Exclusive Enclaves and Hidden Gems [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]

70 New listings hit the Boulder real estate market this week------------10 Already under contract3 Flips of questionable execution6 Refreshed, old listings pretending to be new...…

Modern on a Perch and Income Properties [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]

56 Listings hit the market this week. 11 Already under contract 9  Refreshed old listings (including one that thinks it’s worth $200K more than 4Q)26 Overpriced, bad…

How to Negotiate in Bad Faith [Tales from the Trenches]

by Osman ParvezBad Faith Negotiation 101Step 1: Set an asking price well below market value in order to lure 100+ people to your open house.…

Hitler Learns the Truth about Zillow

by Osman Parvez---Funny, this reminds me of a conversation I had earlier this week. 

Boulder Market Slows, House Sales Drop 26% [Analysis]

by Osman ParvezHere's something no other Boulder Realtor will tell you.  The Boulder market slowed during the 4th quarter of last year and dramatically hit…

Horse Property, Hidden Gems, and Office Space for Startups [Fresh Listings, Get ‘Em Hot]

68 Listings hit the Boulder area real estate market this week. 10 are already under contract. We've sifted out the many old refreshed listings (mostly…

Best Practices for Negotiation

by Osman Parvez----After yesterday's post on bad faith negotiation, here's one to point you in a better direction. Remember that sophisticated negotiations are not a…

Surprise! A Nice Flip on Lower Chautauqua [Worth A Look]

by Osman Parvez----You may have noticed that I rarely write disparaging remarks about specific properties. Occasionally, I see something so horrendous (or hilarious) that I'll…

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,…