Backup Offer on a House

Is the house you want already under contract? There is hope: the backup offer. So what exactly is the backup offer on a house, and is it worth the trouble?

http://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/what-is-a-backup-offer-on-house/

Selling a Home When You Have a Pet

Pets add so much to so many peoples' lives. However, they can have the opposite on your home value and sellability of your home. We have come up with 7 ways that pets can wreak havoc on your home selling process.

http://www.realtor.com/advice/sell/7-ways-pet-can-prevent-sale/

Meridian named No. 1 housing market for newest homes

Meridian comes in first place, with 34 percent of its housing market built in 2014 or later. That's the highest share of newer homes on the market in the country, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Meridian grew from 35,000 people to 90,000 people in the span of about 15 years. This can be attributed to it being centrally located in the Treasure Valley - where there are plenty of outdoor opportunities and a strong tech industry.

http://www.mymeridianpress.com/meridian/meridian-named-no-housing-market-for-newest-homes/article_5fc4fd41-4c4a-5800-855a-5e6a61a0da16.html

A key statistic for the housing market just hit a record low in Ada County

The number of homes for sale in Ada County reached a record low in recent years in December, according to Boise Regional Realtors. If you are looking to sell your home fast, the current climate of the market makes right now the opportune time!

http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article126251259.html

Does Your Home Have the Deadly Chemical "Radon" in it?

"Radon" is responsible for 21,000 deaths every year because it is the leading cause of lung cancer. Does your home have it? Why not read more about the warning signs?

http://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/what-is-radon-how-to-check-your-home/

Home Decor Myths

Over the years, interior designers have come up with a host of helpful home decor rules for us amateurs to follow. But rules were made to be broken, and some of those oft-followed guidelines are downright myths.

http://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/home-decor-myths/

Today is National "Cut Your Energy Costs" Day!

Making sure that the money you put into your home to light, heat, and cool it is used wisely is a great selling feature. An energy efficient home is a sellable home. Today just happens to be national "Cut Your Energy Costs" Day! Why not spend some a little time finding ways to make your house more energy efficient today?

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/cut-your-energy-costs-day/