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The Mike Brown Group Again Named One of Idaho’s Top Real Estate Teams
The Mike Brown Group at Silvercreek Realty Group was named one of America’s top real estate teams by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal. The group continues as a member of “The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals,” a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually b...
Ask a REALTOR® – What Does it Mean if an Area is Experiencing a Seller’s or Buyer’s Market?
If you’ve looked at any of our recent Treasure Valley housing marketing updates, you’ve probably noticed the term “Seller’s Market” mentioned a time or two. So, what exactly is a seller’s market as it pertains to real estate? A seller’s market is a real estate term that conveys what the housing marke...
5 Things Not to Do When Buying a House
When buying a home, you have a lot of responsibility since it is such a large purchase. There are things you can do that can actually derail the deal and cause you to lose the home before finalizing the sale. Here are five things that will certainly jeopardize your home purchase and most likely cause the deal to f...
More Famous than its Potatoes, Celebrities who Call Idaho Home
Idaho may be known for its potatoes, but the Gem State is quietly becoming a home location for celebrities from a variety of industries. From actors and actresses to musicians, to writers, to politicians, and athletes, Idaho is and has been home to many famous people throughout history.
Let’s take a look at ...
Ask a REALTOR® – What is PMI?
PMI is known as private mortgage insurance. When you’re buying a home, most lenders require a down payment equal to 20% of the home’s purchase price. If a borrower can’t afford that amount, the lender will most likely view the loan as a riskier investment and require the homebuyer to take out PMI as part of ...
New Study: Treasure Valley Among Top Areas in the U.S. to ‘Staycation’
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The Coronavirus pandemic may derail a lot of people’s vacation plans this summer. Still, a recent study by the consumer website WalletHub shows the best and worst cities in the nation for a staycation.
The study examined 182 U.S. cities, including the 150 most populated U.S....
