Local Events
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 m...
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...
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. So...
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 Profe...
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 sell...
5 Things Not to Do When Buying a House
When buying a home, you have a lot of responsibility since it is such a large purchase. There are things you can do that can actually derail the deal and cause you to lose the home before finalizing the sale. Here are five things that will cert...
More Famous than its Potatoes, Celebrities who Call Idaho Home
Idaho may be known for its potatoes, but the Gem State is quietly becoming a home location for celebrities from a variety of industries. From actors and actresses to musicians, to writers, to politicians, and athletes, Idaho is and has been hom...
Ask a REALTOR® – What is PMI?
PMI is known as private mortgage insurance. When you’re buying a home, most lenders require a down payment equal to 20% of the home’s purchase price. If a borrower can’t afford that amount, the lender will most likely view the loan as a r...
