How to Move Across State Lines

Two Months Prior To Moving Create a file or binder to track your move. This will keep all your estimates, receipts, contracts, an inventory list, and this checklist in one location. Research moving companies and/or rental vehicles. Moving companies can be costly, we estimate about $350 per room when you move locally, and upwards of $1,000 per […]

15 Common Real Estate Questions

As a real estate agent or brokerage there are common questions we get asked. Our goal is to educate and guide our clients through the home buying and selling process. Below are answers to frequently asked questions: 1. What is the first step in the home buying process? Getting pre-qualified for a mortgage is the […]

10 First Time Homebuyer FAQs

Purchasing your first home can be overwhelming, but if you are educated on the process it can relieve some of that overwhelm to focus on the joy of your first home. Below are a list of some most frequently asked questions from new home buyers. 1. How much mortgage can I afford? This is a […]

How to Know if a House has ‘Good Bones’

As realtors our career is dedicated to helping you find a home that works perfect for you (and your family). For some they assume to find the perfect home you will need to build a home from the ground up, this is not necessarily the case. If you find a home with “good bones” you […]

Increasing Your Home’s Value

When you purchase a house your goal is to find a place that is a considered a safe space you can call home. After you’ve made it through the transaction it is important to maintain or increase your home’s value. Holding value can benefit if you decide to sell your home at a future date […]

Prepare to Finance a Home

First and foremost, when you have a desire to purchase a home speak with a lender. If you do not have a lender we are happy to send you recommendations for top of the line lenders in the reassure valley area. There are a few ways to prepare yourself to getting a home loan;  Use […]

Property Tax

Property tax is tax paid specifically on the property that is owned by an individual or other legal entities such as an estate. An appraisal is completed on your home in order to determine the amount you will be taxes. In Idaho specifically we are known as a non-disclosure state, which means that the price […]

Your Homeowners Insurance Guide

A homeowners insurance policy will protect you against certain losses and damages to your new home. Typically this is required by lenders prior to closing to insure your home is protected in case of incurred damages. Depending on the escrow account you have in place your lender might add your homeowners insurance to your monthly […]