Builders Struggling With Increasing Costs
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »Boise area home builders are having a difficult time coping with unpredictable rising costs for lots, materials, and labor. Lot costs are spiraling upward due to increased demand and short supply. Material costs are rising rapidly too as new construction expands rapidly ...
How Higher Interest Rates Affect Payments
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »We’re all spoiled rotten by today’s low interest rates. But, our current interest rate environment will not last forever. Our national economy is slowly improving and we can probably expect higher interest rates in the not too distant future. Curious about how higher ...
Builders Facing Severe Lot Shortage
Monday, May 20th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »I’m currently working with several build-job buyers and builders are telling me that their #1 challenge these days is finding an available finished lot. You’d think our market would be awash in lots following the downturn of the past several years, ...
Why Pre-Approved Financing Matters
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »When I work with buyers, I always recommend that they get their financing pre-approved before seriously looking at homes. There are several reasons, including: Understanding Financing Costs Lenders must provide a borrower with a GFE (Good Faith Estimate) when they approve a buyer’s ...
Coming Soon: Stunning Country Estate On One Acre!
Monday, May 13th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »This incredible country estate property will go on the market later this week. Spectacular manicured one-acre lot with white vinyl fencing. Custom-built with many upgrades. Maintained to perfection by the meticulous original owners. 3,087 sq. ft. of finished living area. Open Great Room floor plan. Three ...
