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…
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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…
Need a Short Term Rental in Boulder?
by Osman ParvezSo you're moving to Boulder and planning to buy. Want my advice? Make a smarter real estate decision and rent first. Renting takes…
Correction
Correction: The percentage of sales in Boulder during 2014 that were flipped within 365 and 90 days was incorrect in this morning's blog post.…
Boulder Real Estate’s High End Sales Distribution [Analyze This]
by Osman ParvezIf you're planning to acquire property at the higher end of Boulder's real estate market, caution is warranted. This market is getting very bubbly…
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…
Bidding Wars, Opportunity Cost and Tricky Agency Agreements [Meetup]
by Osman Parvez----Bidding wars are common in Boulder real estate. If you've been in the market during the last year or two, you know…
Case Shiller Deja Vu – Feeling Bubbly
by Osman ParvezFlippers are back. Rookie real estate agents are entering the business in droves. Inventory is scarce and desperate buyers are bidding up prices. Welcome to 2015.…
The Risk of Limited Exposure – OFF MLS SALES
by Osman ParvezIf you've been paying attention to Boulder real estate, you've seen the "Coming Soon" signs. What's it all about?Here's how it works. The…
Best Practices for Bidding Wars [Meetup]
The Boulder real estate market is entering its 4th year of declining inventory. Meanwhile, sales at certain price ranges and in prime locations are setting…