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Should I Buy Down My Rate After 2017 Fed Rate Hikes?

What the current market outlook means for you.

Rates are up .5 percent so far in 2017, and could go higher. This raises the question of whether it makes sense to buy your rate down to control your mortgage costs. Let’s review the market outlook, then answer the question.

Where are rates headed from here?

Rates are tied to daily trading in mortgage bonds, and rates rise when bonds sell on…

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Should I Buy Down My Rate After 2017 Fed Rate Hikes?

What the current market outlook means for you.

Rates are up .5 percent so far in 2017, and could go higher. This raises the question of whether it makes sense to buy your rate down to control your mortgage costs. Let’s review the market outlook, then answer the question.

Where are rates headed from here?

Rates are tied to daily trading in mortgage bonds, and rates rise when bonds sell on…

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Jobs, Homes and Quality of Life: Why Homeownership Is Booming in Idaho, and How TitleOne Is Helping the Cause Idaho has a lot going for it these days. Just ask Mark Tidd, CEO of Boise-based TitleOne Corporation, with 13 locations serving 14 counties throughout the state.

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4 Ways to Buy a House With Bad Credit

Did your credit score take an unexpected turn for the worst? There’s still ways to buy even with bad credit.

Are you worried that a low credit score will affect your dream of owning a home? Check out these four tips to buy a house even with a low score.

As much as we may hate it, numbers can determine much of what we’re able to do in life. Just like a high grade point average is necessary to…

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What to Expect When You're Inspecting

What to Expect When You’re Inspecting

Here’s a guide to each player’s roles and responsibilities during a typical property inspection.

If you’re a first-time buyer who just nabbed your first place, you’re likely in one of the scarier places in the real estate transaction. Before choosing paint colors, you’ll need to inspect.

If you’re feeling nervous, you’re not alone. The property inspection is one of the most important parts of…

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Tips To Buy A Home In Your 20s, 30s, And 40s

Your housing needs will probably change as you age. Embrace the differences with this targeted advice.

What you need as a 20-something homebuyer doesn’t always match up when you’re in your 30s or 40s. Find out what you need to know at each stage with this expert guidance.

What you need from your home will change as your life changes. While no one can predict life’s curveballs, you canget great…

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Baby Boomers: Here's How to Sell Your Home to Millennials

Baby Boomers: Here’s How to Sell Your Home to Millennials

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Shopping for a home has evolved over the years. Here’s what you need to know about the new generation of buyers.

For years we’ve seen the shift in Baby Boomers ditching their large suburban homes for the excitement of urban life. And we’re noticing the reverse from millennials: leaving behind small spaces along with the hustle and bustle of the city.

They’re open to a new world of…

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How To Sell Your House Faster Than Your Neighbor’s

Great curb appeal can help your home sell faster, but there are many things you can do to edge out nearby competition.

Focus on these tips to help buyers choose your house instead of your neighbor’s!

Airto Zamorano’s real estate game plan was solid: do a serious deep cleaning of his home every single time he had a showing. “The idea is that we wanted to project a fresh, clean feel,” says…

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US housing starts rose in Feb., led by single-family homes

Workers at a home construction site in Boise. Single-family home construction rose 6.5 percent in February, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. Construction surged in the West, offsetting declines elsewhere in the U.S. File photo.

U.S. builders broke ground on new homes at a faster pace in February, a sign that developers expect solid sales growth this year despite higher mortgage rates.

H…

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How to Write an Undeniable Offer Letter for Your Dream Home

Buying a home in a competitive market means you need to have all your ducks in a row. You can be successful by putting your best foot forward before the starting gate. One way to spruce up your offer is to write a love letter to the seller.

All sellers have different reasons and motivations for selling their home. A major life event may have caused them to rethink their life and selling the…

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8810 Deersky Ranch Trail Nampa, ID 83686 Gorgeous home w/stunning views overlooking Lake Lowell. This home features 2 master suites w/private bathrooms. Magnificent kitchen is showcased w/hardwood cabinets, tile flooring, open views and a turret that allows abundant natural light. 2 bedrooms on the main floor w/3 beds downstairs. Many areas to entertain and enjoy: bonus room, play room, patio,…

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Spring Hits Ada And Canyon County Housing Markets

As expected, warmer weather brought more buyers out in February, pushing pending sales in Ada County 25.7% higher than the previous month, with 1,303 homes going under contract. Though pending sales were up month-over-month, they were 5.5% lower in February 2017 than in February 2016 because there were fewer homes available to purchase. Speaking of inventory, it was down 16.1% in Ada County from…

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Gorgeous Home w/ Stunning Lot!

3404 N Kelly Way Boise, ID 83704 Three houses from the rim. Close proximity to Mtn View Elementary School & Park. Beautiful landscaping w/ gorgeous flowering trees. Great floor plan for entertaining – Large formal living/dining area w/ h/w floors flows well to kitchen/family rooms. Two fireplaces (1 gas/1wood). Nice large family room windows & shaded patio with east facing backyard allow you to…

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When Is the Best Time to List Your Home for Sale?

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Selling your home can be a long process, but you can potentially speed it up and make more money if you list at the right time.

Homes listed in late spring typically sell faster and for more money, according to an analysis from real estate marketplace Zillow.

Specifically, homes listed from May 1 to May 15 sell nine days faster and for almost 1% more than the average listing…

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15 Least Stressed Cities in America

If you live in any of these places, you’re on the right track.

Nirvana is a real place-or series of places-according to WalletHub‘s recent survey of stressful locales in the U.S. The “bottom 15,” so to speak (out of 150) are the ones where you will find a whole lot of relaxed Americans, happily going about their lives. WalletHub’s findings coalesce around five major ranking categories (each with…

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Americans buy existing homes at fastest pace in a decade

A house for sale in Boise. Sales of existing homes rose 3.3 percent in January from December nationwide, according to economists. File photo.

Americans shrugged off rising mortgage rates and bought existing homes in January at the fastest pace since 2007. That has set off bidding wars that have pushed up prices as the supply of available homes has dwindled to record lows.

Home sales rose 3.3…

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Best And Worst Advice For Buying A Home From People Who Have Done It Before

Don’t start thinking about moving your things into that cute house for sale before you’ve submitted an offer! Avoid some common new-buyer pitfalls with these tips from experienced buyers and experts.

From trusting your gut to buying a foreclosure, here are 8 real estate tips these buyers will never, ever forget.

Asking for home-buying advice is a little like asking for parenting tips. You’ll…

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