Idaho is known for having all four seasons--just one of the many reasons people love to move to the Gem State. Have you ever wondered when the best time to buy a home in Boise is? It’s important to be cognizant of every aspect of...
If you're like most people, you've probably heard from friends, family and all over the Treasure Valley about how important it is for you to buy a home. However, you may still wonder if buying a home is the right thing to do. Relax. Having...
Think of a time when you bought a “lemon”. Don’t know the term? It’s used to describe a used car that seemed great, but ended up being a money pit soon after the sale was final. Even closer to home - Have you ever seen...
Living in your home and preparing it for sale are two entirely different things. A great deal of the marketing success for your home will depend upon you and what you do to make your home more appealing to prospective buyers. Homes in pristine, move-in...
Nowadays the internet is full of savvy scammers out to get your money. I’m sure you’ve heard horror stories of people sending money to what they thought was a legitimate landlord only to find out that they took the money and ran. These scammers generally...
Buyers often pursue short sales to get a good deal and believe buying a short sale will present that opportunity. With today's current market situation, short sale homes have become a great option for finding a home. There is a lot of unnecessary confusion with...
You may hear the term CAP Rate (CAP Rate = NOI ÷ Price) from time to time, especially when evaluating rental properties for sale. You may already know what it is, why it’s important and how to calculate it. But, do you know how...
Studies have shown that the average tenure for a resident at a rental home is nine months or less and this could be costly for your investment. Some specialists have estimated that it costs five times as much to re-rent a home as...
You know the old saying: you can’t get something for nothing, right? Well, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) says you can! This national program began giving away interest free money over a year ago, yet many people still haven’t heard of it.