Thanks for Stopping By! [Analysis]
by Osman Parvez Ready for more disclosure, more transparency, more openness? Take a look at the following analysis from my Google Analytics account. You're looking at an analysis of web traffic data for House Einstein over a 30 day period ending yesterday, April 13th, compared to the same period a year ago. Maybe you've noticed... I've been working diligently on producing higher quality content for people interested in Boulder real estate and exploring new ways to drive traffic to this blog. I think the results speak for themselves. Overall visits are up nearly 17% and unique visitors are [...]
Finding The Signal in the Noise [Weekly Wrap Up]
by Osman Parvez It can be hard to find the signal in the noise. Let's face it, when you're buying real estate in Boulder - there's A LOT of noise. Here's an overview of this week's posts - all very high signal, if I say so myself: Fresh Listings, Get 'Em Hot - an analysis of listings hitting the market in Boulder this week. It's Not Bragging If You Back It Up - a success story of a buyer finding a perfect house in Louisville and beating the competition without being the top priced offer in a bidding [...]
What Should We Blog About? (The Follow-Up)
by Osman Parvez You said you want: - More analysis on the Boulder market (data and statistics) - Analysis on specific properties in Boulder (case studies) - More forecasts for the future (crystal ball gazing) - More general economic posts (impact of Conoco Philips, etc) - More on sales and prices (strategy and negotiation perspectives) - Guest blog posts from related professions (architects, etc) Thank you for participating, your comments are helping me make this blog better. I'll devote more attention in the directions you've outlined. The poll is still open. Please feel free to leave further feedback. [...]
Update…
by Osman Parvez ---- Just a note: There is no public participation at the meeting tonight because it is only a study session. No formal action will take place but it's a great opportunity to learn more about the issue. You can show up any time to attend the meeting. ---- Like this analysis? Subscribe to our client research report. Want to get blog updates via email? Click HERE. Ready to buy or sell? Schedule an appointment or call 303.746.6896. You can also like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.As always, your [...]
Yoga, Marijuana, and Real Estate – A Deadly Mix
by Osman Parvez ---- In a bizarre story, a real estate assistant bludgeoned her boss to death last week in New York. The story paints the victim as a real life Cruela De'Vil with a foul mouth who pushes her mild mannered assistant over the line. She was driven to violence by the victim herself, who, she said, treated her poorly, “just kept yelling at her” and even made her ill by blowing marijuana smoke in her face, officials said. ---- Like this analysis? Subscribe to our client research report. Want to get blog updates via email? [...]
Introducing Joanne Hanson
by Osman Parvez ---- House Einstein is excited to announce our first guest blogger, Joanne Hanson. Joanne was born in New Zealand and is a Kiwi. Even though her family moved to the US when she was a child, she still has strong ties to the country and visits frequently. After living in various parts of the US, raising her family in Kansas City, Joanne settled in Colorado in 1986. Now a Realtor in Summit County, Joanne has owned property there for 20 years and lived in Silverthorne full time for almost 15 years. Working with Coldwell Banker Colorado Rockies [...]
Wanted: You!
by Osman Parvez ---- Want to be a guest contributor to the House Einstein? Lenders, home inspectors, builders, professors, lawyers, real estate professionals, buyers, sellers... I know you're reading. Now it's your turn. Come in from outside. We want to hear from you! What’s in it for you? Greater market perception and credibility. Or just a good feeling that you're contributing to the community. House Einstein is one of the highest trafficked real estate websites in Colorado. We're also in the top 1% of blogs. Even if you're not in the business, good things come to those that give back. [...]
Blog Labels
by Osman Parvez ---- You might have noticed the old "market update" links are gone from the side bar. In its place you'll find a list of categories (or labels). I started playing with these a few months ago and I think in the long run they'll be a much better solution. Given I have about 300 or so posts to go through and label/categorize, it will be a gradual process. In the meantime, remember to use the search box on the top right when if you are here looking for something specific. ---- Like this analysis? Subscribe to [...]
Comment Moderation
by Osman Parvez ---- Unfortunately, today I enabled comment moderation for the first time. A spammer was flooding the blog with comment spam. In the past, I've resisted moderating because I believe in open dialogue. But I don't want to waste time deleting dozens of spam comments from the blog. Feel free to continue to comment, even if you think it's confrontational. I'll post your comments, unless they're truly inappropriate. I'll try switching back to the usual unmoderated format in a few days. Salud! image: Stephen Witherden ---- Like this analysis? Subscribe to our client research report. [...]
March Header
by Osman Parvez --- Introducing March's banner. It's from from the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, one of our favorite restaurants. In the summer, you'll often find us sitting on the patio, enjoying a mouthwatering meal and listening to the creek gently roll by. Although it's not yet 20 years old, the Teahouse is already quintessential Boulder. From the Teahouse Website: In 1987, during his first visit to Boulder, Mayor Maksud Ikramov announced that Dushanbe planned to present our city with a Teahouse to celebrate the establishment of sister city ties. From 1987 -1990, more than 40 artisans in several cities of [...]
Ask the Realtor
by Osman Parvez ---- Got questions? We've got answers. We're introducing a new feature we call Ask the Realtor. If you have a question about real estate, drop us a line. You can use this form to submit your questions. The form asks for your details but if you'd rather stay anonymous, feel free to leave personal information blank. You can also leave your questions in the comments below. We'll post the best questions and answers on the blog. If you'd prefer us not to post your question, be sure to indicate that on the contact form. Image: e-magic ---- [...]
Fresh Reading
by Osman Parvez ---- Here's a few Boulder blogs that recently caught my eye. BrdPics. According to his bio, Bill Schmoker is into birding, bird photography, and... mountain unicycling. Not sure about the last one, but his birding website is filled with amazing bird photography, much of it shot locally. His images remind me to slow down a bit and take a closer look at some of our amazing feathered friends in and around Boulder. Mud and Cowbells. Into the mind of a Boulder athlete. Greg is a self described cyclist, husband, daddy, and software geek. I'm passionate about cycling [...]
Template Updates
by Osman Parvez ---- The time has come. A few weeks ago we upgraded to the new Blogger. Now I'm going to ditch the old template (which hasn't been displaying properly in Firefox). If you're interested in blogger template stuff, read on. Otherwise, just bear with me while I go through the process. Ideally I'll be done in a single day, but it could take longer. I'm shooting for three columns and better look/feel. I'd also like to employ monthly/quarterly/seasonal header images rather than the same old leafy thing. I'm not sure I can do 3 column when the main [...]
Link Exchanges and Other Garbage
by Osman Parvez Every day, I seem to get new requests for a link exchange. I think it's time to post a few things that define my approach to linking, blogging, search engine optimization (SEO), etc. I Believe in... 1. Creating the highest possible value for my clients. 2. Creating useful and interesting original content. 3. Sharing relevant and interesting non-original content. 4. Always seeking improvement, it's how we stay ahead of the competition. 5. An honest opinion, in line with my beliefs and values. (i.e., integrity). I Don't Believe in... 1. Link exchanges and other attempts to trick search [...]
Critical Thinking and Language
by Osman Parvez Maybe this is a little off topic, but I'm always trying to improve this blog and I'd like to share some ideas. For me, blogging is about trying to look at things in an interesting way, sharing information, and learning to write more effectively. Today I read an interesting article from Roy Peter Clark (a repeat guest on the Oprah Winfrey show). It stems from a discussion on truth telling in America, helping citizens to be smarter about how to interpret messages encountered every day in government, in media, in the workplace, in business and advertising. Clark's [...]
