If you’ve never lived in a housing community, the term “HOA” may be foreign to you. An HOA, short for “Homeowners Association,” is a community organization that manages the neighborhood’s affairs. Usually, the community residents ma...
The holiday season is upon us and homeowners aren’t the only ones with visions of sugar plums and tablets dancing in their heads. Unfortunately, the holiday season is a prime time for break-ins to occur as burglars know that homes will contai...
Buying a house for many people is the American dream. While the local housing market is on fire, and with Boise recently named one of the best places in the U.S. to buy a home for first-time home buyers, it’s easy to see why people would be i...
As you’re aware, the Treasure Valley real estate market is hot as record-low mortgage interest rates and out-of-state interest are fueling demand for homes. With the area being a strong seller’s market due to the limited availability of hom...
With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it would be interesting to revisit an Ask a REALTOR® post about home sales disclosures, but add a twist with regard to disclosing if the house being sold is haunted.
According to Idaho Law, ...
Is Idaho a Good Place to Live? That’s a question that many people ask, especially those looking to relocate to a state that will provide a better quality of life. With many people moving to Idaho from other areas, it stands to reason that Ida...
Beyond shelter, homes give people a sense of being rooted. When we have a place to call home, we acquire a certain level of personal power due to the security and freedom that the place brings us. This is why the most common aspiration for Amer...
You’ve probably seen the warnings on emails you’ve exchanged with your REALTOR®, “PLEASE NOTE CYBERCRIME IS ON THE RISE. Consumers are increasingly at risk for wire fraud and hacked email accounts. Because of this, it is important to exe...
If you’re currently renting a home, you may be giving thought to buying a home. But you’re perhaps questioning what are the benefits of owning a home versus renting one? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each.
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You may or may not be aware, but the second Saturday in August is known as “National Garage Sale Day.” This year, the “holiday” occurs on Saturday, August 8, 2020, which also happens to coincide with “National Bargain Hunting Week.”...