Why Buying A New House Is Like Buying A New Car (At First Glance) - 08/20/07 08:23 PM
1. Criteria. I know little about the mechanics of a good car and before I became a Realtor, I knew little about the stuff houses are made of (and I’m not claiming I’m an expert on that either). So my reasons for purchasing usually involved a short list; the color, the comfort, the price, and how nice the salesperson was. Not good ways to evaluate purchases that involved years of income! I’m sure I was not the only one who bought a car or house with this criteria in mind.
2. Uniqueness. New cars smell good and they are clean, and … (0 comments)

Buyers Beware!!! Don't Let This Lame Horse Ruin Your Real Estate Investment - 08/16/07 12:54 PM
How can this happen? You buy that perfect piece of Idaho paradise and a couple years later,because of circumstances beyond your control, you need to move. What happens next is a blur….your real estate agent tells you, your property is part of a illegal lot split!! and according to county rules, there is no building permit available even though you already own a house on this property?
Or you buy property,and start the building of your dream home. That is the wrong time to find out you can’t do what ever you want with the land you paid too much … (0 comments)

Denali Heights Subdivision Review - 08/08/07 05:16 PM
Welcome to the newest subdivision in Kuna. This subdivision seemed to bloom overnight. Offering larger lots with a custom built home on the north side of town, apparently fit the desire of numerous new homeowners in Kuna.
Promises of a community pool and clubhouse are a plus. Since Kuna has no public swimming pool I’m sure this will enticed some buyers. The tree lined streets, grassy berms and illusions of a wonderful city park are, as in most new developments, a couple of growing seasons away.The clubhouse and pool are in their final phases of completion and should be ready … (1 comments)

Do Smells Make A Difference When Buying A House? - 08/08/07 04:06 PM
Since I want this blog to be a resource for people that don’t know Kuna very well, I thought this would be an important topic to cover.
Yes, we know smell does make a big difference when trying to sell your home. “A house that smells will never sell” is not entirely true, but it does turn off lots of buyers and can account for lower offers coming in.
I have a very sensitive nose and really love my sense of smell, most of the time. I always equate a smell to a memory. Since I grew up with lots of … (2 comments)

 

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