by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 9, 2020
As of this writing (Monday am, March 9, 2020), the novel coronavirus has not yet been confirmed to be present in the State of Idaho. At all. Will it come? Yes, most likely. Will we see it in the Idaho Falls area? Yes, most likely. What does that mean for local real...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Oct 5, 2017
4 Common Down Payment Myths There are many myths around the home buying process, probably because it has changed drastically over the years. Down payment myths are certainly on the list! Confusion and misconceptions surrounding down payment requirements may be one of...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Oct 10, 2015
If you are buying or selling a home right now, you may have heard about new regulations that went into effect October 3, 2015. Pages and pages of government rules and ‘clarifications.’ But how will it effect your transaction? In a very small nutshell...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Feb 21, 2010
Making and Negotiating an Offer So, you’ve found a home that fits your needs and lifestyle and are ready to make an offer. Good for you! So what comes next? First, because you have already been pre-qualified, you know what your loan amount and purchase price cap as...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Feb 9, 2010
Looking for the Perfect Home? It’s perfectly natural when you are shopping for a new home to look for your ideal, “perfect”, home. It’s not just a roof over your head, but where you will spend much of your personal time, hard work and sweat (if you plan to improve...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Jan 22, 2010
Why should I get pre-qualified? One of the questions I often address up-front with my Buyer clients is the importance of being pre-qualified by a local lender. While you may have an idea of what you would qualify for by using online calculators or by speaking with...