Home of the Free, Because of the Brave
As we enter into the weekend, community festivities, family gatherings, and celebrations commence in Boulder, CO. Here at House Einstein, we're all for celebrating, but it's important to recognize what this holiday is really about. It's about remembering and honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country with the United States military. Abraham Lincoln said it best: "The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here [...]
Happy Holidays!
Warm wishes to you this holiday season. No matter what you celebrate, even if you celebrate nothing at all, we hope you enjoy time with friends and family. To our clients, colleagues, and friends. We have deep gratitude for your trust in us. Thank you. p.s. No fresh listings this week. While a handful of properties hit the Boulder real estate market this week, none are compelling. Expect a deluge in early January. image: Jakob Owens
Memorial Day 2017
Today is Memorial Day. The purpose of the holiday is to recognize and honor the brave men and women who died in service to our country. In many ways, being an American is a privilege. We have freedoms and opportunities that people in other parts of the world can only dream of, especially in beautiful places like Boulder. It wouldn't be possible without those who made the ultimate sacrifice. There are a lot of things going on in Boulder today, including the BB10K, and countless gatherings of family and friends. We hope you enjoy the holiday and also take a [...]
Happy Holidays 2015
Wishing you the best this holiday season! -- image: Zach Dischner (via CC 2.0)
Boulder Valley Beer Fest [Events]
Mark your calendars for September 12. The Boulder Valley Beer Fest is a great fun way to spend a late summer day with friends. It also happens to be Boulder Valley Rotary's #1 fundraiser to support the many service projects at the heart of my Rotary club. The festival will take place in conjunction with the Town of Superior’s annual Chili Fest and will be held at the Superior Community Park, 1350 Coalton Road, Superior 25 Breweries will participate including.. Asher Brewing Fate Brewing SKEYE Brewing Big Choice Front Range Beer Twisted Pine Boulder Beer Horse & Dragon Upslope Bristol Brewing Loveland [...]
Fresh Perspectives on Boulder Housing
by Osman Parvez ---- This is a good choice for a rainy evening. We'll be there to learn and ask questions. Join us! Four guest speakers from outside of Colorado will share their insights, examples of best practices, and observations about Boulder's housing challenges, then answer questions. Following a brief introduction at 6 p.m., guest panelists David Doezema, Karen Chapple, Doug Engmann, and Molly Kaufman will discuss: ● Economics of development, including the impacts of job growth on housing demand; ● Relationship between housing supply and housing costs; ● Psychological effects of change in a community; and ● [...]
Bidding Wars, Opportunity Cost and Tricky Agency Agreements [Meetup]
by Osman Parvez ---- Bidding wars are common in Boulder real estate. If you've been in the market during the last year or two, you know what I'm talking about. Priced right, homes in certain locations draw multiple offers and often exceed asking. A transparent market benefits the consumer. Too bad it doesn't exist. In Boulder, you're dealing with an unequal playing field. Market participants have differing access to information. Realtors have varying skill levels. If you're planning to buy or sell this year, you don't want to miss this month's Boulder Real Estate [...]
Best Practices for Bidding Wars [Meetup]
The Boulder real estate market is entering its 4th year of declining inventory. Meanwhile, sales at certain price ranges and in prime locations are setting new records. Bidding wars are common. What are the best practices? Please join us for a hosted discussion. Osman Parvez, Realtor at Realty Unique and chief blogger at House Einstein will present "Best Practices for Winning Bidding Wars." We'll then open the meeting for Q&A and an open discussion afterward. Don't leave money on the table. Whether you're buying or selling, this is information you can use to your advantage. Join us for [...]
Meet the Spirits [Spooky Fun]
by Osman Parvez Yesterday's Community Harvest Festival certainly fit the bill and attendance was almost 3x expected. Kids everywhere, fantastic music, and tasty food. What more could you ask for? Here's another Boulder event worth attending. MEET THE SPIRITS Starting at NOON this SUNDAY, October 12th, stroll up 9th street to Columbia Cemetery. Boulder’s Parks and Rec and Historic Boulder will be bringing more than 30 of Boulder’s dearly departed back to life. Notable spirits include including Eben G. Fine, Mary Rippon, and James P. Maxwell. This year, “Meet the Spirits” will host a new [...]
Come, Get Your Fall On [Events]
by Osman Parvez UPDATE: The Community Harvest Festival has been postponed until next Wednesday, October 8th. Are you ready for fall? Here's an event you should put on your calendar: Growing Garden's Community Harvest Festival Bring on the pumpkins! It's a family friendly event with pumpkin and face painting, live bluegrass, a beer garden sponsored by Post Brewing, and Oskar Blue's Chuburger Bonewagon (food truck). It's also held in one of the nicest autumn spots in town, the Growing Gardens Urban Farm on Hawthorne Ave. When: Wednesday October 1st 8th, 4pm to 7:30pm. Where: Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorne [...]
Thursday’s Real Estate Meetup Agenda [Join Us]
Just a reminder. Our meetup begins at 6:00 pm tomorrow. RSVP HERE. Venue We're meeting at the Riverside, a beautifully renovated historic building featuring a restaurant, cafe, co-working space, and event center. The Riverside is a sponsor of our meetup, donating the space. If you bump into Mitchell Magdovitz at the event, please let him know how much we appreciate it. The Riverside is located at 1724 Broadway (Broadway and Arapahoe), next to the Conoco gas station. Parking Parking can be a little challenging, so please consider allowing a few extra minutes. The nearest parking is located directly across the [...]
Come to the Boulder Real Estate Meetup – June 1st
by Osman Parvez The next Real Estate Meetup is this Monday, June 1st. YOU are invited! WHAT: A casual opportunity to connect with buyers, sellers, and real estate related professionals in a low-key, non salesy environment. At each event there are several short educational presentations (5 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A) on topics of general interest. Past attendees have included property owners, renters, lenders, realtors, builders, inspectors, movers, and more. WHERE: 1942 Broadway (SE Corner of Broadway and Pearl) WHEN: 7-9pm CONFIRMED PRESENTERS Warren Hultiquist on so called "Incompatible Development": Council To Regulate Hopes and [...]
Memorial Day Weekend
by Osman Parvez First enacted to honor fallen Union soldiers from the Civil War, Memorial Day now honors casualties from any U.S. War. If you have a moment, it's worth reading the historical background of this holiday. In addition to events which honor those who died in military service, there's a lot of stuff happening this weekend... including the Ginormous Plant Sale, Boulder Creek Festival, and Bolder Boulder 10K. The Memorial Day tribute in Folsom Field is scheduled for around 11:30 AM. I hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend. image: Stephen Moore ---- Like this analysis? [...]
Followup on Martin Acres House Tour
by Osman Parvez ---- Now that the 2009 Martin Acres House Tour is behind us, here's a few quick observations: - Attendance was great, possibly a record. Although there were some clouds in the morning, it cleared up and the sunshine brought out a crowd. - The houses on the tour offered plenty of food for thought. Over the years, owners have made their properties so much more livable, adding space and functionality in many different ways (and usually for less than I would have expected). I walked away with at least a dozen ideas on how to do the [...]
The 2009 Martin Acres House Tour
by Osman Parvez ---- We are a proud sponsor the 2009 Martin Acres House Tour. Volunteering on behalf of the neighborhood association. The tour is this Saturday, May 16 from 11am to 2pm and features recently expanded pop tops, sustainable energy efficient improvements, and affordable do it yourself remodels in Martin Acres. You'll have a chance to meet the owners and connect with others in the community. It's also great way to get to know Martin Acres, a bright spot in Boulder's real estate market. Proceeds from the event benefit Chase House and Creekside Elementary. Tickets are only $5 [...]
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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.
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.
