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Real Estate October Stats

November 11, 2008 at 8:15 pm · Filed under General Real Estate and tagged: , , , , , , ,

For the month of October 2008 and 2007 home sales in Ada County were very similar. Total single family homes sold in October 2008 equaled 399 while in the same month of 2007 433 homes were sold. The big difference is in the average price which had a 10% decline from the previous year, $233,000 from $261,000. The average days on the market for October 2008 was 83 days about a month longer than the previous year.

While home are remaining on the market for longer periods of time the Boise real estate market is well from dead.

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The End of Summer

October 4, 2008 at 1:23 am · Filed under Buying, General Real Estate and tagged: , , , , ,

Even though fall is officially here the weather wants to continue to provide hot days. However with the winter months quickly approaching, Boise homes for sale will soon be slowing down even more than they are now. Don’t worry the market won’t dry up completely and you can find great buys on homes during the colder months.

Find yourself a good Boise Idaho real estate agent to watch the market for you and be ready to buy by getting preapproved for a home loan. But before you do that pull a copy of your credit report to see if there are any items that may need attention before approaching a lender.

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Buying Foreclosures

September 21, 2008 at 6:49 pm · Filed under Buying, General Real Estate, News and tagged: , , , , , ,

This years real estate crisis has opened the door to a unique opportunity when it comes to buying real estate. Individuals and families are able to find quality affordable homes in more neighborhoods than before. Millions of foreclosures have entered the market and the last thing banks want on their balance sheets are real estate.

Boise Homes can be bought at a significant discount if you know where to look.

For additional information about buying foreclosures visit In My Opinion – Real Estate News and read the latest news release Investing in Foreclosures.

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Housing Statistics

September 21, 2008 at 2:21 am · Filed under General Real Estate and tagged: , , , , ,

2008 in Boise has experienced the same real estate crisis the nation is experiencing. During 2nd QTR housing statistics show that home sales and prices are down compared to previous years.

Boise Homes Sold 1,494
Average Price $245,358
DOM 72

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Need Help Pricing Your Home

September 17, 2008 at 2:20 am · Filed under General Real Estate, Selling and tagged: , , , , , ,

Today’s real estate market leaves much to be desired, especially for sellers. Buyers are hesitant to offer the full asking price and even sometimes a reasonable asking price for a home because of fear the value is going to drop once they get the key. Not to different than when you buy a new car and drive it off the lot.

In My Opinion Real Estate News latest articles addresses these issues on how to Price Your Home in a Buyers Market.

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Home Amenities

September 14, 2008 at 4:42 am · Filed under Buying, General Real Estate and tagged: , , , ,

Buying a new home is like entering the realm of the unknown. You never know what you will find or even if you will find a home that completely satisfies your needs. With this being the case you must start off by determining what your needs vs. wants are in a home. Your needs, of course, are the things that you must have. For example; 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, near the freeway, etc. Wants would be things that would be nice to have but you can do without. Needs vs. wants will vary from person to person or family to family and it is important to have this information documented before starting your search for a new home.

Read more on determining What You Need in a Home.

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Getting A Real Estate License

September 9, 2008 at 12:46 am · Filed under General Real Estate, Selling and tagged: , , , ,

Selling real estate can be a very lucrative job if you work hard at it and take the time to learn the market. Getting a real estate license these days is not that difficult and almost anyone with the ability to learn can get one. There are several ways to go about getting qualified for a real estate license. Check your local college for classes, private schools, or online classes. Some private real estate schools offer 2 week programs that get you in and out quickly. Once done all you need to do is pass the test, pay your dues, register with the MLS, etc and you are well on your way to selling real estate.

Read more on Getting a Real Estate License.

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