Buying a home is a major decision that can bring excitement, stress, and a lot of questions. With so much information out there, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. In this blog post, we'll debunk the top 10 myths about buying a home, and help you make an informed decision.

Buying a home can be one of the biggest and most exciting investments you make in your lifetime. However, it can also be overwhelming and stressful if you're not adequately prepared. Here are five essential steps that every home buyer should take to get ready to buy a home.

Shopping for a real estate agent can be a daunting task, especially if you are a first-time homebuyer or selling your property. A good real estate agent can make the buying or selling process much smoother and help you make the best financial decision for your situation. However, with so many options to choose from, it can be challenging to determine which real estate agent is the right fit for you. In this blog post, we'll go over some key factors to consider when shopping for a real estate agent and how to find the right one for your needs.

As a home buyer, one of the biggest expenses you'll face during the buying process is closing costs. These costs can add up to several thousand dollars and can include things like appraisal fees, title insurance, and legal fees. With so many expenses to consider, it's understandable to wonder if you should ask the seller to pay some or all of these costs. In this blog post, we'll explore whether or not it's a good idea to ask the seller to pay closing costs and what you should keep in mind when making this request.

Mortgage rates ticked up last week. With us up .05 of a point and that is .10 for the last 2 weeks. It is all about China and Trade, again. As the stock market is rolling and hitting new highs each week, investors are putting their money into Stocks and out of Bonds and Mortgage Backed Securities. Again, no use talking about technicals or data (although new home sales were up 1.3% M/M) and traders are going to focus on Trump, Tariffs & Tweets over the next 2 weeks.

Also, don't forget:

• VA removed ALL Loan limits as of 1/1/2020.
• FHA loan limits are now $366,850,
• Conventional Loan limits are $510,400,
• High Balance Conventional is $765,500, and
• Jumbo is anything over $765,501 Merry Christmas to you all!

Mortgage rates in Idaho worsened last week, as the Trump Admin and China looks like they have made a trade deal, or atleast Phase 1.  I indicated a few months back that I felt the closer we got to the election the more likely a trade deal would get done.  I really feel that this deal was pushed up to front run the impeachment hearings...but what ever.

The bond market and stock market really are not looking at economic numbers and is focusing on Trade, so no use speaking about numbers today (housing, unemployment, inflation).  I will speak about the pending recession, when ever that may happen.  Two talking heads spoke last week, pushing the recession out of 2020 and into 2021, and with the pending Trade Deal, 2020 is looking REALLY GOOD for economic growth.

Watch for the details to come out of the Trade Deal, this will really either set the stock market on FIRE, and thus mortgage rates will continue to go up.  OR if it is like the deal with Mexico/Canada, which is flaking out, then we could see stocks sell off and mortgage rate improve.

FHA Home Mortgage Limits go up in Idaho!

Mortgage rates were up for the Boise, Meridian and Nampa area, just slightly last week, and rates have hit a wall, and it is going to require some pretty big economic or political news to break through it. But for now, rates are at 18 month lows. Be on the watch for what the Federal Reserve says this week, if they indicate a rate cut, our rates will go up and the stock market will rally on that news.

More data and look at Canyon County! Nampa home prices up 16.8% and Caldwell up 17.7%. And we still have people waiting. Purchase a home in 2018, you now have 17.7% in equity. OR on the flip side, waiting to purchase, the home you wanted is now 17.7% more. Need a Realtor to help you out, call ME, I have some of the BEST Realtors in Idaho I can refer you to!!!

Numbers are out for May for Ada County, Boise, Meridain, and can I say WOW. Another killer report, with home prices up AGAIN. But homes sold were down, not a negative sign, but a sign of high prices. But June's numbers should be better as Interest Rates have SUNK to 18 month lows, which should spike home purchases!

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