by Chris Pelkola Lee | Jul 25, 2011
About three weeks ago, a buyer came to me for assistance in buying the home she is currently renting. She had negotiated a price with the seller already, but was stuck as to how to proceed. I agreed to help her with the process and to provide the Idaho forms for a...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Apr 28, 2010
ATTENTION ALL PROCRASTINATORS!If you are a potential tax credit Buyer, or know someone who is, here is your friendly tap-on-the-shoulder reminder: You must be have an accepted contract by this Friday, April 30th to qualify.If you have not yet completed your property...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 17, 2010
Homebuyers Deadline LoomsThere are only 6 weeks remaining for homebuyers who plan to take advantage of the Federal tax credits to identify their next home and successfully negotiate a contract!The extended 1st-Time Buyer Tax Credit and the expanded...
by Chris Pelkola Lee | Feb 5, 2010
Good news for our local market!For those of you that do not follow me on Twitter, here is a recap of financing changes over the last week designed to help move some inventory.Last Friday, Jan 29th, Fannie Mae announced it would pay up to 3.5% of Buyers closing costs...
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...