Idaho Foreclosures 
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Less Than 3% Of Boise Homes Are Foreclosures, But That Could Change...
Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 4:45pm. 295 Views, 0 Comments.
Boise Forclosures Facts
If you're looking to buy a distressed property, Boise foreclosures make up a small percentage of the overall Boise real estate market, but there still are many available to the buyer. To locate the forclosure properties in the Boise area, click here: Browse Boise Foreclosures. Of the 1,879 homes for sale in March in Ada County, only 47 were REO (foreclosed) properties, or 2.5% of the total number of homes (excluding condos and townhome properties), according to the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service. Some of that could be attributed to the number of short sales, which typically takes longer than foreclosures. National real estate experts, though, warn of a possible uptick in the number of homes entering foreclosure in the…
3 Ways to Find the Right Idaho Real Estate Agent
Saturday, March 10th, 2012 at 1:03pm. 336 Views, 0 Comments.
How can you select the best Boise real estate agent from the mountain of information that seem to be posted everywhere? Just because someone has real estate experience, doesn’t mean they are necessarily the right fit for your next home purchase or sale. To help you make heads or tails of whether someone is right for your project, consider the tips outlined below. 1. Test Them Out!
Whenever you decide to meet with an Idaho real estate agent, test them to see if their ideas line up well with yours. If the agent is clearly committed to get the best deal for you and is willing to be readily available for you through-out the home buying or selling process, it probably makes sense to move forward with the relationship. If you start your interview with…
Top 5 Ways to get a Screaming Good Deal on a Boise Foreclosure!
Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 11:25am. 778 Views, 1 Comments.
There are some incredibly great deals out there on Idaho foreclosure properties. Since banks want to get the properties off their books as quickly as possible, they tend to price them very aggressively below market value. You are probably wondering- Can I get in on this? The answer is absolutely!
The top 5 tips to getting a screaming good deal on a Boise foreclosure:
- Get pre-approved with a lender before you start looking for property. Please note, this does not mean pre-qualified. There is a big difference. When you are…
A Flight over Idaho
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 at 1:57pm. 375 Views, 0 Comments.
One of the perks that comes with buying Idaho real estate is easy access to beautiful natural landscapes. If you are looking for reasons as to why you should purchase some Boise real estate or any other type of Idaho real estate, look no further than the lush landscapes that can be presented to you by Brooks Seaplane Service, operating out of Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho.
Coeur D’ Alene is a northern Idaho town located about 30 minutes away from Spokane, Washington. The landscapes and environmental marvels on display in this area are some of the finest in the Pacific Northwest, as well as the entire United States. A Brooks Seaplane Service tour gives you and your family a great chance to enjoy the sights. Brooks Seaplane tours are ideal because they:…
Boise Ranked as #4 Real Estate Market in U.S. for 2011
Thursday, August 25th, 2011 at 3:04pm. 2155 Views, 2 Comments.
The Boise real estate market is climbing the charts again, coming in at #4 for the top real estate markets in the U.S. based on the latest Fiserve® Case-Shiller® indexes for 2011.* The indexes track more than 375 U.S. markets with a population of 500,000 or more.
Rankings are based on the projected changes in home prices from the fourth quarter of 2010 through the fourth quarter of 2011.
As any Hughes Real Estate Group team member can attest, we have been seeing a steadily increasing number of multiple offer scenarios across all price ranges recently. Between a significantly reduced inventory of homes for sale from 2010 to 2011, and pent up demand from buyers waiting for "just the right time" to invest in a home- we have experienced…
What Can Idaho's Government Do For You?
Sunday, July 10th, 2011 at 12:20pm. 425 Views, 0 Comments.
Idaho’s State GovernmentIdaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has taken large steps to develop Idaho’s economy. Governor Otter has looked to tax cuts and private industry growth to boost the state’s economic outlook. He has also utilized state finances to fund large projects in infrastructure and technological development in the state’s business-heavy regions. Governor Otter has promised to continue his opposition to the recent health care reforms, an action he believes will help local businesses save money during the recent U.S. financial downturn.
How do all these facts affect potential investors in the Gem State? Idaho’s pro-business, pro-investment governance style means that potential investors can count on state support from the commerce…
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…
Dirt Biking in Idaho
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 at 12:53pm. 469 Views, 0 Comments.
If you've chosen the varied terrain that surrounds Boise, Idaho as your home and you've made a financial commitment and invested in Idaho real estate, chances are you like to live on the edge. You're a risk taker. And dirt bikes are a great way to feel that adrenalin-rush, while surrounded by gorgeous scenery.
Riding a dirt bike along rocky trails, maneuvering your bike across creeks and up hills...it's a way of enjoying the outdoors that is second to none. The mountains. The colorful trees and bushes. The vast sky yawning over you. But before you head out to a trail, take the time to check out to make sure the trail is the right one for you.
If you're looking for a trail that's in the vicinity of Boise, Idaho, you have a couple of primo choices.…