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🏡 SOLD! Welcome Home, @TJ & @Carrie Soares! This one is extra special! We toured homes, explored neighborhoods, compared builders, and had a whole lot of fun along the way! The funny part? After exploring all those options, their hearts kept pulling them back to one of the very first homes we looked at. Sometimes you just know! And what a place to land! A beautiful new Williams Homes build in Star, complete with a fishing pond, beach, pool, pickleball courts, and walking paths near the Greenbelt. Not a bad place to raise two boys! But this was about more than finding a house. It was about bringing a family back to Idaho, closer to the people they love. TJ, thank you for your service to our country, and welcome home, buddy! A few special thank-yous: • @meyers_method – For handling the California side of things. Great teamwork across two states! • Ed & @mary.vargas1216 – Wonderful neighbors who have become family. Thank you for trusting me with yours! And a huge shout-out to the team that helped make it happen! • @jaimepatocka , @debbimyers & @fromboisewithlove – @poweredbyrealestate • @titleoneco • @philmountboise • @loan_alchemist – Great Western Home Loans • @hillary.majors – @williamshomes • @solid_inspector – Solid Real Estate Services • @tyler.turnbull – @veridyne_mechanical It takes a team and a community to make things happen! Above all, thank God for the opportunity to be part of moments like these. TJ and Carrie, thank you for trusting me with this huge milestone. I think we absolutely nailed it! Here’s to more barbecues, family time, and memories ahead! Welcome home, Soares family! #JustSold #StarIdaho #IdahoRealEstate #WilliamsHomes #NewConstruction TreasureValleyRealEstate PropertyDockter WelcomeHome
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Monika and I both crossed the finish line at the City of Trees Marathon, and getting a home loan works a lot like a race. Getting pre-approved is only the start. You have to keep going all the way to closing! 🏃‍♀️💨 Monika’s best advice: keep things the same until you have the keys. That means: 🚫Don’t switch jobs 🚫Don’t make large deposits you can’t explain 🚫Don’t do anything that could hurt your credit Always ask your lender before you change anything! Stephanie McPherson | 208.963.2883 Boise, Idaho Real Estate Agent - #idahorealtor #idahorealestate #boiserealestate #boiserealtor
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Think FHA loans are only for first-time buyers? That myth keeps a lot of people on the sidelines. 🏡 You want a home, but sorting out which loan fits your situation can feel like a guessing game. You shouldn’t have to figure it out alone. So I sat down with local mortgage broker Monika to clear it up: ✔️ FHA isn’t just for first-time buyers ✔️ Loan limits vary by county ✔️ Limits also change for a single-family home, duplex, or triplex ➡️Your next step is simple: talk with a loan officer about your specific scenario, then let’s find the home that fits! 📲Call or DM me and I’ll connect you with Monika so we can start your home search with confidence! Stephanie McPherson | 208.963.2883 Boise, Idaho Real Estate Agent - #idahorealtor #idahorealestate #boiserealestate #boiseidaho #fhaloans
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If you’ve been scrolling listings but quietly thinking “there’s no way I’d qualify with my car payment... or my student loans... or that credit card balance,” you’re not alone! That uncertainty keeps so many people renting longer than they need to. So I sat down (again!) with Monika from Great Western Home Loans to break down your debt-to-income ratio, one of the biggest factors in whether you’re approved for a mortgage and how much house you can afford. Here’s the simple version: 🏠Lenders look at your gross monthly income (before taxes) 💳Then compare it to your monthly debt payments: car loans, student loans, credit cards, and other obligations 📊That comparison shapes your approval and your buying power Here’s what I want you to hear: having debt doesn’t automatically mean “no.” Most buyers have some. The goal is simply knowing where you stand so you can make a plan instead of guessing. Your next step is easy: 1️⃣Send me a message 2️⃣ I’ll connect you with my trusted local lender 3️⃣ Walk away knowing your real numbers and your path to homeownership Stop wondering “what if” and start planning your move. Let’s get you qualified. 🔑 - #idahorealtor #idahorealestate #boiserealestate #boiseidaho #debttoincome
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When homeownership is. Tag a friend who needs to hear this. 🖤Ana Flores 💌aflores@evergreenhomeloans.com NMLS 410664 ☎️208-697-7423 #familyhomeplan #trabajadoras #homeownerships #idaho #realestate #nampa
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Think you need 20% down to buy a home? That’s one of the biggest myths in home buying. I sat down with my friend Monika Neale of Great Western Home Loans to break down what down payments can actually look like: FHA with Conventional can go as low as 3%, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA loans can get you to 0% down! The home you thought was years away might be closer than you think. 👀 Send me a message and let’s find out what’s best for you and your situation! Stephanie McPherson | 208.963.2883 Boise, Idaho real estate agent - #idahorealtor #idahorealestate #boiserealestate #boiseidaho #homebuying
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Did you know there’s different rate options available?🏡 Depending on your situation, a fixed rate might be better, or an adjustable rate if you’re not planning on staying in your home long. If you have any questions, reach out to me today and I’ll connect you with a lender. We’ll find the best option for you and your situation! Stephanie McPherson | 208.963.2883 Boise, Idaho real estate agent - #idahorealtor #idahorealestate #boiserealestate #boiseidaho
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Because the reality is, waiting has a cost too. Home prices haven’t stopped moving. Rent hasn’t stopped increasing. And life definitely hasn’t stopped happening while buyers wait for the “perfect” rate. I’m not saying everyone should run out and buy a house right now. Buying has to make sense for your finances, your monthly payment, and your life. But if the only thing keeping you on the sidelines is waiting for lower rates to come back, it may be time to build a plan around the market we actually have instead of waiting for one that may never return. The better question might be: What would buying look like for you at today’s rates? Want to know what you can realistically afford around the Treasure Valley. Let's connect and run some numbers! #IdahoRealtor #RealTalk #TreasureValleyRealEstate #IdahoHomebuying #IdahoRealEstate
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Not to be dramatic, but the online mortgage calculator might be the most misleading tool in your homebuying journey. 😅 Friendly reminder: online calculators don't know your credit score or the details of your financial situation. That means the payment they give you can be off (sometimes by hundreds of dollars a month), because they can't accurately factor in things like your interest rate, mortgage insurance, or loan program. Swipe through to see why those estimates can be so misleading, and what you should be looking at instead. → Don't let an online calculator decide what you can or can't afford. Talk to a lender first for a personalized breakdown. It's free, it's fast, and it's the difference between guessing and knowing. #IdahoRealEstate #LocalLender #IdahoHomeBuying #IdahoRealtor
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🚨 Biggest homebuying myth... You **DO NOT** need 20% down to buy a home. That myth has stopped way too many people from even asking questions. The truth is, there are loan programs that require much less. 🏡 Think you need 20%? DM me **DOWN** and let's talk about your real options. Ana Flores aflores@evergreenhomeloans.com NMLS 410664 208-697-7423 #familyhomeplan #trabajadoras #homeownerships #idaho #realestate #nampa
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Pre-qualification and pre-approval are not the same thing. 🏠 A pre-qualification is a rough estimate based on numbers you self-report. 🏠 A pre-approval means a lender has actually verified your income, assets, credit, and employment. In the Treasure Valley market, that difference matters. A pre-approval is the single most important step to writing a strong offer, it tells sellers you’re serious about buying. My recommendation? Work with a local lender. I have trusted professionals I’m happy to connect you with! Send me a message and let’s see what you qualify for! You might be surprised 👀🙌 Stephanie McPherson | 208.963.2883 Boise, Idaho real estate agent - #idahorealtor #idahorealestate #boiserealestate #realestateterms #boiseidaho
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As Loan officers, we crunch lots of numbers. But we do fun things every once and a while #teamusa #worldcup2026
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