Mortgage Resets
by Osman ParvezIn the last few years, millions of people took equity out of their homes and refinanced when interest rates were at historical lows…
Tag: strategy
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent
by Osman ParvezOver the last few weeks, I've been working on an article. It's called, How to Choose a Real Estate Agent. The core idea…
What Silver Lining?
by Osman ParvezFor the last few months, I've noticed an uptick in the number and size of commercial property deals in our region. Interlocken is…
Deals of the Week
by Osman ParvezHere's what applying a contrarian strategy (start with high DOM) can yield in Boulder. The following homes sold this week at big discounts…
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…
Location, Location, Location
by Osman ParvezIf you're buying real estate in Boulder (or anywhere else for the matter), there's something you should know.This isn't exactly a secret.Some parts…
Can You Put Off the Pain?
by Osman ParvezI've never been a fan of Adjustable Rate, Interest Only, or Negative Amortization loans.In recent years, these loans have appealed to buyers driven…
Yahoo! + Zillow!
by Osman ParvezYahoo! will now be using Zillow's technology to provide home value estimates, a switch from Homegain.A smart move, in my opinion. Zillow's interface…
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…
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…