Boise Short Sales 
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Finding an Ideal Home in Boise, Idaho
Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 1:06pm. 299 Views, 0 Comments.
If you're looking to find your ideal home in Boise, Idaho — you're in luck. There are a diverse amount of homes, condos, townhomes, luxury homes, and properties throughout Boise, Idaho that fit just about any lifestyle, budget, and individual tastes.
Here are the top three ways to find a home in Boise, Idaho that suits your and your family's needs:
#1 - Lifestyle
The way you live is one of the most important factors that goes into choosing an ideal place to live. Some people need the peace and quiet of a suburb of Boise, Idaho — while others prefer to live where the action is, in the heart of the city.
In order to determine your preferences, consider the following evaluative questions:
- Do you enjoy an active environment, and can't go…
How to Sell your Home in Boise, ID
Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 12:45pm. 267 Views, 0 Comments.
If you're ready to sell your home in Boise, ID — make sure your place is ready for market. Follow these tips to make sure your sale goes as quickly and smoothly as possible.
#1 - Remove Clutter & Depersonalize
The key to marketing a house for sale, even in Boise, ID, is to make sure that you have a generic looking interior so that buyers can envision themselves in the living space. Make sure that you have removed things like hunting trophies, special knick-knacks, pictures of relatives, and other personalizations of your home.
Additionally, make sure the house is spartan — minimal decorations also allow the buyer to picture their own things in the house. If they are able to envision it as their new home, the better off you'll be in selling…
3 Biggest Pitfalls to be aware of when looking at Short Sale Properties in Boise!
Sunday, January 1st, 2012 at 12:26pm. 553 Views, 0 Comments.
"Short Sale" homes are everywhere in Boise and can be a great deal. However, there are some red flags that every buyer should be aware of before taking the plunge on writing a short sale offer on Idaho real estate.
- There is more than one lender on the property. If there is a different lender on the first and second mortgage or home equity line of credit (or even on a third), it complicates the approval process because all parties must agree to the terms of short sale. Typically, the second will want to negotiate to get something and this will usually be paid by the first just to get them to agree. The lien holder may ask the seller to sign a promissory note at closing to pay the difference from the proceeds of the sale and the amount…
Its a Bird, Its a Flying Squirrel, No.... Its a Para-glider!
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 at 11:35am. 290 Views, 0 Comments.
When looking to move to Idaho, many couples and individuals wonder if there is more to do than hiking, fishing, or mountain biking. In fact, for adventurous (or curious) individuals, Boise has wonderful sites for paragliding. Remember, paragliding should never be done alone, and, for the inexperienced, the best way to have fun is to go with a certified instructor or professional. But for those who are ready to, or are experienced with paragliding, here are the top three spots around Boise for adventure.#1 – 8th Street
This spot is so named due to the fact that one must take 8th Street in Boise to get to the destination. Heading North on 8th Street, the road will eventually turn to dirt. Park off to the side after going past the last set of power…
What’s the difference between a short sale and foreclosure? Which is better?
Monday, June 13th, 2011 at 8:59am. 410 Views, 0 Comments.
Prospective homeowners who are looking for distressed Idaho real estate will find that there are two general categories of distressed residential properties:Short Sales and Foreclosures.
Which is better if you are facing financial difficulty:
Short Sale: A short sale of a Boise home is a transaction between the homeowner and the purchaser which will not generate enough cash to the seller to completely pay off the outstanding mortgage. Because of this, the mortgage lender must agree to take a loss and approve the sale. Several problems can result from this kind of a transaction. The listing price for the home is not pre-approved by the lender and the final sale price may be different. The seller sets the listing price without knowledge of what…