There is No change by volume. However, these are the listings that are selling more often than listings that aren't distressed. 

The number of short sale and REO (real estate owned) property for sale is remaining stable - neither growing or contracting by their volume for sale. This is good news --for now. Here's why.

So that I stay on top of the market, I review the posts in Craigslist. More specifically, I search through the sale by owners. I was do so today when it hit me... all the headers and their call to click for more information. Here are my favorites...

If you're wondering how the year is beginning to shape up real estate wise, I've got some number to consider. This bit of data is designed to help see a clearer picture of how the short sales and bank owned properties area affecting the market. Specifically Boise, Meridian and Eagle. 

Spring time is just around the corner, and freshening up those flower beds is a great way to bring in the great weather. Consider some mulch. Here are some options.

In case you decide to make the effort to fight you Ada County assessment, I thought you should have some baseline information to pull from. I will continue to update this page as I assemble material that could be useful. 

You may or may not know, but I had an reader opinion printed in the Idaho Statesman about a month ago. I wrote about assessed property values, taxes and appeals. Here's a link to my expanded opinion in this blog.

Refinancing is taking off this year and shaping up to be the 4th busiest application year on record.

UPDATE FROM BOISE CITY 3/17/2009 -

Heinrich,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the Boise River Recreation Park. The City is in the process of finalizing design and engineering for phase I and is beginning the permit process. A non profit citizen group, called the Friends of Parks, are in the process of raising $1.2 million dollars for the first phase of construction.
If design, engineering, permits and fund raising go well, I anticipate construction to begin on the park this October. A portion of the park could be ready for use next spring.
Sincerely,
Tom. 

Walk to the river and get some... fun that is. Just imagine a water park for kayaking.

LINK TO Full VIEW

Boise City has a full write up on this. I'm checking in to see how far away the project is... funding seems to be an issue these days for some reason.

LINK TO BOISE CITY

From Boise City Water Park

The market is kicking off 2009 and everyone is wondering how's it going? Here's a snap shot explaining.

In the pursuit to find investment deals to buy low and sell high, I've been reviewing those agents that have been listing REO (real estate owned) or bank owned property. These are properties that the bank took back via the foreclosure process and then place back out on the market for sale. Would you believe that they are selling at an average of 30% lower than the assessed value?