Boise Homes: Framing
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »Most older homes in the Boise area were built with 2X4 framing, which was considered as normal and adequate until recently. Newer homes in the Boise area are built to higher energy standards required by updated building codes. Those homes are generally ...
Boise Homes: Popular Home Designs
Monday, April 29th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »Boise home buyers tend to prefer two types of homes. One popular design is a single-story plan with a split-bedroom design (master suite on opposite side of the house from secondary bedrooms). Many buyers prefer two-story homes with the master suite on ...
Boise Real Estate: Inside The Appraisal Process
Thursday, April 25th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »Many buyers and sellers, and even some real estate agents, think the purpose of an appraisal is to determine the market value of a property. Contrary to that belief, appraisals are completed to determine if the value of the property is ...
The Proper Flow of Real Estate Transactions
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »As you might imagine, there are many ways of completing a real estate transaction. Some work better than others. Here’s how I try to structure my transactions, whether representing either buyers or sellers. Step #1: Buyer Loan Approval It’s best for the buyers to ...
Boise Homes For Sale: Inspections
Friday, April 19th, 2013 Posted in Inside Real Estate | No Comments »Most homes are purchased contingent upon the outcome of one or more inspections, including the following: Home Inspection Nearly all of the homes sold in the Boise area are purchased subject to the buyer’s approval of a home inspection report. In the Boise ...
