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…
Category: Real Estate
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…
Living Near Busy Roads, Building Trust with Clients, and Boulder Market Data
What are the real impacts of living near a busy highway? In this episode, we take a closer look at health considerations tied to near-road…
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…
Boulder’s $500M Problem, Aging Infrastructure & What Comes Next
Boulder has a growing infrastructure problem and a limited number of ways to pay for it. We discuss the city’s budget shortfall, deferred maintenance, and…
When to Walk Away in Real Estate + Boulder Market Update & Developments
Walking away from a deal is sometimes the strongest move you can make. In this episode, we talk about when buyers have leverage, how BATNA…