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Posted by tlangford at 10:08 AM

Does the Rise in Foreclosures Constitute a Crisis?

Thursday, July 03, 2008

The Idaho Business Review reported on Wednesday that default filings remained high in June in Ada and Canyon counties after declining in May. IdahoDataProviders.com who published the report had viewed Mays decline as a positive sign for the local real estate. But they stated in their newly published release that foreclosure filings for June are back up to previous levels, continuing the trend of steadily increasing foreclosures supporting their position that the number of Idaho homes entering into foreclosure will continue to climb for the rest of 2008.

Posted by Chuck Miller at 4:46 PM

Current inventory of Boise Homes for Sale

What should Boise Home Sellers expect? How many Days on market will your home sit?

Posted by tlangford at 2:32 PM

water conservation made easy

► The Durable Home

at the post office today I picked up a paper from United water, nice to see water conservation made easy...

Posted by Tad Duby at 11:56 AM

Are America's suburbs going to fall into dis-repair?

► High Performance Idaho Green Builder

Oil is set to hit eclipse $150 a barrel. The New York Times reported yesterday that Natural Gas is set for a 40% spike. How will this affect where we live and how we live?

Posted by Nic Stover at 9:42 AM

Is the Treasure Valley officially a "declining market"?

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

► Boise Home Loans

Depending on who you ask, you will get a different answer. You need to understand how Private Mortgage Insurance companies view our area...your LTV on your mortgage depends on it!

Posted by Eric Leigh at 8:17 AM

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Boise's Better Business Bureau

The largest consumer advocacy but are they really helpful.

Posted by tlangford at 5:24 AM

Boise Homes for Sale: Who Knows What an IDX Is Part 2

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

► Boise Homes for Sale

A couple of weeks ago I started a post about IDX pages and shared a recent experience I had. For the second part, read on.....

Posted by Kasey Boles at 12:22 PM

How can you truly know if the professional (home builder, realtor, other) is the best?

This is the question we ponder every day.

Posted by tlangford at 6:18 AM

BuildingCredibility.com welcomes 5 new Home Builders.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Are you a credible builder? Can you take the heat. Do you really know how to market your company? Meet the 5 new members that aren't afraid of their clients. Are you looking for Treasure Valley's leading builders?

Posted by tlangford at 1:20 PM

Somerset Heights

The Bella Terra Community in Eagle, Idaho

89 distinctive homes & homesites are graciously dispersed within a total of 120 acres, some of Boise's most refined and sought after real estate. Also, this is where the Burgundy Homes $2M Award winning Parade home was built.

Posted by tlangford at 6:38 AM

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Sunday, June 29, 2008

The first of its kind in the beautiful city of Eagle, Idaho, Bella Terra offers the charm and elegance of true Tuscan architecture. Bella Terra is Eagle, Idaho's newest premier community and has been staged to offer residence the look and feel of Tuscan living. From the design of each model home, to the active lifestyle promoted through the community pool, fitness center, community lake, and plentiful walking paths, Bella Terra has captured what truly is a "The Flavor of Tuscany."

Posted by tlangford at 6:52 PM

Want to buy a Subdivision?

Friday, June 27, 2008

We normally promote lots, home builders and new communities but this is the first time I have seen this. Selling land being developed right now,posted on Youtube.com. If you are a builder looking for an opportnity, check out Elevation Ridge.

Posted by tlangford at 6:34 AM

The Villas at Banbury Meadows

Thursday, June 26, 2008

These patio homes are designed for the buyer who is looking for a home that is high end. They are architectually modeled after Tuscan style homes all with master bedroom suites on the main level and have a second suite on the main level as well. They are designed with no maintenance in mind, the exterior landscape is taken care of in the HOA. You can travel for 6 months and no one will know you are gone.

Posted by tlangford at 3:15 PM

Essential Criteria for Building and Buying In Todays Market

► Building Value into Boise Real Estate

Even in a slow market there are sweet spots that exceed expectations, all you have to do is find them.

Posted by Scott Flynn at 2:59 PM

Are you living in Boise rental property? Are your bags packed?

The latest development in the real estate market.

Posted by tlangford at 6:11 AM

What happens if your home builder or developer or home owner's association goes bankrupt?

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

In these crazy days, it is critical to start asking the tough questions before you are left with someone else's problem after they go bankrupt!

Posted by Jim Paulson at 3:31 PM

Reach the Fastest growing segment of the remodeling industry- The Aging in Place market

Green, Green, Green

► Boise Lots and Land The Dirt on Treasure Valley

The hottest topic of the day....going GREEN - when will Boise be ready?

Posted by Kit Fitzgerald at 11:25 AM

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The Building Contractors Association of Southwest Idaho is sponsoring the Certified Aging In Place courses in Boise

Posted by tlangford at 6:51 AM

Getting started to go green

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Have you checked out Green Fndations. They got it goin' on!

Posted by tlangford at 1:25 PM

Green Products Starting to Gain an Advantage

► High Performance Idaho Green Builder

As a builder I cant help but be impacted by the constant deluge of bad news. Crude oil increases impact our business from the materials that we use to the transportation of people to jobs. Declines in housing starts and house values decrease margins and economies of scale. Is there a bright side? Certainly.

Posted by Nic Stover at 10:48 AM

Boise Commercial Real Estate Market Update

► Boise Valley Commercial Real Estate

The local market remains somewhat volatile and different market areas & different property types have different responses. Overall, the commercail market remains steady and transactions - at least for us - remain good.

Posted by Scott Nicholson at 8:58 AM

Keeping Your Powder Dry - Part 2

► Boise Valley Commercial Real Estate

The goal of keeping your powder dry is to be ready to act when a financially viable acquisition becomes available. We've seen some excellent acquisition opportunities in the Boise - Meridian - Nampa - Caldwell - Eagle markets and investors need to act when those opportunities are available.

Posted by Scott Nicholson at 8:14 AM

What does it take a Boise Home Builder to sell a new home in today's market?

Friday, June 20, 2008

Your home has gotta be Over the Top! You also have to be like a cruise ship. See the video.

Posted by tlangford at 8:30 AM

Boise Home Builders adapt to the current Idaho real estate market

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Is your home builder going to be here tomorrow?

Posted by tlangford at 5:54 AM

misconceptions of cost or availability for green products

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

► The Durable Home

recently I had a client call me that was having trouble with his painter finding a solution for low VOC lacquer to apply to natural wood in a home. the painter was quoting high costs and having to buy huge volumes of product because of availability-here the rest for the story.....

Posted by Tad Duby at 9:52 AM

Canyon County Parade of Homes starts this weekend

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Considering Nampa, Caldwell or Middleton, Check out the Snake River Valley BCA Parade of Homes

Posted by tlangford at 7:17 AM

Thinking of having it all in Boise? Think El Paseo!

Monday, June 16, 2008

Perfect location to Downtown Boise, Boise River, Lucky Peak, and BSU. Access to Foothills Hiking and Biking trails. Enjoy Stunning Views & serene sunsets.

Posted by tlangford at 11:43 AM

Check the Channel- Build Idaho!

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Meet the Builders who influence design and innovation of Homes across Treaure Valley!

Posted by tlangford at 6:25 PM

Boise Real Estate Trends: Is the developer going to complete the subdivision?

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Boise Developer Profile: Skyline Development

With the change in the real estate market, consumers are doing more research and asking more questions. Now home buyers want to know if the develper is sound.

Posted by tlangford at 6:59 AM

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Skyline and its family of companies have been in the land development business in Boise, Idaho for forty years. Founded by Edward A. Johnson, the company has raised the bar in the Treasure Valley for innovative and successful residential projects.

Posted by tlangford at 4:07 PM

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Inside CBH Homes

Meet Boise Home builder Corey Barton and his company.

Posted by tlangford at 6:36 AM

summer attic temperatures warrant Ventilation

► The Durable Home

We get lots of comments on whether or not to add ventilation in attics in the summer to reduce the attic temperatures, makes sense right?

Posted by Tad Duby at 6:42 AM

Alternatives to the obnoxious Granite Phase

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

► Boise Home Design

If the tile countertops of the 80's was replaced with Corian in the 90's and now Granite...what comes next?

Posted by Echo Garrett at 10:42 PM

Remodeling Ideas for Greening Your Home

A Presentatin short on hype and long on Q&A .

Posted by tlangford at 3:48 PM

Green and responsible Construction

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

A podcast with Doug McCarter. A Home Builder with McCarter-Moorhouse. Co. If it is green, it still has to make sense.

Posted by tlangford at 11:45 AM

Short Sales -- Same Thing As A Foreclosure?

► Boise Home Loans

SCENARIO -- You are upside down in your current home's mortgage, and are considering trying to "short sell" your home to avoid foreclosure. Think again!

Posted by Eric Leigh at 8:05 AM

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Housing Affordability: The Stars are out of line

THe idaho Statesman's report can't be telling the whole story on smaller homes

Posted by tlangford at 5:46 AM

Housing Affordability - Part 3

Monday, June 09, 2008

If You Want the Job Done Right, Hire a Professional

I read with interest the articles in the Statesman last week about the Star residents who are upset about the prefabricated homes being erected in their subdivision. In fact, the Statesman reported that the residents are going to seek an injunction 'first thing Monday morning,' to keep houses out of their subdivision. So, Im departing from my series on remodeling to talk about Housing Affordability and Systems Built Housing

Posted by Chuck Miller at 10:45 AM

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Sunday, June 08, 2008

Any homeowner planning to remodel, wants nothing less than a professional job. Who wouldnt want the best quality in terms of workmanship and materials when it comes to improving their most prized and most valuable asset? However, when it comes to selecting a remodeler, too many buyers conveniently forget the time-proven adage that you get what you pay for.

Posted by Chuck Miller at 2:37 PM

Its Not About The Length, Its About The Girth!

► Building Value into Boise Real Estate

The difference of Hazelwood Villages fiber optics technology is staggering.

Posted by Scott Flynn at 1:42 PM

Working with a credible home builder is critical but there's more to it

On a tour on Saurday, I found numerous new subdivisions that were looking run down. With a soft market not only do home builders start to go out of business, but developers can't complete a subdivision as they envisioned.

Posted by tlangford at 11:59 AM

Market Impact on New Construction Homes verses Resale Homes in Ada County

Saturday, June 07, 2008

Remodel Within Your Limits: Tips on Coming In Under Budget

As requested, I did some research on new construction vs. resale. It really isn't possible to look back to see exactly how many houses were listed as "Active" this time last year to compare to this year, so I usually base it on sold numbers. I looked at the new construction numbers and as suspected, found the largest price reduction was in the new homes. As many people here realize, lot prices have dropped about as quick as they jumped, so the replacement cost of a new home has dropped accordingly. That coupled with the fact the new homes are sitting, costing the builders money each month with no functional utility, they are the first to get discounted when times turn slow. The ratio of new home sales hasn't really changed much as both 2007 and 2008 ran just over 25% new home sales. Of the active listings, just over 19% of them are new homes. In May 2007, the median sold price of a resale home in Ada County was $215,000 compared to $285,50...

Posted by Jim Paulson at 6:36 PM

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Boise Homes for Sale: Who Knows What an IDX Is?

Whether you've lived there for 2 years or 15 years, it's not uncommon to find that you are delighted with your home with one or two nagging exceptions. You'd really like to remodel, but the project gets pushed to the end of the "To Do" list, because it's either too expensive or too big to tackle yourself. Still, lets face it, your tired of those high utility bills that just keep getting higher, or that tiny kitchen, or sharing your bathroom with the kids because the only other bathroom in the house is occupied.

Posted by Chuck Miller at 12:37 PM

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► Boise Homes for Sale

A couple of weeks ago I had a woman (who is trying to sell her home) email me. She was livid that I was advertising her property as my listing on my webpage. I had never seen or heard of her property before.

Posted by Kasey Boles at 12:57 PM

Bring on higher energy prices . . .

► High Performance Idaho Green Builder

Crude oil jumped over $10 a barrel yesterday. The corresponding effect is expected to be $.50cents at the pumps 4 weeks from now. What people aren't noticing is that Natural Gas is increasing along the same lines.

Posted by Nic Stover at 8:43 AM

Friday, June 06, 2008

The Artist's Backdrop

► Boise Lots and Land The Dirt on Treasure Valley

For Boise builders, the canvas for their work is beautiful.

Posted by Kit Fitzgerald at 10:45 AM

Analyzing the net impact of trading up from a 3 bedroom home to a 4 bedroom in Ada County this year.

Ada County Association of Realtors (ACAR) is setting the national advertising stage!

Would you believe you might actually be better off if you sold your home this year and bought a new one instead of doing it last year when you could have gotten more for your home?

Posted by Jim Paulson at 7:34 AM

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Thursday, June 05, 2008

It appears the Ada County Association of Realtors will be the first Realtor Association in the nation to lauch a major advertising campaign to utilitze the new Digital Billboards!

Posted by Jim Paulson at 10:44 PM

Chelmsford Place Subdivision Profile- Boise, Idaho

Quaint small sub with patio homes and townhomes.All two story homes with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2 car garage. Excellent value with prices starting at $128 per ft. Features a baketball court and covered patio area with picnic tables. Minutes to downtown Boise and Eagle. Enjoyt the foothills and Boise's greenbelt both just minutes away.

Posted by tlangford at 2:45 PM