Are you one of those potential homebuyers who find themselves caught in the conundrum of waiting for the perfect moment to purchase your dream home? You're not alone. The real estate market can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when considering factors like interest rates and market competitiveness. However …
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By Dawn Templeton
The Harris Ranch Neighborhood is a large neighborhood consisting of many smaller Harris Ranch communities located between the Boise River and the Boise Foothills in East Boise. It is located in the 83716 zip code area. It was originally a Ranch owned by the Harris family, hence …
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The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home in Boise contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says …
As you set out on your home buying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment?
If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have …
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit …
An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, recently said of our supply challenges:
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This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so much more time in our current homes has driven many people to reconsider what homeownership means and what they find most valuable in their living spaces …
Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your house? Maybe it’s time to make a move. If you’ll be able to work remotely for the long-term or your overall needs have simply changed, it’s a great time to sell your house and move up …
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home is definitely or probably a better investment than buying stocks. Last week, a Gallup Poll reaffirmed those findings.
In an article on the current …