The Risk of Limited Exposure – OFF MLS SALES
by Osman ParvezIf you've been paying attention to Boulder real estate, you've seen the "Coming Soon" signs. What's it all about?Here's how it works. The…
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What’s It Worth? FAR LESS Than You Thought
by Osman ParvezAbout a month ago, I told you about a 5325 Hickory Avenue. I asked you to play a game: What It's Worth. Here…
How to Handle Bidding Wars and Low Appraisals
by Osman ParvezThe WSJ had a recent piece on the impact of bidding wars. From Bidding Wars Can Lead to Home Appraisal Headaches: If the…
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,…
Finding Houses – A Competitive Advantage?
by Osman ParvezSome of the larger brokerages in town are apparently pitching that they have an advantage by having access to unlisted properties. Is…
Boulder Real Estate’s High End Sales Distribution [Analyze This]
by Osman ParvezIf you're planning to acquire property at the higher end of Boulder's real estate market, caution is warranted. This market is getting very bubbly…
Irrational Exuberance Returns
by Osman ParvezYears ago, I was working as an analyst for an investment bank. The bull market was coming to an end and the VIX…
Pressure Drop [Bidding Wars and YOU]
by Osman ParvezIt's hard to believe that a listing in December could generate five offers and go under contract less than 24 hours after hitting…
Sorry Boulder Sellers, You Blew It.
by Osman ParvezAhh... Autumn's in the air. If you're a boulder real estate seller, I've got bad news for you. The summer selling season is…
Find Me A House in Boulder? [Strategy]
by Osman ParvezAbout a quarter of new listings that hit the Boulder market last week were already under contract within 7 days. Think about that.…