By the Numbers | December
by Osman ParvezHere's a fresh look at the Boulder market, with data through the end of last month. 45 houses sold during December, 18% for…
Author: Osman Parvez
Irrational Exuberance Returns
by Osman ParvezYears ago, I was working as an analyst for an investment bank. The bull market was coming to an end and the VIX…
Pressure Drop [Bidding Wars and YOU]
by Osman ParvezIt's hard to believe that a listing in December could generate five offers and go under contract less than 24 hours after hitting…
What’s it Worth? [Bidding Wars]
by Osman ParvezPsst... armchair Boulder real estate analysts. Are you ready to play What's it Worth?Yesterday, I took a buyer to see 5325 Hickory Ave.…
Hitler Learns the Truth about Zillow
by Osman Parvez---Funny, this reminds me of a conversation I had earlier this week.
$1MM+ Sales SPIKE [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez2014 saw a massive increase in high end home sales in Boulder. Here's the chart you won't find anywhere else: Within the City…
How to Handle Bidding Wars and Low Appraisals
by Osman ParvezThe WSJ had a recent piece on the impact of bidding wars. From Bidding Wars Can Lead to Home Appraisal Headaches: If the…
Affordable Housing Shenanigans
by Osman ParvezThe City's Affordable Housing Program ignited a firestorm of criticism yesterday. You can read about the games people play in the comment section…
What’s in the Crawl Space – Bales of Marijuana?
by Osman ParvezLast week, I took buyers to see a house in Boulder. It had been on the market for a while, which is…
Google’s New Boulder Campus and More [Weekend Reading]
by Osman ParvezReady for some weekend reading? Here's a quick roundup of interesting real estate tidbits for your reading pleasure. 1. Google's new Boulder Campus gains…