Real Estate Guides
Ask a REALTOR® – What is Escrow?
When buying a house, you may have heard the term "escrow" and have wondered what it means. When you place an offer on the house, and that offer is accepted, you'll probably have to pay earnest money as a sign of good faith to move toward buyi...
14 Things to Do Before Listing Your Home
Photo Credit: iStock.com/hikesterson With the real estate market being a seller's market in Boise, maybe you've decided to take advantage of the higher price points and sell your house. Before you do, here are 14 things you should do before li...
Ask a REALTOR® – What’s Title Insurance
If you have ever purchased a home or are in the process of buying a home, you've probably seen "Title Insurance" mentioned a time or two as part of the process. Title insurance at its core protects the lender and you, the buyer, from any risks ...
Ask a REALTOR® – What’s a HERS Score?
You may have seen a "HERS Certified" graphic in windows of new homes that are under construction and wondered what it means. HERS is the Home Energy Rating System Index, the industry-standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured....
Staging Your Home for Sales Success – Tips to Help Your Home Appeal to Buyers
In a previous post, we discussed how to enhance the curb appeal of your home for potential buyers. Today, we're going to chat about ways to improve the interior of your home by staging furniture and cleaning thoroughly. Maximize the Light ...
First Impressions Matter – Staging Your Home’s Exterior For Sales Success
Photo Credit: iStock.com/hikesterson Here in Idaho, the home-selling season is quickly approaching, and if you're thinking about selling your home, there are some things you can do to improve its exterior appeal to potential buyers. Below ar...
Spring is Coming – Tips to Have a Beautiful Lawn
The spring thaw brings excitement and joy to many people. The cold winter months are leaving, and now we can look forward to using our yards for recreation. I don't know about you, but as a homeowner, one of the simple pleasures I have is mowin...
Ask a REALTOR® – What’s the Purpose of a Home Inspection?
When buying (or selling) a home, it's a good idea to have a home inspection done to make sure there aren't any costly surprises lurking in the house. Most buyers require a home inspection and can make the sale contingent upon the findings. At i...
