Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the.. read more →

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year.. read more →

351 Five Lakes Estates, Sagle, ID, 83860

351 Five Lakes Estates Contact Rain Silverhawk for more information. Sandpoint Realty LLC 208-610-0011 Beautiful 5 Bedroom 2.5 bath estate in pristine country living on 6.2 lush acres with barn and ornamental pond with waterfall, and views of Schweitzer mountain. Sought after single level home features large spacious rooms, coffered ceilings, Bay window seating in.. read more →

10 Jul 2022
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Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To.. read more →

What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy. All of this brings.. read more →

How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.” That’s great for your.. read more →

2481 Eureka, Sagle, ID, 83860

2481 Eureka Contact Rain Silverhawk for more information. Sandpoint Realty LLC 208-610-0011 LUXURY WATERFRONT HOME WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS AND PRIVATE BOAT DOCK WITH LIFT! Beautifully appointed 4987 SF executive waterfront home on 1.31 AC, 4 bedroom suites, 4.5 baths, 2 kitchens, library, office, formal dining, rec room, wine cellar, laundry room w/dog wash, dock with.. read more →

06 Jul 2022
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Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are universal. That’s why, for many people, homeownership remains a key part of the American dream. Your home is your stake in the.. read more →

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Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real estate is more than just a place to call home. It’s also an investment in your future. That’s because it’s typically a stable and secure asset that can grow in.. read more →