More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.

When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from Redfin, that’s happening a bit more often lately. The good news is, it’s completely avoidable if you lean on an agent for insight into why that is and.. read more →

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%). While that may not sound like a.. read more →

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?

If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity. Myth 1: New Homes Are More Expensive It’s easy to assume a new build will cost.. read more →

What You Need To Know About Concessions

Some Highlights Now that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal. That’s why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing costs, paying for repairs, or dropping the price. Not sure which concessions to.. read more →

Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High

Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why the housing market might not be as quiet out there as it seems.  Buyers Are Looking, and Search Trends Prove It One of the clearest ways to measure what.. read more →

Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market.. read more →

$499k sagle Idaho 3 bed 2 bath half acre at garage

Just Listed in Sagle! 165 Meadowlark, Sagle ID 83864 $499,000 | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 0.49 Acre Corner Lot Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath rancher with a spacious 1400 sq ft layout and an oversized 3-car garage—perfect for your vehicles, toys, or workshop! Highlights include: Southern exposure & bright open living.. read more →

20.07 acres with river and mountain views. Septic perc priced to sell

Priced to sell.  20.07 Acres with water views, cleared building pad, passed perc test for septic installation and area of good wells and maintained road for $259,000 Priced to sell. Craft your dream home with a captivating view of the Clark Fork River and mountain views on this generous 20.04-acreparcel. Here you’ll be treated to sweeping.. read more →

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire. That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term income. And that’s where.. read more →

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

Some Highlights Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes. There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices right now. And people who buy new homes tend to get lower.. read more →