Unstoppable Demographics Drive Housing Demand in Colorado
by Osman Parvez Cranes dot the city and construction vehicles are everywhere in Boulder these days. What's going on? Colorado is experiencing a development boom. Here's why. The population of Colorado has been growing steadily, even during economic recessions. The chart above shows a combination of historic census estimates and the latest projections from the State Demography Office. During the next ten years, Colorado is expected to add nearly a million people - about 20% more than today. Here in Boulder County, population growth is more modest. The population is expected to grow a [...]
Lessons from The Flood [Insurance]
by Osman Parvez Last September, many Boulder residents found out firsthand whether they had adequate flood insurance coverage. Debris still fills local drainages and experts are concerned with flood risk during the upcoming spring thaw. Are you adequately covered? What should you know about flood insurance? Join us this Thursday at the Boulder Real Estate Meetup. Catherine March from Affordable American Insurance will be joining us to share Lessons from the Flood. We'll also have Brandon Apple, Senior Project Manager from Mold Inspection Sciences presenting his tips for dealing with mold. I'll be hosting a discussion about [...]
Pssst… Shop My Buyers and Sellers
by Osman Parvez Thinking about selling your property? Before you call a Realtor, consider shopping my active buyers and sellers. If there's a match, I can save you thousands on commissions. If any of the following is of interest, call me directly at 303.746.6896. Click HERE if you can't see the document above. --- Like this analysis? Subscribe to my research. Want to meet me in person? Attend a Boulder Real Estate Meetup. Ready to buy or sell? Call me at 303.746.6896.
Don’t Be a Victim – Scam Warning
by Osman Parvez Just a heads up. Scam artists always follow natural disasters. In the coming days and weeks, there will be rush to repair and put right what flood victims have lost. Be wary and be wise of con artists posing as contractors, particularly those who stop by in front of your house or who are from out of the area. Verify that they represent a legitimate business and be cautious about providing payment up front for services yet to be rendered. Common scams involve home repair, debris removal, insurance fraud, and door to [...]
The Great Flood – Dealing with Insurance
by Osman Parvez Like many of my Boulder friends and neighbors, I've been dealing with the aftermath of the flood. Here's a few bits of advice: Handling Insurance Document everything. Take extensive photographs (and video) of the damage, including damage to your personal possessions. What caused the damage may determine whether your insurance will provide coverage. This includes whether it was caused by failing sewer systems (usually covered up to $10,000) or rising flood waters (usually not covered without purchasing additional coverage). Remember that part of the job of an agent and/or adjuster is [...]
