Tim Burroughs's Blog

I searched like I would look for myself today for homes that are active listings, at least three bedrooms, at least two baths and at least 1,200 square feet and at least a 2-car garage, priced under $100,000.  I initially had fifteen found my search but realized quickly that several were short sa...

As I drove out to this destination, I wondered why didn't I know this was here?  The sixty acre ranch wasn't really that noticeable from the street.  As I drove in I saw an adequate parking lot for a large event.  I saw a barn looking metal structure and was greeted by Bob LaVelle and his wife wh...

I was sitting down this morning and trying to think of a topic to write on.  I have posted really good values in our area and homes listed at the smallest per square foot pricing but today I thought I would search out and locate the most expensive per square foot listing in our MLS.  I thought, w...

I was speaking to my next door neighbor the other day.  He is a Realtor also and he had moved from his home a few weeks ago.  We kept wondering when he would place it on the market.  he was working behind the scenes with Bank of America and now has an approved short sale on the market. The home, ...

This beautiful one of a kind custom home was built in 2004. This home sets up in the Foothills with life amidst the wildlife, complete with fox, raccoons, deer and elk, yet close to all this area offers in outdoor activities. It sets above Tablerock with views of the valley below.  You can get do...

Last week I had the chance to go to an auction with clients.  I had sold them a house a couple of years ago and the lot next door to them was available for sale.  I had done a lot of research with another buyer in that subdivision and the room was full of excitement. I think my clients were hopef...

I had the pleasure of seeing old friends when I went to this house during a Realtor's Open House this week.  Wildhorse Ranch subdivision is located high above Boise off Tablerock Rd.  In fact, you can see Tablerock from this house. This contemporary styled house was built by Randy Hemmer Construc...

I can't believe it!  I had a client who put $20,000 down on a $150,000 purchase.  The market failed and we got an appraisal for $117,000 and we have a buyer for the short sale.  The private mortgage insurer wants my client to pay back $10,000 plus in a no interest rate loan with poayments for the...

Every so many weeks I look at homes available in Boise and try to determine the best buys in Boise real estate, Idaho.  Sometimes it is a good deal because you get so much for the square foot price.  Sometimes it is a good value for an investor to pick up and be able to rent it out easily. Whatev...

Thanks to John and Monika Ryan for sharing their beautiful home at 10415 N. Bogus Basin Road in Boise.  The property is secluded luxury, but close to town (Boise).  This is a spectacular single-story home with 5,790 square feet. The ornate security gate greets you as you pull in off Bogus Basin R...