Homeowner Satisfaction is Up

Despite the turbulent real estate market a whopping 72% of surveyed homeowners are satisfied with owning a home. The other 28%? Weelll…not so much – likely due to the devaluation of their homes. It may come as a surprise then that those who were satisfied with owning a home, only 24% said it was because…

Great Boise Short Sale Home!

Great Boise Home at a Great Price! This home is located within city limits and sits on almost one full acre, great for horses and or recreational vehicles. Also includes attached guest quarters or mother-in-law home with 1 BR, 1 BA, which is approx 3 years young and in very good condition. Separate living quarters…

Boise Real Estate: Curb Appeal

With so many great available homes in Idaho right now, it can be hard to make that all important first impression with potential buyers. Smart sellers aren’t deterred from this fact; are getting the most bang for their buck by stepping up the curb appeal. According to the latest Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, the…

Amazing Eagle Idaho Home

A Banbury original: your Eagle Idaho dream home in a park-like setting. Open & inviting living at its best. Main floor is covered in travertine tile. Chef’s kitchen with slab granite counters & island. King size master suite with sitting area, large walk-in closet, luxurious bath, & private balcony. Two living areas: living room &…

New IHFA Incentives

The Idaho Housing and Finance Association proclaimed it has received only 363 applications since announcing it had $13 million in federal emergency funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This money is intended to provided zero interest loans of up to $50,000 for Idaho home owners in danger of losing their homes…

Boise Real Estate: Good News Bad News

The latest surveys show Idaho leading the nation in home value depreciation; home prices are the lowest they’ve ever been. This may seem like one more nail in the economic coffin but Treasure Valley real estate experts advise us to take a deeper look at the numbers to find a cause for optimism. It doesn’t…

Boise Home Foreclosure News

The number of homes receiving foreclosure filings went down 17% in January compared to last year. Foreclosure filings fell sharply the first of this year, but we’re not ready to break out the dancing shoes yet! That’s still over 261k properties and a 1% increase compared to December. “We’ve now seen three straight months with…

Boise Real Estate Market Update

Thank you for visiting our Boise Real Estate website. Providing current market information is just part of the services we offer via our website. You can also find homes in Idaho, or use our Auto Home Finder to get homes that match your needs sent directly to you by email. Here’s the news: Housing prices…

Spring Real Estate Market

No one is making claims of rampant optimism throughout the country, but none the less Americans remain sold on the value of home ownership despite a tremulous market. Things are exceptionally good for those looking to buy a home in Idaho as home prices themselves are still falling and spring could end up as a…

Future Idaho Homes: Less is More?

Trends are showing that buying a super-sized home in todays market could lead to woes down the road when it comes time to sell. A study by the National Association of Home Builders states that by 2015 new homes will be 10% smaller, green, and packed with more technology and features than today’s homes. The…

Pending Homes: A Turn Around?

Thank you for once again checking in to your source for the latest Boise Idaho Real Estate news and information! Idaho Properties knows real estate in Idaho and we strive to keep our devoted web visitors informed on the latest news and events in the real estate market. Let’s get right to this entry: With…

Young Boise Home Buyers

Thank you for once again visiting our Boise Idaho Real Estate Blog! In this entry we will give some great advice for young people who are just starting out with home ownership in mind. It’s never too early to plan ahead and this information will help you prepare the way when the time comes to…