The Eight Biggest Mistakes Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
by Osman Parvez We see ourselves as advisors. With buyers, our role is to help clients find, negotiate, and purchase properties while avoiding critical mistakes in…
Tag: strategy
Black Gold?
by Osman ParvezWith rising energy prices predicted in the future, perhaps you've entertained the notion of turning the oil and gas buried in the ground…
An IRA To Purchase Real Estate? Yes, Even Foreign Property!
by Osman ParvezSince 1990, investors have used 1031 Exchanges to defer taxes on capital gains from real estate. But did you know you can also…
GPS Magic and Real Estate
by Osman ParvezPhew! What a weekend.Friday I enjoyed a bit of skiing with friends at Copper Mountain but it was back to reality on Saturday…
Buyer Tip: Get the Comps Before Making an Offer
by Osman ParvezBuyer Tip: If you're getting ready to purchase a property and want to make a smart offer, ask your Buyer's Agent to find…
Rising Sun
by Osman ParvezLooking for company on a training ride, our friend Ray stopped by the house this past weekend. Although my bathroom scale thinks otherwise…
Historic Windows and Restoration Projects
by Osman ParvezI had the pleasure Monday night to attend a panel discussion on possible conflicts between the Green Points System and the Historic Preservation…
Blogs and Marketing
by Osman ParvezHere's a fellow blogger who does a nice job talking about the value of real estate blogs, why we blog, and some (seemingly…
The Best Deal in Real Estate?
by Osman ParvezIn addition to speaking Jedi (very cool), fellow Blogger Ardell of Seattle's Rain City Guide believes Buyer's Agency is all smoke and mirrors.…
p.s. Call Your Agent
by Osman ParvezWhy don't people call their agent?It goes something like this. The phone rings and it's somebody asking about a certain property they've found…