Boise real estate agents are currently reporting the biggest housing boom in the nation.
Agents compared data collected from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and it shows that Boise real estate agents saw the greatest increase in sales from January 2013 to January 2014, making it the highest sales increase in the nation.
Check out this news story for the details!
http://www.ktvb.com/news/Boise-real-estate-sales-increase-tops-the-nation-246088441.html
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Current Housing Market Analysis
Here are some great charts to show the current market analysis for Ada County. Check out the inventory for price range, how many units sold per area and look at an overall analysis.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Why you should move to Boise
Did you hear that Boise, Idaho was voted #11 in the top 100 places to live? If you are just moving here, or have been here for awhile you know why we received this high vote. Here are just a couple of the great upcoming things Boise has to offer.
Treefort Music Fest 2014
HELLO DOLLY starring Sally Struthers
Check out all other events HERE
If you'd like to join us in loving this city by moving here, just check out the many homes for sale!
Boise Area Homes for Sale
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Mortgage market snapshot from Legacy Lending
Check out this market analysis from Dave Perry at Legacy Lending.
Mortgage Analysis
You’re invited to use a free home value report calculator on our website that cross-references your home to comparable sales in your neighborhood to estimate a price your home would sell for it were to go on the MLS today.
For a free value report on your home click on this link!
Home Value Report
Mortgage Analysis
You’re invited to use a free home value report calculator on our website that cross-references your home to comparable sales in your neighborhood to estimate a price your home would sell for it were to go on the MLS today.
For a free value report on your home click on this link!
Home Value Report
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Seller Inspection Tips
Thank you to Randy Funk Home Inspections for these great tips. Check out his website at http://www.homeinspectorboise.com/
Seller Preparation
The majority of home inspection preparation rests on the property seller.
- Make repairs ahead of time.
Even minor blunders can present your home in a less favorable light. Fix the little things like handles, knobs and faucets. Repair major defects (like roofs), or be straightforward about them and adjust the asking price.
- Thoroughly clean the house.
It may seem obvious, but cleaning is often overlooked before an inspection. Inspectors aren’t always looking beyond the mess to the real issues within the home.. An unkempt house gives the impression of uncaring owners and neglected regular maintenance. Additionally, new buyers are likely to accompany the inspector and will feel the same way; they may possibly rethink their purchase or find the property less appealing than they originally envisioned.
- Have the home ready on time.
A home inspection can take as long as three hours. With busy schedules to keep and reports to prepare, home inspectors try their hardest to be on time. Often, inspectors are early. A good rule of thumb is to be ready half an hour before the appointment time. Remember as well that inspectors often think little of starting early around the outside of the property, without your knowing they are even there.
- Leave keys.
Leave keys to all locked utility boxes and doors. Inaccessible systems are cause for incomplete inspections and delays. Arrange a place for the inspector to find the keys, or provide them ahead of time.
- Keep utilities connected.
If the property is unoccupied, be sure all utilities--electricity, gas, oil, water--are connected and filled enough for appliances to run. The home inspector will need to test heating and cooling systems, plumbing, appliances, faucets, electrical systems and more. Without utilities, required testing cannot be done. The result is an incomplete inspection. Incomplete inspections will delay the release of the home inspection contingency clause, which, in turn, will delay closing.
- Keep pilot lights lit.
For liability reasons, home inspectors will not light pilot lights on stoves, furnaces and water heaters. When pilot lights are not lit, inspections are rendered incomplete. Delays ensue.
- Clear workspace around systems.
Home inspectors need adequate room to access appliances, electrical panels and heating and cooling units. Remove boxes, stored items and debris from these areas; at least three feet of workspace is recommended.
- Provide access to additional spaces.
Attics, garages, sheds, basements and crawlspaces need to be accessible to the home inspector. Clear away any blockages and make sure doors can be opened (unlock if necessary). This includes accessing inspection hatches for bathtubs, water meters and shutoff valves.
- Remove appliance contents.
Dishwashers and washing machines are subject to the home inspection and will be run. Even if an appliance is not included in the sale, inspectors will run your machine to ensure that the plumbing, venting and electrical supplies are in working order.
- Clear exterior clutter and debris.
Foundations, outside electrical outlets and faucets are a few of the items inspectors will want to see outside. Remove trash cans, trim branches and brush, dispose of dead limbs and clear an accessible path around the home, especially in winter. Again, the inspection will be easier, but the appearance of your house will improve as well.
- Collect receipts for repairs.
Leave receipts and repair invoices for anything you have had fixed in the home. This shows proof of upkeep and answers to many questions an inspector may have.
- Remove pets.
If possible, take your pets with you or have them boarded elsewhere for the day. At the very least, secure animals in crates, kennels or leads far away from any area where the inspector will be. Avoid an incomplete inspection, pet loss or liability resulting from nervous pets.
- Leave.
Plan to leave for at least three hours (Inspector knows you will be there). This includes children and other home occupants. Inspectors are often accompanied by buyers, and both will want uninhibited, free access to ask questions and explore the home.
Seller Preparation
The majority of home inspection preparation rests on the property seller.
- Make repairs ahead of time.
Even minor blunders can present your home in a less favorable light. Fix the little things like handles, knobs and faucets. Repair major defects (like roofs), or be straightforward about them and adjust the asking price.
- Thoroughly clean the house.
It may seem obvious, but cleaning is often overlooked before an inspection. Inspectors aren’t always looking beyond the mess to the real issues within the home.. An unkempt house gives the impression of uncaring owners and neglected regular maintenance. Additionally, new buyers are likely to accompany the inspector and will feel the same way; they may possibly rethink their purchase or find the property less appealing than they originally envisioned.
- Have the home ready on time.
A home inspection can take as long as three hours. With busy schedules to keep and reports to prepare, home inspectors try their hardest to be on time. Often, inspectors are early. A good rule of thumb is to be ready half an hour before the appointment time. Remember as well that inspectors often think little of starting early around the outside of the property, without your knowing they are even there.
- Leave keys.
Leave keys to all locked utility boxes and doors. Inaccessible systems are cause for incomplete inspections and delays. Arrange a place for the inspector to find the keys, or provide them ahead of time.
- Keep utilities connected.
If the property is unoccupied, be sure all utilities--electricity, gas, oil, water--are connected and filled enough for appliances to run. The home inspector will need to test heating and cooling systems, plumbing, appliances, faucets, electrical systems and more. Without utilities, required testing cannot be done. The result is an incomplete inspection. Incomplete inspections will delay the release of the home inspection contingency clause, which, in turn, will delay closing.
- Keep pilot lights lit.
For liability reasons, home inspectors will not light pilot lights on stoves, furnaces and water heaters. When pilot lights are not lit, inspections are rendered incomplete. Delays ensue.
- Clear workspace around systems.
Home inspectors need adequate room to access appliances, electrical panels and heating and cooling units. Remove boxes, stored items and debris from these areas; at least three feet of workspace is recommended.
- Provide access to additional spaces.
Attics, garages, sheds, basements and crawlspaces need to be accessible to the home inspector. Clear away any blockages and make sure doors can be opened (unlock if necessary). This includes accessing inspection hatches for bathtubs, water meters and shutoff valves.
- Remove appliance contents.
Dishwashers and washing machines are subject to the home inspection and will be run. Even if an appliance is not included in the sale, inspectors will run your machine to ensure that the plumbing, venting and electrical supplies are in working order.
- Clear exterior clutter and debris.
Foundations, outside electrical outlets and faucets are a few of the items inspectors will want to see outside. Remove trash cans, trim branches and brush, dispose of dead limbs and clear an accessible path around the home, especially in winter. Again, the inspection will be easier, but the appearance of your house will improve as well.
- Collect receipts for repairs.
Leave receipts and repair invoices for anything you have had fixed in the home. This shows proof of upkeep and answers to many questions an inspector may have.
- Remove pets.
If possible, take your pets with you or have them boarded elsewhere for the day. At the very least, secure animals in crates, kennels or leads far away from any area where the inspector will be. Avoid an incomplete inspection, pet loss or liability resulting from nervous pets.
- Leave.
Plan to leave for at least three hours (Inspector knows you will be there). This includes children and other home occupants. Inspectors are often accompanied by buyers, and both will want uninhibited, free access to ask questions and explore the home.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Caramel Banana Swirls
We are going to start featuring recipes that our team has tried and loved. Use them in your new home!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed
- flour just to lightly coat surface for rolling
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 bananas peeled and cut into thin slices
- cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- ice cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Layout puff pastry over lightly floured surface and sprinkle top with half of sugar. Using a rolling pin, gently roll over Puff Pastry sheet to get the sugar pressed into it.
- Turn Puff Pastry over and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Gently roll Puff Pastry again.
- Arrange thinly sliced bananas over the top of puff pastry.
- Sprinkle cinnamon lightly over the top of bananas.
- Roll up Puff Pastry like a jelly roll and cut into 1-inch slices. You will end up with about 12 slices.
- Arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 for about 18 minutes or until it turns golden in color. Flip swirls over and bake other side for about 4 additional minutes.
- Let pastries cool slightly then drizzle with caramel sauce and ice cream
Thanks to Chef in Training for this recipe
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