Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates.. read more →

Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says. Housing supply is lower than last year, and home prices are up nationwide. Meanwhile, the average home is selling fast.. read more →

Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way

With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million.. read more →

Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

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 the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in the historic-low territory. But even over.. read more →

Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market

With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it best, saying: “Housing demand remains strong as buyers likely want to secure a home.. read more →

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent. To put that in context, rent growth from January.. read more →

13 Upgrades to Make Over Your Outdoor Grill Area

13 Upgrades to Make Over Your Outdoor Grill Area When the weather cooperates, there are few meals more pleasant than those you can enjoy in your own backyard. The fresh air and hot grill have a way of conjuring a vacation mood — even if you are only grilling up a quick weeknight dinner. Get.. read more →

Your got pre approved for a home loan, now lets keep it that way!

How to avoid loosing your home loan. You have found the perfect home, your offer was accepted and you are ready to move in.  You are excited and then you get a dreaded call from the lender to tell you that the new furniture you just bought means you no longer qualify for the loan… read more →

30 acres with great mountain views next to USFS. Get away from it all!

Incredible views from off grid private 30 acre parcel in Naples Idaho read more →

SOLD! 40 acres with a creek and mountain views

Idaho Dream. 40 acres with year round Fall Creek and adjoining state lands. No CCR’s ! Multiple building locations with easy access to adjoining state land and rolling to level pathway giving access to Fall Creek. Abundant wildlife. Stunning views. Privately located between Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry with just over a mile to paved county.. read more →