The Patron Saint of Real Estate? [Listings, Not So Hot]
by Osman Parvez --- I was wandering around Grand Rabbits in Boulder the other day, shopping for my niece and nephew's presents, when I came across this little gem. Take a look.... That's right. For only $5.99, you can have your very own Patron Saint of Real Estate. I suppose, if you're having trouble selling your house it certainly can't hurt to appeal to a divine power. In addition, you might consider calling a seasoned and experienced Realtor with a proven track record. You know, just saying... Anyway, since we're on this topic, let's look at a few listings [...]
Hot Or Not? [Fresh Listings]
by Osman Parvez Let's take a look at fresh houses and condos hitting the Boulder real estate market. Yes, new listing do hit the market even at this time of year. Of course, you have to sift the refreshed listings out. Oh look, I've done it for you. 2727 Folsom Street (link) - This is a nice option for a young professional or student. It might make for a nice executive apartment, a commuter reprieve or home away from home. With just 570 SQFT, be prepared for a minimalist lifestyle but it's a cheap way to [...]
Listings Worth Checking Out
by Osman Parvez In Boulder, inventory of available houses begins to build in January. As selection grows, more buyers also enter the market and competition for the most desirable houses is likely. It's important to pay attention. This morning, I sifted through the new listings in Boulder. I removed the obvious dogs (bad locations or other problems) and came up with a few worth a visit. I'll be scheduling previews for the weekend (assuming no forecast powder). Call me if you'd like to tag along. 303.746.6896. Remember, the only way to feel confident about the offer you're making is [...]
Fresh Listings, Why or Why Not [Get ‘Em Hot]
by Osman Parvez Over the last two weeks, over a hundred new properties have hit the market. This should make Boulder real estate shoppers happy. Let's take a look at a few. Not the Bargain Bin at Nordstrom Rack First of all, the following listings are truly new to market. None have been on the MLS for more than 2 weeks so they've haven't been picked through by every buyer in Boulder (yet). I've hand selected them for a variety of reasons (explained below). If you're shopping for real estate in Boulder, add these to your list. [...]
Fresh On The Market
by Osman Parvez Last year, I wrote a piece on the issue of refreshed listings. It's when a seller (or their agent) pulls the property off the MLS and then reinserts it with a new MLS number, making it appear as if the listing was "new" on the market and restarting its days on market (DOM) statistic. A few weeks ago, Business Week even ran a story about it. The rationale? When many homes in an area are re-listed as new, it skews the "average days on market" statistic, making the market look healthier than it really is. For sellers, [...]
New Boulder Dream Homes
by Osman Parvez In the past week several interesting high-end properties have been listed on the market, including two newly constructed properties. Perhaps one of these is your dream home. For a private showing, please contact us at 303.746.6896. Here's a taste... 743 Utica Ave $1,349,500 4 BD, 4BA This ~3,600 SQFT newly built custom home is directly in front of Wonderland Lake, with unobstructed views of the lake and mountains. It features large rooms, an open floor plan, decks, and coffered ceilings... 625 Hawthorn AVE, Boulder, 80304 $1,550,000 4BD, 4BA This very large new construction ~4800SQFT home in Newlands [...]
