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Be Cautious of Part Time Agents

If you're serious about selling your home, be sure to hire someone who will be working on your behalf; someone who is a professional Realtor

Enjoy this fun video and call Don Wixom, your RE/MAX professional, when you're ready to buy or sell!

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Boise ID Short Sales Agent Updates Report

Boise ID Short Sales Report Idaho Short Sales

Broker, Owner of RE/MAX Executives in Nampa, Idaho, Don Wixom, who is a Certified Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), has updated his exclusive Idaho Short Sales Report for the general public.

This report walks you through the basics of an Idaho Short Sale along with an estimated time line and current short sale statistics for the Boise Real Estate Market.

 

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Boise ID Short Sales Update

Short Sale Homes in Boise Idaho

Statistics as of November 1, 2010:

  • 2208 active single-family Boise homes listings were available as of November 1st.
  • 39% of these homes are "distressed properties" 
  • 291 are REO by banks (foreclosures) and 
  • 577 are short sales (26%).

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Look What Interest Rates Have Done Since 1990

When you figure that the majority of a home buyer's monthly payment is interest, doesn't it make sense to take advantage of low interest rates?

Having a low interest rate will allow more of your monthly payment to go toward the principal balance and allow more discretionary income to pay down that principal balance more quickly.

Take a look at what interest rates have done since 1990:

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Happy Halloween from your Idaho Real Estate Agent

Happy Halloween from your Idaho Real Estate Agent

As you take the little ones out to Trick-or-Treat this weekend, please be safe, use caution, carry a flashlight, go in small groups, inspect treats before you eat them and be alert!

Did you know...

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Meridian Idaho Ethnic Dining

Meridian Idaho Ethnic Dining Guide

 

Meridian Idaho is a growing community that offers excellent shopping, great schools, super buys on Meridian homes for sale AND a variety of ethnic dining establishments.

 

This is just a quick list of the many options for eating out in the wonderful city of Meridian Idaho... Compliments of your Meridian ID Real Estate Agent, Don Wixom.

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Why You Should Avoid Foreclosure

Why You Should Avoid Foreclosure Avoid Foreclosure

When it comes to losing your Idaho home to foreclosure, there is no quick and easy fix. Financial troubles come in all sizes and it can be a very emotionally draining process. The most important thing to remember is to "stay sharp!"

Don't let your emotions take over the logical thinking process that can help you and your family.  Don't be afraid to ask for help.

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3.875% Interest Rates... What More do you Want!?

Idaho Real Estate Interest Rates 

Are you kidding me?

Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) is now offering 3.875% annual interest rate for Idaho home purchases!

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Treasure Valley Idaho Home Prices - A 9-Year History

Where have Home Prices in the Boise Valley been and where are they going?

Following is an interesting graph, showing the bubble of home prices for both Canyon County real estate and Ada County real estate, here in the Treasure Valley, Idaho.

The peak of pricing was late 2006 and early 2007.  The average sales price for Canyon County for September, 2010, is very close to what it was in September 2002. 

 

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Idaho Real Estate 5 Year History of Home Prices

Looking Back 5 Years at Boise and Nampa Home Prices

Average SOLD Nampa Idaho Home Prices:

  • Sept. 2005 $139,118
  • Sept. 2006 $184,308
  • Sept. 2007 $183,180
  • Sept. 2008 $162,844
  • Sept. 2009 $131,962 (59% Distressed Properties)
  • Sept. 2010 $108,840 (68% Distressed Properties)

About a 22% drop in Nampa Home Prices in 5 years.

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