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/

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Linked Timecodes:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 1:54 - Topics of the Day
• 11:04 - Market Update: May Data
• 23:23 - The Closing Table: Deal or House?
• 41:13 - Tale From The Trenches: Counterparty Trust
• 53:42 - Sale of the Week: 503 Hawthorn Ave
• 1:05:24 - Sale of the Week: 630 Northstar Ct - Video
• 1:12:20 - Sale of the Week: 1801 Redwood Ave
• 1:20:34 - Sale of the Week: 943 10th St
• 1:23:42 - Sale of the Week: 300 Forest Ave
• 1:28:34 - Sale of the Week: 7702 Devonshire Ct
• 1:31:47 - Promo: 927 Hover Ridge Cir Open House
• 1:33:25 - News: SpaceX IPO
• 1:38:34 - News: Compass Antitrust
• 1:44:41 - News: Google & HouseCanary Partnership
• 1:49:27 - News: Boulder Comedy Fest
• 1:50:42 - Carveout: Freediving in Colorado
• 1:56:10 - Carveout: Summer Concert Season
• 1:57:53 - Wrap Up

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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 - Intro
• 3:05 - Topics
• 6:14 - Closing Table: Why the Rush?
• 44:26 - Tale From The Trenches: So Your Offer Got Shopped…
• 1:02:45 - Market Update: Preliminary May MLS Data
• 1:16:22 - Sale: 2535 Sumac Ave
• 1:24:19 - Sale: 465 Marine St
• 1:34:52 - Sale: 2895 Emerson Ave
• 1:40:22 - Sale: 653 Dewey Ave
• 1:46:50 - Sale: 5389 Cypress Dr
• 1:52:09 - Sale: 73 Benthaven Pl
• 1:57:21 - Sale: 2445 Junction Pl 302
• 2:02:22 - Promo: Newsletter
• 2:07:25 - News: UFOs
• 2:20:57 - News: Radiative Cooling Paint
• 2:23:38 - News: City Utility Ranked #1 in Nation
• 2:26:36 - Carveout: Aspirational YT
• 2:32:45 - Carveout: Meal prepping
• 2:36:13 - Wrap Up

Relevant Links:

• Boulder Camping Ban
• CU South Website
• Floodplain Map
• 2535 Sumac Ave
• 465 Marine St
• 2895 Emerson Ave
• 653 Dewey Ave - Historical Post
• 5389 Cypress Dr
• 73 Benthaven Pl
• 2445 Junction Pl 302
• How fancy white paint might help the summer heat
• Longmont has #1 Internet fiber in country
• Devils Thumb Video

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 - Intro
• 3:07 - Topics of the Day
• 6:53 - The Closing Table: Hot Boulder Summer
• 55:58 - Tale From The Trenches: Hidden Asbestos Tile
• 1:13:25 - Market Update: Osman Data Dive
• 1:39:18 - Sale of the Week: 9578 Mountain Ridge Dr
• 1:45:39 - Sale of the Week: 751 Grant Pl
• 1:50:11 - Sale of the Week: 2360 Balsam Dr
• 1:55:08 - Sale of the Week: 14754 Creekside Ln
• 1:58:09 - Sale of the Week: 8438 Hygiene Rd
• 2:00:12 - Sale of the Week: 903 Hover Ridge Cir
• 2:02:45 - Promo: 927 Hover Ridge Cir HOA Benefits
• 2:06:32 - News: Bolder Boulder
• 2:10:54 - News: Trail Shuttles Back in Operation
• 2:12:08 - News: Boulder County Mountain Bike Restrictions
• 2:16:25 - News: Chicago MRED vs Zillow
• 2:20:35 - Carveout: Noah Kalina
• 2:26:51 - Carveout: Limits and Misleadings of AI
• 2:33:04 - Wrap Up

Full links, resources, and referenced articles are available in the YouTube description.