay on top of the market. That means rolling up your sleeves and tracking sales in specific neighborhoods, for different property types, and varying price points. Last week we looked at recent sales for investment condos at the entry level of Boulder's real estate market. Today, let's look at the most recent higher end home sales. 2380 Panorama. Asking $819,000 Sold: $804,000 I absolutely love this neighborhood. It's so close to downtown Boulder and many of the homes have spectacular views. Just not this one. A [...]
Sales Roundup – Entry Level and Investment Grade in Boulder
by Osman Parvez It's one thing to analyze the market from 10,000 feet, another to dig into specific neighborhoods and price points. Let's start with a roundup of a recent notable sales in Boulder. Click on the links below for photographs and details on each property. Entry Level and Investment 3223 Iron Forge K-113. Like I tell my clients, if you qualify for affordable housing, consider it. This 922 SQFT, 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in the Steel Yards sold for only $131,000 on 10/15. There are downsides to affordable housing, namely that you're giving up [...]
The Peloton a Value Investment? [Notable Sale]
by Osman Parvez Right now, I'm reviewing sales from last month for my upcoming research report. We usually put a handful of notable sales in our research report on Boulder real estate, but there were too many in December, so I've decided to publish a few on this blog. Why Notable The intention behind House Einstein's notable sales is to help you understand market conditions. Whether you're buying or selling, we believe knowledge of the market will help you make a smarter decision. As a seller, perhaps it will give you a reason to negotiate with that lowball offer [...]
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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.
