May, 2009

Buyer Tips- Getting Started

How do I know If I’m Ready to Buy a Home?

You can find out by asking yourself some questions:

Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job)? Have I been employed
on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years? Is my current income reliable? 
Do I have a good record of paying my bills? 
Do I have few outstanding long-term debts, like car payments? 
Do I have money saved for a down payment? 
Do I have the ability to pay a mortgage every month, plus additional costs?
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Area Employment

A science and engineering based national laboratory dedicated to meeting the nation’s environmental, energy, nuclear technology, and national security needs.
Search statewide job opportunities.
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Eastern Idaho Schools

Eastern Idaho Schools and other education information.
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Area News

Real Estate Journal
REITs Seize a Chance to Deleverage5/6/2009 12:23 PM
Home Builders Pulte and Centex Do Better5/6/2009 12:23 PM
Vornado’s D.C. Connection Aids Results5/6/2009 12:23 PM
Greentown Buys Back Its Foreign Bonds5/6/2009 12:23 PM
Europe’s REITs Face New Pain5/6/2009 12:23 PM
Bankrate.com Mortgages Headlines
Lower mortgage rate not always best5/4/2009 11:00 PM
Bankrate’s 2009 Real Estate Guide5/3/2009 11:00 PM
Today’s realty reality5/3/2009 11:00 PM
Drawbacks hidden in model home5/2/2009 11:00 PM
Help for second-homeowners4/29/2009 11:00 PM
Local News

Former gangmember turned Harvard grad speaks to Idaho Falls students

Idaho Falls Power Working to Improve Distribution System

Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Blackfoot

Motorcycle Awareness Rally Saturday in Pocatello, Fort Hall, Blackfoot & Idaho Falls
Cinco De Mayo Celebration In Idaho Falls
INL Unveils New Idaho Falls Research Lab
INL Announces Contract to Build “Landmark” Project in Idaho Falls
INL to build $48 million research facility
Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Blackfoot
Idaho Falls celebrates Earth Day 2009
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Entertainment

Idaho Falls area

Idaho Falls Chukars
Idaho Falls pioneer League baseball team.

United artist Theatres.

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Mortgage Loan Calculator

What to know how much that new home will cost you? This calculator will break down your monthly payments.
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Home Sale Statistics

Comparative 2004/2005 (January thru October)

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Jefferson County Quick Facts

Population 
Population, 2004 estimate20,782
Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 20048.5%
Population, 200019,155
Population, percent change, 1990 to 200015.8%
Persons under 5 years old, percent, 20008.9%
Persons under 18 years old, percent, 200036.3%
Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 20009.3%
Female persons, percent, 200049.4%

Housing 
Housing units, 20026,512
Homeownership rate, 200084.9%
Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 20004.3%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000$91,900


Households 
Households, 20005,901
Persons per household, 20003.23
Median household income, 1999$37,737
Per capita money income, 1999$13,838
Persons below poverty, percent, 199910.4%

Provided by U.S. Census Bureau – additional Jefferson County data
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Bonneville County Quick Facts

Population 
Population, 2004 estimate89,653
Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 20048.6%
Population, 200082,522
Population, percent change, 1990 to 200014.3%
Persons under 5 years old, percent, 20008.2%
Persons under 18 years old, percent, 200032.1%
Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 200010.2%
Female persons, percent, 200050.1%
Housing 
Housing units, 200231,795
Homeownership rate, 200074.7%
Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 200018.1%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000$93,500

Households 
Households, 200028,753
Persons per household, 20002.83
Median household income, 1999$41,805
Per capita money income, 1999$18,326
Persons below poverty, percent, 199910.1%

Provided by U.S. Census Bureau – additional Bonneville County data
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Idaho Quick Facts

Idaho Quick Facts

Population 
Population, 2004 estimate1,393,262
Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 20047.7%
Population, 20001,293,953
Population, percent change, 1990 to 200028.5%
Persons under 5 years old, percent, 20007.5%
Persons under 18 years old, percent, 200028.5%
Persons 65 years old and over, percent, 200011.3%
Female persons, percent, 200049.9%

Housing
 
Housing units, 2002
552,117
Homeownership rate, 200072.4%
Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 200014.4%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000$106,300

Households 
Households, 2000469,645
Persons per household, 20002.69
Median household income, 1999$37,572
Per capita money income, 1999$17,841
Persons below poverty, percent, 199911.8%

Provided by U.S. Census Bureau – additional Idaho data
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Idaho Falls Realtor

1655 Elk Creek Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Office: 1-208 529-8888
Cell: 1-208-705-7724