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Ask a REALTOR® – What’s an AVM?
With the rise of tech real estate services such as Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, etc., consumers can quickly research and get an idea of what their home is worth without involving a REALTOR®. So, what is an AVM? AVM stands for “Automated ...
Idaho and the Boise Area Appear Regularly on ‘Best of’ Lists
For a while, people who have lived in Idaho know that the state appeals to people wanting to escape to a state with a higher quality of life, ample recreation, and plentiful career opportunities. Lower taxes, fewer regulations, affordable housi...
Ask a REALTOR® – Once I Buy a Home, what are the Homeownership Expenses I Should Plan on Having?
Buying a home is a significant investment. While you may be in a position to afford the monthly payment for a house, especially with today’s low-interest rates, you do need to be able to pay for a host of other things a home will require. Tod...
Home Design Trends for 2021
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has released its annual home design trends report for 2021. It is predicting outdoor living, technology, and nature to be significant themes in design this year. After surveying 716 professio...
2020 Saw More People Moving to Idaho than Any Other State
Several moving companies have released their National Migration Studies for 2020. In what shouldn’t come as a surprise to current Idaho residents, Idaho had the highest number of inbound moves among all states last year. If you recall, Un...
New Year New House in Idaho
Happy New Year! As we begin 2021 with fresh optimism, it’s time to start thinking about our goals and dreams for the new year. Going beyond resolutions, maybe you have plans to move this year. As you’re aware, Idaho real estate is a hot com...
Giving Back in 2020
This year, the Mike Brown Group donated time, money, and resources to many different Treasure Valley non-profits. Collectively, our team volunteered hundreds of hours to a variety of organizations, and, in case you missed it, our newly founded ...
Things to Do This Winter in Idaho
As we’ve officially entered the winter season, it’s only a matter of time before we start seeing regular snow here in the valley. While we may not get as much as some of the higher elevations, there’s still plenty of winter recreation to ...
