Buying a home is a complicated process that takes time, knowledge, guidance, and a little luck. As a first-time home buyer, you quickly learn the process and it can become overwhelming in a hurry. Our advice is to start by asking these three questions to your realtor.

The rule of thumb for buying a house is to have a 20% down payment. But when you are talking about home prices that are hundreds of thousands of dollars, that seems like a large number? Is 20% really necessary? We explain how you may only need 3%.

So you’ve finally decided that you’re tired of paying your landlord's mortgage every month and having nothing to show in return. Congratulations- you’re on your way to becoming a homeowner! Did you know that a homeowner's net worth is substantially more then those that rent?

Buying a home is a major milestone in a person’s life. There are a lot of steps to take to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible, making it exciting, daunting, and stressful all at the same time. Follow these steps when looking to buy a house. These are not all of the steps you have to take. But, these steps will help you build your credit, put you in touch with the right people, and (most importantly) help save you money.

Thousands now have made the transformation from Palm Trees to Potatoes and wonder why they waited!

Bottom line, they like what we have!

There is nothing more important than having clarity and alignment when you are about to spend a large sum of money!

Finding the best Idaho real estate agent for you is easy? You will know when you meet them after you ask the right questions.

Mark Stevens, takes a moment to talk with Bethany about the home buying process. They break down the process and some of the commen terms that can cause confusion.

Mark Stevens, of Group One Sotheby's International Realty, takes a moment to talk with Bethany about the home buying process. They break down the process and some of the commen terms that can cause confusion.

There is a lot to learn and know when you're looking to buy your first home. Mark Stevens, of Group One Sotheby's International Realty, takes a moment to talk with Bethany about the home buying process. They break down the process and some of the commen terms that can cause confusion.

Mark Stevens, of Group One Sotheby's International Realty, takes a moment to talk with Bethany about the home buying process. There is a lot to learn and know when you're looking to buy your first home. They break down the process and some of the commen terms that can cause confusion.

Some people may be thinking that it is to hot to tour homes but really, now is when the home's performance really shows.

Most people would prefer to buy a new home if not just because it would have new paint, flooring, roof, etc. But if you do so, be prepared to sell it as well.

In a competitive market, the slightest blemish can turn people off and no other community noticed that more then this one

This morning we just have to get something off our chest. 

While real estate is all about location, it is all about emotion and this is how most truly decide on whcih home to buy.

Real Estate: Here today; Gone tomorrow.

Here is a story submitted to us about how one home owner was duped and  it cost them an additional $100k  to fix it!

The water that flows from Lucky Peak is like the Nile River, it is the lifeblood of Treasure Valley