Don Wixom RE/MAX Advantage

When searching for a Meridian Idaho Realtor when you decide, "I'm selling my home in Meridian," take a look at on-line marketing.

Nearly 98% of Meridian home buyerssearch the Internet either on their home PC, office computer or mobile device. Top producing Meridian Realtor, Don Wixom with RE/MAX Advantage, understands what buyers are looking for.

Meridian Idaho Housing Market, Strong

The numbers are in. Throughout the Treasure Valley, Meridian holds the highest average sales price for single-family homes, as of Dec. 1, 2011.  With an average sold price of $173,279, Meridian real estate tops all of Canyon County at $95,473 and even it's big brother community with homes in Boise, coming in at $163,354.

Boise Idaho Ranked by Money Magazine as #3 City for Retirement

Boise has quite a variety of "things to do" and can compete with most larger cities in the US. 

With hunting, fishing, skiing, biking, cultural events, Boise, Idaho offers excellent opportunities for not only the working Joe, but for those who are ready to retire.

The low crime rate is especially attractive in the Treasure Valley.  Population of just over 200,000, Boise offers a cost of living that is 97% of the national median, a median home price of just $120,000, a median property tax of only $1590 and a state sales tax of 6%.

Idaho Real Estate Broker Goes the Extra Mile by Marketing in a Down Economy

Nampa, ID - As many real estate agents are cutting their marketing budgets, Idaho REALTOR® Don Wixom is going the extra mile to market his clients' listings in this tough market with a fully wrapped Honda CR-Z that has already turned heads around town.

Wixom, who already stands out online for his top Google-ranking website selling Idaho real estate, www.sellidaho.com, is one of the most visible agents on the road with his brightly colored Honda CR-Z.

Taking a look at Treasure Valley home prices

Since November of 2007, it seems as though the average sales price for Boise area homes has been on a steady decline. If you look at the chart below, however, we seem to be experiencing a trend of stabilization!

With inventory levels being lower than times past, the law of supply and demand have helped prices stabilize to some degree for the Boise valley, but is this truly the bottom for Idaho home prices?

  Jobs Available in Kuna

Kuna School District #3 is hiring!

There are several openings for part time employees. Current positions advertised are for maintenance, custodial, and transportation.  Applications are available on-line at http://news.kunaschools.org/

Interested persons may also obtain applications at the district office, located at 711 Porter St.  Kuna, ID

A 5-Year Snapshot of Boise Area Home Inventory Supply

We all have heard of the basic law of supply and demand. In the Boise area real estate market, you can see it in full effect!

As we see Idaho real estate & home inventory dropping, especially in the lower price ranges, we also recognize the average sales price is somewhere between 50% - 60% of what it was in 2007.

Nampa Realtor Says Inventory Levels Are at a Critical Low!

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What are these square blotches all about?

Developed by Toyota in 1994 to track automobile parts, the now, widely used QR Codes are 2-dimensional codes created to be read at high speeds by scanners and mobile smart phones.

QR stands for Quick Response.  These matrix of bar codes, represent a distinct and unique code to access text, URL or other specific data.

Idaho Short Sale- What IRS Form do I use for forgiven debt?

Many Idaho home sellers were able to avoid foreclosure by going through the short sale process.

Often times, the short sale lender will issue the home seller a 1099-c form.  This information must be reported on your annual income tax return.

For most home owners who short sold their primary residence, this forgiven debt may be non-taxable. It is important to consult your tax professional or attorney for taxation issues.

The Debt Forgiveness Act of 2007 offers forgiveness of income tax for forgiven debt to most home owners. This Act was extended through the end of 2012. Though most home sellers may not have to pay taxes on the foregiven debt, there are exceptions.

Idaho Real Estate Levels Lowering 

Not only have prices made a drastic change for Boise Idaho Real Estate, the inventory levels have reflected consumer confidence, jobs, and available financing.

Take a look!  I hope it seems obvious with such low prices, low interest rates and low inventory, now is the time to buy a house!

Former President Buys Idaho Real Estate

Being inspired by a recent video contest on the on-line Real Estate Forum, ActiveRain.com, I decided to create a couple short, fun marketing videos.

Thanks to all of you who have made www.sellidaho.com the number one visited real estate site in Idaho!

I hope you will enjoy this short video...

Boise Idaho Real Estate Prices at Bottom

As this chart shows, we have tracked the average sold price of single-family homes in the greater Nampa-Boise area since November 2007.

When looking at Canyon County and Ada County real estate data, the biggest drop in the average home price was about April of 2009. Small drops in price each month have taken place since. We have noticed the most recent data shows slight upticks (we're talking a few dollars) were noticed in the average home prices for Boise ID real estate.

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It seems dieting is one of the most frequently mentioned ‘new year resolutions.’ Most people have great intentions but are not always resolute when it comes to their eating habits.

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