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The Realtor Bubble?
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News on May 16th, 2007
Here’s an idea. We aren’t facing a housing bubble. What we have is a Realtor Bubble. “Pow!”
Here’s how it works. Motivated sellers drop their prices to be more competitive. This is done at the expense of real estate commissions. Seller and buyers elect to use real estate services such as Fizbomap.com and Redfin. Prices fall, […]
3 commentsShort Sales In Idaho - Ada and Canyon Counties
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News, Tips, Listing on April 26th, 2007
Short sales can be a good way to find a great deal. On the other hand, these sorts of opportunities can be tricky, so be sure you know what you’re getting into. Here’s a link to the freshest short sale listings on the market.
You will discover 16 properties that range in price from $124,900 […]
1 commentOur Housing Bubble Is Getting Bigger - ADA, Canyon Counties - Nearly 7,500 Listings
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News, Tips on April 18th, 2007
It has been a month since I predicted that our housing inventory would grow to over 8,000 homes for sale in 2007. Since then, our market has picked up another 1,000 tiny little bubbles (homes). Our tub is almost full and we might be spilling over just a bit. But remember…, the peak listing […]
1 comment$899 - What Did We Get?
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap Experiences on April 6th, 2007
We expected to spend some money selling our home on our own. Since we wanted to get as much as possible for our marketing dollars, we shopped around.
In comparing Fizbomap.com to other real estate advertising programs, we found more bells and whistles for way-less money. Their $899 package is by far the best deal. […]
Short Sales - Ada and Canyon County
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, News, Tips on March 27th, 2007
Looking for a deal this spring in ADA or Canyon County?
Try a short sale. Here’s a quick list of properties listed on the MLS and subject to a short sale.
CLICK HERE
If you are thinking of buying, give me a ring and I’ll help you put the deal together. Cell 850-3000.
My favorite thing about short […]
PART 2: Ada & Canyon County Builders - Spec-Housing Bubble
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News on March 25th, 2007
This post ties nicely into two prior post that relate to the current market conditions for our Treasure Valley. Builders Hold 46% of The Inventory and Ada and Canyon County Builders - Spec Housing Bubble
I’m illustrating the trouble brewing in our local housing market.
First, I pointed out that builders are holding nearly half the market […]
Ada County Housing Mix Doesn’t Match Buyer Demands
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News, Tips on March 23rd, 2007
I want to show more proof that the market mix is all messed up. Buyer demand is out of whack when matched up to the available inventory mix. I’m supported with data from the MLS and have illustrated below with a handy chart.
Here’s what you see…
RED bars show what’s for sale, as of today for […]
Ada & Canyon County Builders - Spec-Housing Bubble
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, News on March 22nd, 2007
Area builders are holding a ‘TON’ of spec-homes. Here’s the proof direct from MLS data.
Check it out ->> SPEC-HOUSING BUBBLE
This illustrates the Treasure Valley’s current market conditions as it relates to builders holding ‘new-housing’ inventory already built.
Here’s what it shows:
We downloaded almost 400 builder with ACTIVE spec-homes, all ready built, and listed in the […]
REALTOR.org: Smells The Coffee
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, For Sale by Owner, News on March 19th, 2007
I received my e-news letter REALTOR.org Essentials - March 2007.
Here’s the HOT TOPIC:
Offer Your Real Estate Services In a Different Way
Call it what you want — fee-based services, unbundling or menu marketing — more REALTORS® are finding success with non-traditional business strategies.
The link took me to a Field Guide to Fee for Service […]
HB 135 Party Almost Over
Posted by Heinrich Wiebe in Fizbomap, News, Consumer Rights on March 13th, 2007
Well, we’re having a good run with Idaho HB135. Time is all but up, and I swear I can hear the fat lady starting to sing.
It sure can be disappointing to see how slanted the legislative process really is. Guess school house rock had me warmed up to the idea that common sense would […]
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