Upon first glance, the numbers this month appear to be disappointing – down from 467 homes sold in December 2011 and down from 471 in November 2011. However, if you look to the number of homes sold in January 2011, the numbers look more encouraging. Continue Reading Boise Real Estate Sales – January 2012

Sales continue to be strong in the Boise real estate market. In December, 467 single family homes sold. Although that is down about 10% from December 2010, the good news comes from the increase in median price and average price. Continue Reading Boise Real Estate Sales – December 2011

Recently, the Idaho Statesman ran a front page article detailing how spectulators contributed to the housing bubble and the record number of short sales and foreclosures that have not only hurt the housing industry but have contributed to the economic downturn in Idaho and across the nation. Continue Reading Speculators and the housing bubble

Boise real estate sales are continuing to hold up well with 471 sales in November 2011 compared to 438 sales in November of the prior year. Year-to-date sales are also ahead of 2010 – 5763 homes sold through November 2011.Continue Reading Boise Real Estate Sales – November 2011

Are you taking all the deductions off your income taxes that you’re entitled to? If you itemize your deductions, you are entitled to deduct mortgage insurance premiums – just as you do mortgage interest. Continue Reading Mortgage Insurance Premium Deduction

The Federal Home Finance Agency (FHFA) recently made changes to the HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program) that will help homeowners who are current on their mortgage and wish to take advantage of lower interest rates by re-financing but have been unable to do so due to being up-side-down in their mortgage.Continue Reading HARP Loan Limits Removed