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Ask a REALTOR® – What’s the Difference Between Being Pre-Approved and Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan?
If you have ever bought a home, you’ve probably heard the terms “Pre-Approved” and “Pre-Qualified” used as part of the process and may have a basic idea of what they mean. What you may not know is that while they are similar, they do have different meanings. Let’s take a look at what each phrase means ...
New Report: Two Treasure Valley Cities Among Best Run in the Nation
A new report by Wallethub evaluated and ranked the nation’s 150 largest cities to see which ones are the best, and worst, run. Nampa and Boise came in numbers one and two, respectively, as being the best-run cities in the U.S.
How does one measure the effectiveness of local leadership? Wallethub came up with a ...
Introducing Meridian’s Newest Community – Windsong
If you live in Meridian or your commute takes you past Linder and Ustick roads, you may have noticed the sizeable unconstructed neighborhood located on the northwest corner of the intersection of those two streets. The area has been sitting vacant for several years as construction never began.
After years o...
2020 Legislative Session Laws Affecting Idaho Real Estate
With some significant events happening in the world, this year’s legislative session came and went with only a few laws garnering much media attention. However, some rules were enacted that flew under the radar, not getting much publicity. Some of the legislation that was passed and signed by the governor has a ...
The Mike Brown Group Again Named One of Idaho’s Top Real Estate Teams
The Mike Brown Group at Silvercreek Realty Group was named one of America’s top real estate teams by REAL Trends and Tom Ferry, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal. The group continues as a member of “The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals,” a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually b...
Ask a REALTOR® – What Does it Mean if an Area is Experiencing a Seller’s or Buyer’s Market?
If you’ve looked at any of our recent Treasure Valley housing marketing updates, you’ve probably noticed the term “Seller’s Market” mentioned a time or two. So, what exactly is a seller’s market as it pertains to real estate? A seller’s market is a real estate term that conveys what the housing marke...
