Boulder 4Q Sales (preliminary)

by Osman ParvezIt's still early to tell, but it looks like Boulder's market may have painted a mixed picture for the 4th quarter of 2005.…

Losing A Client: Three Lessons

by Osman ParvezA Tale From The TrenchesThe other day I lost a prospective client. He ended up buying a property using another agent and, at…

Another Hot Company Moving to Boulder

by Osman Parvez Looks like another young, successful company is making tracks to Boulder. Recognizing that in the world of business today, attracting and retaining…

Tips: Curb Appeal

by Osman ParvezAs I searched through listings here in Boulder the other day, I happened upon a property for sale that could serve as fair…

Denver and Boulder Foreclosures

by Osman ParvezDenver and Boulder Foreclosures. There's a new piece from the Rocky Mountain News proclaiming an increase in foreclosures in 2005. The headlines scream,…

FSBO Madison

by Osman ParvezYesterday, the New York Times ran an article on an up and coming FSBO (For Sale By Owner) website that captured 20% of…

Selling the Ugliest House in Boulder

by Osman ParvezYou know you've got problems when the listing agent describes your property as an "ugly house" and counsels potential buyers to "be brave."…

Crash!

by Osman ParvezOh no, could it be a real estate CRASH? The New York Times headline today announced a second consecutive month of slowing sales.…

Caution: Coffee is HOT

by Osman ParvezSome readers may notice that over the past few weeks I've added a bit of legalese to this blog. Recognizing the unfortunate prevalence…

Do You Think There’s a Bubble?

by Osman ParvezDo you think there's a bubble? According to a recent survey of 4,000 consumers, 66% of respondents believe there is. Of those, 58.7…