Renovating Real Estate Investment Properties: Do It Yourself Or Hire It Done? Sometimes, when buying or even thinking about buying real estate for investment purposes, you're faced with the need to fix up the property. The question then arises: Should I fix it up myself or hire it done? Unfortunately, no one can give you the right answer. However, there are a few questions that you can ask Continue Reading

Tips for Success When Moving with Pets Moving is a big change not only for the humans that are doing it but also the furry friends and critters that are part of the family. Taking time to prepare before your move with pets can result in a smooth transition, particularly if your pet is prone to anxiety or insecurity.  In this case you should consider a visit with your vet who can provide Continue Reading

How To Create A Vegetable Garden In Your Condo Living in a condo doesn't mean you have to give up gardening. In fact, it’s quite easy to grow your own vegetables and flowers with some containers and a small porch or patio. This is called container gardening. Container gardens are easy to set up and maintain and are a great way to keep fresh vegetables at your fingertips. Here are a few simple Continue Reading

Over time the kitchen has gone from a place to prepare food to one that hosts most all of our everyday activities. It’s where families come together to share news about their day, where friends gather to reconnect, and where many of us find ourselves multi-talking our lives at any hour of the day. As the use of the kitchen changed so did the way it needs to be set-up in order to accomplish all we Continue Reading

Keep Your Home Secure in Boise, Eagle, Meridian You wouldn't advertise that you were going on vacation if you knew that it could lead a burglar to seek out your home and yet many people who will travel this holiday season will do just that without a second thought; even worse most will do more to alert others than they ever realize. Once a vulnerable home has been identified it takes only 5 – 15 Continue Reading

10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Applying For A Mortgage If you are considering applying for a refinance, it is important to understand the mechanics of your mortgage loan. Before you sit down to speak with your loan officer, you should consider preparing a list of questions you feel may need to be answered. Typically, your loan officer will be available to assist through the Continue Reading

After working with many real estate buyers I have noticed that each buyer purchasing a home to live in as an owner occupant has a basic understanding of the home they are looking for. They enter the process of buying a home with a clear idea of the location, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage they desire. What is left undefined are many of the other amenities that are part of the Continue Reading

Being prepared to file a homeowners insurance claim: You may be an established family or you may just be starting out.  Either way, you probably have property that is covered under an insurance policy.   Being prepared to file a claim, in the unlikely event that you need to, will be made much easier by keeping up-to-date and complete records of these items. Remembering all of Continue Reading