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Nate Covington
There lies a small town on the banks of a river, with mountains to the South a large reservoir to the North and an East-West interstate on the edge of town to facilitate commerce between the nearby city of Pocatello to the East and the cities and towns ...  [Read More]
Posted:byNate Covington
George  Tallabas
The house, senate and president Obama recently gave Idaho Real Estate and the nation an early Christmas gift. The popular $8,000 homebuyers tax credit was recently extended. Not only was it extended but it has been expanded and here are the highlights: ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Tallabas
Karen Daniel
Congress giving "ALL" homebuyers a $6,500 tax break, and First Time Homebuyer up to $8,000 tax break. WASHINGTON – Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper. First-time homebuyers have ...  [Read More]
Posted:byKaren Daniel
We all saw the highly debated government “Cash for Clunkers” program come and go in what seemed like the blink of an eye. While the $8,000 tax credit has been being promoted for some time now, time is starting to run out to take advantage of ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Karen Daniel
Who is eligible to claim the tax credit? First-time home buyers purchasing any kind of home, new or resale are eligible for the tax credit. To qualify for the tax credit, a home purchase must occur on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byKaren Daniel
According to the latest reports by RealtyTrac, a record 360,149 homeowners received a foreclosure notice in July – a whopping 7% increase over figures from June. Despite recent good news about an increase in existing home sales and stabilizing home ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
WASHINGTON – Existing-home sales in the second quarter showed healthy gains from the first quarter in the vast majority of states, and price declines have increased affordability in most metro areas, according to the latest survey by the National ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
The new incentives offered as part of the Making Home Affordable Program entice lenders to accept proceeds from a short sale as full satisfaction of a loan, and offer $1,500 to homeowners to help with relocation costs. Idaho short sales are already a more ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Nate Covington
American Falls, Power County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 137 Hayes on July 23 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byNate Covington
Nate Covington
American Falls, Power County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 473 Mckinley on July 22 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byNate Covington
Nate Covington
American Falls, Power County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 473 Mckinley on July 21 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byNate Covington
Nate Covington
Aberdeen, Bingham County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 582 S. 5th W. on July 25 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:byNate Covington
Daily Real Estate News | July 20, 2009 | Don’t forget to remind potential buyers of something that is obvious to real estate professionals: Now is the time to buy, but that opportunity may be slipping away. For people who have a job and money, a ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
The Obama Administration has implemented an incentive that will make short sales more attractive to lenders, meaning that the number of homes available for short sale may increase as banks become more willing to enable homeowners to get out from under ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Due to current economic conditions, the number of short sale properties on the market is rising. The increasing number of short sales on the market presents challenges for REALTORS®. Below you'll find more information on: short sales and their ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
We’ve all heard the recent rumblings about the housing market beginning to stabilize. Foreclosures in May were up 18% from last year, and believe it or not, some are saying foreclosures are contributing to the stabilization. Specifically, foreclosures ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Reports from the first quarter of 2009 indicated that the Boise-Nampa area had twice the foreclosure rate of the national average. An estimated 1 in 85 homes in the Treasure Valley were the subject of a foreclosure filing during the first quarter of this ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Boise is a place I love to call home, and I love helping others discover the joys of a life in the beautiful Boise, Idaho by helping them find a great deal in Boise real estate. A life in Boise offers some incredible amenities, starting with its ideal ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Short sales - where a lender agrees to take less than it's owed on a mortgage - are rising sharply. Here's how you can profit. (Money Magazine) -- When Brian Gavitt, a physician, and his wife Gayleen, a stay-at-home mom, started to eye homes in ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Government report shows surprising sharp drop in housing starts and building permits, but single-home data show signs of stabilization. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Initial construction of U.S. homes and building permits both sank to record lows in April, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
A record number of foreclosure filings took place during April, but the number of repossessions fell 11%. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Foreclosures in April exceeded even March's blistering pace with a record 342,000 homes receiving notices of default, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover
Karen Daniel
As part of the Treasury Department’s consumer outreach effort and with the April 15 individual tax filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service today began a concerted effort to educate taxpayers about additional options at their disposal ...  [Read More]
Posted:byKaren Daniel
George  Tallabas
In my over 29 years as a licensed Idaho Realtor I have never seen a better opportunity for anyone interested in purchasing Idaho Real Estate . Mark my words when I say, those that don't buy Idaho Real Estate in the next few months will kick themselves ...  [Read More]
Posted:byGeorge Tallabas
Karen Daniel
The Housing and Economic Recovery act of 2008 A new refundable tax credit for individuals who are qualified first-time homebuyers of a principal residence in the United States. The provision applies to a principal residence purchased by the taxpayer on ...  [Read More]
Posted:byKaren Daniel
There are so few approved buyers in the real-estate market these days, but every one of them is looking for a good deal through buying a foreclosure or a short sale. I think everyone understands the foreclosure process, but as short sale signs sprout up ...  [Read More]
Posted:byMervin Hanover

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