Existing Home Sales Drop?
by Osman ParvezThe New York Times got it wrong. It's what happens when you want to write (or are told to) about the real estate…
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Fed Funds and Mortgage Rates
by Osman ParvezThe widely held view is that we've hit bottom and mortgage rates will begin to climb at about the same pace as the…
Up in ARMS
by Osman ParvezThis article is another warning for those that are thinking about using I/O or ARM mortgage products to purchase a home that may…
Playing Rising Rates (for the first timer)
by Osman ParvezThe Economist has another article about the housing bubble. Here's a strategy for the first time home buyer. Find the right property by…
Why Blog About Real Estate?
by Osman ParvezOccasionally, a friend or colleague will ask why we take the time to research and write this research blog.We blog about real estate…
Boulder Maps
by Osman ParvezHere's a link to useful maps covering the Boulder area. Of particular interest are the rental housing and neighborhood maps. I've added this…
Average Interest Rate on a 30 Year Fixed Mortgage
by Osman ParvezInterest rates and points on 30 year fixed interest rate mortgages have been declining since 1984 (click the graph for a larger view)…
What it Takes?
by Osman Parvez-We took a hike out on Dowdy Draw trail today and saw this from the road. The area below Eldorado Springs has many…
Fed Meeting Minutes Released
by Osman ParvezAfter the minutes of the Fed's November 1st meeting, according to the Wall Street Journal, "Investors cut the odds of future rate increases.…
Boulder Real Estate Sales Analysis
by Osman ParvezOkay, fair enough. Inventory levels are down year after year. "What about the demand side, what about sales," you might ask? Understand, that…