What’s Considered Boulder?

by Osman Parvez----A reader asked what area was considered Boulder (for statistical purposes). Most of analysis of data on this blog is coming via the…

Why Do Contracts Fall Apart?

by Osman Parvez----In my experience, there are many reasons a contract could fall apart. Having a good agent can help prevent it from happening.But only…

Another Opportunity to Speak Up!

by Osman Parvez----While I'm on the subject of speaking up, here's another opportunity. It's time for a "mid-term" review of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan,…

Affordable Housing in Boulder – In Action

by Osman Parvez----Last week a reader of the blog, Eric Chwang, contacted me. He'd just attended the "City of Boulder Homeownership Program Orientation." During the…

Watch Osman Sing and Dance

by Osman ParvezSeriously?Yes. Seriously.This Sunday evening I'll be performing with the Boulder Timberliners at the 58th Annual Harmony Festival at Chautauqua and you're invited! Every…

DIA Plans $1 Billion in Upgrades

by Osman Parvez ----A good indicator for economic growth is airport traffic and DIA is one of the nations fastest growing airports. When built, some…

Housing Costs and Unstoppable Demographics

by Osman Parvez----From the New York Times, Housing Cost Consumed More of Paychecks in 2006:Nationally, half of renters and more than one third of mortgage…

Time to Speak Up

by Osman Parvez----The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for US36 was released in August and the end of the public comment period is Monday September…

Martin Acres Neighborhood Garage Sale

by Osman Parvez----It ONLY comes once a year. The Annual Martin Acres Neighborhood Association Garage Sale is THIS weekend. Tons of stuff, plenty of variety,…

Trends to Watch: Boomer Mobility

by Osman Parvez----Back in April, I wrote about the Benefits of Talent and Capital, long-term factors that are helping some real estate markets, despite the…