Selling Idaho’s Real Estate Today

Selling Idaho’s real estate today can be rough especially if you have a home to sell here in Idaho. Good news is for all those people that say “I sure would like to sell my Idaho home,” is that even in a down turned economy Idaho homes are still being sold. This is really good news for those that want and have the ability to get it done. Problem one is taking the approach of just listing your home with the “let’s see what happens” attitude. I like to get my clients in the mind set that we aren’t just going to see what happens, we are going to make it happen. Your in luck because you are reading this and I will give you a couple simple rules to get your Idaho home sold.

First your home will not sell itself, this is an old myth that has little to do with it and if you go that route you may just get burned. My advice is for you to treat this as a small part-time job with small tasks and I will do all the hard work. Keep your home clean and ready to show and do your very best to make it available at all times, buyers want to buy your Idaho home. Keep the curb appeal looking good as that sometimes can make or break you getting an offer. Take ownership of your home and be proud that you are doing these small things and I will help create and finish the big picture. Sold! www.homeswithjosh.com

Second and probably the most important is to trust your real estate professional. For example, I market my Idaho homes in all facets of the media- Mls, realtor.com, print ads, call capture numbers, social media, my website which is part of the most important tool today.  I make sure that your Idaho home is all over the internet. 87% of home buyers start on the internet so it needs to be there and easy to find.

It can be this simple, if you need or would like to sell your home follow these very simple rules and believe the best is yet to come, a sold sign in your Idaho home.

Always feel free to call Joshua Groesbeck 208-353-7131 or visit www.homeswithjosh.com to find how I can help you succeed in today’s market.

The Home Tax Credit

Time is growing short for buyers hoping to land a great deal before some key changes occure.

Later this spring, the federal home buyer tax credit — up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and up to $6500 for move-up buyers — is scheduled to expire.  Buyers must have their new home under contract by April 30th to receive these funds.

Mortgage rates may also bigin to climb soon.  In late 2008, the federal government began a $1.25 trillion campaign to purchase mortgage backed securities, driving borrowing costs lower.  The fed confirmed yesterday this program will expire in March.  Consequently, mortgage rates will rise anywhere from half a point to a full point.

We’ve had these low rates for a year and people think they are where they should be, but they are not.  Rates are artificially low right now due to the fed’s purchasing program.

When rates do move higher when the program expires, shoppers waiting for the absolute bottom of the housing market may regret their procrastination.  A slight increase in interest rates can erode any savings achieved through a low interest rate.

Also, FHA loans will become more expensive this spring.  Currently FHA loans account for more than 40% of all new mortgages being originates.  This spring the up front mortgage insurance premium on FHA loans will go from 1.75% to 2.25% this spring.

Take advantage of these tax credits and make 2010 the year you find your perfect home!

Call Dale Curtis at WaterStone Mortgage 208-484-8993 and tell him Josh Groesbeck of Trust Realty (208-353-7131) sent you-

Boise Homes

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If you have any questions, contact me at Josh@homeswithjosh.com or give me a call at 208-353-7131. I would be happy to help.