The quick answer to this question is “yes” you should attend the home inspection. If the home inspector you are thinking about hiring says you cannot then look to hire someone else. By attending the home inspection you open yourself up to a great learning experience and even more important you are able [...]
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Wed, September 30 2009 » Real Estate » 1 Comment
There is considerable paperwork when it comes to the home loan process. There is the application form, which asks for detailed information about you, your employment, and the house you want to purchase. You will also need to provide financial documentation to the lender about your personal finances, earnings, debts, and your monthly [...]
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Sun, September 27 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments
Now that you have decided to buy a home or maybe even found the home of your choice it is time to start shopping for a home loan. Now you have to find a mortgage and payment terms that fit into your financial budget.
When looking for a home loan a good place [...]
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Fri, September 25 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments
There are many places to put money to try and make money. The stock market, bonds, commodities, and yes real estate. Buying a home in this market can be nerve racking but as the dust continues to settle and everything gets back on track Boise real estate may not be a bad investment. [...]
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Tue, September 22 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments
American’s may be good at a lot of things but saving money is not one of them. According to the American Banker’s Association the average American hold $8,000 worth of credit card debt. When you own a home you are literally forced to save money. What I am referring to is home equity. [...]
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Sun, September 20 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments
Over the past few months you have been looking at homes trying to find that one that is “just right.” Finally, you think you found it but there is a very important task in front of you – getting a home loan. Getting a home loan is like buying any other product, [...]
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Fri, September 18 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments
There are many reasons why buying Boise real estate is a good idea. Of course there are the obvious financial benefits but what about the psychological and social benefits of owning.
The fact is homeownership allows people to put down roots in a particular neighborhood. It is an opportunity to meet new people and make friends. [...]
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Wed, September 16 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments
Not everyone is approved for a home loan and rightly so. We are continuing to see a back lash of foreclosures from loans made to individuals who could not afford them or didn’t understand what they were getting themselves into.
If you find yourself turned down for a home loan, federal law requires the lender to [...]
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Mon, September 14 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments
It is amazing how fast this year is going, only 110 day till Christmas… Okay here is Boise’s home sale statistics for August.
North Boise 22 homes sold, average price of $262,931, and 82 dom.
Northeast Boise 6 homes sold, average price of $345,428, and 44 dom.
Southeast Boise 47 homes sold, average price of $223,438, and 57 dom.
Boise [...]
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Sat, September 5 2009 » Real Estate » No Comments