Category: Meridian real E$tate
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Why Are So Many Homeowners Downsizing Right Now? | Renee Lamb
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning to retire in…
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Pricing Your Home Right: 5 Essential Tips for 2026 Sellers | Renee Lamb
Selling your home is a significant undertaking, and one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is setting the right price. In a dynamic market like 2026, getting the price wrong can lead to your home sitting on the market, or worse, leaving money on the table. To help you navigate this, here are five…
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End-of-Year Reflection: How to Learn from the Past Year | Renee Lamb
End-of-Year Reflection: How to Learn from the Past Year and Set Meaningful Goals for the Future As we approach the end of the year, it’s natural to look back and reflect on the past 12 months. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a student, a parent, or just someone trying to make the most of life, reflection…
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Idaho Real Estate Market Recap: Closing Out 2025
As 2025 winds down, Idaho’s housing market shows steady resilience after a few years of adjustment. The state’s strong economy, population growth, and high quality of life continued to attract both in-state movers and out-of-state buyers looking for value beyond the West Coast’s larger metros. Market Stability and Mortgage Rate Effects This year brought signs…
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Buying A Brand New Home Now Might Be The Best Time
New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven’t gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out incentives that make these homes more affordable than many people expect.…
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Why did Mortgage Rates jump 20 basis points following Fed cut?
While the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate this week, mortgage rates responded by doing just the opposite. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has jumped 20 basis points since Chairman Jerome Powell announced the cut on Wednesday and held a news conference, according to Mortgage News Daily. This happened the last time the Fed lowered…
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Here’s Your 2026 Housing Market Outlook
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same. More Homes Will Sell With all of the affordability challenges…
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It’s Time To Winterize Your Home. Here Are Some Great Tips.
For fall home prep in Idaho, focus on winterizing your home’s exterior and ensuring your heating system is ready for cold weather. Key tasks include cleaning gutters, inspecting the roof and chimney, sealing air leaks around windows and doors, and draining outdoor faucets. Indoors, test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and schedule a professional service for…
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Can You Downsize With No Debt? Here’s How!
Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if…
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About 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than asking.
If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% of homes on the market are selling for less than their asking price, according…