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For Sale: 5718 Sylvia Lane Nampa, Idaho
5718 Sylvia Lane Nampa, Idaho This adorable single family home sits on just over an acre tucked away on a private street. Conveniently located less than 5 minutes off the Garrity exit in Nampa. No detail was overlooked in this custom built home. You are warmly greeted by a bright and recently updated kitchen. The kitchen has new granite countertops and freshly finished cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. Adjacent to the kitchen is a half bath and a large laundry room. The dryer has been plumbed for gas or electric hookups. Upstairs you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The primary bedroom offers beautiful views of the…
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How Your Real Estate is Affected by Divorce
How Your Real Estate is Affected by Divorce Not every marriage is a match made in heaven, and some end in divorce or separation. But, do not worry, you are not alone with roughly 750,000 other divorces occurring each year. On top of everything, both parties need to address one generally dangerous territory: Real Estate. When a couple gets divorced, they have to figure out what to do with their assets. Divorces are rarely easy, and even fewer finish with no serious asset conflicts. Real estate is typically the largest shared asset in most couples, those going through divorce frequently ask: “What happens to real estate after a divorce?” How…
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FOR SALE: 9105 W Arabian St Boise, Idaho
9105 W Arabian St Boise, Idaho This stunning home built in 2015 has so much to offer. The main level features an open floor plan complete with durable engineered hardwood floors. The kitchen features a huge island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The home has beautiful tall tray ceilings in the living room and primary bedroom. The living room and patio are wired for speakers. Patio is plumbed for gas and ready to hook up to your BBQ! Includes a water softener, central vac and dual zone A/C. The upstairs offers a large bonus room with endless options. The neighborhood pool is convenient and a very short walk from…
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Everything You Need to Know About Builder Warranties
BY NSMITH There is an expectation of a certain level of quality when moving into a newly constructed home. You’re moving into a home with no previous owners, which prevents some of the issues an older home may have. However, problems can still occur in a new construction home. That’s why many newly built homes come with a builder warranty. If your new construction or renovated home comes with a builder warranty, it can be a major benefit that will help alleviate financial headaches should any major issues occur. Read on to learn more about what a builder warranty covers and doesn’t cover. What is a builder warranty? A builder warranty…
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The Final Walkthrough Checklist
BY NATHAN SMITH With closing only a few short days away, the final walkthrough of a house is an exhilarating experience. This could be the first time you get to see your soon-to-be home empty, giving you an opportunity to imagine how you will build your life inside those four walls. However, things may not go as planned. While you might find no issues with the home, you may also find problems that will cause plenty of frustration and could delay your closing. Follow the tips below so you can be prepared and make the most of your final walkthrough. What is a final walkthrough? This walkthrough is simply a…
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Local Business Spotlight: Harding Homes
Black Pine Real Estate at Boise Premier would like to introduce you to Dennis with Harding Homes. Take a moment to learn what sets them apart from other builders in the Treasure Valley. Video credit: Marc Young Photography
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What Happens After Your Offer is Accepted?
You’ve been searching for homes for possibly just days or maybe even months, and you finally have an accepted offer! Congratulations, but this is just the beginning. There are several things that happen after the time your purchase and sales agreement is accepted and a few people involved. So what exactly happens? In the contract, it states how long a buyer has to get the property inspected. If the purchase of the home is contingent upon inspection, this is one of the first things that needs to be completed. After the inspection is done, the buyer will receive a copy of the inspection report. It’s a great idea for the…
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4 Tips to Buying a Home in a Competitive Market
It can be difficult to purchase a home in a super competitive market like we have in the Treasure Valley right now. Anything under $300,000 is going super quick and first time home buyers are definitely running into this problem. Here are four pieces of advice to get the home you want: Make sure you are pre-approved before you start looking at houses. This way you already know what your monthly payment will be and what price you feel comfortable with. If you do find the home that you’re in love with, you’ll already be prepared to put in an offer. Be ready to go look at houses! You can’t…
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Why Do Mortgage Interest Rates Really Matter?
Interest rates are at historical lows right now. People within the real estate industry are mentioning how it’s a great time to buy a home because of this. Everyone assumes low interest rates obviously save you money on your monthly payment and how much you pay in the long run, but do you know how significant it really is? I’m going to breakdown some examples on how much interest rates really affect your mortgage. I must first bring up the difference between interest rates and annual percentage rate (APR). The interest rate is the annual cost of a loan for a borrower. The APR the annual cost of a loan…
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How to Create an Industrial Design in Your Home
There are so many ways to style your home, but a personal favorite of mine is the industrial look. It’s clean, moody, edgy, dark, neutral….. pretty much everything I love in a design. Most of my family members know to never buy me anything with color in it because odds are I won’t ever display it in the house. I decided to make a list of a few ways to bring this design theme into your home. Keep it neutral. Stick with white, tan, browns as a base palette and then bring in darker colors throughout the design. I suggest this because industrial style tends to have a lot of…
