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Preparing to Buy a New Home

There are 2 main factors that come into play when looking to buy a new home in Boise.  The first, getting the best possible deal you can.  Secondly, finding a home that you truly love that meets your needs.  Unfortunately the two doen’t always come together.  Either the needs are to high which drives the [...]

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Idaho Fact #16

Idaho has just two metropolitan areas: Boise, which includes Ada and Canyon Counties, and Pocatello, which includes Bannock County. For many years Pocatello was the second largest city in the state, but 2000 census revealed that Nampa, located near Boise, had grown so fast, it had become the second largest.

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Financial Update

Ever since the country has fallen into a financial crisis with news of layoffs across the nation it is becoming disturbingly obvious that things are still out of control. Food Industry News offers a lot of insight to where we are and where we are heading as a nation. Sure we hear of HP and [...]

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Top News Stories

Associated Press is one of the top news providers and I am proud to offer a new avenue to get the best and latest news on BoiseRealEstateInfo.net. While you are visiting please take a moment to check out recent events by visiting the Real Estate News page. You don’t even have to leave [...]

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Idaho Fact #15

Geographically, the state is almost exactly halfway between the North Pole and the equator. A sign marking the location of 45 degrees latitude is located on Highway 55 just north of New Meadows, not far from the halfway mark between Idaho’s northern and southern boundaries.

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Idaho Fact #14

The notorious Wyatt Earp spent time in and around Eagle City.

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

October Housing Statistics

With the recent events going on with the financial crisis it appears that the Boise real estate market is far from dead. For the month of October, 2008, there were approximately 4340 homes on the market in Ada County, 399 homes were sold, and an average price of $233,000. Compared to this time [...]

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

Idaho Fact #13

Soda Springs has the largest captive geyser in the world and is also home to natural springs. The area was a popular stop for Oregon and California Trail travelers.

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Can You Fire Your Real Estate Agent

When it comes to protecting your interests and having to sign a contract there are times where this can be unpredictable. Home sellers are usually faced with signing a “Listing Agreement” with a real estate brokerage firm when selling their home. So what happens when you don’t get the satisfaction you thought you [...]

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Idaho Fact #12

Idaho was regularly ranked in the 90’s and 2000 census as one of the fastest growing states in the country. The large counties of Ada, Canyon, and Kootenia account for almost all of the increase in population, while some small counties have lost population.

Saturday, November 8th, 2008