Hop Into A New House [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Happy Spring! Osman is away enjoying a well-deserved weekend off and I'm in Boulder covering our business and showing new inventory to our fantastic clients. As usual I have removed refreshed listings, overpriced properties and those in poor locations. With over 50 new listings on the market in Boulder County this week, it was tough to pick favorites. Below there are a variety of high end options and adorable single family homes. It's a beautiful weekend. Ready to see some houses? Lets go! To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of market conditions, valuation, negotiation strategy, and due diligence, call [...]
There’s Always Another House [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
It's hard for me to believe. I've been working with buyers and sellers for nearly 15 years. Based on all those years, this I know for sure: There is always another house. If you missed out on a listing, it's best to lick your paws and let it go. When you're ready, dust off and get back in the game. Yes, losing a bidding war can be painful. Sometimes another buyer, with greater financial resources (or far less prudence) wants it more than you do. Meanwhile, "winning" only to get cold feet a few days later and bail out is not winning [...]
Outgrown Your Nest? You’ve Got Options [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Plenty of new listings hit the market this week in Boulder. The spring real estate season has arrived! So... what's worth seeing? As a strategy, we recommend fresh listings be treated as a priority. The best houses and locations go very quickly, but few properties are worth your time. We've sifted through and removed the stale or refreshed listings, bad locations, and the egregiously overpriced. The following are the best homes to hit the Boulder real estate market. As usual, to help educate you on market conditions, we've also included a discussion on notable sales. To schedule a private showing, which includes [...]
Newlands, Historic Mapleton, Sobo Ranches [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Spring is on its way. This week, real estate listings hit the Boulder market all over town: turn-key homes in Newlands, "shovel ready" projects in Mapleton Hill, south Boulder ranches, and more. What's worth seeing? As usual, we've searched through the inventory. No bad locations, looming overhead transmission lines, or refreshed old listings. Here are the best listings to hit the market this week. Are you ready to see some houses? Let's go! To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of market conditions, valuation, negotiation strategy, and due diligence, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Sold Listings of Note 1155 [...]
Historic or Modern, High End or Entry Level. You’ve Got Options [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot!]
by Osman Parvez ---- Given the spectacular weather in Boulder this weekend, you might be tempted to take the weekend off. Don't. Whether you're in the market at the top end or the entry, there are options, but the best Boulder homes go very quickly. The key is to see property when it first hits the market and be educated on market conditions so you can make an offer quickly. The best way to make an intelligent decision under the pressure of competitive offers and extremely limited supply is to see lots of property and have a buyer's agent with [...]
They’re Yuge! [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- This week's listings seem to be of unusual size. Two have over 8,000 finished SQFT, a third is almost as large, and one farm/ranch estate has 27+ acres. If you're seeking a luxury family estate, we've got some great options for you to consider. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and market conditions, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Pro-tip: If you're a serious buyer, you can't wait for the weekend. Nearly 10% of the properties that hit the market this week are already under contract. Ask your Realtor how they can [...]
Mid Century in Chautauqua, Historic Downtown Boulder, Investments and Lock and Leave Town Homes [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- It sure seems like spring is in the air. All over Boulder, real estate agents are busy helping their clients prep listings and bring them to market. From now through summer, inventory will continue to grow and more buyers enter the market. In a typical year, demand outpaces supply from January through June, which results in more options but also greater competition. If you're serious about buying real estate, you can't sit on the sidelines. You have to see listings to be in the game. The challenge is seeing the right ones before they're gone. That's [...]
Modern Farmhouse Fantasy [Fresh Listings Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- The modern farmhouse is rapidly becoming the most popular architectural style for new homes in Boulder. This week, you've got several to consider, each of which blends clean, crisp design on the inside with classic lines on the exterior. Of course, there is a big difference between an actual farm and modern farmhouses, but if you're looking for the real thing, we've got you covered too. A new listing just hit the market with 40+ acres and water rights. It's minutes from Boulder proper. The farm equipment is negotiable. Are you shopping for a house in [...]
Get Off The Bench, It’s Game Time [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- Yeah, we know the Super Bowl is happening this weekend. If you're serious about finding a home or investment property in Boulder, you might want to put down the bowl of nachos and skip the game. Or at least take it easy at the Super Bowl party. The real estate game is played each and every weekend in Boulder. Occasionally new listings arrive early (and you have to be prepared for that), most hit the market towards the end of the week. Weekends are prime-time for showings and negotiations. Here at House Einstein, we don't go on [...]
Ready to Pounce? [New Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- If you're thinking about buying a new house this year, you better be on your game. The market is heating up and every week, a flood of new listings hit the Boulder real estate market. The most attractive ones go quickly and not everything is worth seeing. We've sifted through the inventory and pulled out the best of this week's listings to consider. Take a look, let us know what you think. As usual, we've included a handful of recently sold property to help educate you on market conditions. Remember: Just because we think it’s worth [...]
Like a Needle In the Haystack [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- When you're on the hunt for property, it can feel like hunting for a needle in the proverbial pile of straw. Inventory in Boulder remains low. Many properties are burdened with deferred maintenance or need updating, while the most desirable options attract multiple offers. It's not easy out there. Last year, we closed a record number of deals in the Boulder area. The key is to see a lot of inventory, while being selective to avoid wasting time. Discipline is important, not only because time is short, but to avoid feeling pushed into poor choices simply [...]
Flood Zone? What Flood Zone? [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
By Osman Parvez ------- 2018 is off to a strong start. This week, a number of interesting properties hit the Boulder real estate market. We sifted through and pulled out the best. Our picks include a cute Newlands bungalow as well as luxury attached dwellings for students, young professionals, and mature adults. If you're in the market for a CU kiddie condo, there's also a well located one that you should go see and it's at a surprisingly affordable price. A few family friendly options made the list, too, but more than one may be subject to the 100 year flood. [...]
New Year Brings New Variety
By Osman Parvez ------- With a new year comes new opportunity. In Boulder, inventory typically grows in early January and steadily builds until it reaches a seasonal peak in late May or early June. If you're serious about buying real estate, now is the time to meet with your Realtor to develop an effective strategy for finding the right home. Part of that strategy should include seeing listings regularly, even if you're months away from pulling the trigger. When the right one hits the market, you won't have time to familiarize yourself with contract norms, negotiation tactics, or property valuation. [...]
Eye Candy in Chautauqua, Flips in Table Mesa, and Historic Old Town Charmers [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Normally a slower time of year, the run-up to the holidays this year includes a surprising number of real estate options. Fresh listings this week include a gorgeous high-end rebuilt home in Rosehill, land with flatiron views near Valmont Butte, and a pair of affordable family houses in south west Longmont. Are sellers motivated or just trying to get a jump on the 2018 market? As usual, we've sifted out the bad locations, refreshed old listings, and otherwise less desirable properties. The following are the best listings to hit the Boulder area real estate market this week. Are you ready [...]
Historic Downtown Dream Homes [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Finished putting up your holiday decorations? This is a great time to shop for houses. Sellers are motivated. There are also fewer buyers in the market, which means less competition (and maybe no bidding war). This week, a few dozen new listings hit the Boulder real estate market. Most were not compelling, but a few caught our eye. Two older listings are also worth a second look. To keep you up to speed on market conditions, we've included a few sales worth noting. Are you ready to see schedule your showings? Let's go! To schedule a private showing, which includes [...]
