Another booming month for real estate sales in the Boise area. Total sales were 350 homes – up from 279 in January 2010. Last year only 272 homes sold in February. Of the homes that sold in February, 296 were existing homes and 54 were new construction.
Active residential listings were up 1.5% from January to 3038 homes for sale in the Boise area.
Here’s the sales numbers broken down by area: Read More
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SHORT SALE….. Gleaming maple hardwood floors greet you at the entry of this comfortable and clean patio home. Conveniently located in a gated community in North Nampa, this home has many amenities for the choosy homeowner…more info
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Homes sales for the Boise area were down significantly in January from the December 2009 numbers. However, compared to January 2009, the number of homes sold increased slightly. Total home sales for Ada County were 279 homes compared to 235 one year ago. Active listings were also down significantly from 3764 homes for sale a year ago to 2991 active listing this year.
In an effort to stabilize home prices and accelerate the sale of vacant homes, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a temporary policy change which allows for quicker re-sale of foreclosed homes and expands access to FHA mortgage insurance. Read More
Homes sales moved significantly lower during the month of December. Total sales for the Boise area (including all of Ada County) were 362 homes. The lower numbers were somewhat expected due to anticipated expiration of the Federal Government’s tax credit – set to expire the end of November. However, the government extended and expanded the credit through April 30, 2010. Remember, you don’t have to be a first time buyer to qualify for the $8,000. tax credit. If you haven’t owned a home in the past 3 years you qualify for the credit. And if you have owned a home in the past three years, the tax credit is $6,500. Hopefully with the extension of the tax credit, the home buyers will once again begin their search for a home.
Here’s the sales numbers broken down by area:
Homes sales moved slightly lower in the month of November but still remain strong. Total sales for the Boise area (including all of Ada County) were 533 homes. Of that number, 140 homes were new construction and 394 were existing homes.
December 7th brings us the first snow fall of the season. Only enough to cover the ground but making a Christmas wonderland just the same. Read More
The Truth About Short Sales
Usually when I begin working with a new buyer and we have the discussion about short sales, the first question/statement from the buyer is something like this: “How much lower than asking price can I offer on a short sale? Aren’t the banks willing to take whatever they’re offered?” Read More »