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What documents to keep and what to toss?
Tax time again and a mound of documents and not sure what to do with it all?
Hopefully you made it through another tax season and found all of your documents needed to file your return. Now, what documents do you need to keep and which ones should you toss? Here’s a little guideline which will help you with clearing out the old paperwork, but not throwing away anything that you might need later.
What to keep and what to toss?
John and Tracey
Keeping it Real…Estate
John and Tracey Tindall
208-818-2365 or 2456
January’s Market Update – Is this a good time to sell?
Is this a good time to sell?
Here is your housing snapshot for January 2017 showing an increase of 10% in median home prices and time on market down 5% in Kootenai County. If you are a seller who is on the fence about putting your home on the market, this snapshot is a good indication that this might be a very good time for you to sell your home.
A market offering higher median home prices, shorter closing time frames and less inventory will give sellers who decide to list now have some real advantages especially this time of year.
Listing your home before the masses who wait for better weather in April and May can give you the edge for success. Low inventory combined with a large number of qualified buyers creates competition for your listing. Many buyers have already lost out on another home and these buyers are ready to pounce once your listing hits the MLS. Homes that are show ready and priced right are garnering multiple offers at full price and often offers over full price!
If you would like to be kept up to date on the market or know more about selling your home or the value of your home, contact us and we will be happy to provide you with a customized market analysis.
Kootenai County Snapshot for January 2017
John and Tracey
Your Professional Agents
208-818-2365 John johntindall@windermere.com
208-818-2456 Tracey traceytindall@windermere.com
Website www.johnandtracey.com
Renting is Expensive! Want to be a First Time Buyer?
Renting is Expensive! Buying versus Renting which will cost you more? First Time Buyer and Hopeful First Time Buyers not sure where to start?
Renting is expensive and rents are rising. Think you cant afford to buy, think again!
We have helped so many first time buyers get into their first home. Upon meeting most first time home buyers they think they cant afford to buy a home or won’t qualify. Worried they need a large down payment to even get started.
We enjoy sharing the buying process with first time home buyers and teaching them the buying process, what to expect and how to get qualified. Introducing hopeful buyers to options that include buying a home with little to no money out of pocket. We love spending time with first time buyers and discussing all of the options and educating them on the buying process; what to expect and how it all works. Fears and worries about “if we can” are replaced with “wow” we can really do this! When they realize that we are here to help and that it does not cost anything to retain us or get pre qualified true excitement comes rushing in!
If you are a want to be first time buyer or know someone that is renting and wants to explore becoming a home owner, lets connect. We offer a first time home buyer counseling session where we will answer all all your questions, education you on the process and give you a number of options and get you set up with a lender to get qualified.
Renting is EXPENSIVE! Maybe its time to become a homeowner!
Considering a Remodel? 4 Points to Consider
Thinking of remodeling your home? Maybe you are looking for a home to buy that might need some remodeling? To Remodel or Not… 4 Points to consider when taking on a remodel project and understanding the benefits and challenges.
As with anything in life, a remodeling project can come with its ups and downs. Certain phases seem to go a mile a minute, while others feel like they’ve lasted a lifetime and a half, all while it looks as though nothing is being completed. Fear not — this is pretty typical. And, while every project is different, a good portion of renovations have four major phases, what I’m calling the Honeymoon, the Midproject Crisis, the Renewal of Vows and the Happily Ever After.
For now, let’s take a closer look at the Honeymoon phase of renovating….read more
Honeymoon 1: Homegrown Decor, LLC, original photo on Houzz
After weeks of searching for a remodeler in your area, calling references, checking out their Houzz profile and working toward an agreeable price, you say, “I do,” sign the contract, finalize the design and begin work in two weeks. There’s a little nervousness in the air, but as you enter the Honeymoon phase, the mood is mainly one of excitement.
Demolition Begins
A couple of weeks go by, and the day comes for work to start. Protective products are placed, and demolition begins. Demo, sweet, demo. Normally one of the quickest moving stages of a remodel, demolition makes it look as if a lot of work is being done practically overnight. Cabinetry is removed, walls are torn down, appliances are taken away and, in a matter of days or weeks (depending on the size of your project), you’re staring at a blank canvas.
After that, any necessary framing and structural work will begin. Framing usually isn’t as exciting or fast-paced as demolition, but still, there is visible progress almost daily. At this point, you and your partner are walking on air. The rate of work is astounding, and you’re still very excited (although maybe a little less nervous now) about the entire project…..read more
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
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June Snapshot – Kootenai County!
Summertime in North Idaho and our market remains Healthy!
Have any questions about buying or selling? Wondering if its the right time for you? Contact us and lets discuss it and let us provide you all the information you need to make an informed decision to move forward or to wait. We are here to help!
Your Professional Agents
208-818-2365 John johntindall@windermere.com
208-818-2456 Tracey traceytindall@windermere.com
Website www.johnandtracey.com
Home Tour – 1476 W Watercress, Post Falls / Meadow Ridge
Looking for the home that has it all? You have found it!
You need to see this gorgeous home offering high end finishes and beautiful mountain views. Located in desirable Meadow Ridge. Country feel yet close to everything. This home has it all with granite, tile, hardwood, large master suite with spacious walk in closet, tiled shower, jetted tub, 3 car tandem garage and 20×40 paved RV pad behind large gate. Fabulous kitchen with lots of counter space, storage and light. Elegant cathedral 10’ foot ceilings, gas fireplace, luxurious formal living and dining, spacious family room, custom railings, large laundry room, AC, fully fenced and READY for your SHOP (at least 20×40) This home has been PRE-INSPECTED and is move in ready and comes with a 13 Month Home Warranty
MLS:16-1042
John and Tracey
Your Professional Agents
208-818-2365 John johntindall@windermere.com
208-818-2456 Tracey traceytindall@windermere.com
Website www.johnandtracey.com
YouTube Channel Launched!
We are super excited to announce the launch of our YouTube Channel!
Keeping it Real…Estate with John and Tracey will be your site to learn more about the real estate industry, beautiful North Idaho and experience a "real" tour through a variety of homes.
We will cover topics for the first time home buyer, investors, those who want to build, lending questions, what to look for in an agent and more. Stay tuned!
We will have a mix of serious business and fun while always keeping it 100% real. Se sure and subscribe to stay up to date. Ask us a question on line and we will try to answer it in one of our future videos!
John and Tracey
Your Professional Agents
208-818-2365 John johntindall@windermere.com
208-818-2456 Tracey traceytindall@windermere.com
Website www.johnandtracey.com
How will this election effect our Real Estate Market?
Election season is here. Will this next election have an impact on our real estate market? Here is what Windermere’s Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, has to say about this subject.
Here in North Idaho we are enjoying a very healthy real estate market and we all want to see this continue. I know we all have our candidate and beliefs about who should be in office and what they can accomplish – I am no different. I do believe once we have a new president elect in office and things settle in, we will be back on track, no matter who is elected… my candiate or yours 🙂
