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A Boulder home listed at $999K sells for $1.325M. Was it a deliberate bidding-war strategy, or did the asking price underestimate its value? We discuss how agent experience shapes that decision.We also get into a sewer standoff, Boulder’s split market by price point, recent sales and local news.For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/price-it-to-start-a-fight-two-agents-a-sewer-standoff/_____________________Timecodes:0:00 - Intro3:04 - Topics10:05 - Event Horizon27:40 - Closing Table: Colorado Agents48:50 - Sewer Responsibility1:00:39 - Boulder Market by Price Point1:05:05 - 2310 Kenwood Dr1:16:56 - 610 Streamside Lane1:20:54 - 2585 Kohler Dr1:24:50 - 808 10th St1:28:32 - 3600 Cloverleaf Dr1:32:54 - Luxury Condo Search1:35:55 - Alpine-Balsam Costs1:37:59 - Boulder 2027 Budget1:39:46 - Boulder Medical Center1:43:24 - Agent Steering Lawsuit1:55:27 - Sundance Rental Licenses1:56:35 - Aspen Acres Fire1:59:14 - The Werks1:59:57 - Pumpkins & Wildlife2:00:53 - Boulder PD AI Dispatcher2:04:24 - Baking Bread2:07:06 - Remembering Bill Buffum2:12:34 - Wrap Up

The San Lazaro offer raises questions about valuation, and transparency before money enters the deal.We also revisit Nederland’s Eldora Deal, the BVSD school closure and what redevelopment of school properties could mean for nearby neighborhoods. Plus, rail-tax, Denver water, and Boulder events.For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/questionable-offers-public-money-boulders-changing-neighborhoods/_____________________Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:56 - Topics8:15 - Reservoir Drive-In11:51 - KR3TURE at Fox Theatre12:25 - CU Buffs vs Utah13:35 - Salem Witches15:41 - Comedy Fempire19:42 - Witches Brew Tea22:18 - Rocky Horror24:24 - Boulder Voting Dates24:53 - CU Lab Venture Challenge28:18 - Lafayette Festival Rentals35:50 - Sundance Tickets37:34 - BVSD School Closures43:41 - San Lazaro's $42.5M Offer55:28 - Eldora Acquisition1:03:49 - Rail Ballot Error1:08:02 - Western Slope Water1:19:56 - Dark Horse Demolition1:21:20 - Chess1:23:50 - Fly-Fishing1:30:57 - Wrap Up

What happens when the comps do not tell the whole story?We look at Boulder’s micromarkets, mountain valuation and the limits of relying on data alone. Then we break down a hurry-up offer strategy that put a mispriced property under contract the same day, September market conditions and a high-end Boulder sale that closed roughly $1.4M below its original asking price.For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/boulder-micromarkets-fast-offers-high-end-discounts/_____________________This podcast is supported by the House Einstein real estate brokerage, founded and based in Boulder, Colorado. House Einstein’s mission is to help you make a smarter real estate decision.Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings and more: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026_____________________Timecodes:00:00 - Intro3:43 - Topics of the Day13:16 - Event Horizon: Events this week in Colorado26:17 - The Closing Table: Depth of Knowledge Matters1:02:45 - Tale From The Trenches: Hurry up Offense Strategy1:14:23 - Market Update: September YoY Boulder and Boulder County1:22:58 - Sale of the Week: 4933 Eagan Cir1:29:52 - Sale of the Week: 405 S 44th St1:35:00 - Sale of the Week: 844 12th St1:40:36 - Sale of the Week: 1285 Meadow Pl1:47:55 - Promo: Rental - 850 20th St 6041:50:03 - News: City Budget Cuts1:52:03 - News: Library Budget Cuts1:54:45 - News: Boulder Climate Case at Supreme Court1:58:25 - News: Colorado Leading Nation in Price Cuts??2:05:48 - Carveout: Working with a neighbor2:09:41 - Carveout: AI Chili: Texas Red Chili2:14:01 - Wrap Up

Mortgage rates are climbing again, but how much does that actually change the math for Boulder buyers?We look at rate sensitivity, when to lock and seller buydowns, then unpack a listing that became unusually difficult just to schedule a showing. Plus, Boulder and Denver’s slow luxury condo market, the Boulder Noise Map and another week of local events.For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/mortgage-rates-jump-showings-get-blocked-luxury-condos-sit/____________________This podcast is supported by the House Einstein real estate brokerage, founded and based in Boulder, Colorado. House Einstein’s mission is to help you make a smarter real estate decision.Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings and more: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026____________________Timecodes:00:00 - Intro14:17 - Topics of the Day18:48 - Event Horizon: Events this week in Colorado36:32 - The Closing Table: Rates are Risin’1:06:53 - Tale From The Trenches: You Shall Not Show1:18:50 - Market Update: Boulder’s Luxury Attached Data1:25:58 - Sale of the Week: 623 Terry St1:32:07 - Sale of the Week: 600 Arapahoe Ave 51:36:21 - Sale of the Week: 1707 Walnut St 1011:41:20 - Sale of the Week: 2850 6th St1:47:26 - Sale of the Week: 182 Ridge Rd1:52:30 - Sale of the Week: 3181 9th St1:57:46 - Promo: 2960 Shadow Creek Dr 3022:00:49 - News: Public Power Shutoffs to be Standardized2:05:21 - News: The Town of Niwot?2:08:48 - News: 90% of AI Real Estate Undisclosed2:08:48 - News: Denver’s Density Reversal2:22:31 - Carveout: Leaf Peeping and Fall Camping2:28:32 - Carveout: Hatch Chili Tradition2:34:36 - Wrap Up

What’s next for Boulder?We introduce Event Horizon, dig into the proposed Pearl Street Arts District, revisit a buyer who lost roughly $300,000 after winning a 2022 bidding war, and break down a September market increasingly tilted toward buyers. Plus, five very different Sales of the Week and the latest changes coming to BVSD.For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/whats-next-for-boulder-dumb-money-a-buyers-market/____________________This podcast is supported by the House Einstein real estate brokerage, founded and based in Boulder, Colorado. House Einstein’s mission is to help you make a smarter real estate decision.Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings and more: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026____________________Timecodes:00:00 - Intro4:01 - Topics of the Day11:35 - Event Horizon: Events this week in Colorado27:30 - The Closing Table: Pearl St Arts District45:32 - Tale From The Trenches: When to Escrow1:02:19 - Market Update: September Boulder County1:11:45 - Sale of the Week: 546 14th St1:19:39 - Sale of the Week: 2959 S Lakeridge Trl1:24:42 - Sale of the Week: 8835 Pine Cone Ln1:29:02 - Sale of the Week: 909 Sunflower St1:33:09 - Promo: Two Attached Units Coming to Market1:38:05 - Sale of the Week: 2335 Dartmouth Ave1:46:50 - News: $400M Blank Check1:53:26 - News: BVSD "Resilient Schools” Plan2:02:32 - Carveout: Universe/Multiverse2:11:11 - Carveout: Taste of Fort Collins2:12:10 - Wrap Up