When entering the real estate world as a buyer or seller, it is always helpful to have more information. Information about the local market can help you decide whether it is the right time to buy or sell. A common term in the real estate business is “buyer’s market” or a “seller’s market.” Both terms revolve around the idea of supply and demand. Buyer’s Market In a buyer’s market, there is...

Full-time, Full Speed One common belief in the real estate world is there is no such thing as weekends! Latah Realty agents know this well. Real estate agents do not work a typical 9 to 5, Monday through Friday job. Our agents are clocked in as often as they can be. There is constant hustle and bustle throughout the office. On days when the office is quiet, it is only because the agents are working from...

When looking to buy a house, it is important to not discount the homes that are in worse shape compared to new construction homes. If you are familiar with the popular “fixer-uppers” from Waco, Texas, Chip and Joanna Gaines, then you know how amazing these houses can turn out after renovations are complete. Click here to see some examples of the Gaines’s work. Doing renovations can allow an owner to...

Whether you have just moved, or maybe your house needs a fresh look, there are many ways to make your house feel like a home. 1. Declutter Surviving the harsh Northern Idaho winter months can be difficult. Moving into spring sometimes feels like coming out of hibernation and realizing how much clutter accumulated during that time can be overwhelming. The first way to make your space feel more like home is...

Latah County is a vibrant community filled with entertainment, dining, and music. Latah County is also full of many charities and nonprofit organizations that provide help to many different causes. Latah Realty, along with so many others, like to extend a helping hand whenever we can. We are dedicated to giving back to the community in hopes of continually making it a better place for all who live here,...

Choosing whether to rent or buy a home is a big decision that can affect many aspects of one’s life, especially financial health. Some initial questions to think about before making that decision are: How long are you planning to stay in one area? Market trajectory can dictate a lot of whether it makes sense to rent or buy. Generally, if you are planning on sticking around for more than 3 years,...

Northern Idaho has something to offer everyone. Moscow is the largest town in Latah County, surrounded by Potlatch, Viola, Genesee, Deary, Troy, Kendrick, Bovill and Juliaetta. These towns all provide their own charm and recreational opportunities- and Moscow is at the heart of it all! Moscow has a population of about 25,700 people, according to the 2019 census. Although the population fluctuates due to...

Latah Realty’s mission is, “to provide the highest quality expert real estate advice and service to our clients and customers while maintaining the utmost in ethical and professional standards.” Ethical and Professional Standards Our real estate agents have practiced in the real estate field for a combined total of 144 years. This means they are well versed in handling the many situations that...