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CONDOS LESS THAN RENT IN COLLEGE

I went to lunch with a young guy on Thursday who lives a few blocks from the BSU Stadium in Boise. He told me about some recent condos in his development that have been selling for $50,000 to $55,000.   With interest rates as low as they are, this makes the payment on...

FELL IN LOVE TODAY

It's some short sale loving...but hey, this sweet Meridian Home is listed at $279,000  (Previously sold for $465,000 in 2007.) Look at the pics below.  Double ovens, Jenn Air cooktop, pot filler, island with integrated table, granite all over, travertine, 110" home...

CASH FLOW BUYERS AGENT

What will a Buyer's agent cost me, and What is a "Cash-flow Buyer's Agent"? Any decent real estate professional will actually make you more money on a net basis (my term; cash flow buyer's agent) than is earned on their commission from your transaction. These are not...

MARKETING EVALUATION SESSION TOMORROW

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ONE MORE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER FOR TOMORROW'S  MARKETING EVALUATION SESSION December 2, 2010 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the Conference Room at our new Office EVER WANTED TO KNOW HOW YOUR BUSINESS AND ITS MARKETING ARE PERCEIVED BY THE OUTSIDE WORLD?  By...

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The physical move of BoiseCribs.com to their new office is not the only thing upgrading this week. According to Alexa Traffic Rankings, BoiseCribs.com is Moving and Shaking in the cloud....meaning we are one of the fastest growing Real Estate sites in Idaho. In the...

WHAT IS A SHORT SALE?

What is a Short Sale? A sort sale occurs when a property is sold and the lender agrees to accept a discounted payoff, meaning the lender will release the lien that is secured to the property upon receipt of less money than is actually owned. Call us today to talk...

ANOTHER Q ANSWERED

Can I pretend to be the "authority" for a minute? One question I have been asked over the years is "can you recommend a good residential investment book?  Not a get rich, my-Dad-is-better-than-your-Dad book that has been oversold the last five years, but a how do I...

THIS WEEK’S DEAL LIST

Nice...I like when a blog post triggers a re-action.  OK, I won't be so "vague" on the DEAL SHEET I just posted about.  Here is the one for this week. Call us ASAP to discuss the opportunities here in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Star, Caldwell and Nampa.  I tell people...

NON-MLS PRIVATE DEALS

Yes, we have deals that are not on the MLS!  You have all heard the term OPM (Other People's Money). But have you heard of OPT, OPE, OPR, and OPF?  Other people's time, talents, experience, education, resources, and friends can be just as valuable as their money!  All...