Mortgage Rates Jump, Showings Get Blocked, Luxury Condos Sit
Mortgage rates are climbing, some listings are harder to see than they should be, and luxury condos are struggling to find buyers. We look at…
Category: Real Estate
Liar Liar, Bad Comps & Boulder’s Cooling Market
What happens when a seller’s asking price cannot be supported by the comps? We look at buyer leverage, pricing discipline, resale risk and Boulder’s cooling…
The Hidden Side of Real Estate With Karen Straus
Inspection negotiations can turn a straightforward deal into a second round of conflict. We discuss better contract language, major versus minor repairs, a $75,000 EIFS…
Boulder, Boulder County, Due Diligence, humor, Notable Sale, Old Town Longmont, Podcast, Real Estate, Recent Sales
Boulder’s Luxury Smoke and Mirrors, Price Cuts & Buyer Risk
High-end Boulder buyers are often shown the lifestyle without being fully warned about the risks. We break down development limits, neighborhood changes, luxury pricing, and…
Rising Mortgage Rates, Boulder’s Budget Spiral & Imperfect Homes
Mortgage rates are rising again, and Boulder is facing growing fiscal pressure. We discuss buyer psychology, imperfect homes, and what comes next for the market…
What’s Next for Boulder, Dumb Money & a Buyer’s Market
What’s next for Boulder? This week we look at the Pearl Street Arts District, a painful $300K bidding-war lesson, a market shifting toward buyers and…
The Cost of Waiting, Better Counterparties & Boulder Market Data
How much is a good counterparty worth when a real estate deal gets complicated? We break down a recent transaction, revisit the cost of waiting…
Inspection Negotiations, EIFS Risk & Boulder’s Condo Market
Inspection negotiations can turn a straightforward deal into a second round of conflict. We discuss better contract language, major versus minor repairs, a $75,000 EIFS…
Offers Getting Shopped, Rushed Listings & Market Timing
Why do sellers get rushed to market, and how do buyers get shopped? We discuss negotiation strategy, offer structure, and why slowing down is sometimes…
Pre-Offer Red Flags, Nightmare Walkouts & the Ranch Market
What should buyers notice before writing an offer? We break down costly warning signs, nightmare renovations, and why ranch property values are far more complicated…