Although there are several factors, some of the newer and more popular subdivisions are located in Meridian; they feature a wide range of exceptional price options, attracting a larger variety of home buyers. Great schools and proximity to amenities like shopping and entertainment also bump Meridian up a few points in any home buyers prospective options.

New home buyers relocating to Idaho also find Meridian to be an attractive choice as it allows them to stay close to their places of work, but also provides a sense of close community. Current real estate market conditions certainly don’t hurt either – with even more amazing properties available via non traditional real estate options like short sales and foreclosures.

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More About Nampa Idaho

With over 64,000 residents, Nampa is the second largest city in Idaho. About twenty minutes from Boise, much of Nampa’s growth is due to Boise commuters seeking lower housing prices, less congestion and pollution, and a slower pace.

This family-oriented community provides all that and more. Shopping and entertainment opportunities abound, from Karcher Mall to the west to the many antique shops and cafés in the heart of downtown. The train depot built in 1903 and regarded as Idaho’s outstanding example of Baroque revival architecture, now houses the Canyon County Historical Museum.

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Don’t let the winter wonderland distract you from making the most of your homes selling potential. Selling is a challenge for most sellers, although some markets are better than others. Unfortunately, unless you bought more than eight to 10 years ago and preserved your equity, you may not be able to sell for enough to pay off the mortgages secured against the property and the other costs of selling.

For those with fewer asset options a short sale or foreclosure may be the best option. Should that be that case look into what government programs may be of assistance, talk to your attorney, and especially find a qualified Idaho Realtor to work with.

With the inventory going down homes in Boise and the surrounding area are seeing a rebound. Home sellers who have the resources to make up the difference between the sale price and the amount they owe will need to ask themselves if they are ready to move now or take a chance on a rise in prices once Spring thaw comes.

10/11/2012

From: Trust Realty

Larry Stevens  of Trust Realty Awarded

Real Estate’s Prestigious 203k Specialist™ Designation

Matthew Le Baron Broker of Trust Realty is proud to announce that Larry Stevens has completed the real estate industry’s most comprehensive training in the use of the U.S. Government’s FHA 203k Home Purchase and Renovation Loan program. With this designation, Larry Stevens becomes a member of

REbuildUSA, a nationwide organization of real estate, lending and home improvement professionals, working in partnership with Lowe’s, is dedicated to helping more Americans achieve the dream of home ownership, improving our communities and contributing to the health of our economy.

“The FHA 203k Renovation Loan offers tremendous opportunities for many Americans to enjoy great prices on homes today,” explains Larry Stevens, “yet there is very little awareness of this program and the power it offers in our current economy.”

REbuildUSA was established with the mission of creating more awareness of the opportunities offered by the FHA 203k program, while at the same time, simplifying the process for all involved. As REbuildUSA’s home improvement partner, Lowe’s assists in identifying the scope of work and relative costs and then coordinates the actual renovation activities through its nationwide network of licensed installers.

“My 203k Specialist™ designation training positions me to provide professional guidance to those who would like to locate a great home in a great neighborhood to be renovated to meet their needs. These are the homes offered at the most competitive prices. Additionally, as a member of REbuildUSA, I can help my buyers more easily navigate the process of planning, securing loan approval and completing the home improvements.”

203k Specialists are also trained to bring a strong competitive advantage to home sellers by more effectively marketing their homes to a wider audience. The REbuildUSA List Assist program provides visualization tools and cost estimates allowing prospective buyers to better recognize the value of an available property, and the 203k Specialist can then help them put the power of the FHA 203k to work in purchasing and renovating the home.

“I’m excited to have more of our associates earning this designation and supporting the mission of

REbuildUSA,” explains Matthew Le Baron Broker of Trust Realty. “Knowledge is power, and I believe this program really sets our people apart when it comes to helping home buyers and sellers make the most of the excellent opportunities in today’s market.”

Larry Stevens has been active in real estate sales for 17+ years and works in most of the Treasure Valley areas. He has won customer services  awards and has been  recognized as a leading sales producer. Larry can be reached at 208-870-7010.

Trust Realty

1214 2^nd Street South

Nampa, ID, 83651

208-870-7010

Larrystevens6@aol.com

www.AARealtorsBoise.com

REbuildUSA is based in Newport Beach, California. To learn more, visit www.rebuildusa.com

Many extra upgrades, Title floors,Wood cabinets, lots of storage,Large walk in pantry. West facing front yard so you have shade in the afternoon in the back yard. Spacious master bedroom. Lots of closet space and a walk in shower plus tub in master. Hot tub will not stay. May hook your hot tub. NO SMOKING. PETS?. Home will be ready by mid October. Owner will do lease opion or sell this home. Buyer’s Agents welcome I have a RE-12 on file. Agents Please call. Larry Trust Realty 208-870-7010 Full pictures on site under Rentals. or www.BestIdahoRentals.com

Meridian is home to the Meridian Speedway, with stock car racing from April through September. The Idaho Peace Officers Memorial is located on the grounds of the Idaho State Law Enforcement Headquarters. Pine Street School, a restored one-room schoolhouse museum that won the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation, will appeal to history buffs. Families will enjoy Roaring Springs Water Park and the Boondocks Fun Center.

Find out more about Meridian Idaho by visiting the City of Meridian website here

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260 SW7TH st
2 Bedroom in Meridian
Great area nice 2 bedroom unit, Outside storage. Washer & Dryer hook up or can provide washer & dryer for a monthy fee.

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It is in response to this poor market that the White House is rumored to be reconsidering the bad decisions that contributed to the mortgage meltdown rather than looking to cut out a major cause for it by eliminating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

President Obama has remarked that the “continuing decline in the housing market is something that hasn’t bottomed out as quickly as we expected.” It seems that in hopes to find a solution the White House may be suggesting that taxpayer-owned mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac relax their rules for loans to investors as one way to tackle the slump in housing.

Been there, done that, bought the tshirt, and all we got was this lousy economy.
In case you don’t recall this has already been tried when Freddie, Fannie, and the government aimed to make it easier for people to purchase homes and set off the deadly spiral we’re facing now. In the years since housing prices peaked in 2007 the value of household real estate has fallen by nearly six trillion dollars – and continues to keep falling.

While some in the urban development sector are trying to take a positive view of the marketing, saying it’s “unlikely that we will see a significant further decline”, those in the know have a little more fact based view of how far of a row real estate has yet to hoe. The Dow took 35 years to return to pre-crash levels; the housing decline will very likewise be a long multiyear process with the effects being wide felt across the economy as a whole.

So how do we fix this?
Experts say that real recovery is not likely to happen until Fannie Mae and Freddie Max are replaced by a new housing finance system that does not include government man-handling of the market. Although the two entities started out well things changed as Congress used their special status as government-sponsored enterprises in order to require them to meet affordable housing goals by issuing mortgages to lower-income homeowners. Those policies combined with Fannie and Freddie’s involvement in investing and mortgage backed securities, the housing market collapse, and other governmental factors all lead to a huge housing fallout.

The first step to fixing these massive issues is not to repeat what caused them in the first place. By allowing these entities to remain operating as they are in place now will only further the problems. Instead legislators and the Obama administration need to work to restructure the mortgage-finance system to insure more flexibility in order to meet the needs of the market while still meeting strict underwriting standards in order to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.

While the economy is bad and the markets are in turmoil, it is still a great time to buy a home for first time home buyers in Idaho. Prices and rates are still only getting better at this point and real estate is still one of the best markets to invest in regardless of other factors. As your Idaho REALTOR I always have your best interests in mind, and helping you understand the market and how it can effect you is just one of the services I provide.

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