tina funkhouser - live from boise

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tina funkhouser — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:21:27 +0000

this blog is currently in transition from writing about real estate to whatever comes next.

stay tuned.

set in stone?

tina funkhouser — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:17:31 +0000

when talking with a client today, i heard a story of theirs that reminded me, in business, some people take a professional opinion as if it is written in stone and must not be questioned, finding out later that they should have questioned said professional opinion. my advice, albeit in hindsight, is ask for proof – facts if you will – then you will be well informed and able to form your own conclusion.

facts

market stats for Spring 2011, Ada County

tina funkhouser — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:58:04 +0000

a bit behind in posting stats for Spring 2011 in Ada County, Boise, Idaho

a one line summary for Spring 2011, inventory of active listings is low for a healthy market and I, as a real estate broker, am searching far and wide for people that want to sell their homes to fulfill demand. crazy!

June 2011 Ada County Market Statistics

May 2011 Ada County Market Statistics

April 2011 Ada County Market Statistics

march 2011 ada county market stats

tina funkhouser — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:33:53 +0000

Spring is finally here and homeowners are concentrating on Spring activities; kiddos finishing the school year, non-prof gala hangover recovery, and last minute training for the toughest 1/2 marathon in the Pac NW. Selling their home is on the to-do list, but they haven’t quite made it on the market yet.

Now’s the time Sellers to give your fav. real estate broker a call and start preparing your home for sale. Inventory is down and SOLD homes are up. Quality homes on the market are low, leaving buyers to compromise or wait to purchase.

We’ve deciphered the information for you in our March 2011 Market Statistics for Ada County.

feb 2011 market stats – stagnant we are not.

tina funkhouser — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:57:27 +0000

Residential property exchange is an emotionally loaded transaction. I equate it to selling your first bike, that scratched up ‘The Wall’ album, or shopping for a wedding dress, your first marathon shoes, or THE backpack for a trip to Europe.

The statistics for last month couldn’t exemplify this more. The amount of listings are down substantially year over year, but sold transactions are UP. The recession weary have decided to sell their starter home and purchase more square footage so they may grow their family or purchase closer to work and clientele in order to ride the cruiser bike equipped with saddlebags and coffee mug holder to meetings. Empty nest-ers are selling the extra square footage and purchasing close to where they spend spare time.

Real Estate Brokers and their sellers are partnering to take great care in preparing their homes for sale, creating a sense of place for the next generation. ‘Window dressing’ your home, making it look, smell, and feel like a new home for a new owner is vital in the market success. Here’s a blog for 8 quick fixes to help you get your home ready to show.

Lives continue to be lived. Stagnant we are not.

jan 2011 market stats

tina funkhouser — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:53:37 +0000

Cruising through the January 2011 Market Stats for Ada County I found our overall supply is down to 5.24 months supply for homes under 500K. If you’re a seller in this price range, define this as a broad view of good news. An average, healthy market is 6 months supply, meaning the market is low in supply for homes under 500K.

Please take note, average price of homes sold is still down from December 2010 and year over year.

Now, if your a buyer and have 500K and upwards of a cool Mill you need to put somewhere, it’s time to buy in Boise, Idaho. There is a beautiful inventory to choose from and you’ll have the market negotiating power.

SOLD – 2315 N 22nd Street, Boise, Idaho $195,100

tina funkhouser — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:00:38 +0000

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dec 2010 market stats for ada and canyon counties

tina funkhouser — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:19:33 +0000

Finally getting December 2010 Market Stats for Ada and Canyon Counties in Idaho posted on the blog. A good indicator that I was behind, the neighbors are taking down their Christmas lights today.

The aggregated data shows inventory is down, sold homes are up from last year at the same time and available homes on market equal a 5.5 month supply.

Buyers are now having a difficult time purchasing at their leisure. When a desirable home hits the market, competing offers are the norm. Sellers know though, you must still appraise and buyers are still negotiating low and prices are at considerable lower threshold than those in the beginning of 2009.

Sellers and potential sellers, there is a shadow market out there. Shadow markets consist of homes not yet on the market but will come in waves from a variety of sources; banks and investors to name a few. If you’re thinking of waiting to market in the Spring for a higher price, data suggests you will have extra competition. Sell now if you’re ready, willing, and able.

apprehensive of the half…

tina funkhouser — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:56:44 +0000

The days are quickly approaching when I must start a regular training schedule for my first half-marathon; start date, December 29th, 2010. Yes, this date is prior to the New Year and I haven’t much motivational surroundings. Parties full of tasty morsels and Bacchus inspired beverages tempt my natural foodie.

Alas, I will persevere! No opera fudge with candied cherries or Gorgonzola Tomato filled pollenta cups will keep me up all night socializing with AMAZING Boise people. They must understand I’m in training, right?

LOL!

Happy Holiday’s to us all!!!

real estate market stats for november 2010

tina funkhouser — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:24:46 +0000

Although the real estate market tends to slow when the winter freeze appears, Ada County has shown improvements in the inventory levels for most price brackets. Homes on the Market for 249K to 300K are staying on the market longer than previous years. If you are in the market for a home in this price range, you have some room for negotiation.

Ada County Real Estate Market Statistics for November 2010