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What to do during this quarantine?
Many people are currently out-of-work or working from home and EVERYONE is finding they have much more time to get home projects completed (or starting new projects). When I was a freshman and sophomore in college I used to run a personal blog and I really enjoyed it. I felt like I had to post something every single day and got a bit burnt out and let my website’s domain expire. I’ve decided with a little more free time that I don’t only have to blog about real estate related topics because maybe my client’s want to know me personally as well! So, here we are! Welcome to my first…
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First Time Home Buying Tips
Buying a house can seem like an overwhelming decision and many renters are hesitant to make the leap into homeownership. There are so many advantages to buying vs. renting. To start with, let’s discuss some of the pros and cons of buying. Pros: -building equity -tax benefits -freedom to renovate/decorate your home however you want -bring your animals 🙂 Cons: -maintenance fees -less flexibility in moving from place to place If you’ve decided that buying a home is the next step for you then take a few steps to get prepared! Tip One Save up for a down payment. Many people think you have to save up 20% to purchase…
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What is a CMA in Real Estate?
Real estate agents often create a comparative market analysis (a.k.a CMA) to estimate the value of your home. This information is beneficial to sellers so they can price their home accurately and it allows buyers to feel comfortable with how much they’re paying for their home. Real estate agents create a CMA by looking at recently sold properties that are similar to your house (or, if you’re a home buyer, the one you want to make an offer on). Similarity is very important since it gets you the closest comparison to ensure you are making an informative financial decision. Things We Look For: Recently Sold: It’s important to make sure…
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Why Buy a Home in the Winter?
Many people do not want to purchase a new home during the winter months. It’s definitely a busy time because of the holidays, but there are some significant advantages to purchasing a home in these slower months. The market is less competitive. The simple fact that less people want to move during this time means you have less competition when putting an offer on a house. The Treasure Valley market will start to get very busy again this spring and multiple offers on a home is very common. The odds of having a competing bid is much lower during the winter months. You may get a better deal for your…
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Boise Bars: Water Bear Bar
Water Bear Bar 350 N 9th St #100 Boise, ID 83702 Cute decor, friendly staff, great location, delicious drinks…. what more could you ask for from this Boise cocktail bar. I felt comfortable and welcomed as soon as I walked into this eclectic little place. Water Bear offers a small food menu, but perfect small dishes to enjoy while having a drink with friends. The oysters are flown in from Seattle and they are always fresh. Ranging from $5 non-alcoholic drinks to $42 punches to share, they have a moderately priced drink menu. The drinks are all very unique and if you end up not loving yours, the bartenders are…
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5 Summer Activities in Donnelly
1. HIKING: One of our favorite activities in Donnelly is definitely hiking. West Mountain offers a wide variety of hikes along the entire mountainside. Pick a trail and just head up. A few favorites are Raft and Skein Lake. Head up to the Radar Dome in Cascade and you’ll see there are even more hikes to choose from. (PRO TIP: download the AllTrails app to quickly find hikes nearby) 2. GO OUT TO DINNER: Donnelly is a small town, but has some yummy stops for dinner. One our our favorite restaurants is the Italian restaurant, Ragazza Di Bufalo. If the weather is not too warm, Tamarack Resort offers a great…
