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What's Happening on The Hill?The Hill is Boulder's self proclaimed 'college town' a cultural center for the students that attend Colorado University of Boulder. Though many have seen the demolition of the Northwest plaza, few know what's going to replace it. House Einstein's Ian Steinmo will give you the run down:  The ideas and strategies described in this blog are the opinion of the writer and subject to business, economic, and competitive uncertainties. House Einstein strongly recommends conducting rigorous due diligence and obtaining professional advice before buying or selling real estate.  

Note: the following analysis was first published in our newsletter on Jan 18, 2023. Sign up HERE.What's New?After our annual retreat (highlight reel), we came back refreshed and recharged for the upcoming year. My biggest takeaways: Last year was exceptional for the team at House Einstein individually and collectively. That's not to say we didn't have our challenges, particularly at the beginning of the year. The way we handled those challenges helped things work out well in the end. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with such outstanding human beings. When the team is dialed in, working together becomes smooth and energetic. Our [...]

note: the following is the introduction to our most recent newsletter, which includes a review of the most interesting new listings to hit the market.  Sign up here.How's The Market?You've read the news. The market has hit the brakes, hard. Showings have slowed to a trickle and inventory is showing year-over-year growth for the first time in many years. Preliminary sales volume data for this month looks shocking, so shocking that I can't quite believe it. I'm going to wait a full week into July before doing my data analysis, to make sure you have accurate information. For now, let's dig a little deeper: In Boulder County, 490 [...]

If you're a serious home buyer, trying to make an intelligent and disciplined decision, you know how frustrating the current market can be. It's hard to find accurate, actionable information about market conditions. Recently, Colorado newspapers articles contain far more hyperbole than fact. Even when data is shared, it's inaccurate or too dated to be useful.  Want to know what's really happening? Well, step right up. You've come to the right place. The chart above shows single family house sales in Boulder and Denver Counties, inclusive of all cities and unincorporated areas, from April 1st through April 19th. It's not perfectly accurate because [...]

Dear Boulder, It's been two days since a man walked across the King Sooper's parking lot in Table Mesa and began shooting innocent people. My weekly newsletter, almost ready to publish, sits collecting digital dust. It no longer matters. We have more important things to talk about than the real estate market.  Grief is an overwhelming rollercoaster. We think of those lost, and we turn inward to our own lives. How many times have my family and I shopped at that very store? Eaten at restaurants in that plaza? Walked through that parking lot? We're all somehow connected to the community members [...]

Osman Parvez  is the Founder and Employing Broker of House Einstein. Originally from the Finger Lakes region of New York, he lives in Boulder with his wife and their Labrador Retriever. He has been a Realtor since 2005. Osman is the primary author of the House Einstein blog with over 1,200 published articles about Boulder real estate. His work has also appeared in many other blogs about Boulder as well as mainstream newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal and Daily Camera. For more information, click HERE. Fresh Listings | Our review of the most compelling new listings to hit the [...]

What does the Boulder real estate market look like today? We're seeing increasing numbers of buyers chasing limited inventory, fueled by ultra low mortgage rates, an improving economic environment, and the highest level of job mobility in history. Oh, and add in a sudden increased awareness of mortality, just for good measure. Welcome to Pandemic Real Estate. Should you jump into the fray? Or, would it be smarter to sit on the sidelines and wait for better market conditions? These are the questions on the minds of our buyers today. Meanwhile, our sellers are wondering if they should accelerate their listing plans [...]

I think that we are all relieved that it's a new week. Start it off on a positive note and catch up on some real estate news.1. Tech Workers Take to the Mountains, Bringing Silicon Valley With ThemSound familiar, Colorado?2. Homeowners and buyers are the real winners in this electionAccording to Realtor.com and the National Association of Realtors, homes sold faster in October than September and prices remained at their summer peak of $350,000 for the first time since 2011.3. Homebuilding is Booming, So Why is Inventory So Hard to Find?"New homes represent new supply. Increased supply – inventory – gives buyers more choices [...]

It is supposed to be a HOT one this weekend! Cool off under an umbrella and scroll through our Weekend Reads.  1. Pikes Peak Summit Complex construction update: Spring 2021 opening Building a 38,000 sqft complex at 14,115 ft elevation is impressive. 2. With summer plans canceled, RVs and campervans have become a new favorite among bored Coloradans “Katie Key, president of Escape Campervans — a rental service headquartered in Denver with 12 locations across the U.S. and Canada — has also seen a 150% increase in rentals in Colorado compared to last summer." 3. Metro Denver home sales surge in June as demand outstrips supply [...]

House Einstein wishes you all a fun and safe Independence Day weekend! 1. Boulder Community Health launches coronavirus testing program for local businesses Thank you BCH for stepping up in times like these. 2. Could Doomsday Bunkers Become the New Normal? “A lot of real estate markets only focus on housing in the urban areas, suburban areas, exurbs, and there is very much a missed opportunity for people who are looking to live off-grid, wanting to live remote, or actually looking to secure a property, whether that’s a bunker or a more secure and sustainable home.” 3. Millions of homeowners face flood risks [...]

Start off the last weekend of June right and read about your community. 1. Ski resorts are opening for the summer. Here’s what they’re offering Openings scheduled for this weekend: Aspen/Snowmass, Crested Butte, Keystone, Steamboat, and Winter Park. 2. Pearl Street retail space could be turned into mixed-use development Say goodbye to one of Pearl Street's beloved shops. 3. A last-minute voter’s guide to the Colorado 2020 primary election Have you cast your ballot? 4. With moratorium lifted, will Colorado’s rental market see a spike in evictions? Yet another hurdle for landlords and tenants to navigate in 2020. 5. The Jumbo Market Shows Signs of [...]