Top 5 Boulder Real Estate Deals for Fall ’18 [Eye Candy]
Whisper Mountain Ranch Maybe you haven't noticed, but it's bargain season in Boulder real estate. Sellers who overpriced or otherwise poorly marketed their listings earlier this year are now feeling motivated to wrap it up. If you've been shopping for a bargain, now is a great time to be in the market. Year after year, we've helped our clients find and negotiate exceptional deals during November and December. This post highlights five intriguing real estate opportunities available in Boulder right now. These homes are at the higher-end of the market, in prime locations, and have experienced price reductions. The sellers [...]
House Inventory Up 33% [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez ---- Last night's Meetup was fun. Our discussion ranged from investment market conditions to the challenge of waiting a year or even longer for a builder in Boulder. We took a deep dive into the data and peered into our crystal balls for the coming year. Most likely we will continue these events (and others) on a monthly basis. Stay tuned for information about our next one. The chart below shows the year over year increase in inventory for single family, detached houses in Boulder. The full series of charts from last night are available on our [...]
Boulder Creek In Your Back Yard and Options at Every Price Point [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
The weekend before Thanksgiving is usually a very quiet time in Boulder real estate. Sellers who list are signaling their motivation. Buyers out there seeing houses are value oriented, but patient. We've sifted through the listings that hit the market, removing the stale properties, bad locations, and absurdly overpriced homes. These are the best listings to hit the market this week. As usual, we also included several notable sales to keep you on top of market conditions. Remember: Smart real estate decisions are based on deep knowledge of market conditions, there is no substitute. To schedule a private showing, which includes a [...]
Modern Meets Historic, Will It Be Happily Ever After? [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
As we head into the holidays, new listings start to dry up but it's still a great time to shop for a new home. Why? Sellers who list at this time of year are often very motivated. The 4th Quarter is when we've been able to negotiate the best deals for our buyers. As usual, we've sifted through the listings that hit the market this week. We've removed the bad locations, refreshed old listings, and otherwise undesirable properties. The following homes are the best properties to hit the market. Reminder: Just because we think a property is worth seeing doesn't [...]
Historic Gems and Turn Key Beauties [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Happy Autumn! During the past few months, we've assisted multiple clients buy and sell homes, enjoyed some time with family, and have been making final preparations on our new office space (more details on the new office will be posted soon). Please excuse the blogging interruption. This week, 106 listings hit the market in Boulder County. We sifted through the listings and pulled out the best properties in the nicest locations. We culled most of the old refreshed listings (a few are worth a second look). We also included notable sales, some of which paint a different story to the [...]
Open House!
Open House: Sunday, August 27th from 2pm-4pm 819 Timothy Dr, Longmont: With a new price reduction to only $439,900K, this exquisite house features 4 bedrooms (on the upper level), 3 baths, and a two car garage. With vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan, the layout is perfect. Mature landscaping surrounds the property. It's located on a quiet street with Willow Farm Park around the corner and Whole Foods a quick walk away. Easy access to Boulder County's best road cycling routes and a fast commute to Boulder. Come tour it for yourself! For more photos and information CLICK HERE. Call [...]
Open Houses This Weekend
Hello World! We are hosting two Open Houses in Boulder this weekend. Stop by to see our terrific, compelling listings for yourselves and to chat with us. 4567 Sunnyside Place - Saturday, August 19th from 1pm-3pm *Must qualify through the City of Boulder Permanently Affordable Housing Program.* Three bedroom, 1.75 bath townhouse in north east Boulder, near Jay and Sunnyside place. 1600 square feet, built in 2011. Home features hardwood in kitchen and dining, tiled bathrooms and new carpet and paint. It has two decks and a wrap around yard. Attached 1 car garage with storage + 1 off street parking [...]
The River Flows On [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
The summer selling season is rapidly wrapping up. If you have't found your dream home yet, don't give up. The river flows on. Plenty of new listings hit the market this week. Favorites include a solid town home in Niwot, a luxury property near the Hawthorn Farm in Boulder, and a couple of great houses in Louisville. We've sifted through and chosen the best listings to hit the Boulder area real estate market. A discussion of notable sales is also included, plus a coming soon listing, and a high end property that deserves a second look. Are you ready [...]
Modern Beauties and Entry Level Gems [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Modern design stands out in a sea of Boulder homes from the 50s, 60's and 70's. Often constructed on top of the bones of the former, they're a vision of clean design, efficiency, and minimalism. This week, two stand out. In addition, you'll find a spectacular high-end trophy perched beneath Flagstaff, a large lot with a good foundation in Frasier Meadows, a rare artist's home in Eldorado, and a downtown multi-family investment opportunity. 80+ homes hit the market in Boulder this week. Grab your slip-on shoes. Here is what's worth seeing. Remember: To schedule a private showing, which includes a [...]
Epic Views and Platforms for Dream Homes [Special Father’s Day Edition]
Hey, it's Father's Day weekend! While you're out celebrating with Dad or otherwise honoring your father, you might want to add a few showings to your itinerary. Sorry Dad. Mr. market waits for nobody. Well over 100 new listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week. There were also a number of interesting price reductions and notable sales. Below are the best of the best, properties worth seeing and deals worth noting. This is also the time of year when serious sellers start to make price adjustments, so I've included a few you should keep your eye on. [...]
Downsizing Options, Historic Beauties, and Farm to Living Room Fantasies [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Some interesting eye candy hit the Boulder real estate market this week; a couple of historic homes in Louisville and Longmont, downsizing and family friendly options in Boulder, and even a fantasy farm just a few minutes away. Didn't you know? Farm to table is so 2016. Get ready to wear a straw hat, overalls and ride a tractor. How about your own baby-goat yoga pasture? Here's your chance. In all seriousness, the market is in high gear. There are lots of new listings and plenty of interesting price reductions. As usual - the most desirable stuff goes quick. [...]
Mountain Beauties, Hipster Town Homes, and More [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]
Sure, it's snowing. If you're a serious buyer, you can't let the weather stop you. Almost 150 listings hit the market this week. The spring Boulder real estate season is well underway. Put on your puffy, slip on your Uggs and let's go see some houses. We sifted through this week's new arrivals and culled the bad locations, the refreshed old listings, and overpriced properties. The 10 listings below are the most compelling properties to hit the market; prime locations, intelligent designs, the best of Boulder real estate. To schedule a private showing, which includes a discussion of valuation, negotiation strategy, and [...]
Signs of a Slowing Market [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez ---- The Boulder market appears to be slowing. Although inventory levels are about the same as last year, absorption has dropped substantially. The high end is also starting to see inventory pile up. Smart buyers and sellers should adjust strategies and tactics accordingly. Before we begin, read Boulder Entry Level Remains Strong, High End At Risk of Correction and Boulder Inventory Stabilizes, Spring Outlook Positive. It will provide some background information on market conditions and is part of this inventory analysis blog series. The chart below shows the percentage of listed houses under contract in the City [...]
Louisville Market Update [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez ---- As you can see from the chart above, the market is slowing in line with the normal seasonal cycle. 60 houses are on the market in Louisville, up about 20% from last year. Most of the increase is due to new construction in Markel's North End. About half of Louisville's inventory is currently under contract, which translates to 2 months of supply. 6 months is what many analysts consider a "balanced market." The pace of sales is what you'd expect, as 24 properties closed in the last 30 days, up slightly from last year. Note: About 2/3 of the available [...]
In Pursuit of Happiness – Happy Independence Day!
Today we celebrate our freedom. We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your friends and family, full of gratitude, fireworks and fun! Remember: "The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." — Benjamin Franklin Happy 4th of July! image credit: Gabby Orcutt ---- Want to get blog updates via email? Click HERE. Ready to buy or sell? Schedule an appointment or call 303.746.6896. You can also like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.As always, your referrals are deeply appreciated. -- The ideas and strategies described [...]
