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Mortgage Loan Modification Specialists?
The Idaho Department of Finance is warning struggling Idaho homeowners against the upsurge of “mortgage loan modification specialists” who are making promises of relief from increasing mortgage payments. Gavin McGee, director of the Idaho Department of Finance, states that “We are receiving an increasing number of inquiries from struggling homeowners about such offers.” [...]
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Boise Area Homes Sold November 2008
Total Homes Sold in Ada County in November 2008 – 265
Boise
North – 23 homes with a median price of $297,500
Northeast-3 homes with a median price of $220,000
Southeast-14 homes with a median price of $210,000
Bench-12 homes with a median price of $140,000
South-7 homes with a median price of $205,000
Southwest-37 homes with a median price of $169,994
Interest Rates Today
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Hope for Homeowners Act
The Hope for Homeowners Act goes into effect today. This Act, passed by Congress and signed by the President in July, provides an opportunity for distressed homeowners to refinance their existing loan into an FHA-backed fixed rate loan.
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Want to buy a home…..
..here’s a few things you can do to protect your credit score and enhance your ability to get a home loan.
1) Pay your bills on time. If you pay your bills late, your credit score is affected. The best way to enhance your credit score is to pay all bills when they [...]
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Idaho #4 in CNBC’s America’s Top States For Business
Congratulations, Idaho. Idaho continues to receive accolades about the great place it is to live and work. Now CNBC has rated Idaho #4 in its study of America’s Top States for Business.
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Boise’s Greenbelt
It’s something those who live in and around Boise already know – Boise’s Greenbelt is a wonderful place to spend some time walking, running, biking, roller-blading. But now it’s gotten national attention.
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Gene Harris Jazz Festival – Boise
Had the priviledge of attending the Jazz in June concert finale of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival held this year on June 19th through the 21st. The concert provided some of the best jazz musicians in the country – Roy Haynes, Nicholas Payton, Kenny Garrett, Christian McBridge, and Dave Kikoski.
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Boise Rated #4 in Kiplinger’s 2008 Best Cities
Thanks, Kiplinger. You’ve joined the ranks of national magazines that rank Boise as a great place to live and work. It’s a little different slant than what Fortune had a couple of months ago. But the result is the same.
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Boise to Host 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games