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 [...]
