by Jesse Murphy | Mar 7, 2023 | Investment & Rental Property, Buying
Thinking about buying or exchanging an investment property? I built an easy, fill-in-the-blank spreadsheet that helps assess cash flow and return rates on a rental property—for either short-term or long-term options. It’s always wise to review the numbers and...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 7, 2023 | Buying, Resources, Selling
No one has a crystal ball for the market. The better option for understanding market changes is to review reliable data. Ada County Market Highlights from January $487,500 – The median sales price for an Ada County home 91.9% – Average Percent of Original...
by Jesse Murphy | Oct 17, 2022 | Resources, Tips
Updating your home’s appearance doesn’t always have to cost lots of money. Sometimes it just takes a new arrangement. Check out how this fashion designer created six different looks for the same room with the same furniture, each highlighting her tips on what...
by Jesse Murphy | Oct 17, 2022 | Buying, Mortgage
Trying to time the market can work about as well as using tea leaves to predict the future. This piece by Keeping Current Matters, shared with me by a friend in the industry, covers a few of the home-buying realities created by rising interest rates. It’s been made...
by Jesse Murphy | May 18, 2022 | Tips
Landscape During the Dry Season We may not be in a severe drought this year, but the dry season isn’t far away. Cut high, water deeply and less often…there are many ways to maintain landscaping more efficiently in the extreme heat.Drought lawn care by...
by Jesse Murphy | May 18, 2022 | Just for Fun
Life on the road isn’t for everyone. However, whether it is for you or not, these Airstream makeovers are worth a look. They may even give you a couple design ideas for your home. In addition to the decor, the photos are accompanied by a pretty inspiring...
by Jesse Murphy | May 18, 2022 | Buying, Mortgage, Resources
At first glance there seems to be a lot of doom around rising mortgage rates. However, a more balanced market benefits everyone, especially in the long-term. So it’s not all bad news! Yes, a higher interest rate will increase the cost of a loan to buy a home. However,...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 31, 2022 | Tips
Cleaning: When was the last time you cleaned the garbage disposal? And I don’t mean by just running it. Give these methods a try to make sure your garbage disposal is smelling fresh and free of...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 31, 2022 | Tips, Resources
Want to add value to your home before selling? When you’re looking to maximize your return as you prepare to sell, and who wouldn’t, be sure to prioritize upgrades that will generate the most value per dollar invested. Adding crown molding creates a nice touch of...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 31, 2022 | News
Wepa! A celebratory expression of happiness in Puerto Rico. It’s also a new restaurant in Garden City that will interest anyone craving a taste of Caribbean food. We went recently and found the dishes to be flavorful with unique combinations of ingredients not often...
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