Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season

by MyHomeIdaho | Dec 11, 2020 | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths

If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to miss the great selling opportunity you have right now. Here’s why this month is the optimal time to make sure...

Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?

by MyHomeIdaho | Dec 10, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

Talk of a housing bubble is beginning to crop up as home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace this year. This is understandable since the appreciation of residential real estate is well above historic annual averages. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency...

With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?

by MyHomeIdaho | Dec 3, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research analyst Ivy Zelman explained: “Although...

Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?

by MyHomeIdaho | Nov 25, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better...

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

by MyHomeIdaho | Nov 24, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like...

It Pays to Sell with a Real Estate Agent [INFOGRAPHIC]

by MyHomeIdaho | Nov 21, 2020 | For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, Pricing

Some Highlights Today, it’s more important than ever to have an expert you trust to guide you as you sell your house. From your safety throughout the process to the complexity of negotiating the deal, you need a professional on your side. Before you decide to...