Buyers beware! According to RealtorMag, interest rates are set to rise this summer. While nothing is ever guaranteed, prospective buyers are being advised to start their home shopping now to avoid those increases. From the article… Rate increases—even minor ones—can add up over time. Realtor.com® offers this example: On a $300,000 house with a 30-year … » Learn More about Are Interest Rates Going Up This Summer?
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Legacy Community Open – Feb 27th & 28th 1pm-4pm
Legacy Community Open Feb 27 & 28, 1-4pm You’ll want to stop by Legacy Subdivision in Eagle, ID this weekend for the Community Open! We’ve gathered agents together to hold open homes from several of the prestigious builders with luxury waterfront homes in the neighborhood. The Community Legacy Subdivision broke ground in 2006, and currently … » Learn More about Legacy Community Open – Feb 27th & 28th 1pm-4pm
Four Tips for Bargain Buyers
Did you see Lacey featured in the front page story on house hunting in Saturday’s Idaho Statesman? You can find it here. It’s no surprise to us that the first Saturday front page story of 2016 was about affordable housing – it’s on everyone’s mind these days! Average rent in Boise is climbing, the fed … » Learn More about Four Tips for Bargain Buyers
2016 Prediction: Rosy Year for Boise Housing Market
From Reuters “Is this going to be your year to buy a new home? No housing expert has a crystal ball, but Svenja Gudell, recently appointed chief economist for the housing site Zillow.com, has looked at enough data to make a pretty good guess. She examines vast amounts of housing market statistics – everything from … » Learn More about 2016 Prediction: Rosy Year for Boise Housing Market
Deduct Mortgage Insurance for Tax Savings
Great news! Congress has voted to extend the tax deduction for mortgage insurance (MI) through 2016. If your mortgage requires mortgage insurance, you can deduct it on your federal income taxes this year and next year. Who qualifies for the tax deduction? Borrowers with adjusted gross incomes up to $100,000 can deduct 100% of their … » Learn More about Deduct Mortgage Insurance for Tax Savings
