Category Archives: Boise Real Estate

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?”
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Just Listed – 2154 E. Swift Water, Meridian

Ted Mason Signature Homes patio home in Settlement Bridge, a welcoming neighborhood with numerous amenities including a community pool, walking paths, parks and playgrounds. Home includes 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths with a great room design – open to the kitchen and dining area. Master suite includes a walk-in closet…. more information
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Just Listed: 6504 E. Driver Ct., Nampa, ID

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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Just Listed: 6538 E. Driver Ct., Nampa

SHORT SALE…..Well designed patio home on a corner lot in The Greens at Ridgecrest, a gated community close to freeway access, shopping, Centennial Golf Course and Ridgecrest Golf Course. The home has a welcoming covered porch in front and patio in back…..more info
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Boise Real Estate Sales – August 2009

Home sales in Ada County remain strong in the month of August with 511 homes selling during the month – just above the 510 homes that sold during the month of July. More good news. The number of active listings in Ada County dropped about 7% from 3,790 in July to 3,537 [...]
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Boise Real Estate Sales – July 2009

Homes sales for the month of July are out and we show a slight drop in homes sold in Ada County from 559 in the month of June to 510 in July, a drop of about 8%. However, home sales were up over June 2008 numbers by about 4%. In addition, the number of short [...]
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First Time Buyer Tax Credit

First time home buyers, take notice. The $8000. tax credit offered by the Federal Government is coming to an end. You only have until December 1, 2009 to find that perfect home, make an offer, get your offer accepted and close on the purchase if you want to qualify for the tax credit. [...]
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So how are we doing……

Home sales in the Boise area took a big turn for the better last month. Here’s a few statistics:
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Boise Real Estate Sales – June 2009

Total Homes Sold in Ada County in May 2009 – 559 Boise North – 31 homes with a median price of $240,000 Northeast – 13 homes with a median price of $335,645 Southeast – 46 homes with a median price of $189,500 Bench – 39 homes with a median price of $149,900 South – 22 homes with a median price of [...]
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Struggling to make your mortgage payment? Here’s help….

Good news for those struggling homeowners who have continued to make their monthly mortgage payment. HUD director Shaun Donovan announced an expansion of the Home Affordability Finance Program (HARP). This program is aimed at helping homeowners take advantage of lower interest rates – or a fixed interest rate – even though they are [...]
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