The Inventory Shortage Gets Worse [Analyze This]
by Osman ParvezTime for a quick inventory analysis update. Let's look at the charts. The graph above shows House Einstein's inventory tracking for attached and detached…
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This Week in Boulder Real Estate [Tales from the Trenches]
by Osman ParvezA few quick updates for you. 1. No MeetupThe Boulder Real Estate Meetup scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled. Unfortunately, I've got a cold. The…
How to Negotiate in Bad Faith [Tales from the Trenches]
by Osman ParvezBad Faith Negotiation 101Step 1: Set an asking price well below market value in order to lure 100+ people to your open house.…
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…
Market Knowledge – Realtors HATE This!
by Osman ParvezThis past weekend, I negotiated on a $2.2 MM deal for an international buyer and held two separate discussions with private sellers in…
Best Practices for Negotiation
by Osman Parvez----After yesterday's post on bad faith negotiation, here's one to point you in a better direction. Remember that sophisticated negotiations are not a…
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…
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…