real estate: Lower Price or Buyer Incentives? - 10/27/08 01:23 PM
Here's a question that comes up all the time. When selling a home sellers are often confused aboout which might be the better route to drive traffic. I found this article interesting in explaining just what a buyer incentive is used for: http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008102701?OpenDocument.
So what's the answer? Both! Here's why, a … (2 comments)
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real estate: Home Sales On The Rise Nationaly... - 10/25/08 06:04 PM
Home Sales are on the rise nationally according to the NAR. While most have been focused ont he roller-coaster movements of the stock market existing home sales climbed nationally by 5.5%.
Read full article here: http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008102401?OpenDocument.
As foreclosures and downward pressure on pricing are opening the market up to more buyers in previously unaffordable areas.
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real estate: Vacant Boise Area Retail Space On The Rise - 10/24/08 09:46 AM
Maybe you've noticed the trend driving around town. I'm surprised sometimes by the amount of commercial space going up around the valley. It seems business complexes keep going up without the tenants to fill them. According to to 2News.tv that's exactly what's happening: http://www.2news.tv/news/local/33202729.html.
It's a tough market to be a … (0 comments)
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real estate: Want To Save Down Payment Assistance? - 08/20/08 09:38 PM
According the the NAR a company has launched a campaign to lift the coming ban on down payment assistance. The full article and details can be found here: http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008081904?OpenDocument.
Is lifting the ban a good idea? Well I have mixed emotions about the idea. Statistically buyers using these types of programs … (0 comments)
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real estate: US Real Estate Is A Bargain For Foreigners - 08/18/08 05:49 PM
A week US dollar is making our real estate market a sound investment for foreigners. The amount of commercial real estate purchased by foreign investors doubled in 2007. This may be a good time to start prospecting to international clients.
See the full NAR article here: http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008081803?OpenDocument.
Who wants to share some best … (3 comments)
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real estate: The Road To A Housing Recovery... - 07/07/08 11:31 AM
Is the housing market on the road to recovery? According to this Yahoo real estate article the stars are aligning and the road to recovery is being paved by aggressive prices being offered on new construction and the lowest level of new build starts in years: http://promo.realestate.yahoo.com/on-the-path-to-a-housing-rebound.html.
How does that pertain … (0 comments)
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real estate: Home Values Are Down In The West, Is That The Case For Idaho? - 10/25/07 08:27 AM
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real estate: What's My Home In Ada County Really Worth? - 10/24/07 07:05 PM
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real estate: Avoiding Foreclosure Scams in Idaho - 09/12/07 05:27 PM
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real estate: When Building a Differentiated Product Goes to Far - 09/10/07 05:40 PM
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real estate: Will the Fed Lower Interest Rates? - 09/10/07 03:10 PM
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real estate: A Comparison Of Star, Idaho's August 2007 Market vs. August 2006 - 09/08/07 11:43 PM
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real estate: How Does Eagle, Idaho's August Market Stack Up To Last Year? - 09/08/07 10:38 PM
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real estate: About Eagle, Idaho - 09/02/07 03:27 PM
Eagle, Idaho is a great city and popular places to reside in the Treasure Valley. Located between the Boise foothills, Eagle provides residents and visitors with many wonderful activities and events. You can enjoy a day of fishing on the Boise River or the scenic views along the area's greenbelt. Once … (2 comments)
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real estate: Ada County Market Statistics for Boise, Eagle, Kuna, Meridian, and Star - 08/31/07 09:18 PM
Week four for August stats are in. Boise and Meridian seem to be where all the sales are taking place, however they are carrying double and triple the inventory of Eagle, Star, and Meridian. Staying competitive in this market place is more important that ever. Market updates on where your home … (3 comments)
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real estate: Should the Federal Government bail borrowers out? - 08/31/07 06:13 PM
Well I'm on the fence. Unfortunately there are lenders int the industry who have no business being involved in what is most likely the largest financial transaction of someones life. There were lenders selling people into suicide loans with or without promises of a refinance down the road, some of those … (7 comments)
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