What’s It Worth? FAR LESS Than You Thought

by Osman ParvezAbout a month ago, I told you about a 5325 Hickory Avenue. I asked you to play a game: What It's Worth.  Here…

$1MM+ Sales SPIKE [Analyze This]

by Osman Parvez2014 saw a massive increase in high end home sales in Boulder.  Here's the chart you won't find anywhere else:    Within the City…

The Sky is Not the Limit | A History of Boulder’s 55′ Height Limit

by Osman ParvezClose your eyes.  Imagine what Boulder would look like with 300 foot buildings stretching from downtown to 33rd street. Believe it or not,…

Boulder, Can We Talk?

by Osman ParvezHere's how last night's meeting went. Sam Weaver withdrew his ill considered proposal for a 9 month emergency moratorium and Council narrowly voted against…

Council Seeks 9 Month Ban on Building Permits [Aspenization]

by Osman ParvezHeads Up.     Boulder City Council is preparing to vote on another emergency ordinance on Tuesday. The proposed ordinance is below.   Links…

By the Numbers | December

by Osman ParvezHere's a fresh look at the Boulder market, with data through the end of last month.  45 houses sold during December, 18% for…

Google’s New Boulder Campus and More [Weekend Reading]

by Osman ParvezReady for some weekend reading? Here's a quick roundup of interesting real estate tidbits for your reading pleasure. 1. Google's new Boulder Campus gains…

Come, Get Your Fall On [Events]

by Osman ParvezUPDATE:   The Community Harvest Festival has been postponed until next Wednesday, October 8th.   Are you ready for fall?   Here's an event…

More on the Moratorium

by Osman ParvezA few additional thoughts to my post yesterday on Council Member Sam Weaver's proposal for a moratorium on building permits.1.  I'm not against…

Fed Releases Rental Study, Surprises No One

by Osman ParvezCan the next generation afford to buy?     Short answer: not so much. That's one of the not so surprising conclusions from a recent…