Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Dec 12, 2020 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Buying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are four ways to make sure you’re positioned for success when making a home purchase, even when the scale tips toward sellers. Let’s...

A New Way to Shop for Homes in a Virtual World

by MyHomeIdaho | Dec 4, 2020 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their...

Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership

by MyHomeIdaho | Dec 2, 2020 | Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Interest Rates, Millennials

Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some...

Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You

by MyHomeIdaho | Nov 4, 2020 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to...

How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership

by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 28, 2020 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Many people are eager to buy a home right now while affordability continues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recent survey by Sparks Research shows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to...

Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?

by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 14, 2020 | Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, Millennials, Pricing

One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to put 20% down to buy a house. Here’s how it breaks down. A recent survey by...