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…

Contrary Indicators

by Osman Parvez----I've been a little too busy lately to blog as much as I'd like, but every once in a while some information pops…

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…

A Star Shines in Nederland

by Osman Parvez----I happened to be in Nederland a couple of weeks ago. I was sitting in the sun, enjoying a sandwich outside the Mountain…