we love boise real estate: Jumbo Loans’ Share of U.S. Mortgages Notch 10-Year High
- 02/25/15 06:30 AM
Boise Real Estate Watchers Note Rise in U.S. Jumbo Loans Inside Mortgage Finance is a periodical that precisely lives up to its name: Boise residential real estate professionals can turn to it for the latest word on national trends inside the mortgage industry. Admittedly, this usually makes for pretty dull reading for outsiders (that is, everyone else); but one story in last week’s edition was interesting enough that it was picked up by the general business press. The topic was jumbo loans. In Boise, Idaho real estate circles, the issuing of jumbo loans is of particular interest because of their indicator status. Jumbos are the … (1 comments)
we love boise real estate: News Flash! Men, Women House Hunters Differ!
- 02/25/15 05:46 AM
Male, Female Boise House Hunters Score Different Priorities Last week, The Wall Street Journal made it official: they had a slow news day. It was February 11 (that was Wednesday) when they ran the feature story, “A Gender Gap in Real Estate.” This was something Boise, Idaho house hunters (not to mention those hoping to attract their attention) could certainly appreciate: an article about what men and women consider “very important” when it comes to features in homes. Author Adam Bonislawski based his story on National Association of Realtors® survey information; the results pointed to some dissimilarities between what women and men look for. Now, I’ve had … (1 comments)
we love boise real estate: Changed Boise Foreclosure Picture Still Presents Opportunities
- 02/23/15 08:36 AM
Boise Foreclosure Opportunities Reward Familiar Qualities The Boise, Idaho foreclosure situation is a good deal different from what we were discussing a few years ago when the tidal wave of 7.3 million foreclosures and short sales swept the nation. When The New York Times“Dealbook” recently pronounced that the supply of cheap foreclosed homes in America is dwindling, it came as news to…well, no one. Let’s face it: Boise, Idaho investors wouldn’t need to look up the latest statistics to guess that number of offerings would be down. The continuing rebound in home values, slow but steady improvement in the overall economic picture, and even just … (0 comments)
we love boise real estate: Boomerang Buyers in Boise Emerge from 7-Year Limbo
- 02/19/15 12:05 AM
Finally, Boise Boomerang Buyers See Daylight There is a seven-year window for some past Boise homeowners—and it’s one that’s opening, not closing. The ‘window’ in question is the one that could activate Boise “Boomerang Buyers”—which would come as good news for the local home sales. Some background about Boise, Idaho Boomerang Buyers. It’s a term coined in the wake of the subprime mortgage fiasco, describing those burned by the housing crisis. They were, on the whole, Baby Boomers and GenXers who were caught up in the Great Recession. For many who became enmeshed in the effects of the nasty confluence of the cliff-dive of … (2 comments)
we love boise real estate: 4 Ways to Sell Your Boise House in Wintertime
- 02/18/15 01:19 PM
Guidelines for Selling an Boise House this Winter Some folks live for our Boise, Idaho winters. For them, the brisk air is a tonic; longer night times are invitations to enjoy the warmth and cheer of fireside camaraderie; the prospect of winter sports is something they look forward to all year long. For everyone else it may be more of a drag—particularly when a succession of storms seem to conspire to make their lives miserable. It can also be a tough time to sell a Boise, Idaho house—but only if you allow it to be! Winter does tend to make most Boise houses … (0 comments)
we love boise real estate: Patience + Skilled Real Estate Agent = Job Done!
- 02/17/15 06:09 AM
The Virtue Boise Home Buyers Learn to Value Highly Unless you’ve had occasion to buy a corporate jet or office building recently, the sheer size of a home purchase puts it in a class of its own. One indicator is that most people decide to engage the services of a Boise real estate agent to help them out. This is not a trip to the mall… It follows that first-time home buyers usually approach the whole process with a great deal of caution—an entirely appropriate attitude. Buying a home is one purchase you will be living with for a long time, so getting it right … (2 comments)
we love boise real estate: Why Nearing Retirement Makes Buying a Boise, Idaho Home Easier
- 02/17/15 06:06 AM
Retirees Buying a Home in Boise Face Fewer Unknowns One of the advantages of reaching retirement age is that your needs can be much clearer to gauge than they were in the past. When it comes to planning for buying a home in Boise, for instance, you no longer have to worry about many of the contingencies that created vast unknowns earlier on. When we were at the starting line in careers and family life, we couldn’t know exactly where our career would send us, so the level of certainty we had when we bought our first house was sketchy at best. Likewise, … (0 comments)
http://www.weloveboise.com/ Terrific value on this adorable, single level craftsman style home in Hazelwood. Gleaming hardwood floors invite you into the home and carry through to the kitchen and dining areas. Kitchen is highlighted by a large center island with granite counters and eat in dining area. Both open into the great room, which features a gas fireplace and oversized windows to enhance the open feel. Large sliding glass door leads you onto the … (2 comments)
we love boise real estate: New Mortgage Idea Gets Attention from Serious Players
- 02/12/15 08:29 AM
Boise Mortgage Watchers Eye ‘Wealth Building Home Loan’ Something new is stirring in the ordinarily hidebound world of residential mortgage offerings: a new way of approaching the financing of home purchases. If successful, it might well shift the way some Boise, Idaho mortgage contracts are written. The experiment is known as the “Wealth Building Home Loan,” and it addresses a home-ownership problem that has been talked about for a long time, with little being done to solve it. The issue in question is how to unburden new homeowners from spending years in a situation that bears more resemblance, financially, to renting than to owning— especially … (0 comments)
we love boise real estate: 5 Very Good Reasons for Using a Boise Buyer’s Agent
- 02/11/15 07:24 AM
Buyer’s Agent: What Teachers Didn’t Tell You They don’t teach this in high school, but maybe they should. The difference between a Boise buyer’s agent and a Boise seller’s agent can be pivotal, yet first-time home buyers have to figure that out on their own. You can read quotes on the web that say things like, “I looked for a buyer’s agent instead of a real estate agent” (true story!) that illustrate how little knowledge is out there. It wouldn’t take much classroom time to explain that buyer’s and seller’s agents are both real estate agents, after all. And while the subject is … (1 comments)
we love boise real estate: How to Know You’ve Found the Right Boise, Idaho Home Inspector
- 02/07/15 07:51 AM
Choosing a Boise Home Inspector with the Right Stuff The importance of hiring a reliable home inspection is one of the bedrock principles every home buyer reads and hears about from all quarters. Any Realtor® worthy of the name will be able to recommend a Boise, Idaho home inspector with the kind of strong credentials that establish the validity of his or her report—it’s part of the full service a real estate professional brings to the process of buying a home. The object of the inspection is, of course, to prevent the unexpected: repair bills that might otherwise go undetected until after the purchase. … (1 comments)
we love boise real estate: When is the Best Day to Enter Your Home in the Boise Listings?
- 02/06/15 09:08 AM
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: When to Publish Boise Listings It is a good bet that the first place the public will spot your house for sale will be the Boise listings. If 90% of those who actually do buy a home go to the web during their search (researchers at the National Association of Realtors® say so), they will either go directly to the Boise, Idaho listings or find them through a Realtor’s site. If you think like an advertising director, you might wonder when, exactly, the best time would be for your new listing’s premier? Is it in the dead of winter? … (0 comments)
we love boise real estate: Boise Home Buyers Can Learn from Super Bowl Victory
- 02/03/15 02:25 AM
Minding Basics: Super Bowl Clichés that Help Home Buyers Boise home buyers may not have been watching the Patriots’ squeaker victory in Sunday’s Super Bowl for the purpose of learning something about real estate, but at least one useful piece of wisdom did become evident: the enduring value of minding the fundamentals. Despite the harrowing last 20 seconds, when the power of Seattle seemed sure to win the day, New England had confidence that their team was steeped in the fundamentals. Elaborate plays or complicated strategies didn’t seem important. In the world of real estate, too, Boise home buyers also benefit once some basic … (2 comments)
we love boise real estate: Boise Real Estate Watchers Find Trend Conflicts
- 02/03/15 02:12 AM
Boise Real Estate Trends Hard to Discern in Recent Findings Boise, Idaho real estate trackers stay informed via the most recent listing and sales numbers, which is the most solid information of all. It’s helpful for planning purposes—even though what has happened in the past is only a suggestion of how real estate in Boise will perform in coming months. To get another indicator of future activity, the broader national trends are worth watching, along with the analyses and predictions of the top real estate experts. But it’s not always clear which trend is emerging, or which expert is right. Case in point … (0 comments)
we love boise real estate: 11251 Red Sunset, Boise Real Estate, We Love Boise Real Estate
- 02/03/15 02:10 AM
http://www.weloveboise.com/ Terrific value on this adorable, single level craftsman style home in Hazelwood. Gleaming hardwood floors invite you into the home and carry through to the kitchen and dining areas. Kitchen is highlighted by a large center island with granite counters and eat in dining area. Both open into the great room, which features a gas fireplace and oversized windows to enhance the open feel. Large sliding glass door leads you onto the covered patio and into the backyard, great for entertaining! Desirable split bedroom floor plan also features a beautiful master suite. The master bathroom includes a separate soaker tub and … (0 comments)
we love boise real estate: International Home Buyers Bid Up U.S. Sales
- 01/31/15 06:46 AM
International Home Buyers: Boise’s Newest Prospects? Boise homeowners could benefit if the influx ofinternational home buyers continues to expand. According to a study from the National Association Realtors®, the trend in that direction has been accelerating. In the most recent release covering the twelve-month period ending last March, foreign nationals are reported to have spent more than $92 billion in the United States for the year. That’s growth at a blistering pace: an increase of 35% over the $68 billion spent in 2012! How Boise Idaho homeowners stand to benefit from the increase in foreign buyers has a lot to do with today’s changing real estate … (3 comments)
we love boise real estate: We Love Boise! 4100 E Wildhorse Lane
- 01/29/15 03:19 AM
http://www.weloveboise.com/ Private Retreat on 4 acres and only minutes from downtown; best of both worlds in this custom home in Wildhorse Ranch! Gourmet kitchen featuring 2 islands, gorgeous cabinetry w/granite counters and 2 dishwashers. Main floor features the master suite plus an additional bedroom suite, large living & family rooms and eating area. All feature large windows to take in the surrounding views; or sit on the patio and really appreciate the serenity and views this home has to offer! Great for entertaining! An additional 3 bedrooms and large bonus room are located upstairs. Lower level has recently been finished … (1 comments)
we love boise real estate: Forming an Effective Team Puts Your Boise Agent to Work
- 01/29/15 03:13 AM
Doubling Your Boise Real Estate Agent’s Effectiveness One of the most effective ways to maximize your chances of achieving the best residential real estate deal possible lies in your ability to partner effectively with your choice ofBoise, Idaho real estate agent. Your agent is your local guide through the complexities of our Boise’s market—your assistant, tutor, and trusted right arm in the enterprise of buying and selling a residence. It’s your Boise agent’s job to make the team an effective one—but for all parts to truly work as a unit, some basic elements should be in place…and clearly understood by everyone: … (2 comments)
we love boise real estate: 3 Budget-Wise Tips for Winterizing Your Boise, Idaho Home
- 01/29/15 02:58 AM
Lower Energy Costs with 3 Boise Home Winterizing Tips Boise home owners don’t have to live in the kind of January landscape that features blizzards and snowdrifts to want to winterize their home before the onslaught of the chilliest temperatures. In even the mellowest of climates, winterization is a way to shrink energy bills. And even if the recent shocking downward spirals in world oil prices have sent your home heating costs to the bottom of your budget-tightening “to do” list, remember that if and when you eventually put your Boise home on the market, low utility expenses can be a strong … (0 comments)
we love boise real estate: Boise Rental vs. Purchase Choice Involves Multiple Factors
- 01/26/15 07:22 AM
Common Sense for a Boise Home Rental vs. Purchase Choice When your primary residence is one of our Boise rentals, from time to time you may find yourself pausing, pen hovering over checkbook, thinking, “What if this check were going to buy this place, instead…?” It’s a nearly unavoidable thought because common wisdom has it that buying an Boise, Idaho home usually makes more financial sense than renting it. That sounds sensible simply because at the end of the day (or, more accurately, at the end of a 15- or 30-year mortgage term), ownership means you no longer have to write those checks: you own that Boise rental. … (1 comments)
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Boise Real Estate Watchers Note Rise in U.S. Jumbo Loans Inside Mortgage Finance is a periodical that precisely lives up to its name: Boise residential real estate professionals can turn to it for the latest word on national trends inside the mortgage industry. Admittedly, this usually makes for pretty dull reading for outsiders (that is, everyone else); but one story in last week’s edition was interesting enough that it was picked up by the general business press.
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