First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 Posted in Buyer Stuff | No Comments »I've posted on this before, but it bears mentioning again. If you are a first time homebuyer, you have until November 30, 2009 to close escrow on the purchase of your first home in order to receive the $8,000 tax credit. This ...
Boise's Best MLS Search
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Seller Stuff | No Comments »I have recently implemented a powerful new map-based MLS Search on this blog. Give it a try by clicking on the icon at the top right of this page and experiment with the deep variety of search tools it offers! Best of ...
March 2009 "Phriends Of Phil" Featured Business
Sunday, March 15th, 2009 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Phriends Of Phil, Seller Stuff | No Comments »This month's featured business is my own handyman, Ken Weathers, whom I have labeled as "The World's Best Handyman". Ken has been my "go to guy" for years and has done some pretty amazing work for me. He returns calls, shows ...
Economic Stimulus Act Details
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 Posted in Buyer Stuff | No Comments »The signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, better known as the stimulus package, contains several positive provisions to energize the housing market. From increasing tax credits for first-time homebuyers to reinstating higher loan limits for buyers in high-cost areas, ...
Why Boise Short Sales Are Difficult
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 Posted in Buyer Stuff, Inside Real Estate, Seller Stuff | No Comments »If you're like many folks, you think a short sale is a chance to snag a bargain. But, that often is not the case. Here's why: A short sale occurs when a seller of a home will not net enough at closing ...
