by Jesse Murphy | Jul 29, 2020 | Selling, Buying
In the last few months the world has gone through a vast amount of change. Each day brings up new questions and resurfaces old ones, leaving many of us to wonder how we can safely navigate this unfamiliar environment. Real estate is not immune, yet the market...
by Jesse Murphy | Jul 29, 2020 | Buying, Resources, Selling
I have heard of people watching the Zestimate value of their current home like it is a stock market ticker symbol. While the Zestimate tool can be convenient for getting a ballpark idea for the value of a home, your home’s value doesn’t work like the stock...
by Jesse Murphy | Jul 29, 2020 | News
Real estate data from this spring is just now coming out, helping us understand how the local market has been affected by the pandemic. It’s no secret that the pace of the market slowed down nationally as well as locally. One thing certain is that the future is...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 17, 2020 | Buying, Mortgage
Mortgage rates continue to be historically low, and while mortgage rates are not directly tied to the federal funds rate, after the emergency rate cut by the Federal Reserve there is a chance rates may go even lower. Before you make the leap to refinance your...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 17, 2020 | Buying, Mortgage
A lot of regulations around mortgages have changed since the 2008 financial crisis, which created healthier lending practices. That didn’t change the fact that many home buyers, not just first-timers, struggle to save enough for a 20% down payment. So do home buyers...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 17, 2020 | News
The housing market continues to thrive for Boise and Treasure Valley. No one has a crystal ball to predict the future, and no one knows what the lasting effects from a global crisis like COVID-19 will be, but data through February shows high demand for real estate...
by Jesse Murphy | Mar 17, 2020 | News
New listings are showing up at a faster rate, which means spring must almost be here. Even if you’re not looking to sell your house this year, the change of seasons means a new set of items on the homeowner’s to-do list. Here are a few hacks to help with your spring...
by Jesse Murphy | Jan 2, 2020 | Resources, Selling
Clients, friends and co-workers regularly ask me how much certain upgrades will increase the resale value of their home – a common curiosity for anyone who knows someday they will move. It’s often said that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes, and that is very true....
by Jesse Murphy | Jan 2, 2020 | News
Just before the end of the year, two prominent media outlets published articles that highlight the Boise’s growth, lifestyle-oriented culture and affordability. We seem to be regularly leading the way with such lists, but Boise is not the only town working through...
by Jesse Murphy | Jan 2, 2020 | News
As we move into a new decade, 2020 looks to be yet another year of growth for the Treasure Valley. As demand for homes grows in conjunction with tight inventory, the median price continues to climb. For the month of November we saw a 12.5% increase in the median sale...
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