House Einstein

House Einstein

The House Einstein Podcast is for buyers, sellers, and real estate watchers who want more than surface-level market commentary. Each episode features candid discussion from the House Einstein team on Boulder and Denver real estate, including market conditions, pricing strategy, negotiation, due diligence, listing quality, buyer mistakes, seller expectations, and real stories from the field. We break down what’s 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. 4d ago

    Boulder’s Luxury Smoke and Mirrors, Price Cuts & Buyer Risk | Podcast #125

    High-end Boulder buyers are often shown the lifestyle without being fully warned about the risks. We discuss school closures, vacancy taxes, Sundance, development restrictions, changing neighborhood density, air quality, and why luxury pricing is often far more negotiable than it appears. We also break down several notable sales, including a home that fell from a $12 million list price to an $8.5 million sale. For links and show notes, visit us at https://houseeinstein.com/boulders-luxury-smoke-and-mirrors-price-cuts-buyer-risk/ ____________________ 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 - Intro5:42 - Topics of the Day9:53 - The Closing Table: Agents Aren’t Telling You __53:14 - Tale From The Trenches: Basement Surprise1:03:52 - Sale of the Week: 440 Japonica Way1:14:51 - Sale of the Week: 1695 Orchard Ave1:21:42 - Sale of the Week: 925 Yale Rd1:28:26 - Sale of the Week: 325 Norton St1:33:21 - Sale of the Week: 3825 Telluride Pl1:43:08 - Promo: Investment Buyer1:45:52 - Carveout: 4th of July1:48:29 - Carveout: Mobility and Tendons1:53:01 - Wrap Up

    Boulder’s Luxury Smoke and Mirrors, Price Cuts & Buyer Risk | Podcast #125

  2. Jul 3

    How Good Agents Learn From Failure | Podcast #124

    What happens when a listing doesn't sell? We walk through a real post-mortem, discussing pricing, preparation, and the lessons that can improve future outcomes. We also review June market activity and discuss recent Colorado news. 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. Visit at https://houseeinstein.com/ 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 - Intro5:23 - Topics of the Day11:51 - The Closing Table: Listing Post Mortem42:36 - Tale From The Trenches: Three Offers, One Deal55:25 - Market Update: June Data1:00:23 - Sale of the Week: 330 32nd St1:05:15 - Sale of the Week: 8245 Sawtooth Ln1:08:17 - Sale of the Week: 646 Furman Way1:14:17 - Sale of the Week: 1598 Wildwood Ln1:18:07 - Sale of the Week: 640 Iris Ave1:26:50 - Promo: Louisville Home Buyers1:28:16 - News: Colorado Wildfires1:32:19 - News: Pearl St Stabbing1:35:12 - News: Colorado Primary Results1:42:40 - Carveout: The Tree That Fell1:47:19 - Carveout: Van Brain 2.01:53:19 - Wrap Up____________________ For complete show notes, visit https://houseeinstein.com/how-good-agents-learn-from-failure/

    How Good Agents Learn From Failure | Podcast #124

  3. Jun 26

    Inside Boulder City Government with Mayor Pro Tem Tara Winer | Podcast #123

    Boulder Mayor Pro Tem Tara Winer joins Osman for a candid conversation about her Brooklyn upbringing, business career, path to City Council and experience inside Boulder government. They discuss housing, growth, taxes, the Comprehensive Plan, public trust and the assault that unexpectedly led to her lung cancer diagnosis. 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. Visit at https://houseeinstein.com/ 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 Introduction: Tara Winer, Boulder Mayor Pro Tem04:05 Growing Up in Brooklyn07:30 College, Economics and Leaving New York11:28 Building a Career in Promotional Products15:42 American Flag Pins, China and Manufacturing18:16 Family, Raising Three Daughters and Passing Down the Business23:03 Moving from Philadelphia to Boulder37:12 How Boulder City Government Actually Works46:19 Why Tara Ran for City Council53:13 From Working Groups to the Parks and Recreation Board59:27 Snowplowing, Equity and Practical Policymaking1:03:30 Political Ambition and the Role of Mayor Pro Tem1:11:43 The Hill Assault That Led to a Cancer Diagnosis1:18:26 Public Scrutiny, Criticism and Serving on Council1:23:07 Boulder’s Comprehensive Plan and Future Growth1:27:32 Is Boulder Already Full?1:31:42 Open Space, Development and Community Factions1:37:04 Transit, Boulder Junction and Densification1:40:57 The Planning Reserve and Middle-Income Housing1:43:00 Vacancy Taxes, Enforcement and City Bureaucracy1:47:56 Micro-Apartments, Form-Based Code and Urban Design1:53:41 Deferred Maintenance, Taxes and Public Trust1:56:49 Building Codes, Regulation and Climate Policy1:59:09 Governing Through Tradeoffs and Unintended Consequences2:00:31 Homelessness, Public Safety and Mental Health Services2:09:14 Boulder’s Thursday Cruiser Ride2:09:59 Closing Thoughts

    Inside Boulder City Government with Mayor Pro Tem Tara Winer | Podcast #123

  4. Jun 19

    Do You Want a Deal or Do You Want the House? | Podcast #122

    What happens when a house checks almost every box, but the winning bid no longer makes sense? We discuss a recent bidding war, buyer psychology, and the tension between staying disciplined and getting caught up in the frenzy. We also look at why bidding wars and stale listings can exist at the same time, and what May's market data is showing. 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. For links and show notes, head to https://houseeinstein.com/do-you-want-a-deal-or-do-you-want-the-house/ Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings. ____________________ Linked Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro1:54 - Topics of the Day11:04 - Market Update: May Data23:23 - The Closing Table: Deal or House?41:13 - Tale From The Trenches: Counterparty Trust53:42 - Sale of the Week: 503 Hawthorn Ave1:05:24 - Sale of the Week: 630 Northstar Ct - Video1:12:20 - Sale of the Week: 1801 Redwood Ave1:20:34 - Sale of the Week: 943 10th St1:23:42 - Sale of the Week: 300 Forest Ave1:28:34 - Sale of the Week: 7702 Devonshire Ct1:31:47 - Promo: 927 Hover Ridge Cir Open House1:33:25 - News: SpaceX IPO1:38:34 - News: Compass Antitrust1:44:41 - News: Google & HouseCanary Partnership1:49:27 - News: Boulder Comedy Fest1:50:42 - Carveout: Freediving in Colorado1:56:10 - Carveout: Summer Concert Season1:57:53 - Wrap Up____________________ Sumac road refinish

    Do You Want a Deal or Do You Want the House? | Podcast #122

  5. Jun 5

    Offers Getting Shopped, Rushed Listings & Market Timing | Podcast #121

    Why do sellers get rushed to market, and how do buyers get shopped? We discuss offer structure, negotiation strategy, market timing, and what preliminary May data is showing in Boulder County. Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro3:05 - Topics6:14 - Closing Table: Why the Rush?44:26 - Tale From The Trenches: So Your Offer Got Shopped…1:02:45 - Market Update: Preliminary May MLS Data1:16:22 - Sale: 2535 Sumac Ave1:24:19 - Sale: 465 Marine St1:34:52 - Sale: 2895 Emerson Ave1:40:22 - Sale: 653 Dewey Ave1:46:50 - Sale: 5389 Cypress Dr1:52:09 - Sale: 73 Benthaven Pl1:57:21 - Sale: 2445 Junction Pl 3022:02:22 - Promo: Newsletter2:07:25 - News: UFOs2:20:57 - News: Radiative Cooling Paint2:23:38 - News: City Utility Ranked #1 in Nation2:26:36 - Carveout: Aspirational YT2:32:45 - Carveout: Meal prepping2:36:13 - Wrap UpRelevant Links: Boulder Camping BanCU South WebsiteFloodplain Map2535 Sumac Ave465 Marine St2895 Emerson Ave653 Dewey Ave - Historical Post5389 Cypress Dr73 Benthaven Pl2445 Junction Pl 302How fancy white paint might help the summer heatLongmont has #1 Internet fiber in countryDevils Thumb Video

    Offers Getting Shopped, Rushed Listings & Market Timing | Podcast #121

  6. May 29

    Boulder Summer Events, Hidden Asbestos & Market Trends | Podcast #120

    Looking for things to do around Boulder this summer? We count down sixteen local events and traditions, share a lesson from hidden asbestos tile, review market trends, and discuss recent local news. 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. Visit at https://houseeinstein.com/ Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026 Youtube Market Segment Link https://youtu.be/oSL4NniFBQo?si=bxQbq16VoHzMuDsF&t=4405 Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro3:07 - Topics of the Day6:53 - The Closing Table: Hot Boulder Summer55:58 - Tale From The Trenches: Hidden Asbestos Tile1:13:25 - Market Update: Osman Data Dive1:39:18 - Sale of the Week: 9578 Mountain Ridge Dr1:45:39 - Sale of the Week: 751 Grant Pl1:50:11 - Sale of the Week: 2360 Balsam Dr1:55:08 - Sale of the Week: 14754 Creekside Ln1:58:09 - Sale of the Week: 8438 Hygiene Rd2:00:12 - Sale of the Week: 903 Hover Ridge Cir2:02:45 - Promo: 927 Hover Ridge Cir HOA Benefits2:06:32 - News: Bolder Boulder2:10:54 - News: Trail Shuttles Back in Operation2:12:08 - News: Boulder County Mountain Bike Restrictions2:16:25 - News: Chicago MRED vs Zillow2:20:35 - Carveout: Noah Kalina2:26:51 - Carveout: Limits and Misleadings of AI2:33:04 - Wrap Up Full links, resources, and referenced articles are available in the YouTube description.

    Boulder Summer Events, Hidden Asbestos & Market Trends | Podcast #120

  7. May 22

    Rising Mortgage Rates, Boulder’s Budget Spiral & Imperfect Homes | Podcast #119

    Mortgage rates are rising again, and buyers are starting to feel it. We discuss how higher rates impact the market, why “perfectly imperfect” homes can make sense, and Boulder’s growing fiscal and infrastructure challenges. 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. Visit at https://houseeinstein.com/ Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026 ____________________ Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 5:10 - Topics of the Day 9:15 - The Closing Table: Rising Pressure as Rates Increase 45:05 - Tale From The Trenches: Hamish’s Showing Q 56:17 - Market Update: High End Market Seeing Life? 1:05:18 - Sale of the Week: 1021 9th St 1:09:57 - Sale of the Week: 944 Arapahoe Ave A 1:14:49 - Sale of the Week: 3360 Eldorado Springs Dr 1:20:34 - Sale of the Week: 6036 Saint Vrain Rd 1:27:26 - Sale of the Week: 1305 Oak Ct 1:31:40 - Sale of the Week: 253 Alpine Dr 1:34:19 - Sale of the Week: 770 36th St 1:40:48 - Promo: 927 Hover Ridge Cir HOA Benefits 1:47:07 - News: Cemex Granted Use Permit 1:50:26 - News: IonQ Invests 100M in Boulder 1:54:36 - News: Voluntary Water Restriction 1:55:26 - News: COB Looming 400M Shortfall 2:15:25 - News: AVIS Speed Corridors 2:20:54 - Carveout: Osman’s MRI 2:26:00 - Carveout: Hamish’s Brake Upgrade 2:30:51 - Wrap Up _____________________ Relevant Links: 1021 9th St https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1021-9th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M94615-80197 944 Arapahoe Ave A https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/944-Arapahoe-Ave-A_Boulder_CO_80302_M98238-27437 3360 Eldorado Springs Dr https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3360-Eldorado-Springs-Dr_Eldorado-Springs_CO_80025_M20539-58967 6036 Saint Vrain Rd https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6036-Saint-Vrain-Rd_Longmont_CO_80503_M17475-02230 1305 Oak Ct https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1305-Oak-Ct_Boulder_CO_80304_M25489-11398 253 Alpine Dr https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/253-Alpine-Dr_Nederland_CO_80466_M25841-87724 770 36th St https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/770-36th-St_Boulder_CO_80303_M15860-20434 Osman’s Video on Rates https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYhyOXrgbzC/ Market Update Sales https://www.iresis.com/cwa/link/listings?llid=9l8934449w1

    Rising Mortgage Rates, Boulder’s Budget Spiral & Imperfect Homes | Podcast #119

  8. May 15

    Pre-Offer Red Flags, Nightmare Walkouts & the Ranch Market | Podcast #118

    What should buyers notice before writing an offer? We break down the warning signs of expensive future problems, a nightmare walkout basement story, and why valuing ranch properties is far more complicated than most people realize. 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. Visit at https://houseeinstein.com/ Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026 ____________________ Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 3:50 - Topics of the Day 9:59 - The Closing Table: Pre-Offer Due Diligence 35:08 - Tale From The Trenches: Nightmare Walkout 56:02 - Market Update: Hobby Ranch Analysis 1:19:06 - Sale of the Week: 601 Lincoln Ave 1:26:41 - Sale of the Week: 987 Estes Way 1:29:50 - Sale of the Week: 5055 Ralston St A 1:37:57 - Sale of the Week: 1836 Lakespur Ln 1:43:36 - Sale of the Week: 5579 Moosehead Cir 1:48:57 - Promo: Fleet Storage Rental Longmont 1:50:49 - News: More Sellers Than Buyers Nationally 1:56:05 - News: City of Boulder Removes Height Limits 2:00:09 - News: S&P/Stock Market Highs = High End Revival? 2:04:42 - News: The Beijing Trip 2:09:51 - Carveout: Standley Lake 2:16:03 - Carveout: Braaap? 2:19:03 - Wrap Up _____________________ Relevant Links: 601 Lincoln Ave https://www.iresis.com/cwa/link/listing?llid=3dgp897c61d&lid=1357139 987 Estes Way https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/987-Estes-Way_Louisville_CO_80027_M15031-86711 5055 Ralston St A https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5055-Ralston-St-Unit-A_Boulder_CO_80304_M17805-45902 1836 Lakespur Ln https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1836-Lakespur-Ln_Louisville_CO_80027_M22941-75721 5579 Moosehead Cir https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5579-Moosehead-Cir_Longmont_CO_80503_M97763-74845 630,000 More Home Sellers Than Buyers https://www.redfin.com/news/buyers-vs-sellers-february-2026/ Council kills height limits (for certain types of buildings) https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/05/10/boulder-eases-height-restrictions-for-museums-theaters-and-arts-venues Osman’s Video on The Walkout Basement https://youtu.be/t2MnGKLhKFw Dakota Ridge https://youtu.be/ZyUbsOKkeVY

    Pre-Offer Red Flags, Nightmare Walkouts & the Ranch Market | Podcast #118
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The House Einstein Podcast is for buyers, sellers, and real estate watchers who want more than surface-level market commentary. Each episode features candid discussion from the House Einstein team on Boulder and Denver real estate, including market conditions, pricing strategy, negotiation, due diligence, listing quality, buyer mistakes, seller expectations, and real stories from the field. We break down what’s 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
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
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