In Idaho, first-time homebuyers are buyers who haven’t owned a primary residence in the last three years. With people moving to Idaho and the Treasure Valley in droves and housing availability is minimal, it seems that the area wouldn’t necessarily be a good fit for first-time homebuyers. According to a rep...

In the hot Treasure Valley real estate market, there are many people selling homes who believe doing a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) transaction will help them save money by not having to pay a REALTOR® to market their property. Some people are under the false belief that because this is a seller’s market, buy...

The thought of living in Idaho is appealing to many people, especially those who are relocating to the area. The market is hot, and people who are selling their homes are in the driver’s seat. However, just because our market favors sellers doesn’t mean there aren’t tips or suggestions buyers would give to s...

With the rise of tech real estate services such as Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, etc., consumers can quickly research and get an idea of what their home is worth without involving a REALTOR®. So, what is an AVM? AVM stands for “Automated Valuation Model.” It’s a computer-driven mathematical formula that ...

For a while, people who have lived in Idaho know that the state appeals to people wanting to escape to a state with a higher quality of life, ample recreation, and plentiful career opportunities. Lower taxes, fewer regulations, affordable housing, and quality education are also things that are attractive to those ...

Buying a home is a significant investment. While you may be in a position to afford the monthly payment for a house, especially with today’s low-interest rates, you do need to be able to pay for a host of other things a home will require. Today we’re going to explore some of the many expenses that come with ho...