Image by StockSnap from Pixabay The perfect home is not the only thing you'll need to shop for when you want to become a homeowner. In order to get the best terms, the lowest monthly payment and a reasonable interest rate, start doing some homework now -- before you even attend your first open house. 1. Check Your...

Lovely home in quiet neighborhood! This three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is located in Paradise Meadows, near schools, parks, and walking trails. Enjoy entertaining in the living room with wood-burning fireplace, along with cooking in the kitchen with plenty of counter space, plus an island. Area off the kitchen for a breakfast nook or office space. Formal dining area near the kitchen as well. The master bedroom/bathroom is upstairs, plus 2 other bedrooms and a full bathroom. Half bath on the main...

Adorable one-level home in established neighborhood! This three bedroom, two bathroom cutie won't last long. Unique features such as open living room with bayed window. Also a kitchen eating bar, plus room for a breakfast nook or office area. Master bedroom and bathroom, plus two more bedrooms, and a second full bathroom. Hardwood floors in entry, dining, and kitchen. Fabulous composite back deck with railing, and a yard that is easy to...

Photo by Engin Akyurt via Pixabay When you choose a private community, you likely do so because of some of the more visible amenities -- the pool, tennis courts and clubhouse are difficult to miss. Which amenities matter most to you -- and which are just nice additions? A look at some of the potential private community amenities...

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...

Selling a house may prove to be difficult, particularly for those who are competing against dozens of rival sellers in the same city or town. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to gain a competitive advantage over rivals in a fierce housing market. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get...

Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels If you're a first-time homebuyer and you've already started exploring available properties, you might think to yourself, "Why do I even need a buyer agent?" After all, you've been looking at homes for sale and the realtors who showed you the properties were very nice and helpful. But here's the deal: Those...

Photo by Allison Gillett via Pixabay You can create a stunning outdoor kitchen using basic components and pulling things together over time. Entertaining outdoors has become so popular that supplies and materials for cooking are easy to come by in a variety of price points. Follow the steps below to make the most of the process. Foolproof Steps...

Custom-built 1976 home with style you won't believe! Soaring ceiling in the open living and dining areas, extreme amount of pantry and storage space in the kitchen, with an island that doesn't disappoint. Wood burning fireplace for ambiance and comfort. Master bedroom and bathroom suite upstairs, with an office across the railed catwalk. Desk included. Second bedroom and full bathroom on the main level. Tongue-in-groove pine ceilings, and abundance of windows throughout the home will impress. Come...

Image by TeroVesalainen from Pixabay Is your workspace feeling a little blah lately? The new year is just the right time to make a change! Make it part of your New Year's resolution to create a cheery, bright, and welcoming workspace by upcycling your old, dingy file cabinet into this blackboard-sided, pretty yet utilitarian piece of office furniture!...

Photo by Agung Pandit Wiguna from Pexels You see it in your favorite magazines -- or maybe on Pinterest. The ultimate outdoor dining and entertainment experience has elevated basic hosting to an art form, and you can use your existing set up to create a truly spectacular experience for your family and your guests. Follow the tips below...

40 acres of farm ground close to Weiser. Includes 38 water shares from the Lower Payette Ditch irrigation system. FSA crop reports on file. Property is in the flood plain, but Sellers have owned the property since 2005, and have had rental income all of those years from 2006-2016. The property flooded in 2017, and most recently in 2019, though the crop (wheat) was still...