Feb 14
Can you live without Starbucks for a day (or 2)? How great would you feel if instead you donated $5 to help a wounded warrior (feel free to double or triple that number if you feel so inclined)? We’re helping raise money to provide a mortgage-free home to a veteran bomb squad amputee who lost …
Feb 12
Want the low down (with no sales pitch) from the guys who track the numbers in Ada County? Click here to get the low down from ACAR (Ada County Association of Realtors).
Feb 01
I like to believe that I am a positive person… you know, glass half full and all that stuff. Which makes me hesitate to be the bearer of bad news. But I also believe that knowledge is power… so here goes. HUD has announced that FHA loans are about to get more expensive. Sheeesh! …
Jan 27
There is a difference between the price of a house and how much it costs you. Price is how much you pay for a house and “cost” is tied to your mortgage rate. Check out this graphic that shows you more. Take a look at the bottom to see where the Mortgage Banker’s Association is predicting “costs” …
Nov 05
The housing market is taking off again — finally! — not only in the Boise area, but also around the country. This is great news for sellers, but what about buyers? What’s the good news in a market where competition for prized properties will increase, home prices are rising and mortgage rates might too? More Choices, Better …
Oct 05
If you’re lucky to be in one of the areas of the country like Boise, Idaho where the housing market is recovering and quality, well-priced homes are actually enjoying multiple bids, congratulations! The downside is you need to prepare for the possibility of losing out on a home if you’re trying to buy. The market …
Jun 19
Thanks for visiting our blog! If you’re not sure where to start, you might want to peruse our most popular posts. Below you will find links to help you save money on closing costs; get the best interest rate; find the best loan program; make the mortgage process less stressful (and less perplexing); some fun video …
May 24
The April New Home Sales report suggests that the market for newly-built homes is as strong as the market for existing ones.
May 23
Low mortgage rates are helping to make homes more affordable. It appears home buyers have taken notice.
