Boise: 6th Best Place to Live in the Country!

From the U.S. News and World Report: Boise is again in the top 10 places to live in the US at number 6.

6. BOISE, IDAHO

Metro Population: 639,616
Median Home Sale Price: $232,500
Median Annual Salary: $41,550

Idaho’s most populous city is also the least dangerous of the 100 ranked metro areas, with the lowest combined violent and property crime rates, per the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting. While it’s smaller than most cities in the top 20, Boise has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the top 10 and is one of the most affordable as well.

 

Spring Cleaning

As the weather starts to get nice, I start to think its time to do some spring cleaning! Whether your house is on the market, you're thinking about selling your home, or you're happy with where you are at, it's never too late to get some "spring cleaning" in.  A clean home is a welcoming home!

How would you feel if you listed your house, and the next day it went pending?  That's exactly what happened to a fourplex I listed right by NNU in Nampa off S. Nectarine.  I also had a newly remodeled home in Meridian off Cape Cod go pending this last week.

As far as new homes go, I just listed a home in Filer that is due to be completed on April 10th.  It has an open floor plan on a spacious one acre lot.  Priced at $243,500             MLS# 98613018

Information on this home along with others are all available at lowesflatfee.com, or call, text, or email me and I'll be happy to answer any questions.

Home Prices Up 5.76% Across The Country!

Some Highlights:

• The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released their latest Quarterly Home Price Index report.


• In the report, home prices are compared both regionally and by state.


• Based on the latest numbers, waiting to move may end up costing you more!

 

Happy Leap Year!

Leap year comes once every four years and I don't know about you, but I welcome the extra day!  Do you plan on doing anything exciting or out of the ordinary on this special day?  You could always give me a ring about getting into your dream home.  Why would you call me for your real estate needs?  I produce results!

This last week I had a cute little house in Kuna off Lahar go pending, one in Boise right off the greenbelt, and in Melba I had a beautiful home on 5 acres go pending and sold in just one week!

On top of all those homes going pending, I also listed another home in Meridian.  This newer home has loads of upgrades and an amazing community clubhouse.  Priced at $347,990.  MLS# 98612388

If you head over to my website you can check out this home plus many other beautiful homes.

Beauty In The Valley

I love listing homes that I know people will fall in love with.  I was more than happy to help list two more beautiful homes.

Absolutely beautiful Nampa home with acreage, lots of extras, and outbuildings.  Priced at $415,000.  MLS# 98611339



This second home is a river front property in Garden City.  I call it, "Your Getaway in the City".  Priced at $739,900.  MLS# 98611555

Click Here to take a peek inside! If ever you have any questions feel free to email, call, or text me!

Has Spring Really Sprung?

Wow!  Today was beautiful!  Is spring really here?  Spring tends to get a little busier for me in the real estate market, and today was no exception!  I just listed two more homes in the Meridian area.  They won't last long!

This first home is a steal!  Sometimes another misfortune leads to your gain.  Priced at $179,900 MLS# 98611257



 

This second  home is in beautiful Copper Basin subdivision with architectural style and huge bonus room.  Priced at $319,900 MLS# 98611258

As always, you can always find more information by heading on over to lowesflatfee.com, or call me for all the up to date information.

Idaho and Washington Home Price Appreciation the Among Highest in December

CoreLogic’s U.S. Home Price Insight Report for December 2015 reflected the continued increases in home price appreciation on a national level. Compared to November, home price appreciation increased marginally by 0.8% when including distressed sales. However, on a year-over-year basis, home price appreciation climbed by 6.3%. Dr. Frank Nothaft, CoreLogic’s Chief Economist, stated, “Nationally, home prices have been rising at a 5 to 6 percent annual rate for more than a year. However, local-market growth can vary substantially from that.”

Certainly, the local-market growth in Idaho and Washington seemed to give their home price appreciation a boost, placing them in the top 5 states in the nation. Including distressed sales, Idaho and Washington’s home price appreciation climbed year-over-year by 8.6% and 10.3%, respectively. While Montana (+4.8%) and Wyoming (+2.8%) did not make it in the top 5 states, they also saw increases in home price appreciation compared to the same time last year. Read the full report at http://bit.ly/1T7FObr.