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Short Sale Example

April 26, 2010

A short sale is a transaction that occurs when a homeowner owes more in his home that it is worth.  For instance: Mr. Jones owns a home on 123 River Street His loan is $250,000 Market value is $200,000 Mr. Jones is $50,000 upside down In order for him to sell his home and pay [...]

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Short sales still causing headaches

April 5, 2010

Short sale transactions have to be one of the most frustrating types. The banks play at their own pace and by their own rules, making it difficult for consumers to get clear, timely answers. I spend a lot of time on Trulia.com where I try and help people get answers to their questions and to [...]

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Tax Credit Deadline

January 23, 2010

I just added a Tax Credit Deadline Countdown timer to the far right sidebar of Boise Real Estate Soup!  Check it out! Tax Credit Deadline: [fergcorp_cdt_single date="4/30/2010"] If  you’re trying to beat the April 30th deadline, you better get moving to find your home.  Feel free to do a free home search to find all [...]

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Poll Question: Cut Spending on Idaho Education?

January 11, 2010

Ironic how these talks will begin just after the re-inauguration of a $125 Million remodel project and the green light to begin work on the Garrity Interchange–among others. Keep in mind these cuts are probably going to have more of a dramatic impact on rural districts than Boise Schools or Meridian Schools. Are you kidding [...]

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