What Snow Storm? Go See the Fresh Listings [Get ‘Em Hot]
by Osman ParvezA storm is bearing down on Boulder this weekend, but if you're seriously shopping for real estate - put on your boots. You…
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The Impact of the Expanded Smoking Ban in Boulder
by Osman ParvezCity Council passed an expanded smoking ban last night. Effective March 19, smoking will be banned at all Parks and Recreation and Open Space…
Turkey Plant Re-Development [Pics]
by Osman Parvez----Demolition at the former Butterball/ConAgra plant in downtown Longmont continues. As discussed previously, this 27.5 acre development is a massive indicator that Longmont…
Fresh Listings, Valentine’s Weekend Edition [Get ‘Em Hot]
Thirty shiny new listings hit the Boulder market this week. We sorted out the good from the bad, tossing the properties with bad locations, refreshed…
Surprise! A Nice Flip on Lower Chautauqua [Worth A Look]
by Osman Parvez----You may have noticed that I rarely write disparaging remarks about specific properties. Occasionally, I see something so horrendous (or hilarious) that I'll…
The End of Free Money [Make A Smarter Decision]
by Osman ParvezAfter nearly a decade, the Fed has announced the end of its bond buying program and a return to normal activity. In other…
Boulder’s Strong Demand and Record Low Inventory [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez----Writing offers and getting nowhere? You're not alone. Record low inventory and strong demand is what you're up against. No happy talk and hand…
Non MLS Sales, Asymmetric Risk and Misaligned Incentives
by Osman Parvez----Private transactions remain a small fraction of the overall market, but last week I met a broker who bragged about how often he's…
Shockingly Low Immunization Rates at Boulder Schools [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez----Neighborhood desirability (and thus appreciation) is closely linked to school performance. We routinely bring this topic up with buyers, whether they have children…
Our Research Outperforms [Prove It]
by Osman Parvez----"You can't improve what you don't measure," said W. Edwards Deming (supposedly). We'd make Deming proud. We measure and benchmark everything. Not just…