Buying a home involves more than just inspecting the house. In this episode, we talk about commonly overlooked due diligence, especially the importance of meeting the neighbors and hearing what they have to say. We share bad neighbor situations that caused unexpected problems, touch on our experience with recent bidding wars, review Boulder housing activity by price range, and look at notable sales. We also run through some current news and wrap up with our usual off-topic carve-outs.

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 Houseeinstein.com

Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

2:24 - Topics of the Day

10:38 - The Closing Table: Neighbors Good and Bad

49:09 - Tales From the Trenches: Two Bidding Wars, One Win

55:31 - Market Conditions: What Price Point Has the Most Under Contract?

1:07:19 - Sale of the Week: 1006 6th St

1:18:07 - Sale of the Week: 1707 Grape Ave

1:26:15 - Sale of the Week: 2848 S Lakeridge Trl

1:37:27 - Sale of the Week: 4921 Fountain St

1:42:23 - Sale of the Week: 3196 Galena Way

1:49:59 - Shameless Promo: Park East and Keewaydin Buyers

1:51:41 - News: Colorado City Ranked #1 Place to Live Western US

2:01:33 - News: South Boulder Rec Center Demo?

2:09:28 - News: City of Boulder to Review Land Use Code

2:12:24 - Carveout: Solid State Batteries & Donut Labs

2:18:50 - Carveout: Parental and Multigenerational Wave

2:23:13 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

Best Country to Live in Western US

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-places-to-live-in-western-usa-11880348

Boulder Land Use Code

https://library.municode.com/co/boulder/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT9LAUSCO

South Boulder Rec Center

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/18/south-boulders-rec-center-needs-a-30m-replacement-the-city-has-no-clear-way-to-pay-for-it-yet/

1006 6th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1006-6th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M22315-91898

1707 Grape Ave

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1707-Grape-Ave_Boulder_CO_80304_M18203-76744

2848 S Lakeridge Trl

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2848-S-Lakeridge-Trl_Boulder_CO_80302_M24463-03737

4921 Fountain St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4921-Fountain-St_Boulder_CO_80304_M12231-44526

3196 Galena Way

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3196-Galena-Way_Boulder_CO_80305_M29323-25456

Solid State Battery Release

https://youtu.be/Y-aPS2AwMbc?si=x8KDdOfLfJmUfRvC

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In this podcast, we discuss buyer etiquette at showings, real real estate negotiation stories, and an analysis of market conditions for Louisville, Colorado. We also provide our hot takes on the latest real estate related news including the recent dip in mortgage rates, early January market activity, City Council priorities, and recent new taxes being imposed in the City of Boulder. We wrap it up with carveouts which include the Tale of the Black Scorpion.

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 Houseeinstein.com

Follow our Newsletter for honest takes on active listings: https://mailchi.mp/houseeinstein.com/sign-up-form-landing-page-2026

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

4:33 - Topics of the Day

15:17 - The Closing Table: Buyer Etiquette

49:45 - Tales From the Trenches: 100K Under, No Counter

1:05:54 - Market Conditions: Louisville

1:16:21 - Sale of the Week: 5880 Olde Stage Rd

1:29:00 - Sale of the Week: 8584 Summerlin Pl

1:33:19 - Sale of the Week: 636 Marine St

1:46:31 - Sale of the Week: 4448 Nicklaus Ct

1:55:13 - Sale of the Week: 2207 Bluebell Ave

2:06:19 - Sale of the Week: 7466 Park Ln Rd

2:15:26 - Shameless Promo: Upcoming Longmont Listing

2:17:17 - News: Rates dip below 6%

2:22:29 - News: Boulder Police Seek Info on Shooting

2:26:44 - News: Boulder City Council 2026 Priorities

2:31:55 - News: Boulder Transportation Fee for All

2:37:09 - Carveout: Don’t trust AI (colleen/Maureen) and Trust AI (Scorpion)

2:47:28 - Carveout: Radiation Exposure

2:57:08 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

“Sign it” Elf from Shrek

https://youtu.be/p9etKNkQhqg?si=1lE4DGy8msm3uNAE

Floodplain Map Boulder

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/532e95d470754d00aec6dbde8482a36a

Rates dip below 6%

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/heres-whats-happening-now-with-mortgage-rates-.html

Gunfire in Boulder

https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/boulder-police-seeking-information-shots-fired-call

City Council Priorities and 5/9 seats up for grabs in November

https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/01/13/boulder-city-council-2026-priorities/

Transportation Maintenance Fee

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/11/boulder-moves-toward-billing-residents-and-businesses-for-new-transportation-maintenance-fee/

5880 Olde Stage Rd

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5880-Olde-Stage-Rd_Boulder_CO_80302_M12966-68304

8584 Summerlin Pl

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8584-Summerlin-Pl_Longmont_CO_80503_M23147-19590

636 Marine St

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/636-Marine-St-Boulder-CO-80302/13179074_zpid/

4448 Nicklaus Ct

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4448-Nicklaus-Ct_Longmont_CO_80503_M27166-42286

2207 Bluebell Ave

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2207-Bluebell-Ave_Boulder_CO_80302_M19801-21318

7466 Park Ln Rd

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7466-Park-Lane-Rd_Longmont_CO_80503_M17398-70233

Linear No-Threshold

https://youtu.be/gzdLdNRaPKc

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What will the 2026 housing market really look like? In this episode, we cut through the noise around bold predictions and focus on what the data actually shows across entry-level, mid-market, high-end, and ultra-luxury housing. We discuss macro influences, Boulder-specific supply and demand pressures, CU Boulder’s expanding student housing pipeline, regional development projects, and emerging risks that could shape the next market cycle. A grounded look at where the housing market may be heading and what matters most moving forward.

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 Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

12:00 - Topics of the Day

17:52 - The Closing Table: 2026 Predictions

43:09 - News: Mountain Lion Attacks

48:49 - News: Fire Risk in Colorado

50:52 - News: CDOT Requests Public Input for I270

57:39 - News: CU’s Upcoming Developments

1:05:19 - News: Fannie and Freddy to Spend $200B on CBO’s

1:11:46 - Carveout: London, Dublin & Videography

1:14:54 - Carveout: The Rise of Black Mist Filters and Beyond

1:19:48 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

Coffeezilla AI Discussion

https://youtu.be/hBNWInRS6hM?si=iRvScyl67KXd5VdR

Mountain Lion Attack

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-wildlife-mountain-lions-deadly-attack/

Fannie and Freddie Bond Purchase

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/buying-200-bn-worth-of-bonds-trumps-new-push-to-bring-mortgage-rates-down-how-will-it-impact-americans/articleshow/126425624.cms

Broomfield Fire

https://www.cpr.org/2026/01/05/104th-fire-wildfire-evcatuation-boulder-county/

Denver Fire

https://www.westword.com/news/five-alarm-fire-at-denver-construction-site-what-to-know-40826642/

I-270 Corridor Improvements

https://www.codot.gov/projects/studies/i270study

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Christmas stories, holiday listings, and real estate between Christmas and New Year’s. We talk about whether homes really sell during the holidays, when it makes sense to wait, and when waiting can work against you. Christmas card chaos, and a few childhood holiday memories along the way.

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 Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

2:41 - Topics of the Day

4:44 - Holiday Plans

10:45 - Listing Over the Holidays - Good Idea?

22:20 - Christmas Card Story

26:55 - Holiday Memories

33:19 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978

https://youtu.be/UL-hL6_XR30

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Real estate competency gaps, AI-driven marketing, real vs fake expertise, bidding wars, market predictions, standout sellers, and local housing 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 Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

3:58 - Topics of the Day

8:28 - Closing Table: 100 Episodes & Our Team Retreat

45:17 - Tales From the Trenches: Buyer’s Remorse

56:01 - Promo: Ski-town Investment Buyer

59:45 - Market Conditions: Boulder’s November Market Data

1:06:23 - Sale of the Week: 721 9th St

1:11:42 - Sale of the Week: 4740 8th St

1:19:36 - Sale of the Week: 105 W William St

1:23:52 - Sale of the Week: 4251 Peach Way

1:29:23 - Sale of the Week: 3630 Silver Plume Ln

1:34:37 - News: Hanukkah on Pearl

1:36:47 - News: Darkhorse Death Delayed

1:40:21 - News: Google Tests Direct Listing in Search Results

1:43:36 - News: Zillow “Popular” Metros for 2025 Study Released

1:48:42 - Carveout: Holiday Decorations and Mr. Balls’ Vet Visit

1:52:38 - Carveout: Importance of Ankles and Feet, i.e. This Sucks or i.e. I’m So Grateful

1:55:10 - Wrap Up

1:56:35 - Carol Baskins Update

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Relevant Links:

721 9th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/721-9th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M22345-24536

4740 8th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4740-8th-St_Boulder_CO_80304_M29195-54211

105 W William St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/105-W-William-St_Superior_CO_80027_M16774-99182

4251 Peach Way

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4251-Peach-Way_Boulder_CO_80301_M10953-64684

3630 Silver Plume Ln

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3630-Silver-Plume-Ln_Boulder_CO_80305_M20258-75672

Darkhorse Demo

https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/12/15/dark-horse-boulder-extension-demolition-date

Google Tests Listing on Search Results

https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/google_tests_offering_real_estate_listings_in_search_results/24163#:~:text=December%2015th

Zillow “Popular” Metros for 2025 Study Released

https://investors.zillowgroup.com/investors/news-and-events/news/news-details/2025/Midwest-markets-surge-to-the-top-of-Zillows-2025-rankings

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Buyer’s remorse is real. We talk about hesitation, missed opportunities, and how buyers become their own worst enemy. Plus market conditions, November data, team culture, and reflections after 100 episodes.

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 Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

6:26 - Topics of the Day

13:11 - Closing Table: 100 Episodes & Our Team Retreat

45:55 - Tales From the Trenches: Buyer’s Remorse

58:47 - Market Conditions: Boulder’s November Market Data

1:11:42 - Sale of the Week: 4932 Valkyrie Dr

1:18:22 - Sale of the Week: 768 Bridger Pt

1:22:36 - Sale of the Week: 2085 Alpine Dr

1:29:22 - Sale of the Week: 5285 Gallatin Pl

1:35:51 - Sale of the Week: 4293 Graham Ct

1:42:45 - Promo: Ski-town Investment Buyer

1:47:47 - News: CU Boulder Economic Outlook for Colorado

1:54:53 - News: Dark Horse to be Demolished Before EoY

1:57:14 - News: Xcel Asks to Raise Rates Almost 10%

2:03:08 - Carveout: Fostering Creativity and Balance of Hobbies

2:08:08 - Carveout: Vintage Lenses and Mirrorless Camera

2:12:48 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

4932 Valkyrie Dr

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4932-Valkyrie-Dr_Boulder_CO_80301_M19214-67874

768 Bridger Pt

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/768-Bridger-Pt_Lafayette_CO_80026_M11319-89737

2085 Alpine Dr

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2085-Alpine-Dr_Boulder_CO_80304_M28626-90634

5285 Gallatin Pl

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5285-Gallatin-Pl_Boulder_CO_80303_M14814-80263

4293 Graham Ct

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4293-Graham-Ct_Boulder_CO_80305_M19933-02090

Colorado Economic Outlook from UC Boulder

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2025/12/08/colorados-economic-forecast-2026-steady-growth-despite-headwinds

Darkhorse Demo

https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/12/09/boulder-dark-horse-demolition-december

Xcel Energy asks for rate increase

https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/24/xcel-energy-electricity-rate-hike-energy-assistance-fee/

Afghan Girl

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghan_Girl

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Parents can be a huge help in real estate and occasionally a major wild card. In this Thanksgiving episode, we talk about when family guidance makes deals stronger and when it unexpectedly blows them up.

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 Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

3:51 - Meeting the Parents

27:36 - Wrap Up

Negotiation season can be tough for sellers. Homes sit on the market for months, frustration builds and price expectations start to crack. For the right buyers, it can also be an opportunity to secure a much better deal on properties that have been overlooked or overpriced. In this special episode, we take a closer look at the biggest negotiated discounts in Boulder real estate this year and discuss what went wrong, what went right and whether these deep cuts represented smart buys or costly seller mistakes.

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 Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:36 - 1445 Moss Rock Pl

10:36 - 1521 Mapleton Ave

18:14 - 772 16th St

22:25 - 2210 Meadow Ave

27:21 - 1860 23rd St

32:36 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

1445 Moss Rock Pl

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1445-Moss-Rock-Pl_Boulder_CO_80304_M25638-37371

1521 Mapleton Ave

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1521-Mapleton-Ave_Boulder_CO_80304_M23675-63950

772 16th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/772-16th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M22944-48171

2210 Meadow Ave

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2210-Meadow-Ave_Boulder_CO_80304_M24349-14880

1860 23rd St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1860-23rd-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M26268-71750

Boulder Floodplain Map

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/532e95d470754d00aec6dbde8482a36a

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Mold is more common in Colorado homes than many people expect. In this episode, we talk about how it forms, the misconceptions around mold in a dry climate, and the approaches buyers and sellers can consider when dealing with moisture and mold concerns in a transaction or in day-to-day living. We also look at Boulder’s market movers in Sales of the Week, review data on expired and withdrawn listings, and discuss the latest news on Class C rentals and proposed 50-year mortgages. Our carve-outs include the recent Aurora Borealis, the history of Veterans Day in Boulder, and our plans for recording in person.

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 Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

1:44 - Topics of the Day

6:03 - Closing Table: Moldy Showing

36:37 - Tales From the Trenches: Mold Stories

52:18 - Market Conditions: Expired and Withdrawn Listings

56:31 - Sale of the Week: 1519 16th St

1:01:41 - Sale of the Week: 1021 10th St

1:05:00 - Sale of the Week: 4800 Qualla Dr

1:12:13 - Sale of the Week: 234 Mohawk Dr

1:15:22 - Sale of the Week: 2994 75th St

1:18:14 - Promo: Upcoming Longmont Listing

1:19:24 - News: Class C Rental Meltdown

1:21:56 - News: 50 Mortgage

1:27:15 - Carveout: Auroras Everywhere

1:28:34 - Carveout: History of Veterans Day and Community Matters

1:32:45 - Carveout: OBS, Multicam, Multimic

1:36:26 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

Realtor Police Came Knocking

https://youtu.be/HU14NDQr_6k?si=rZYYawrMFCdiw0eZ

409 Wild Horse Cir

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/409-Wild-Horse-Cir_Boulder_CO_80304_M24321-60349

6134 Songbird Cir

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6134-Songbird-Cir_Boulder_CO_80303_M28829-32338

1521 Mapleton Ave

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1521-Mapleton-Ave_Boulder_CO_80304_M23675-63950

1020 10th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1020-10th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M24340-54614

710 Inca Pkwy

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/710-Inca-Pkwy_Boulder_CO_80303_M14845-36926

Rental Class Performance Table

https://www.reddit.com/r/boulder/comments/1otlfpb/class_c_apartment_rents_have_fallen_104/

Rental Class Definitions

https://www.realtymogul.com/knowledge-center/article/what-is-class-a-class-b-or-class-c-property

50 Year Mortgages

https://www.abc12.com/news/business/50-year-mortgage-proposal-has-one-benefit-and-several-drawbacks/article_27725603-1cdf-54ab-98bd-e3f32c74ddff.html

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Boulder & Lafayette CO Real Estate: Avoid Costly Mistakes, Market Update, HOA Horror, & Local Election News

Are you a homeowner or investor in the Boulder or Lafayette, Colorado area? Tune in!

Discover why home sellers routinely leave tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table. We dive deep into the most common mistakes sellers make and provide actionable tips to maximize your profit.

What's Inside This Episode:

- Boulder & Lafayette Real Estate Market Analysis: A critical look at current market conditions and what they mean for buyers and sellers in Boulder County, CO.

- Avoid Seller Mistakes: Essential lessons to stop you from losing money when selling your home.

- HOA Horror Story: A shocking true story about a homeowners association gone wrong.

- Sales of the Week: Key real estate lessons learned from recent local transactions.

- Local & National News: Analysis of the Colorado and Boulder election results, plus a look at the election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City, and much more!

Don't let costly errors affect your bottom line. Subscribe for weekly insights into the Colorado real estate 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. Visit at Houseeinstein.com

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

2:39 - Topics of the Day

5:15 - Closing Table: Seller Mistakes

1:02:43 - Tales From the Trenches: No Warrantable Loans and HOAs

1:10:48 - Market Conditions: Boulder County

1:14:56 - Market Conditions: Lafayette

1:18:12 - Sale of the Week: 1519 16th St

1:24:44 - Sale of the Week: 1021 10th St

1:30:32 - Sale of the Week: 4800 Qualla Dr

1:33:44 - Sale of the Week: 234 Mohawk Dr

1:36:18 - Sale of the Week: 2994 75th St

1:43:01 - Promo: $1-1.5M Boulder Buyers

1:44:01 - News: Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race

1:58:54 - News: Colorado Election: Prop LL and MM

2:02:06 - News: Boulder County and City Election

2:10:04 - Carveout: Guitar Restring, Music Education

2:13:05 - Carveout: Downloading Wikipedia

2:16:04 - Wrap Up

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Relevant Links:

Boulder Election Results

https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/05/boulder-2025-election-wrap-at-least-one-city-council-seat-remains-too-close-to-call/

1519 16th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1519-16th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M29181-76474

1021 10th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1021-10th-St_Boulder_CO_80302_M21966-18774

4800 Qualla Dr

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4800-Qualla-Dr_Boulder_CO_80303_M26983-99615

234 Mohawk Dr

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/234-Mohawk-Dr_Boulder_CO_80303_M21626-20862

2994 75th St

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2994-75th-St_Boulder_CO_80301_M19307-48316

KonMari Method

https://youtu.be/bjUlC8aEb7s?si=EC9Y8kms_u3fxzQP

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