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CUPERTINO, CA - February 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cupertino property manager Jerry Garrity of First Statewide Realty sees continued low vacancy rates in the Silicon Valley boosting investor demand in the region's real estate market.

PORTLAND, OR - February 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Portland REALTOR® David Somerville says the Beaverton suburb of Portland will continue to attract commuters in 2012 due to lifestyle and real estate values.

EUGENE, OR - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Vision Real Estate have brought a customizable IDX solution to the clients of Realtor Jaret Ghent. Meridian, Idaho listings are now conveniently displayed on the website of Ghent, bringing thousands of Intermountain MLS (IMLS) listings to the computers and fingertips of Idaho home seekers. With the immensely thorough search capabilities Ghent now boasts online, potential buyers can quickly and easily find the home of their dreams without leaving the convenience of the IDX enabled website Ghent and IDX Broker have created.

MERIDIAN, ID - February 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Meridian REALTOR® John Espinosa sees foreclosure inventory of bank owned homes likely continuing to bring out bargain hunters through 2012, bringing with it exceptional prices.

Boise, ID - November 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jeanne Jackson-Heim, executive director of the Idaho Real Estate Commission, warned consumers today to be cautious in dealing with several enterprises offering seminars on how to “get rich quick” in real estate.

EUGENE, OR - September 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Wasatch Front Regional MLS (WFRMLS) listings are now available for Idaho and Utah home seekers to search through conveniently, on the website constructed by Mike Atkinson and supported by IDX, Inc. With thousands of property listings being instantly displayed, potential buyers from around the Wasatch Front area can experience unprecedented access to the WFRMLS listing database, thanks to IDX Broker software. The innovative IDX solution Atkinson hosts has revolutionized the way he presents listings to his clients, by creating a dynamic and easy-to-use online real estate solution

April 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As a part of Financial Literacy Month the Idaho Department of Finance is promoting online resources for homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments, or who may be at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. “Homeowners need to know that federal and state laws are in place to protect them from mortgage relief scams that have sprung up during the mortgage crisis,” said Gavin Gee, Department of Finance director.

EUGENE, OR - February 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate professionals Jim and Cory Corbet have adopted the premier IDX software from IDX Broker, to increase the functionality of their McCall, Idaho online real estate search page. The Corbets now host a dynamic property search online, thanks to their membership in the Idaho Mountain Central MLS (IMCMLS) and their integration of an IDX solution, allowing them to display thousands of current available properties conveniently on the search page they host. Finding a home in and around McCall has never been so easy!

BLACKFOOT, ID - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Owning a home is something her family has dreamed of for some time, and now it’s a reality. With a little help from two programs, Scott and Julie Campfield and their three children now have a home of their own in Blackfoot. “It’s the first time I’ve ever owned a home – it’s amazing,” said Julie. Scott and Julie purchased their home in November after working with Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s (IHFA’s) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and Individual Development Account (IDA) programs.

Washington, D.C. - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- In these tough times, Idahoans deserve the chance to buy a home or attend college without having to worry about unfair marks from credit agencies.

BOISE, ID - May 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Homelessness. The word alone does little to explain how it affects individuals, families, and communities. Nearly 2,000 Idahoans – 24% under the age of 18 – were identified as homeless during the annual homeless Point-In-Time Count, conducted statewide on Jan. 28, 2009.

Boise, ID - May 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — An Ada County District Court Judge has entered a permanent injunction against a Boise man for accepting and negotiating residential mortgage loan applications without a license on behalf of Idaho borrowers.

BOISE, ID - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Property valuation notices are in the mail to Idaho homeowners. And one property tax expert is reminding homeowners that, whether their home values go up or down, their taxes won’t necessarily follow suit.

May 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Idaho Building Code Board, in compliance with the passage of H220 and H218a, will be accepting input from local government as to which parts of the 2009 code locals may want to exempt or change statewide.

BOISE, ID - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Idaho communities feeling the effects of foreclosures in area neighborhoods will benefit from funding recently awarded by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA). IHFA, the administrator of the program, has conditionally awarded $13.5 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds to help Idaho communities facing increased numbers of foreclosed and abandoned homes.