In the process of buying a home, many potential buyers wonder whether they should hire a buyer's agent or go solo. While it's possible to navigate the real estate market without professional assistance, using a buyer's agent offers a range of benefits that can greatly enhance your home buying experience. In this blog post, we'll delve into why employing a buyer's agent is a smart decision and how it can help you secure the home of your dreams.

As a new homeowner, there are many things you can do to improve the look and feel of your home. Spring is the perfect time to take on these projects, as the weather is mild, and you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors while working on your home. Here are the top 10 things a new homeowner should do to their home in May:

When it comes to buying a home, it's important to understand the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal. While both are crucial steps in the home buying process, they serve very different purposes. In this blog post, we'll explore the key differences between home inspections and appraisals.

If you're a veteran looking to purchase a home using a VA loan in Idaho, it's important to understand the VA Tidewater appraisal process. This unique appraisal process is designed to protect both the veteran borrower and the lender, ensuring that the home being purchased is valued correctly. In this blog post, we will provide a step-by-step guide to help you understand the VA Tidewater appraisal process and how it can impact your homebuying journey.

In the past week, we have been told that both Experian and Equifax have made a significant change to the way they report medical collections on credit reports. Specifically, the two credit reporting agencies have started to remove medical collections under $500 from consumers' credit reports. This change has important implications for anyone who has experienced medical debt in the past.

Becoming a homeowner is an exciting and fulfilling milestone. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life, and with it comes a new set of responsibilities. After you move into your new home, there are several things you should do to ensure that you start off on the right foot. In this blog post, we'll discuss the top 10 items that every new homeowner should do after they move in.

If you're a first-time homebuyer, you may have come across the term "escrow account" during your mortgage application process. But what exactly is an escrow account and how does it work? Let's explore.

As a prospective home buyer in the Boise area, it is important to be aware of the flood zones in the area to make an informed decision about your purchase. Flooding is a common natural disaster in many areas, and it can have a devastating impact on homes and properties. In this blog, we will discuss what you need to know about flood zones in the Boise area.

In this Blog:
-Ada & Canyon County updated Flood Maps
-Difference between a Flood plain and a Flood Way.
 

After a crazy roller coaster week, all focused on Senate Tax Reform Bill, interest rates ticked up, just a little.  This week will focus on Reconciliation of the 2 Tax Bills, along with N. Korea.  Final Bill that will be sent to the President will more than likely cause a pretty good rally for stocks, thus selling of Bonds, thus higher interest rates.  But War with N. Korea will cause just opposite affect.