Boulder Real Estate Inventory Analysis
by Osman ParvezLast month's sales and inventory evidence for Boulder (our fair city) do not support a change in fundamentals. As shown in the chart…
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Booming Market
by Osman ParvezToday's Daily Camera had a great article about this Summer's housing market. From January to September 05 the median single family home (not…
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…
What Buyers Want
by Osman ParvezYahoo Business recently shared a well written and up to date article on what today's buyers are looking for. If you're a seller,…
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…
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…