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