The City of Nampa Parks and Recreation Department has announced the planning and design of a new dog park. You can read the full article below! “The proposed dog park will be constructed on Smith Ave. between Midway Rd. and Middleton Rd., located in the west part of Nampa. The new park will help meet …
The Federal Housing Administration insures what are called FHA loans. These mortgage loans provide opportunities for buyers with less-than-perfect credit or limited down payments to purchase homes, but they aren’t without potential pitfalls. FHA loans are available to borrowers with a credit score of at least 580, and you have to make a minimum 3.5% …
Do you know someone who is struggling to pay their rent or utilities? The Housing Preservation Program is here to help. “An additional $175 million is available to help Idahoans with rent and utility payments. We need your help to make sure the 75,000 eligible Idaho renters in need are aware of the assistance available. …
The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appreciating over the next several years. The most recent Home Price Expectation …
Homes that are listed on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday tend to sell for $1,700 more than homes listed on the weekend—in some markets that could be even thousands of dollars more. These middle-of-the-week listed homes also sell nearly two days faster, according to new research from the real estate brokerage Redfin, which tracked home …
Here are five things you need to be doing if your home happens to have a well water system. 1. Get your water tested annually Wells are prone to contamination, so regular testing of your water quality is tantamount to your health. Home expert Dan DiClerico of HomeAdvisor recommends having a water test done once a year …
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We love highlighting different businesses or organizations that are making a difference here in our community. And Care House Partnerships is doing just that. Under the leadership of Nampa First Church of the Nazarene, Care House Partnerships is a nonprofit organization with different services for those in the Nampa community. Starting out as Care Closest …
The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up 23.7% from the same time last year while the inventory of homes available for …
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Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong seller’s market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, it’s essential to understand how to make a confident and competitive offer on your dream home. Here are five tips for success in this critical stage of the …
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, inventory of available homes for sale …
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