The risk of online home valuation estimates for your house
Does an online home valuation work? It depends on how you are using it. Here are two examples of what automated value programs can look like.
The pros and cons of buying a condo. Does your mentality match up?
The question of buying a condo is one that many are asking. Condo ownership comes with pros and cons. It is a good idea to understand both before making a decision.
Be Careful – Those Real Estate Numbers May Not Be What You Think
Can you trust the real estate numbers you see in the media? Or should you dig deeper to find out what is really going on? It turns out, it depends on your situation.
81 Amazing Things in Boise, Idaho
Boise, Idaho (and the Treasure Valley) is loaded with a variety of attractions that will satisfy all your curiosities. As a native of the area, I wanted to share some of the amazing points of interest this area has to offer. Whether you are a current resident or you are looking for a place to…
Looking Back at March: March 2018 Real Estate Report
Each quarter my brokerage, Amherst Madison, produces a quarterly report on the area’s real estate market. The report includes Ada County, Canyon County, Twin Falls County, Elmore County and Gem County. It then digs deeper in those counties to break out new homes vs. existing homes. And for Ada and Canyon Counties, you can also…
Be Cautious When Reading Zestimates
Do you flip through Zillow, watching homes and checking Zestimates? Do you sometimes wonder how one house estimates high when a similar home is much lower? Zillow has changed the game when it comes to information. And that includes pricing. But, use caution when looking at Zillow to determine the price of a home in…
With regards to pre-approval
I have had some out of state buyers ask me the following question. Is it better to get pre-approved for a loan in the state they reside or in the state that they are moving to? It is a good question because each buyer has their own needs and circumstances. As a REALTOR®️, finance is…
February 2018 Report – Eagle, Idaho
What does your money get you? Are you curious about how the housing market looks in Eagle, Idaho? I broke down home prices in Eagle, Idaho for February 2018 according to the Intermountain MLS. If you are interested in other cities or areas of the Treasure Valley, just send an email to vince @amherstlegacy.com with…
Buying Your Home
When we team up to buy your home, we embark on an exciting journey together. The process we go through has pieces. I call it the “Great Eight”. At the core of these pieces is you. It is likely you have already thought about a lot of these pieces. My job is to guide you…