The Zen of Real Estate

by Osman ParvezIs buying a home an emotional or a practical decision? I think it's really the balance that matters.Clearly both practical and emotional factors…

Wanted: YOU

by Osman ParvezWe're approaching the 1 year anniversary of this blog and I think it's time to expand this endeavor.If you're in a real estate…

Worth Reading

by Osman ParvezTake a look down the right side of this page and you'll see a khaki box with a bunch of new links called…

Economic Growth AND Rising Foreclosures?

by Osman ParvezScratching your head about the foreclosure situation in Colorado? How is it that a state with such low unemployment, strong growth, and reasonable…

Solar Math

by Osman ParvezFrom New West, here's a followup to our post on the rising popularity of solar electric systems.The post breaks down the business case…

April 2006 Market Update

by Osman ParvezThe data for April, 2006's data is now available. Over the next few days, I'll post April's market analysis for Boulder (homes), Boulder…

CNN/Money Housing Forecast

by Osman ParvezLast week, CNN published a housing forecast for 379 metro areas nationwide. The forecast calls for..."a significant stagnation in housing prices for the…

Lease/Options: Beware

by Osman ParvezA couple of months ago, we attended an investor presentation by Colorado real estate attorney Oliver Frascona. It was one of the better…

It’s Bubblicious

by Osman ParvezNo doubt, if you read this blog you may also be reading all sorts of information online. The housing bubble continues to be…

Mansion Beetle Threatens Mountain Homes

by Osman ParvezThe Vail Daily News reports on a growing threat to luxury homes in the high country. Panicky homeowners, realtors and wine-and-cheese vendors are…