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Mortgage During & After Divorce in Idaho: Buy...

By Gerald Robinson, CRMS | President & CEO, 1st Choice Mortgage Company, LLC | NMLS #4475 | Idaho Real Estate Commission Certified CE Instructor Last updated: October 7, 2026 | Mortgage guidelines reviewed October 7, 2026 Key Takeaways A pending divorce does not automatically stop you from buying or refinancing in Idaho, but your lender, […]

Idaho Housing Market Update 2025: FIRPTA, New Home...

Idaho Housing Market Update 2025: FIRPTA, New Homeowner Exemption Rule, and FHA Mortgage Insurance News As fall turns into winter across the Treasure Valley (Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell), here is your essential Idaho Housing Market Update 2025. We break down the unexpected FIRPTA withholding surprise, the critical new Idaho Homeowner’s Exemption license rule, and […]

5 Ways Idaho Homebuyers Accidentally Kill Their Mo...

🏡 5 Ways Idaho Homebuyers Accidentally Kill Their Mortgage Approval Think getting pre-approved means you’re golden? Not so fast.In Idaho’s competitive housing market, one wrong move after mortgage pre-approval can torpedo your entire deal. And unfortunately, these mistakes are way more common than you’d think. Here are the top 5 mortgage mistakes Idaho homebuyers accidentally make […]