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Existing Home Sales Continues Uptrend

Dawn Templeton — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:55:59 +0000

According to the National Association of Realtors existing home sales continued an uptrend in December rising for the third consecutive month. This is good news for home sellers in East Boise. I will keep an eye on January and see if the trend continues for the first quarter of 2012.

Today’s Contest: Interest Rates vs. Purchase Price

Dawn Templeton — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:08:02 +0000

Many homebuyers and potential buyers that need to sell their homes are so caught up in the price of the home that they forget to analyze the timing of the purchase and the effect interest rates play on the true cost of the home over time. Rather than holding out for a better “deal” (say 20 thousand off the purchase price) a home buyer would be better served by locking in a rate at 4% and avoiding the inevitable rise in interest rates. For example, a 1% increase in interest rate will cost you close to $40,000 in purchasing power on a $300,000 loan. So, at 4% interest lets say you buy a home with a $340,000 loan. If interest rates rise to 5% in order to get that same payment you could only get a loan of around $300,000. The point is, with these crazy low rates a buyer needs to seriously look at the timing as much as the cost of the home. And my example is just 1%. It really hits the pocket book when we get back to a more normal interest rate environment of 6.5 to 7.5 percent! For those of you buying your next home with cash then, yes, price matters. For the rest of us, interest rates make a HUGE difference in what we can afford.

Northeast Boise New Construction Going Strong

Dawn Templeton — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:38:22 +0000

If you have been to the Harris Ranch and River Heights neighborhoods in Boise lately, you’ve seen a boom of new construction! You would never know that the housing market is tough in this neck of the woods. The homes are selling between 300,000 and 500,000. nearly double to triple the avg. cost of a typical Boise Home. Currently NE Boise has the highest average and median price for the Treasure Valley. For more than 8 years there was very scarce opportunity for buyers to purchase new construction in this area, and it seems that has created a pent-up demand for new homes. After looking for 7 months myself (after selling our last Harris Ranch home) we ultimately decided to build a new home in again. The area is unsurpassed for recreational opportunities and proximity to Downtown, airport, and more. I researched the builders , their prices and their included amenities thoroughly,so PLEASE contact us, The Templeton Real estate Group if you are thinking of building we can expertly guide you as we have done for many other buyers. Posted below are pic’s of our home site, we look out toward the Boise River and the Sawmill Historical Site

Boise Residential Investment Properties

Dawn Templeton — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:05:48 +0000

Purchasing residential real estate for investment purposes is gaining momentum in Boise. We are seeing a jump in cash transactions as well as traditionally financed transactions. With vacancy rates down and demand high for rental properties this trend will continue. Keller Williams Realty Boise is sponsoring a seminar on buying investment properties on April 20th, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about using real estate as another vehicle in your investment portfolio. Contact us today for more information and to sign up for this informative seminar.

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Dawn Templeton — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:50:11 +0000

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November 2010 Boise Housing Trends

Dawn Templeton — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:34:41 +0000

Find out more about what is happening with the Boise housing market, Boise foreclosures, Idaho economy, and mortgage rates.

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Harris Ranch and River Heights New Homes in East Boise

Dawn Templeton — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:25:09 +0000

After a nine year moratorium on home building in the Barber Valley, New homebuilding in Harris Ranch Boise Idaho and River Heights in East Boise is in full swing and selling briskly! Dallas Harris Estates near the new Parkcenter bridge and the new 70 acre Marianne Williamson Park in East Boise offers new homes built by Boise Hunter Homes, Tahoe Homes and Seidl from the mid 200k to over 400k range. Two miles east near East Jr. High Brighton Corporation is offering single family homes ranging from roughly 300k to over 400k. For more information and expert assistance in sorting out all your home building options call the TEMPLETON REAL ESTATE GROUP today! 208-473-2203

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Dawn Templeton — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:07:56 +0000

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BOISE REAL ESTATE TRENDS oct.2010

Dawn Templeton — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:25:05 +0000

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1101 W. River St. Suite 340 Boise
ID 83702
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