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Google Fight

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 03 February 2008 03 February 2008; Hits: 13549 13549

If you have never checked out "googlefight.com" it's kind of fun & be careful, it becomes addictive too! Just check out www.googlefight.com and type in anything vs. anything & it will show you the number of associated items on the WWW for each. For instance: Ford vs. Chevrolet, or REMAX vs. Coldwell Banker. It's more or less a popularity contest, but it's kind of fun when you type in things like "my dad vs. your dad".

Just a little fun research. I hope you enjoy! Whenever you know of anyone looking to buy or sell Idaho Real Estate, please send them my way www.sellidaho.com. You can search the entire MLS for the Boise, Nampa & surrounding areas in Idaho.

Thanks & God Bless!

Don RE/MAX Executives Nampa, Idaho

Mortgage Demand Reaches 4-Year High

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 16 January 2008 16 January 2008; Hits: 13598 13598

Homes for sale in Nampa Idaho

I was speaking with a mortgage lender at lunch today, here in Nampa, Idaho. They said they have received a pile of new loan applications and their market is certainly picking up since the new year! That's exciting news...right here in town! There are more people that are buying homes for sale in Nampa Idaho!

The following article is from the Mortgage Bankers Association about the National Demand for Mortgages. For more detailed information on Idaho Real Estate contact Don Wixom. To apply for a new loan for a home purchase, contact Leon Baker. To refinance your current home loan, click here!

NAR Report on Boise Real Estate

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 16 January 2008 16 January 2008; Hits: 12889 12889

National Association of REALTORS Report on Boise Real Estate

The National Assoc. of Realtors has a team of market analysts that direct their efforts toward the local real estate market. The information on the Boise Metro Region is positive!

Taking the High Road

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 12 January 2008 12 January 2008; Hits: 13440 13440

.....Taking the High Road.....

In 2002, I was president of our local Association. The first leadership meeting with my board, I presented the following challenge & theme. I have had so many people in these past 7 years come up & tell me how valuable that was and thanked me for my example. I hope this will mean as much to you as it did to hundreds of our members:

Featured Idaho Real Estate Agent

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 09 January 2008 09 January 2008; Hits: 14336 14336

Featured Idaho Real Estate Agent...

I guess blogging is a little bit about tooting your own horn (on occasion).... There is a Real Estate Networking site that is primarily used by the real estate industry, however there are lots of good articles and information for the buying and selling public as well... www.activerain.com

Idaho Realtor

5 Steps to Success...

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 09 January 2008 09 January 2008; Hits: 20637 20637

I will be presenting motivational messages from time to time to my agents in our Tuesday morning office meetings.

I ran across John Maxwell's Five Steps to success (He may call it something different). I will be sharing this with my agents this week:

The State of Idaho Real Estate

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 04 January 2008 04 January 2008; Hits: 14670 14670

Strong Economic Indicators for Idaho Real Estate

Net in-migration - Ranked 4th Nationally
Low Unemployment
Strong Commercial Markets
Healthy Consumer Spending
Low Interest Rates
Readjusted Rates for FHA Loans
Removal of the Subprime Market

Housing Price Index- Idaho Association of Realtors

To what extent is Idaho in a real estate slump and what impact is that having on our economy?

Demand pushed undervalued prices up (from 2002 to 2005)
Led to a boom in sales (peak in 2005)
Overbuilding and speculation led to excess inventories in two largest markets.
It will take time to draw inventory levels down.
Moving from a boom to a more stable market.
Housing prices will continue to see long term gains.

This information is provided by the Idaho Association of Realtors in cooperation with the National Association of Realtors. These questions and more, were presented from our Idaho Legislature and the Idaho Real Estate market was presented by John Eaton, our Government Affairs Director for IAR.

Overall, 2008 looks to have some great opportunities for buyer investors and anyone looking for a home. There are some great buys out there on Idaho Real Estate, especially in the Nampa and Boise real estate markets!

Check out the following graphs showing the number of SOLD residential properties throughout the state of Idaho from 1996 through 2007:

Belief or Fact?

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 04 January 2008 04 January 2008; Hits: 14019 14019

What's the Difference between a Belief and a Fact?.....

A friend of mine, Wayne Roland wrote this little article and I find lots of truth in it... It's a good time to reflect and maybe take a look at how others may see you.

Ancient Methods Muddy Mental Waters

Here's a fresh look at an old topic.

How do you know the difference between a belief and a fact?

Real Estate Tax Tips

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 01 January 2008 01 January 2008; Hits: 14582 14582

Before and even after selling real estate, you may consider getting some advice from professionals. You can also check out some good tax tips on-line.

Hire a REALTOR

Whether you are buying or selling Idaho Real Estate, avoid costly mistakes and use a licensed REALTOR member of the National Association of Realtors and in Idaho, the Idaho Association of Realtors.

Experience is the key and for Education, there is no substitute; contact Don Wixom when you have real estate needs in the Boise real estate market.

Idaho Real Estate: Relax and Read

Details: Category: Market Updates Market Updates; Published: 01 January 2008 01 January 2008; Hits: 14123 14123

Suggested Reading for 2008

Idaho has awesome scenery to just sit back, relax and view while reading a book.

New Year's Day brings a time of relaxation and I have found the time to finish reading a great little book as I was waking up this morning. I don't do too many book reports, but I thought I would share this infomation and hopefully inspire someone to read more this year. Reading is always best on Idaho Real Estate or at least viewing Idaho Real Estate... Even if it's the foothills of Boise real estate or the waters of Lucky Peak Reservoir, I'm thankful for the beauty God has filled this great area with! Take time to enjoy and take time to read:

View of Idaho Real Estate

"The Angel Inside" written by Chris Widener

This is a quick, easy read! A friend of mine in the Seattle area gave this to me on my last visit. He didn't say much about the book, but just handed me a copy.

I started reading it a month or so ago & I just finished it this morning. Short & powerful, this book talks about creating a Life of Power and Beaty and following your passion, after determining what it is; to set fear aside and ask some basic, simple questions of yourself.

It's all of 111 pages; most could probably read it in a couple hours or less.

Enjoy Idaho Real Estate

I hope you take the time to check this book out. I would love to hear back from you. Happy New Year from sellidaho.com

Always looking out for yoru next move on Idaho Real Estate in the Boise Real Estate Market,

Don Wixom RE/MAX Executives Nampa Idaho www.sellidaho.com

Happy 2008! "Leaders are Readers"

Gorgeous Idaho Real Estate

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"Thank you Don for your considerate and professional help on selling our house. Your informative correspondance we recieved before deciding to list it, got you the house, and your continued contact to let us know what efforts were being made to advertise and show the house were greatly appreciated. Showing mutual respect, we feel like we have made a new friend!"
~ Bill and Sharrel Cash, satisfied sellers

"Thank you so much for all of your efforts, patience, perseverance and professional behavior through the ordeal of selling our house. The way you dedicated yourself to your work and to our needs truly showed your eagerness and ability to help. Thank you again."
~ Jan Byers, satisfied seller

"Just wanted you to know that we really appreciate how smoothly the sale of our home went. It really could not have worked out any better. The wide marketing of our home you initiated really paid off. Thank you for a terrific experience. You have our highest recommendations, and we'll be more than happy to pass it along. God Bless!"
~ John and Jeanie Mowery, satisfied sellers

"We cannot thank you enough for your time and patience in finding our new home. There's no way we could've done it without you! You made all our dreams come true and we will always hold you dear for that."
~ Meguel and Kris Escutia, satisfied buyers

"Thanks to Don Wixom, we have been enjoying our new home for six months now. Don as the realtor selling our house worked very hard for us. He helped us through all the complex paperwork involved in making offers, getting a loan, etc. Don paid attention to detail and kept us well informed about how things were going. When things needed to be done, Don was readily available, seeing us through a home inspection, even crawling under the house in the dirt and cobwebs when we asked him to. Don was always only a phone call away. We still remember his phone number, we called him so much! Don has a wealth of experience and resources to offer. We would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell real estate."
~Scott and Naomi Watson, satisfied buyers

"We were long distance buyers. We had been through some major life changes in 2005 and had first contacted Don Wixom in August of 2006. He stood by us 2 1/2 years showing us houses, driving out to houses and emailing us pictures when we were unable to go ourselves, never knowing if he actually would have gotten a sale from us and he never complained or pressured us once.
He always treated us with great respect as if we were his only customer. Don has done more for us than we would have done for ourselves. He gave us great advice. He was always learning what it was that we were looking for. As our needs changed midway through our searching he adjusted to them.
His website allowed us to search the multiple listing service without addresses and phone numbers needing to be given. He would always check into and answer our questions and requests.
When buying or selling in Idaho we would never consider anyone but Don Wixom. He stayed with us for the long haul and we will stay with him."
Steve and Jean McBee, Buyers Nampa

"Thanks Don, for the link to IDX app for iPhone. Works great! All the information I need right at my finger tips! Thanks for always leading from the front!"
Ernie Garza, Buyer