Buyer Tools

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 [...]

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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  demanding smaller homes and “move-down” houses.  Just take a look at what kind of homes are for sale in Boise and you’ll see that the trends are moving to smaller floor plans.  When you think about [...]

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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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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 [...]

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