Pocatello

ERA The Brokerage is part of the wonderful Pocatello Community. There are many reasons for our “Poky Pride” and we would like to share one of those reasons with you!

Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services is a proud organization in the community that recently celebrated its sixteenth anniversary.  The mission of PNHS is “ a progressive alliance between residents, business, and government that revitalizes targeted areas by promoting affordable housing and community pride through the establishment of healthy neighborhoods”.

Homeownership goes a long way in the creation of a healthy neighborhood.  Last year, PNHS constructed eight beautiful new homes in older Pocatello neighborhoods.  In addition, PNHS rehabilitated twelve homes- all in older Pocatello neighborhoods.  The rehab program is a tool for homeowners who may not have the financial means to complete needed repairs.

PNHS prepares residents for the financial responsibility of homeownership.  Last year over 250 potential homebuyers completed PNHS’s certified Homebuyer Education Course.  Statistics show that those who complete PNHS’s financial education classes before purchasing a home are three times less likely to lose their homes due to foreclosure.  For those who already own a home and are in danger of losing their home to foreclosure, PNHS offers foreclosure counseling.  This counseling is free to residents of Pocatello and the surrounding areas. 

Education is key to the entire homeownership process, PNHS offers a complete package of education.   This includes Homebuyer Education, Foreclosure counseling, HECM (reverse mortgage), Financial fitness, Post purchase (including weatherization/maintenance workshops).  From purchase to maintaining a safe home that promotes healthy neighborhoods, PNHS wants to be there for our community.   If you would like any additional information on any of the homeownership programs or counseling services PNHS offers we are located at 206 N Arthur, in the old Eagles building or call 232-9468.

We all have good days, we all have bad days. You wake up and the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Or you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and realize it is just going to be one of those days.  In one time or another, though, everyone has felt picked on. You look around you and assume that the grass is green on the other side. What we don’t realize is that things are not always what they seem. Maybe their grass is green, but what you don’t see is them wishing for your grass.  The holiday season feels like the time to help those in need.  There are many ways to accomplish this during this economic crisis. Some are obvious, like donating to the homeless shelter or the food bank. But there are many other people that need help. What you don’t normally notice is people in bad situations with foreclosure. Foreclosure is when a homeowner is no longer able to pay necessary fees: like mortgage or association fees.  The lender then has the ability to take possession of the home. There have been over 2 million job losses this year, so there are many American’s who are fighting with financial problems. It’s the holiday season, and maybe you were already planning to purchase a new home for you and your family. What better way to help someone this year than to get them out of a horrible foreclosure.  You would be answering their Christmas wish, and grant one of your own. Here at The Brokerage we are happy to help with any of those needs at this time of year and any time of year. Contact us today with any questions. 208-234-4663

Alright, it’s just about Christmas time again. Wow how the year flies! The city is decorated with colored lights and tinsel everywhere. The weather man and the clouds over head threaten of snow, and if you are like me you know there is still much to do for the holiday season. There are gifts to buy, wrap, and deliver. There are decorations to drag out of the garage and find a place to hang. It seems like the season is overwhelming many of us into forgetting that this season is for giving. Giving: is the act of presenting voluntarily without expecting compensation. Giving is the essence of the holiday season. We give gifts to family and friends, we give treats to neighbors, we give holiday spirit to every person that we meet throughout the day. There is just something about the feeling of the snow, and lights, and mistletoe that makes us want to share with others. Much of the sharing we do happens in our own homes! We share memories and gifts to last a life time.

How better to make those memories then in a new home? With this recession there is really no better time to buy. It is really a buyers market. Plus with the newly revised tax credit option there are plenty of opportunities to buy. Give yourself and your family the best gift they could ask for this holiday season: the gift of your very own home. Here at ERA The Brokerage we are happy to get you and your family into a new home for this holiday season. Call one of our agents today and we will be sure to find you the home on your Christmas list.

Once upon a time, there was a real estate company. They would do anything to help their customers. They could solve any problem and deliver any real estate service. If you have the impossible home, no worries! They can sell it. Looking for the home of your dreams? They can find it!  This brokerage has many well qualified agents who are courteous, kind, and easy to work with. They have an amazing track record and are ecstatic to help you! It can be scary and difficult to trust someone with one of the biggest decisions in your life. But don’t worry; this is the agency that feels like an old friend while making a new one. You couldn’t feel more comfortable working with this agency. It sounds too good to be true right? But its NOT!!

Here at ERA The Brokerage we are everything that you could find in an ideal Real Estate agency. We are hard working and well equipped with the products and services necessary to buy or sell your home. With everything from open houses to magazines to virtual tours. We have 27 experienced agents, along with an excellent staff, who will be scrambling to be the first to help you. Don’t let bad experiences with other agencies cajole you into choosing not to work with us. We do not work like all other Real Estate agencies, and that’s what makes us so remarkably successful. We are willing to do whatever we need to in order to get the job done. If you know its time to make one of the biggest decisions in life, let us help you. That way, you can feel stress free and be confident that you are in good hands. Call or contact us today at 208-234-4663 or erathebrokerage.com.

There are some exciting new options for First Time Home Buyers, as well as those buying again. Congress has extended and expanded the homebuyer tax credit. The modifications in the column labeled “December 1-April 2010″ become effective when President Obama signs the bill. All changes made to the current credit become effective on that date, as well. Look over these credits and let us help you into your new home! Contact us for current listings at ERA The Brokerage: (208) 234-4663.