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Boise Idaho Home Statistics Report- February 2008

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:04:48 -0600

*Single Family Residences listed For Sale: 2,080

Current Average Listing Price: $322,403

Number of Homes Pending Sale: 345

Number of Homes Sold (February, 2008): 183

Average Selling Price (February, 2008): $233,827

*Single Family Residence includes Single Family Homes, and Single Family Homes with acreage.Condominiums and Town Homes are not included in these figures.

Information courtesy of Intermountain MLS on 3/2/08

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Looks like Boise is getting another Forbes Magazine Top 5 Billing!

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:33:29 -0600

In my previous post, I told you about a great article from CareerBuilders.com, ranking Idaho the second best place in the nation for Jobs.

Idaho, particularly Boise, has been recognized for many, many different "Best of..., Best Place..., Best City... Best States" rankings in the National Media over the past several years.

An article in Friday's Statesman gives us a bit more information on what looks to be another Top 5 we're going to be proud of. Forbes Magazine was recently in Boise interviewing executives at a few of the local tech companies for the company's annual Best Places for Business and Careers edition, which comes out in about a month.

Based on the article, it appears that Boise Idaho is going to be in the Top 5! Another great boost for Boise, and another positive for our local Real Estate Market.

Click here to read the full article in the Idaho Statesman.

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Boise Idaho / Treasure Valley Homes & Real Estate

The Idaho Home Specialist Blog

Good News for Idaho- #2 Ranking for Best State to find a Job!

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:28:12 -0600

For the past several years, Idaho has taken "Top 5" billing in so many different polls. This sleepy little state of less than 1.5 million people is getting recognized for being "Best of" in so many different areas! This morning, an article from CareerBuilder.com was forwarded to my by a colleague, and I'm proud to say that we are able to tout yet another reason as to why Idaho is such a fabulous place to be! Career Builder put together a wonderful article determining the 15 best states to find work ranked by their unemployment rates. Guess what. Idaho Ranked #2!

Unemployment rate: 3 percent Population: 1,499,402 Mean annual wage: $34,810 Top industry: Trade, transportation and utilities (20.2 percent)

Based on facts provided to me by the U.S. Department of Labor the national unemployment rate is 4.9%- 1.9% higher than Idaho! To read the entire article, and see where your state ranks, visit CareerBuilders.com. Check back soon, as I have another post in the works giving Boise another pat on the back! Talk soon,

Boise Idaho / Treasure Valley Homes & Real Estate

The Idaho Home Specialist Blog

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TONY BENNETT CONCERT IN BOISE IDAHO, MORRISON CENTER

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:08:49 -0600

81 year old crooner, Tony Bennett will be performing on May 10th at the Morrison Center. Mr. Bennett will be in Boise taking part in the Children's Home Society Idaho Centennial Celebration. His fundraiser concert tickets go on sale Friday, 2/29 at all Select-a-Seat outlets and at the Morrison Center box office. Tickets can alsobe purchased online at

www.idahotickets.com.

Ticket pricing will range from $75-$500. The $500 tickets are orchastra seating, and are limited.

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The Idaho Home Specialist Blog

Featured Subdivision of the Week- Glacier Springs

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:40:06 -0600

I'd like to introduce to you a quaint little neighborhood located in Southeast Meridian. Glacier Springs is a charming neighborhood of only 51 homes tucked nicely away from the hustle and bustle, yet within minutes to shopping, restaurants, schools, entertainment, hospitals, houses of worship, as well as having fabulous I-84 freeway accessibility. Glacier Springs is located just east of Meridian Road off of Victory Road. The community backs up to 10 Mile Creek and provides an open, grassy area to play or relax and a water-front walking path to enjoy the serenity nature has to offer. Currently, there are 7 homes available, ranging from $409,000 to $525,000. Glacier Springs Highlights

Only 51 Beautiful Homes
Convenient Southeastern Meridian, Idaho Location
Fine Builders include: Borup Construction, Eaglewood Homes, Flaherty Construction, GQ Construction, Icon Homes, KW Homes Inc, Lashing Construction, Lifestyle Homes, Morgan Creek Homes, Shroeder Enterprise inc., Shadow Mountain Homes, and All American Homes
Community includes charming walking path along 10 Mile Creek

Glacier Springs Schools

McPherson Elementary School
Lake Hazel Jr. High School
Mountain View High School

If you have any questions about Glacier Springs, or would like to view any of the Beautiful Homes that are currently available, please contact us.

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TELEVISION NEWS AND PRINT MEDIA'S SPIN ON THE NATIONAL HOUSING MARKET

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:14:50 -0600

Headlines read "National Housing Market blah blah blah..."

and what they 're forgetting to tell you is (drum roll please)- There is no such thing as a National Housing Market!

Each and every city's real estate market is unique. The unfortunate decline in some areas of the country don't have much to do with other areas that aren't seeing the massive foreclosures and price reductions.

Can you say, S-P-I-N... Guess what, Katie Couric- The majority of Americans aren't loosing their homes. The market hasn't tanked. The mortgage companies haven't stopped loaning money (as a matter of fact, there are some wonderful financing programs available- and rates are still great!).

Don't get me started...

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