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…
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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…
Forecast: Bidding Wars Ahead? [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez----Anxious for accurate market data? Check this out.You're looking at the last few years of Boulder real estate appreciation - the change in…
Martin Acres Index Jumps 12.7% [Analyze This]
by Osman ParvezPlanning to buy or sell Boulder real estate? Pay close attention to market conditions if you want to make a smarter real estate…
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…
Fresh Boulder Listings [Get ‘Em Hot]
by Osman Parvez24 new listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week. 3 are already under contract, 2 are flips, and 4 are old listings from…
Deception by Design or Community Forum? [Aspenization]
by Osman ParvezEarlier this week, I attended Why Housing Matters - a community form to discuss housing challenges in Boulder. Here are my takeaways. - It's…
Community Forum To Take On Housing Challenges!
by Osman ParvezOn Thursday January 22nd, the City of Boulder announced that it will be hosting a community forum called Why Housing Matters! to discuss opportunities…