Is the housing market in Nashville going to crash soon? Here’s my thoughts on the whole “waiting for the market to crash” thing…

Here’s a few things you should know about buying a house in Nashville in 2023, and what the market’s effects mean for you right now.

I always hear people think they should wait until spring or summer to buy (or sell) a home. I totally disagree though! Here’s a few reasons I think buying a house in the winter is a good idea.

With the end of the year coming up (what?!), I thought it would be a good time to talk through what we’re seeing here in Idaho Falls/Southeastern Idaho in terms of the real estate market right now!

Many buyers (especially if you’re a first time home buyer) aren’t quite sure what to expect after their offer is accepted on a house. And that’s totally okay - that’s why I’m here to help you out!

So, I thought it would be helpful to break down some of the key steps after your offer on a house is accepted, so you have a better idea of what to expect.

Finding a REALTOR® to work with can be tough - or maybe I should say, finding a REALTOR® you really like and trust to work with can be tough! There’s no shortage of real estate agents out there to work with, but finding one that you genuinely connect with and trust to help you through the home buying or selling process isn’t always easy. I put together a list of some questions to ask a REALTOR® to help you find the perfect one to work with!

Getting pre-approved or pre-qualified for a mortgage goes hand in hand with figuring out your financing options, and is so important to have done early on in the process so you have an accurate idea of where you are financially and what you can really afford when it comes to buying a home. But the two do have some differences, so you might be wondering, what’s the difference between pre-approval vs. pre-qualification?

One of the key steps involved in buying and selling a house is the home appraisal. Here’s a little bit more information on what a home appraisal is and what you can expect for it.

If you’re thinking about buying a new house but need to sell your current one to do that, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed right now. But really, you aren’t alone! There are actually a few ways to sell and buy a house at the same time. Here are a few ways we can structure the process to buy a house while selling your own!

One of the most common roadblocks people think exists when it comes to home buying is the whole 20% down myth. It’s completely true that you DON’T need 20% down to buy a home, but I think where that misconception comes from is this: private mortgage insurance. If you’re asking yourself, “sooo…what is private mortgage insurance?”, I’m breaking it all down here!