Irrational Exuberance Returns
by Osman ParvezYears ago, I was working as an analyst for an investment bank. The bull market was coming to an end and the VIX…
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Pressure Drop [Bidding Wars and YOU]
by Osman ParvezIt's hard to believe that a listing in December could generate five offers and go under contract less than 24 hours after hitting…
What’s it Worth? [Bidding Wars]
by Osman ParvezPsst... armchair Boulder real estate analysts. Are you ready to play What's it Worth?Yesterday, I took a buyer to see 5325 Hickory Ave.…
Rental Village [Development Update]
by Osman ParvezHeads up! As Boulder Junction nears completion, another adjacent development is seeking Planning Board approval. Late last month, the board conducted a second…
A SELLER Loses The Bidding War – A Cautionary Tale
by Osman ParvezSellers can lose a bidding war, too. Here's how it happens. Imagine that you've listed your house with a well regarded,…
How to Handle Bidding Wars and Low Appraisals
by Osman ParvezThe WSJ had a recent piece on the impact of bidding wars. From Bidding Wars Can Lead to Home Appraisal Headaches: If the…
Affordable Housing Shenanigans
by Osman ParvezThe City's Affordable Housing Program ignited a firestorm of criticism yesterday. You can read about the games people play in the comment section…
What’s in the Crawl Space – Bales of Marijuana?
by Osman ParvezLast week, I took buyers to see a house in Boulder. It had been on the market for a while, which is…
Threatened Litigation – Research Archive Suspended
Due to threatened litigation, all content from the blog published prior to June 2013 has been temporarily removed. Details here. Our research archive is the best available…
Remember When?
by Osman ParvezI was digging through old blog posts this week and came across a little gem. From Fed Takes a Breather: For the first time in…