Bidding War?
by Osman ParvezWhy do we counsel clients to prepare themselves to move quickly? Because good deals don't last long. Here's a real life example.The other…
Tag: strategy
CU Parents: Dollars and Sense
by Osman ParvezI just came across an interesting listing, one of which could be a good fit for parents.Let's say you're helping Junior pay rent…
Desperate Sellers, BIG Discounts
by Osman ParvezI should start by saying I'm not trying to highlight or take advantage of anybody's misfortune. Occasionally a seller will mis-price their property…
Financing Tips
by Osman ParvezWith the increasing mortgage competition, I've seen some questionable advertising aimed at home buyers. Time for a couple of tips...1. If it sounds…
Boulder Million Dollar Discount Homes
by Osman ParvezTwo January sales of note on Boulder's high end.1333 King Street sold on January 4th for $1.2MM. Originally listed for $1.6MM in July…
The Basics of 1031 Exchange
by Osman ParvezThe Basics of 1031 Exchange There nearly always seems to be some degree of confusion as to how these work. Here's an overview. What…
Boulder Off-Campus Housing Fair
by Osman ParvezIt's that time of year again. Fall Pre-Leasing!This Wednesday (Feb. 15), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the University of Colorado at Boulder…
House Price Index
by Osman ParvezThe housing bubble blogs are using House Price Index charts developed using HPI data from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO).…
Free Plasma Televisions and 4% Co-ops
by Osman ParvezLast week a few homes came across my desk offering 4% commission for the Buyer's Agent or Transaction Broker (the co-op). One even…
FSBO Madison
by Osman ParvezYesterday, the New York Times ran an article on an up and coming FSBO (For Sale By Owner) website that captured 20% of…