Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season

by MyHomeIdaho | Nov 26, 2020 | For Sellers, New Construction, Selling Myths

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house...

Real Estate Is a Driving Force in the Economy

by MyHomeIdaho | Nov 5, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction

As the economy recovers from this year’s health crisis, the housing market is playing a leading role in the turnaround. It’s safe to say that what we call “home” is taking on a new meaning, causing many of us to consider buying or selling...

The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale

by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 15, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction, Pricing

Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the...

Thinking of Moving? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Oct 10, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

Some Highlights If you’re ready to sell your house but you’re worried about finding one to move into, why not invest in a brand-new home built just for you? New construction is on the rise, so it’s a great time to think about a custom home to fit...

Home Builder Confidence Hits All-Time Record

by MyHomeIdaho | Sep 24, 2020 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

Last week, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported their Housing Market Index (HMI) hit an all-time high in the 35-year history of the series with a score of 83. The index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sale...

Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?

by MyHomeIdaho | Aug 27, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Pricing

Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up, you may be wondering if you should consider new construction in your search process. It’s...