The Lake Ridge community is a wonderful place to live in Boise, Idaho. Brought to you by quality builder Aspen Homes, it is within walking distance of the Boise Ranch Golf Course, and provides easy access to the freeway, Boise shopping, Boise jobs, and Boise entertainment. We have several available floorplans, so please give me a call to make an appointment, or drop by the on-site office anytime between 12:00 and 5:00 pm.

Lake Ridge Homes for Sale

Getting a good price for your home is determined by a couple of important factors:

1. Market
2. Marketing

You can't do much about the market you're in, but you and your agent can do a lot in marketing your property to overcome any negative market conditions that might be present. This is where an agent's experience comes into the picture. An agent who has never experienced anything other than a hot real estate market may not know how to market your property sufficiently to get you the price you want for your home.

There a lot of tips and tricks in staging your home to potential buyers for a quick sale. Sellers sometimes make the mistake of thinking of their real estate sale as a purely financial decision, but don't overlook the power of the emotional appeal of a home when presenting it to home buyers. This is called home staging, and I can take a look at your home to give you customized advice to help it sell.

Home staging quick tips

There are things you can do that will keep your home from selling in a timely manner. I suggest avoiding them! A good real estate agent won't let your home languish on the market, because the job of a real estate agent is to sell houses. When a house sits too long on the local MLS, buyers and agents alike start wondering what's wrong with the home (or its sellers). You don't want that!

Why your house won't sell 

This may sound odd, but not all sellers are motivated to sell their property. Some sellers have unrealistic price expectation, and no pressing desire to close a deal. In these cases, it is often best to avoid these kinds of sellers, because just as a seller needs to trust that you will carry out your agreement to close in good faith, you have to have the same confidence in the seller.

It's important not to make any major credit purchases if you are planning on buying a home soon. Any monthly payments you are making will decrease the size of loan you qualify for by a ratio of about 100:1.

Few buyers realize this, but did you know there's a difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved? Understanding this distinction can make a difference in whether you get the home you want or not, in some cases.

What is mortgage pre-qualification?

Boise, Idaho is a fabulous place to live in Southern Idaho's beautiful Treasue Valley. It is in Ada County, nestled at the base of the scenic Boise foothills. You'll find all kinds of outdoor things to do around Boise, like mountain biking, fishing, and boating. You'll also find plenty of class and culture, with fine restaurants, trendy coffee shops, and everything in between.

There are some beautiful, historic areas of Boise that I would be happy to show you around. If you're considering buying a home in Boise, please give me a call. I know the community well, and will be happy to help you out with information in any way I can.

Please give me a call if you're considering a move to Ada County, Idaho.

Ada County Real Estate

• Ada County homes
• Ada County development land
• Ada County vacation property

Ada County Information

Eagle, Idaho is a fabulous place to live in Southern Idaho's beautiful Treasue Valley. It is in Ada County, and has many new subdivisions that are both luxurious and affordable. Eagle is only minutes from downtown Boise jobs.If you're considering buying a home in Eagle, please give me a call. I know the community well, and will be happy to help you out with information about the community.