House Einstein

House Einstein

The House Einstein Podcast is for buyers, sellers and real estate watchers who want more than surface-level market commentary. We cover Boulder, Denver and the Front Range through real transaction stories, market analysis, neighborhood-level knowledge, recent sales and the local news shaping where people live. That can mean dissecting a bidding war, questioning a listing strategy, digging into pricing and negotiation, or figuring out why one block trades differently from the next. Hosted by the House Einstein team, with more than 20 years of real estate experience, each episode is focused on what is actually happening in the market, what it means for real decisions and how to avoid expensive mistakes. House Einstein is a boutique real estate brokerage serving Boulder, Denver and the Colorado Front Range. Make a smarter real estate decision.

  1. 2d ago

    Haunted Houses, Hidden Listings & Real Estate Stigma | Podcast #136

    Haunted houses, stale listings and hidden listing histories all raise the same question: how much does a home's reputation affect its value? We look at days-on-market stigma, Compass private listings, haunted-house disclosure, Boulder sales and the latest fight over real estate data. For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/haunted-houses-hidden-listings-real-estate-stigma/ _____________________ Timecodes: 0:00 - Haunted House Court Case1:09 - Welcome2:56 - Topics6:06 - Event Horizon16:18 - Closing Table: DOM Stigma, Compass & Open Real Estate44:39 - Tales: Haunted Houses & Property Stigma1:01:41 - Boulder SFH Market1:07:10 - Sales: 2750 Vassar Dr1:13:48 - Sales: 3130 Kittrell Ct1:17:22 - Sales: 3880 Chippewa Dr1:21:13 - Promo: Buyer Search in Frasier Meadows 1:23:46 - Sales: 2803 Cordry Ct1:32:15 - Sales:3701 Arapahoe Ave #4021:37:25 - News: Wildfire-Risk Neighborhoods1:41:55 - News: First Street Climate Risk Scores1:45:46 - News: Open Real Estate Initiative1:49:13 - News: Nederland's Eldora Acquisition1:57:32 - We Bought a Zoo, Ham edition2:01:00 - Sedona & Devil's Bridge2:05:54 - Wrap Up

    Haunted Houses, Hidden Listings & Real Estate Stigma | Podcast #136

  2. Oct 23

    Price It to Start a Fight, Sewer Trouble & Agent Experience | Podcast #135

    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

    Price It to Start a Fight, Sewer Trouble & Agent Experience | Podcast #135

  3. Oct 16

    Questionable Offers, Public Money & Boulder’s Changing Neighborhoods | Podcast #134

    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

    Questionable Offers, Public Money & Boulder’s Changing Neighborhoods | Podcast #134

  4. Oct 9

    Boulder Micromarkets, Fast Offers, High-End Discounts | Podcast #133

    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

    Boulder Micromarkets, Fast Offers, High-End Discounts | Podcast #133

  5. Oct 2

    Mortgage Rates Jump, Showings Get Blocked, Luxury Condos Sit | Podcast #132

    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

    Mortgage Rates Jump, Showings Get Blocked, Luxury Condos Sit | Podcast #132

  6. Sep 25

    What’s Next for Boulder, Dumb Money & a Buyer’s Market | Podcast #131

    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

    What’s Next for Boulder, Dumb Money & a Buyer’s Market | Podcast #131

  7. Sep 18

    Why Maintenance Beats Fancy Finishes & Boulder’s Winter of Discontent | Podcast #130

    Does the market really reward a well-maintained, well-documented home, or does a fresh flip still win on emotion? We also talk escrow, the real cost of a discount agent, Boulder’s seasonal slowdown and why the fourth quarter could create better opportunities for buyers. Plus, notable sales, upcoming condos, the oil shock and BVSD’s Resilient Schools proposal. For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/why-maintenance-beats-fancy-finishes-boulders-winter-of-discontent/ ____________________ 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 - Intro2:25 - Topics of the Day7:37 - The Closing Table: Documentation vs Presentation27:11 - Tale From The Trenches: When to Escrow35:54 - Tale From The Trenches: Discount Agent True Cost41:33 - Market Update: Winter of Discontent54:16 - Sale of the Week: 1850 Folsom St 10051:00:07 - Sale of the Week: 1656 Bradley Dr1:02:57 - Sale of the Week: 2910 19th St1:07:15 - Sale of the Week: 3860 Armer Ave1:11:11 - Sale of the Week: 624 Maxwell Ave1:15:35 - Sale of the Week: 4410 N 51st St1:18:00 - Sale of the Week: 820 6th St1:25:06 - Promo: Two Attached Units Coming to Market1:27:39 - News: Saudi/Yemeni Oil Shock1:36:11 - News: BVSD "Resilient Schools” Plan1:45:02 - Carveout: Leaf Peeping Season1:48:08 - Carveout: Burn Recap1:56:22 - Wrap Up

    Why Maintenance Beats Fancy Finishes & Boulder’s Winter of Discontent | Podcast #130

  8. Aug 14

    Liar Liar, Bad Comps & Boulder’s Cooling Market | Podcast #129

    Boulder’s market is cooling, and buyers have more room to be patient, analytical and willing to walk away. We break down a listing that took longer to sell than expected, an ongoing negotiation where the asking price is difficult to substantiate, July’s Boulder County numbers and six notable recent sales. Plus, Boulder’s November ballot measures, the failed DDA proposal and more. For links, show notes, and a transcript, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/liar-liar-bad-comps-boulders-cooling-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 - Intro5:36 - Topics of the Day12:50 - Promo: Historic Condo Buyers16:33 - The Closing Table: Post Mortem: Unique Properties38:01 - Tale From The Trenches: Walking the Talk52:26 - Market Update: July Data Brief55:37 - Sale of the Week: 640 S 68th St1:07:58 - Sale of the Week: 3007 10th St & 2675 Dakota Pl1:19:16 - Sale of the Week: 160 S 36th St1:28:27 - Sale of the Week: 3280 Dartmouth Ave1:35:50 - Sale of the Week: 3601 Arapahoe Ave D-3191:41:53 - News: November Ballot Items1:57:23 - News: DDA Vote1:58:12 - Carveout: Lawn Reno2:13:58 - Carveout: Systemic Efficiencies in a Commercial Kitchen2:17:55 - Wrap Up

    Liar Liar, Bad Comps & Boulder’s Cooling Market | Podcast #129
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The House Einstein Podcast is for buyers, sellers and real estate watchers who want more than surface-level market commentary. We cover Boulder, Denver and the Front Range through real transaction stories, market analysis, neighborhood-level knowledge, recent sales and the local news shaping where people live. That can mean dissecting a bidding war, questioning a listing strategy, digging into pricing and negotiation, or figuring out why one block trades differently from the next. Hosted by the House Einstein team, with more than 20 years of real estate experience, each episode is focused on what is actually happening in the market, what it means for real decisions and how to avoid expensive mistakes. House Einstein is a boutique real estate brokerage serving Boulder, Denver and the Colorado Front Range. Make a smarter real estate decision.

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  • Creator
    House Einstein
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
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