It’s good to be a home seller right now. Despite concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic would dampen the real estate market, the boom is still, well, booming. Homebuyers are out there with cash practically in hand. But don't take it for granted that your home will sell immediately. Today’s buyers are looking for standout features. Here are five essential home features to appeal to Idahoans.

Check out the latest Boise Idaho Real Estate Trends. It may be hard to believe that during a pandemic and large unemployment stats that home sales in Boise would remain strong. But they are actually very strong.

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Buying or selling a home is very stressful and home inspections can create a lot of anxiety in the process. Once an offer is accepted, the next step is for the home to be inspected. This is not mandatory but highly recommended for buyers. Buyers are looking to purchase the home they are expecting and the inspection will verify that or notify you of items so you are not surprised upon moving in.

For sellers- it’s a great idea to have an inspection prior to the home going on the market. This will let you know about any issues upfront which will give you peace of mind knowing that any unknown issues could come up makes for a smooth transaction.  You may have items that should be repaired prior to listing your home or your agent may have some suggestions on how to handle them. Also, some repairs may need to be made by the lender if the buyer is getting financing. Being proactive and having a professional inspector come out beforehand spares the seller of  unknown surprises and can mak

Buying a home in a sellers market when you have a home to sell requires a strategy.

The answer is a moving target as homes are listed and sold every day. Take a look at today's breakdown

This seemingly simple question does not come with a simple answer. Everyone has unique finances, different goals, and we all plan life differently. Check out these five questions to ask when deciding whether to rent or buy a home.

How have home values changed over the last 12 years? Build Idaho's charts track average sold price of new and existing home prices across the Treasure Valley by quarter since 2005!

What does the Boise real estate market look like this year? Most experts are looking forward to a more balanced local market.

The most common tip for getting started with your home search is figuring out how much you can realistically afford which is a great tip, but what else is there? Are there lesser known tips for buying a home that can make a big impact? Yes! From both our experience and that of our real estate agent colleagues, these are the top lesser known secrets for buying a great home you will love.

We created a spreadsheet that takes a look at what you will get for your money here in this area.

Being a real estate agents means that a person is a slaesperson but they also wear many other hats including therapist.

Idaho Real Estate has always been a popular topic at the water cooler but with Boise making the news as one of the fastest growing cities, don't get caught up in the hype!

Listen in as Joey Loya and James Beck talk about tips for First Time Home Buyers.

Many people want to wait til spring before they buy? They could buy now but for some reason they are just planning to really start looking in a few months. Why wait and secondly, you are going to save money and headache by buying now.

If you are thinking about buying a home, get started now and maybe you can actually help someone to have a better christmas!

One of the most important steps in the home buying process is the home inspection. This documents an inspectors research of your home and is designed to inform the buyers about the overall condition of the home and to ensures that you are made aware of any pre-existing conditions which would prevent you from comfortably moving forward.

Some things to avoid when searching for your ideal home in Boise, Idaho!

Going to see a home in person is a well advised step in finding a home, you can only learn so much online?

Rebecca Oparnico and Jesus Tarifa talk about why lending with Idaho Central Credit Union is a good idea.