Knowing the difference between lender pre-approval and pre-qualification

Lender pre-approval

If you have been out searching for a home, one of the first questions a realtor will ask you is if you have been pre-approved for a loan. In this market you must have loan pre-approval before you start your search for a home, or you may miss an opportunity for a home you fall… Read More

Buyers, agents, and lenders

real estate agent

Buying a new home can be an exciting time. After you have selected a good real estate professional to assist you in finding your new home, it’s easy right? Your agent does all the hard work searching for the home that is perfect for you and your family with the criteria you have given them…. Read More

Boise one of the best places to retire!

Boise in top 25

I’m so happy to see Boise, Idaho being recognized as one of the 25 Best Places to Retire! Having lived here since the late 80′s, I know Boise and the surrounding area is not just a great place to retire, but it is also a great place to raise a family. The Boise, and the… Read More

Having a hard time finding your dream home?

The word being spread around is that it is a buyer’s market. In some cases this may be true, however, in the Treasure Valley it all depends on what you are looking for. Inventory right now is at an all time low. In fact, there are over a thousand less homes available now than at… Read More

Understanding Short Sales

Frequently, I get asked “What exactly is a Short Sale?”  Up until recently Short Sales were virtually unheard of, however today it seems as though at least half of all homes are either a short sale or distressed sale! As unfortunate as it may be, it is important to know what one is.  I’ve attached… Read More

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Own or rent a home, which is best for you?

Trying to determine whether it is the right time for you to purchase a home or continue renting can be a difficult decision. Many people like the carefree maintenance of renting and the ease of moving without worrying about having to sell a home first. Interest rates are at an all time low and it is… Read More

CNN Money rates Meridian as one of the top 100 cities to live!

Once again Meridian, Idaho has been recognized as a great place to live! I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to see this great city being recognized again, and in less then a week.  Wow! Meridian ranks 62 in CNN Money.com as one of the best small cities to live in for… Read More

So proud to see Meridian listed as one of the top 10 cities in which to raise a family!

I’m so excited to see Meridian, Idaho listed as one of the top ten cities to raise a family by “Family Circle” magazine! My family and I have lived in Meridian for over ten years and we absolutely love it! Meridian has an abundance of parks, open spaces, and friendly people. Don’t  forget the variety of shopping… Read More

Why a home inspection should be a very important part of a home purchase!

Buying a home can be a time consuming and costly expense, which leaves many home buyers wondering if they should pay the cost of having a home inspection? Home inspections in our area cost anywhere between $150-$600. When shopping for a home inspector you should make sure they are certified, are part of the BBB… Read More