There’s no doubt that you’ve heard over and over again that the national real estate market is currently struggling. This is something that I personally can’t deny. It’s true that the overall U.S. market looks grim. However, I want you to step back from the “sky is falling” talk and really see what’s happening with […]
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One of the first things you should do when you decide to search for Idaho Falls homes for sale is to create a wish list of all the features you want. Rank the items from the most important, down to the least important. It’s sometimes difficult to find a house that has everything on your list, so […]
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You’ve decided that now is the time to sell your Idaho Falls real estate. The big question that you may ask yourself is do I need an Idaho Falls real estate agent to help me? Let me be perfectly honest with you. You don’t need a Realtor to place a sign in your yard, make […]
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MLS stands for multiple listing service. Simply put, the Idaho Falls real estate MLS is a huge database of information that works a lot like a book store. When the store receives a book or “property” to sell, they place it on the appropriate shelf where it can be pulled and viewed by anyone interested […]
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Idaho Falls real estate housing market is ranked the 6th best nationwide, according to Business Week. This is due to a one-year increase in home prices of 11.69%. However, even though our market is one of the strongest in the country, the pace of Idaho Falls home sales is down from what it once was. Not surprisingly, it’s supposed […]
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As an Idaho Falls real estate agent I’m often asked if a home inspection is always worth the extra expense. The simple answer to this question is YES, every single time. Let’s roll play for a minute. I’ll be the realtor and you’re the client asking the questions.
(You) Should I have a home inspection done on […]
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When it comes time for you to hire an Idaho Falls real estate agent and get serious about finding your dream home, there are five rules that you first need to know. By keeping them in mind throughout the entire process, you’ll find that in the end, your experience and professional relationships will both end positively.
1. Remember […]
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Fixing up and cleaning your property is a very important part of selling your Idaho Falls home. You may currently be happy with the way your house looks, but if you want to get top dollar and a quick sell in Idaho, you’ll need to present it at it’s best. One of the easiest things you […]
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You have your Idaho Falls home for sale and just got an offer. Your Realtor mentions that the offer is contingent on several things. What does this mean?
Whenever you get an offer that has a contingency clause it means that the deal is contingent on some act happening that is described in the clause. Sometimes […]
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One of the greatest tools available to Idaho Falls real estate investors is government-sponsored retirement plans, such as IRAs.
You have the option to self-direct your IRAs and other retirement plans into real estate, and benefit from the tax advantages those plans provide. Investments in IRAs benefit from tax-deferred profits or in some cases tax-free profits. […]
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I recently heard of an investor who sold an Idaho Falls real estate property and immediately used the profits to purchase another investment. It wasn’t until tax season that he was made aware that he could have saved thousands of dollars in taxes if his Idaho Falls Realtor would have told him about 1031 exchanges. […]
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One of the most incredible things about living in and around Idaho Falls real estate is the spectacular surroundings. Idaho’s wilderness and backcountry are the largest in the lower 48. Residents and visitors are able to escape the daily grind with countless opportunities to fish, water ski, whitewater raft, hike, horseback ride, climb, hunt, and […]
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So you’re ready to list your Idaho Falls home for sale, but like most people, you’re interested in saving money. Often times sellers will look at listing their house with a discount broker that offers services for a lower price. When you’re selling a home, that can potentially mean a savings of thousands of dollars. But, are those savings […]
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When Mark and Jana Nelson decided last summer to sell their Idaho Falls home they had been in for 14 years and move to a new neighborhood, they thought that it would be an easy task. All they needed to do was list their home and in a few weeks it would sell. After all, the […]
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Bonneville County is still great location to buy or sell a home. While the national market is starting to struggle, Idaho Falls, Idaho real estate and all surrounding communities, including Ammon real estate, remain positive. This is evident by comparing the 2007 second quarter Idaho Falls home sales to the 2006 second quarter home sales.
From April […]
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