Real Estate Guides
Get Your Idaho Home Ready for the Unexpected
Disaster Preparedness in Idaho People living in Idaho enjoy the bountiful recreation, beautiful views, and the general safety of not having to deal with major disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes. However, that doesn’t mean the are...
Ask a REALTOR® – What Size Home do I Need?
What size home do I need to buy? That’s a common question real estate agents are receiving, especially with the local housing market being on fire and home prices escalating rapidly. The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted many personal attitude...
What are questions I should ask a REALTOR® before hiring one?
Buying and selling real estate is the largest transaction anyone will make in their lifetimes, so it’s vital to hire a REALTOR® to help navigate the process. Real estate agents can assist when buying a home, helping negotiate a fair price b...
Idaho School Rankings
School rankings are essential to consider when moving to a new area or new construction community, especially if you have school-aged children. Idaho is home to several great school districts and award-winning schools, allowing students to stri...
Ask a REALTOR® – When Is the Best Time to Sell My Home?
A common question that real estate agents are asked is, “when is the best time to sell my home?” While a direct or non-complicated answer would be ideal, the honest answer is, “it depends.” It depends on what? Various factors go i...
Ask a REALTOR® – What are Closing Costs?
What are the closing costs when buying or selling a home? When buying or selling a home, most people understand that there are fees associated with the transaction. The fees are referred to as “closing costs,” which are due when the tran...
Idaho Property Taxes
Every year at the end of May, Idaho county assessors mail out Idaho property tax assessments – the notices telling people what the county thinks their property is worth. The assessor appraises homes based on several factors including, constru...
Ask a REALTOR® – Are We Experiencing a Housing Bubble?
Is This Real Estate Market a Housing Bubble? You may have noticed that housing is scarce in the Treasure Valley. It’s not just here experiencing a boom in demand for homes as housing is in high order nationally. With that unprecedented de...
