Buyer Interest Is Growing among Younger Generations

by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 29, 2020 | Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Generation X, Interest Rates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers

The demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. In a normal year, the peak homebuying season comes to a close by early fall. However, 2020 is anything but a normal year, and the housing market is...

Is it Time to Move into a Single-Story Home?

by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 7, 2020 | Baby Boomers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Senior Market

Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, and it may be a great time to sell your house and downsize, maybe even into a single-story home....

Does “Aging in Place” Make the Most Sense?

by MyHomeIdaho | Feb 6, 2020 | Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Sellers, Generation X, Senior Market

A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home, assisted living, or a...

Should I Sell My House This Year?

by MyHomeIdaho | Jan 29, 2020 | Baby Boomers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials, Selling Myths

If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it...

First-Time Buyers Are Searching for Existing Homes This Year

by MyHomeIdaho | Jan 28, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Millennials

In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase...

Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Jan 18, 2020 | Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Generation X, Infographics, Millennials, Pricing

Some Highlights: Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves to these top cities to take advantage of the strength in the current housing market. A strong economy and lower mortgage rates have...