Real Estate Guides
Ask a REALTOR® – What’s Title Insurance
If you have ever purchased a home or are in the process of buying a home, you've probably seen "Title Insurance" mentioned a time or two as part of the process. Title insurance at its core protects the lender and you, the buyer, from any risks ...
Ask a REALTOR® – What’s a HERS Score?
You may have seen a "HERS Certified" graphic in windows of new homes that are under construction and wondered what it means. HERS is the Home Energy Rating System Index, the industry-standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured....
Staging Your Home for Sales Success – Tips to Help Your Home Appeal to Buyers
In a previous post, we discussed how to enhance the curb appeal of your home for potential buyers. Today, we're going to chat about ways to improve the interior of your home by staging furniture and cleaning thoroughly. Maximize the Light ...
First Impressions Matter – Staging Your Home’s Exterior For Sales Success
Photo Credit: iStock.com/hikesterson Here in Idaho, the home-selling season is quickly approaching, and if you're thinking about selling your home, there are some things you can do to improve its exterior appeal to potential buyers. Below ar...
Spring is Coming – Tips to Have a Beautiful Lawn
The spring thaw brings excitement and joy to many people. The cold winter months are leaving, and now we can look forward to using our yards for recreation. I don't know about you, but as a homeowner, one of the simple pleasures I have is mowin...
Ask a REALTOR® – What’s the Purpose of a Home Inspection?
When buying (or selling) a home, it's a good idea to have a home inspection done to make sure there aren't any costly surprises lurking in the house. Most buyers require a home inspection and can make the sale contingent upon the findings. At i...
Do This to Save Money On Your Property Taxes
If you're a homeowner here in the Treasure Valley, you've probably noticed that your property taxes are on the rise. The fees are going up due to home values rising and assessed levies for new schools. One of the easiest ways to save money on y...
Ask a REALTOR® – What’s a Seller’s Disclosure?
Chances are if you’ve bought or sold a home, you’ve seen a “Seller’s Disclosure.” Legally, the entity selling the home has to detail information about the property that could affect the buyer’s decision to buy the property. This can...
