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Construction Begins in Bown Crossing

I'm really happy to give you this post today!  I was over at Bown Crossing watching the crew pour the first foundation of the Riverwalk Collection! Bown Crossing Many people still don't know what Bown Crossing is, so here is a quick video that shows what Bown Crossing is all about!  The Riverwalk...

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Tax Credit Deadline

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...

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What is Appreciation?

What is Appreciation? Appreciation is an increase in the value of an asset, in this case real estate,  over time.  Driving factors that may cause the increase are:  increased demand or weakening supply, or as a result of changes in inflation or interest rates.  This is the opposite of depreciation,...

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12 Things That You're Not Doing For Your Rental But Should Be

Being a landlord isn't easy but given the Resale Real Estate Market, many homeowners are turning their home into rentals. It can be a great idea, but, few of the owners with for rent signs are actually operating their rental in professional manner and in some cases illegally. Managing your own rental...

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Poll Question: Cut Spending on Idaho Education?

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...

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What is the MLS?

by Aaron Catt on February 1, 2010

Every industry has it’s Acronym and the Real Estate Industry is no different. One such acronym is the MLS which gets thrown around like crazy. For those of you that know what is means, congrats, but for those that don’t, this article is for you!

What is the MLS?

The MLS stands for [click to continue…]

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Construction Begins in Bown Crossing

by Aaron Catt on January 28, 2010

I’m really happy to give you this post today!  I was over at Bown Crossing watching the crew pour the first foundation of the Riverwalk Collection!

Bown Crossing

Many people still don’t know what Bown Crossing is, so here is a quick video that shows what Bown Crossing is all about!  The Riverwalk Collection is the last residential phase of the entire project and there is only 1 home of the 4 that is still available for sale!  If you haven’t visited Bown Crossing, it’s in Southeast Boise and it’s well worth a visit!

The real estate in Bown Crossing has been a very good investment for all of it’s homeowners and values have been strong given the downturn that alot of Boise real estate has experienced;  These homes will be no different, especially at the price of $217,900!  There are few homes for sale in Boise that can give you the same quality location and quality construction for such an amazing price.  In addition, all of these homes will be ready before the Tax Credit Deadline.

Here is a quick video of the progress!

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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:

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 of the Boise Homes [...]

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What is Appreciation?

January 22, 2010

What is Appreciation?
Appreciation is an increase in the value of an asset, in this case real estate,  over time.  Driving factors that may cause the increase are:  increased demand or weakening supply, or as a result of changes in inflation or interest rates.  This is the opposite of depreciation, which is a decrease over time.  Obviously the Boise Real [...]

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The Swiss Army Knife Of Boise Real Estate

September 29, 2009

Swiss Army Knives can do almost anything, so can the new and improved Boise Real Estate Soup! It’s taken some time but I’m excited to get the new site up an running. The changes were pretty straight forward; mostly design/graphic, but more important are the navigational changes, but, I’ve added some great features that are very useful for home buyers and home sellers alike!

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East Parkcenter Bridge Opens Gate To New Boise Real Estate Developments

October 1, 2009

At 2 o’clock on Tuesday, the new East Parkcenter Bridge helped the first public drivers cross the Boise River and closed another chapter on the 30 year plus plan.  One year ago to the day, I wrote another story on the East Parkcenter Bridge as a ‘Perspective’ piece about the project.
During the Ribbon Cutting and [...]

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Free Boise MLS Home Search: Including Bank Owned & Distressed

October 3, 2009

Need a simple and effective way to search for homes in Boise without having to submit your name and email?  Look no further! I just unlocked the code to the easiest way to search for homes on the Boise MLS and it’s right here on Boise Real Estate Soup!  Oh, yeah, you can also [...]

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Will The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit be Extended?

October 7, 2009

November 30th, 2009 is the deadline for the current First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of $8000.  If you want it, you better go out and buy your home and have it closed by then.  The buzz however, is that the first-time home buyer tax credit is not only going to get an extension, but also [...]

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Boise Real Estate Market Quick Stats #1

October 13, 2009

Of the 1962 homes on the Boise MLS listed as single family for sale, 503 of them are subject to ‘Short Sale’ and 143 of them are ‘In Foreclosure’ and 86 of them are REO, or owned by the bank.
Good deals are still out there, but if you have to wait for banks approval, don’t [...]

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Boise Real Estate Market Quick Stats #2

October 20, 2009

I had a client (you know who you are) ask me today what the median home price is for the Meridian area.  I didn’t know it right off hand, so I thought that I’d look.  It would be a waste of information if I didn’t share it with you so here goes:
The Median Home Price [...]

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Don’t Forget to Blow Out Your Sprinklers

October 29, 2009

If you’re new to the Boise area or are new to owning a home in the Boise area, then chances are, you might also be new to the idea of blowing out your sprinkler system.
There are cheap-o signs everywhere advertising this service for around $25 and it is worth every penny of it.  In addition, [...]

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Breaking News: Senate Plans on Extending and Expanding The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

October 29, 2009

The Senate reached a compromise today to extend the $8000 tax credit for first-time home buyers in an effort to help the flailing real estate market out of it’s tail spin.  We’ll see if the bill passes.
The Wall Street Journal reports that not only will the tax credit of $8000 be extended, but that it [...]

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Get Off Your Lazy Butt and Go Vote for Boise City Council–TODAY!

November 3, 2009

Ok, I just left the polls and the ladies who were volunteering were nearly asleep.  In case you didn’t know, there are 3 seats up for Boise City Council and you need to vote for your favorite candidate who is going to represent your ideology and the City you live in.
A Few Important Issues

The Trolley- [...]

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My New Job with O2 Marketing Group

November 6, 2009

I am pleased to announce my new position with O2 Marketing Group here in Boise.  I’ve been offered a chance to work with some of the best agents in the new construction business, Kami Brandt and Alicia Lopez.  They have  combined experience, education and vision unrivaled by many.

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension a Reality–Expansion Joins

November 11, 2009

Like it or not, the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended from it’s original deadline of November 30th, 2009 to April 30th, 2010. Not only did the Tax Credit get extended, it also got expanded.

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Changes
Extension

Tax Credit Expires April 30th (must have a binding contract to purchase), [...]

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The Market Has Bottomed Out and 3 Other Lies Real Estate Agents Tell

November 11, 2009

Buying and selling real estate can be easy, it can also be very complicated.  Making the right choice as a home buyer and getting all your ducks in a row as a home seller is also very difficult.  For these and many other reasons, people hire Realtors.  But, how can you know for sure that [...]

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New Rentals Page

November 15, 2009

Property Management is just one of the services that I provide as a Real Estate Agent.  As such, I’ve decided to ditch my old property management website and put all of my available rentals here on Boise Real Estate Soup.
You’ll notice that at the top of the site along the navigation bar, you’ll see a [...]

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FHA Loans: The Next Real Estate Mess

November 17, 2009

You’ve heard that when you buy a new car and the minute you drive it off the lot, it’s already worth less than what you just paid for it, right?  Parts of the Ada County Housing Market might be the same!  First it was ARM’s (Adjustable Rate Mortgages), then it was the ‘Pay Option’ Arms, [...]

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Meridian Rental–Move in by December and get $300 CASH

November 20, 2009

In an effort to get this home off the market, I’m offering something special:
Move into this Meridian home for rent by December 1st and I will give you $300 CASH!!!
OR
Refer this home to someone qualified who is looking and if they sign a lease, I will give you $100 CASH!!!
It’s as simple as that! [...]

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Think Before You Buy: The Homebuyer Tax Credit is a Bonus, not a Reason

December 3, 2009

Some Home Buyers are making a purchase just because they can get $8000.  Is this a good enough reason to buy a home?  There are many benefits of home ownership and last time I checked a one-time $8000 bribe was not one of them.
A while back I posted a video about the first time home [...]

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Top 5 Selling Subdivisions in Meridian

November 30, 2009

If you’re going to buy a home in Meridian, it’s worth your time to read this short article about which subdivisions are selling best!
Out of curiosity today I decided I would go through the MLS and find the top selling subdivisions in Meridian year-to-date.  I had pretty good idea which subdivisions I thought would be [...]

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6 Tips for Driving Snow Covered Roads

December 7, 2009

I have a client who is considering moving to Boise, however one of her biggest concerns is the weather; especially in the winter weather.  Not everybody has driven in the snow, some people the idea frightens them to death and others forget that it can be very dangerous.
3-2-1 Contact
A slide out occurs when your tires [...]

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Check This Out: Bown Crossing for less than $250k !!!

December 12, 2009

I’m happy to announce a new project that I am very fortunate to be a part of:  The Riverwalk Collection at Bown Crossing.  If you’re not familiar with Bown Crossing, click play on the video to the right.

What is Bown Crossing?
Bown Crossing is a mixed-use development in South East Boise built around the way neighborhoods [...]

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Good Real Estate Sells Fast–Bad Real Estate Doesn’t

December 17, 2009

Less than a few weeks ago I posted an article about the new Riverwalk Collection at Bown Crossing.  Today, I am happy to say that we are 50% sold with another 25% on the horizon.  I’d like to attribute it solely to our great marketing, but I think that would be grossly typical of most [...]

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Bown Crossing: Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

December 23, 2009

Yesterday I ran through Bown Crossing real quick to see what kinds of things I could find as last minute gifts. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to hit all of the great stores, shops and restaurants, but I did make it into two of them and was able to find some last minute ideas–not to [...]

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Does a Multifamily Home Qualify for The Homebuyer Tax Credit?

December 29, 2009

You’ve heard me call the Tax Credit a bribe, but if you’re in the market anyway, its a bonus.  The Home Buyer Tax Credit can be a useful tool for some multifamily real estate purchases as long as one of the ‘units’ is your primary residence!
Check it out!

If you have any questions you’d like to [...]

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Small is the new Big

January 22, 2010

The recent housing boom was full of McMansion construction focusing on BIG homes.  Today, this isn’t the case–buyers are currently demanding smaller and “move-down” houses.
Un-Supersize Me
Across the nation, people are building smaller homes.  In Ada County, the average size new home is getting smaller.  In 2005 the average size new construction home was 2180 Sq/Ft [...]

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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 me?  Who [...]

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