Brian Brumpton, Boise Idaho Real Estate

Here's a story from the Idaho Statesman that makes my blood boil:

Stranger rents out Boise woman's home without her permission

It's amazing to me that the state of Idaho hasn't put a stop to these antics.  This guy is obviously scamming both the tenants and the owner of the property.  I guess if Idaho's laws don't want to put a stop to it at least Boise's consumers can voice their option by refusing patronage to his local restaurant, Boobies.

Congrats to boys in blue and orange on another commanding victory over Bowling Green!

The Boise State Broncos seem to be driven to make history week after week as the climbed to number 5 in the rankings.

They even managed to get their picture on the front page of Yahoo!

Hat's off to the Boise State Broncos.

These guys work hard and they deserve it.

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There are right and wrong ways to do property flips in Idaho.  Right now, I'd be very careful in doing any type of real estate transactions that may be construed as unethical or illegal.

The current state of the real estate market in Idaho is producing no shortage or opportunities for investors looking to cash in.  What I would say is this:

Be very cautious of what your getting into.  Especially in the realm of short sales.  The Idaho Real Estate Commission is currently investigating these transactions.  

It's not to say that there are not valid ways to invest in short sales but a lot of what's being taught out there by the "get rich quick" gurus is not only unethical but illegal.

A good rule of thumb is disclose, disclose, disclose. And do it in writing.  If you are feeling like there is something you need to keep from the lender or a seller in a short sale, there's a good chance you might be committing fraud. 

In any transaction you need to ask:

If you're not willing to disclose it, then why are you doing it?

A seller left feeling like they got a raw deal might land you in court and chances are you wouldn't be looked upon too favorably if there were items that weren't disclosed.

When I read this story I thought I had to share it.  It is a football story but there is so much more to it than that.  It's a story about a tragedy, a second chance, and an unbelievable display of character.  One of the things I really admire in a football player is sportsmanship. 

This is probably why I like college ball better than the highly paid pros with egos to match.  I can't stand the guys who spend as much time celebrating their good plays as they do actually playing the game.  This is a story of class that should set an example for all of us:

Ark. player ends game with noble gesture (Click Here).