January Starts with a Bang [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
It’s mid-January. As usual, inventory has started to rise. Are you ready to see some houses? This week's fresh listings include high-end luxury homes, curious investment opportunities, and swanky condos with protected views. There were over 60 new listings that hit the Boulder area market. We’ve culled the bad locations, re-freshed old listings, and otherwise uninteresting properties. Here's what's worth seeing. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, market and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Fresh Listings Boulder 2299 4th Street | $6.25MM | More Details Built in '12, this stunning home is minutes from [...]
T’is the Season for a New Home? [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Ready to cuddle up with that special someone next to the roaring fire? Before you get too deep into the eggnog, let's take a look at recent notable sales and fresh listings to hit the market this weekend. Maybe you'll find a new home in your stocking. As usual, I've sifted through the most recent listings in Boulder and surrounding areas to bring you property worth considering. I've also included a discussion of notable sales to help educate you on market conditions. Remember: Intelligent real estate investments are based on deep market knowledge. As for me, I'm heading into the mountains [...]
Santa is On His Way [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
T'was the week before Christmas, and all through the Boulder market, most listings were selling... but some were not. As usual for this time of year, sellers are pulling stale listings off the market. 73 have been removed in Boulder County so far this month. More will follow. For buyers, expired and withdrawn listings are a rich source of potential deals. Typically, these sellers are frustrated and often disappointed with their Realtors. It's a good time to for savvy buyers to swoop-in and negotiate a deal. If you're home shopping, my advice is to leave no stone unturned. I've already [...]
Have A Swig of Fresh Listings + Market Update [Get ‘Em Hot]
Is that cup spiked? December might be one of the slowest months for real estate in Boulder, but don't drown in your eggnog just yet. There are still interesting homes available, and many sellers are preparing to list in the coming year. If you scratch around a little, you might even find hidden bargains from older listings, too (see Sold Listings of Note below). Before we dive into this week's fresh listings, let's talk about market conditions. Market Update 123 houses are on the Boulder market, (68 available) and 50 houses sold during the past 30 days. Were you [...]
Views, Lock and Leave Boulder Eye Candy [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
And we're back! If you’re shopping for real estate in Boulder, here’s what’s worth seeing. Remember: To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 1002 Mapleton Ave | $7.75MM | More Details You have to wonder about the negotiation backstory of this iconic Boulder house. It hit the market in July at $8.4 and immediately under contract. And then nothing, for months. It finally closed at a 7.2%. Curious. Spectacular house in a premier location. Click the link for the real estate eye candy. p.s. I [...]
Big Discounts, South Boulder Views, Spacious Luxury [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
It's early September and there's a whiff of autumn in the air. Colorado is talking about the Broncos, the Aspens have started to change on the Western Slope, and reality is knocking on the door for sellers who blew the summer selling season. As usual, I've sifted through the market so you don't waste time with egregiously overpriced listings, bad locations, or old inventory refreshed to appear new on the MLS. There were no notable sales this week, but I've included two listings with significant price reductions that are worth your attention. Ready for the latest in Boulder real estate? [...]
Dream Homes, Chautauqua Bargains, and More [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Miss us last week? We took a trip to California to ride the Pacific Coast Highway and watch Eddie Vedder perform at the Ohana Music Festival. If you ever have the chance, I highly recommend the campgrounds along the coast. Many have direct access to the ocean and the views are magical. Now it's back to the grindstone. As expected, sellers who blew the summer selling season are now scrambling to find buyers. This week a few partially finished spec homes were listed along with five $100K+ price reductions in Boulder alone. Amid the sea of stale old listings [...]
The Autumn Real Estate Market Begins [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Just like that, the summer selling season has come to a close. The kids are back at CU. There's a whiff of autumn in the air... and once hopeful, doe-eyed sellers, convinced to overprice their property by overzealous agents, are now starting to offer steep discounts. There were four +$100K price reductions in Boulder this week alone (link). Negotiation is one of my favorite parts of this business. I've always been able to help buyers obtain the largest negotiated discounts during the late 3rd and early 4th quarters of the year. I expect this year will be no different. [...]
Needs a Little Remodeling [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Bring your pickiest buyers.... This week: A Victorian in clown paint, a cottage in downtown Louisville, a historic grandfathered income property in Chautauqua, and a rare opportunity to get into Old Town for cheap. Plus notable sales. As always, I've carefully sifted through this week's listings and recent sales in Boulder and surrounding areas. These are the properties worth seeing and worth talking about. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 8964 Little Raven Trl | Sold: $1,507,500 | More Details A beautiful house in [...]
Always Look Before You Leap… Into Boulder Real Estate [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Every week, we sift through new listings to find you the best of Boulder real estate. We also discuss notable sales and worthy price reductions. This week: An eye popping trophy home that was only available for one day, a triplex masquerading as a historic single family home, and dueling downtown Boulder condos priced $255K apart. If you’re shopping for real estate in Boulder, here’s what’s worth seeing. Remember: To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 19 Arrowleaf Court | $5,400,000 | [...]
Waiting for the Perfect House? Don’t Hold Your Breath [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Is location more important than floor plan? Are you willing to remodel or do you want turn-key? How long is the commute? At any price range, there are trade-offs to consider. We’ve found this to be true working with buyers of $3MM+ properties. It's also true for buyers of affordable housing, and everything in between. It's important to have an honest discussion of the pros and cons of each property. Remember, there is no one perfect house. Here’s a look at a dozen fresh listings that caught our eye this week as well as a few notable sales. As usual, we've [...]
Faux Swiss Chalets and Boulder Value Investments [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Upset sellers and agents often call to ask why their property didn't make my list. For some Boulder properties, the problem is location - the #1 factor for long term appreciation. Other times, their asking price is way too high and far out of line with the comps. Maybe the potential tenant mix is severely limited or the previous owner butchered it beyond repair. The bottom line is that I'm not just a Realtor, I'm also a real estate investor. My goal is to help you make a smarter real estate decision and If I can't see the [...]
Downtown Condos, Discount Trophy Estates, Family Abodes [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Another scorcher is on its way for this weekend. The good news? The Boulder real estate market is starting to cool down which means fewer buyers to compete against and still plenty of houses to see. Here's our pick for property to see this weekend in Boulder, Longmont, and Lafayette. As usual, we've culled the overpriced listings and the bad locations. To help educate you on market conditions, we've also included a few notable sales and even a price reduction that is starting to look like a value play. Remember, intelligent real estate decisions are based on a [...]
Trophy Views, Duplex Investments, and Family Houses [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Ready for some fresh listings? As usual, we've sifted through the Boulder real estate market for the very best listings, notable sales, and price reductions. This week: A rare executive trophy home with water AND mountain views on the west side of Broadway, an equally rare downtown duplex, and more. Market Note: House inventory dropped 4% in Boulder last week. 47% of houses remain under contract. The market has peaked for the season. As our British clients like to say about their fruit, "it's on the turn." To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price [...]
Fairy-tale Horse Property and Entry Level Homes [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
I've sorted through all the new listings, removed the egregiously overpriced, the poor locations and sneaky refreshed listings. Below are the top picks of what's worth seeing in the Boulder real estate market. Let's go see some houses! To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. For fun, I've included recent sales of note, interesting price reductions, and a couple of properties that have returned to market. Sold Listings of Note 440 Japonica Way | $1,355,000 | More Details This sale illustrates the premium buyers are willing to pay for the Newlands neighborhood. [...]
