$2MM+ Real Estate in Boulder – Your Money’s Worth [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
We're entering the final stretches of Boulder's summer real estate season. It's time for another batch of fresh listings to review. As usual, we sorted out the old and refreshed listings, overpriced and property in bad locations. Nine new listings made the cut and are worth seeing. Check them out. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, price trends, and negotiation tactics call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 1566 Sunset Boulevard | $2.39MM | More Details A very impressive house. The sellers acquired the property in 2011 for $955K and then completely rebuilt. It's true, [...]
Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot
by Osman Parvez ---- As we predicted, the market began turning last week. Take a look at the chart below. Inventory under contract has begun dropping steeply and for the first time in many months, there are more homes available than under contract. We went through this week's new listings and tossed the old/refreshed garbage, the bad locations, and the egregiously overpriced. If you're shopping for a home, here's what's worth seeing this weekend. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 4700 Hancock Drive | $660K | More Details [...]
This Week: Turn Key Flips and New Urbanism [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
30+ new listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week. 12 are worth your time to see. This week: a couple of flips and a sort of new urbanist condo in the mix. Are they worth the price? You decide. 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. Single Family Homes 86 Genesee Court | $550K | More Details This spot of town on the Southeast side of Boulder is near open space, bike paths and easy access to commuting corridors. It's also [...]
Luxury Compounds and CU Kiddie Condos – This Week’s Fresh Listings
37 listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week. We culled the refreshed listings, the grossly overpriced, the bad layouts, and the marginal locations. These twelve are worth seeing. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 755 7th Street | $2.8MM | More Details This one is pretty spectacular, even to our jaded eyes. Gorgeous updates and hike half a block and you're on the best trails in Boulder. Outdoor living spaces, the indoor outdoor transition, and proximity to open space help anchor the [...]
This Week: Hipster Crash Pads and Uber Green Dwellings [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
31 shiny fresh listings hit the inventory parched Boulder real estate market this week. We sifted through the bad locations, overpriced, and otherwise unwise choices. If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know that we're several years into an upmarket cycle with strong appreciation. If past cycles hold true, certain locations and property types will fall further when the market turns. Will the real estate cycle turn? Of course it will. It always does. Choose your real estate assets (and your advisor) carefully. Here are the 12 worth seeing: To schedule a private showing, which [...]
Fresh Listings: Twelve Worth Seeing [Get ‘Em Hot]
minor flood damage Twenty two house listings hit the Boulder market this week. Four were snapped up by desperate buyers. Eight were in bad locations, grossly overpriced, or simply refreshed old listings pretending to be new. Only ten are worth your time. Let's take a look. Note: We're ignoring attached dwellings again this week. Too little inventory and frankly, my buyers don't need any additional competition. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 2100 Riverside Lane | $2.3MM | More Details First, there's no [...]
This Week’s Fresh Listings [Get ‘Em HOT]
Staying dry out there? If you're shopping for a house in Boulder, forget about the rain. Pack your umbrella, it's time to review this week's fresh listings. We sorted the wheat from the chaff of the Boulder real estate market and picked out our favorites. Scrapes, overpriced, bad locations, refreshed old inventory, and other oddballs were culled. Here's what's left. 38 new listings. 14 are worth seeing. Let's check out some houses. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 322 22nd [...]
Fresh Listings Get ‘Em Hot
by Osman Parvez [Note: We got caught up with client appointments and active negotiations last week, so this post didn't make it out the gate. We're publishing it for the archive - O] 35 new listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week. 7 Already under contract 2 Refreshed old listings 3 Bad locations 2 Ridiculous pricing 8 Unremarkable 13 Are worth seeing. Here's our list: To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 3365 Euclid Avenue | $420,000 | More Details The Baseline neighborhood [...]
The Wheat From the Chaff [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
43 new listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week. We sifted our way through them. Here's 10 worth seeing. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, due diligence, and market trends, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 1723 Canyon Boulevard | $599,900 | More Details It's currently an acupuncture office with some nice touches. It feels rustic, and we like how the yard space seems private and away from the street. 1350 Riverside Avenue | $615,000 | More Details This is a lovely family home with a great location across Broadway and right by [...]
Spring Is In the Air, It’s Time to See Houses [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em HOT]
19 listings hit the Boulder market this week. We sorted the wheat from the chaff and only 8 are worth seeing. Let's go see some houses. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation and price trends, plus the occasional snarky comment, call Osman at 303.746.6896. Single Family Homes 1584 Old Tale Road | $1,550,000 | More Details This location feels rural even though you're just on the outskirts of the city. 5 bedrooms with a family friendly layout. Updates are very Colorado. Giant lot. Golf course and the hospital are nearby. Doctors wanted. 2890 15th Street | [...]
What Snow Storm? Go See the Fresh Listings [Get ‘Em Hot]
by Osman Parvez A storm is bearing down on Boulder this weekend, but if you're seriously shopping for real estate - put on your boots. You need to see listings when they're fresh. This week, 26 new property listings hit the Boulder real estate market. We culled the bad locations, refreshed listings, and other undesirables. Here are 12 worth seeing. Call me to schedule a private showing. 303.746.6896. Attached Dwellings 1301 Canyon Blvd 408 | $1,249,000 More Details If you're looking for a turn-key, luxury condo, this is a good option. The location doesn't get any closer to [...]
Fresh Listings, Valentine’s Weekend Edition [Get ‘Em Hot]
Thirty shiny new listings hit the Boulder market this week. We sorted out the good from the bad, tossing the properties with bad locations, refreshed listings, and other unworthiest. These are the best of the bunch. Readers have asked why we don't throw more listings under the bus. Sadly, the Realtor code of ethics prohibits us from making disparaging public remarks about listings. It also makes our job harder when it comes time to negotiate. Instead, we'll point you to ones that are worth a look - and we'll tell you why. If you're shopping for a home in Boulder, [...]
Fresh Boulder Listings [Get ‘Em Hot]
by Osman Parvez 24 new listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week. 3 are already under contract, 2 are flips, and 4 are old listings from last year - reinserted as new. I dug through what remains and only 6 are worth your time. Remember, I can show you any of these properties and unlike the listing agent, I don't represent the seller. CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment. Here are my picks: 2110 Columbine Ave | $670 | More Info This one could use a remodel. Pros: North South orientation, easy access to open space and retail, [...]
Mid Week Fresh Listings – Buttoned up and Ready [Get ‘Em Hot]
by Osman Parvez A couple of fresh listings caught my eye. They may not make it to the weekend, so I thought I'd post up before they're gone. 2040 Balsam. Offered at $1.4MM. It last sold for $882,000 in 2011. The owners appear to have invested a lot of resources into upgrading the finishes in the living areas, kitchen, and bathrooms. The location is pretty spectacular for its proximity to down town, but the outer ring of the butte this neighborhood is built on is where the valuation anchoring views lie. Here's one of [...]
Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot [Inventory]
by Osman Parvez The inventory shortage continues. Let's take a look at this week's fresh inventory hitting the market in Boulder. First, the numbers for the week of April 11, 2014. 47 Listings Hit the Market 8 Refreshed Inventory 41 Truly New Listings 9 Under Contract Already 16 Actually Worth Seeing (Osman's Picks) 22% under contract the first week. I'm available this weekend, if you'd like to see the fresh inventory first hand. Click HERE to download my analysis. --------- p.s. There is a lot more to see than what's brand spanking new and seller's are more reasonable when their listing [...]
