November 2008

Homeowner Tips: Fire Saftey For the Holidays

November 19, 2008

As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, many Boiseans turn to their fireplaces for heat and for comfort.  But be careful, during the holidays, fires injure 2,600 people and cause $930 million in damage. A few simple steps can keep your family and your home safe this holiday season. Smoke Alarms Properly [...]

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Boise Real Estate Market Update: Have we hit Bottom?

November 17, 2008

I am pleased to be able to share some decent news about the Boise Real Estate Market with a really cheesy grin!  I don’t claim to be a prophet with regard to markets and I also don’t want to cry wolf, but for the last 3 weeks I have been watching the Market Action Index.  [...]

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5 things you MUST do to Sell your Home

November 12, 2008

Selling homes these days has become more difficult than ever.  Add to it the fact that a lot of sellers are upside-down on their home; They owe the bank more than it is worth.  Many sellers are trying so hard to get out from under their home that they are looking to Realtors now, more [...]

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Buying a Home in Boise? Don't forget your Buyers Agent

November 3, 2008

In case you haven’t noticed, our real estate market currently favors buyers, not sellers.  Buyers have ample choice with many homes to look at and they have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating things like closing costs, price reductions, down payment assistance, and other terms.  But for some odd reason, many buyers are [...]

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