Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Apr 21, 2018 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers |

Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are still below historic numbers. 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months! The credit score requirements for...

A Tale of Two Markets [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Apr 14, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers |

  Some Highlights: A trend that has been emerging for some time now is the contrast between inventory & demand in the Premium & Luxury Markets vs. the Starter & Trade-Up Home Markets and what that’s, in turn, doing to prices! Inventory continues to rise...

VA Loans by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Apr 7, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers |

Some Highlights: Since the creation of the VA Home Loans Program, 22 million veterans have been able to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. In 2017, $188 billion was loaned to veterans and their families through the program. VA Purchase Loans are on the rise...

The Cost of Renting vs. Buying Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Mar 31, 2018 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy |

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.9%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.7%), the choice...

20 Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Mar 24, 2018 | For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers |

Highlights: When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your...

The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Mar 17, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers |

Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019. The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still low right now. Don’t wait until rates hit...