Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Boise Parade of Homes: Sample the Best of Boise Real Estate!

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Every year, the Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho puts on the Idaho “Parade of Homes.” The parade of homes is a great opportunity for Staging Ideas, Trend Watching and a great way to view the “best of the best”in today’s Boise Real Estate Market. (more…)

Boise Home Sellers: Ways to Prevent Foreclosure

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

If you are concerned about potentially losing your home, it would behoove you to read this. Many Boise home sellers aren’t aware that a foreclosure is not their only option. (more…)

So you are moving? How to find a Real Estate Agent in unfamiliar territory.

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

If you are moving out of town and want to find the most qualified Realtor ®, we can help.

Being in the business, we know how to interview other agents. Qualifying a good agent can be like finding a needle in a haystack, but we’ve found a way to get it done - effectively! (more…)

Building Lots Boise, ID - Land for Sale Boise

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Just over a year ago, building lots were hard to find and didn’t even appear on the Boise MLS before they were sold. Now there’s plenty to choose from: (more…)

Boise Real Estate Business Philosophy

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Here’s a great quote for anyone; “What you do for yourself can get you by. What you do for others is what gets you ahead.” - Vincent Kituku.  (more…)

Foreign Investment in Boise Idaho Real Estate

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Low Dollar Value and Stable Boise Real Estate Market are Attracting Foreign Investors and Retirees!

There’s one category of Boise home buyers that everyone has forgotten. We aren’t seeing it in the media yet, but the foreign investors are coming! (more…)

Marketing No No’s for Idaho Properties with Tenants

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

I know I’ll take some heat for this post, but what’s a blog without a bit of controversy.

Idaho Fixer Upper

My buyers and I were out looking at Idaho Homes for Sale today. I pulled some properties for them and 1 had a “tenant.” That usually puts up red flags in my mind, but the listing agent described the occupants as “great tenants. (more…)

Selling Our Own Home

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

We listed our home in Meridian, Idaho at $275,000 about a month ago. That’s $124 per square foot. You know we’ve only gotten positive feedback, but buyers are still hesitating. (more…)

Blogging about Boise Idaho Real Estate

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

How I see it…

There is a small group of Realtors blogging for the Idaho Real Estate market, only a handful that have motives besides “please do business with me,” and a select few that are willing to brave honest information without the “red-tape.” If you are curious, I fall into that last category. (more…)