Melissa Murphy, Owner & Designated Broker Prime Real Estate Group

04/19/2026

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04/19/2026

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02/16/2023

Here are some financial Insights for first time home buyers👇

Tip 1 👉 Understand Your Home Purchase Financial Profile.

There are several things that a lender will require you to provide, so your first step will be to gather documentation to substantiate your financial situation.

Tip 2 👉 Designated Cash Savings for Your Down-Payment

The other important factor is how much you have available for a down payment. The greater the percentage of the home price you are able to put down, the easier it will be to get a loan since lenders prefer to limit their exposure in case of default.

Did you find this info helpful? Drop a comment below and let us know!👇

02/14/2023

"I recently worked with Prime Real Estate Group and was thoroughly impressed with their level of professionalism and dedication to their clients. Jessica and Elizabeth went above and beyond to ensure I found a good investment property and made the process seamless and stress-free." - Al H.

Thank you for the kind words, Al! We are so happy you found exactly what you were looking for! Can't wait to see where your invest journey takes you next!

Ready to buy or sell? Call our team today! 👉🏼 (509) 868-0709

02/13/2023

Where will US home prices drop in 2023? And where will home prices get even more expensive?

High mortgage rates have slowed down the housing market considerably, with Redfin predicting that the median U.S. home price could drop by close to 4% in 2023, posting the first year-over-year decline in a decade.

Home sales will also decline, falling to the lowest level since 2011, a drop of 30% from 2021.

Pandemic migration hotspots like Malibu, California surged by 82% from the first quarter of 2021 to 2022.

Prices went up the most in cities such as Austin, Boise, and Phoenix, areas that were prime destinations during the initial phase of the pandemic.

These places are expected to see the most volatile prices since there is a lot more room for prices to drop!

Please comment below if you found this info helpful!👇

Blog sourced from USA today👇
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02/10/2023

As a real estate agent, one way to dominate the Spokane market is to take steps to ensure that your offers are more enticing than those of the competition, while also making sure your buyers are happy with all the terms.

Here are a few strategies you can use to help your buyers get the houses they want – and to become your best resource for word-of-mouth marketing.

Many buyers are looking not only for homes they like but homes that they can afford without causing a financial strain. This is a big concern when you know you may have to be prepared to engage in a bidding war, so the more you can help your buying clients in this area, the better.

Initially, help them find competitive financing that can enable them to readily afford the house that they want. Financing options are pretty varied, from fixed-rate to a variable rate, longer or shorter terms, and so on. Help your buyers understand all the terms, and make sure they are comfortable with the deal.

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02/09/2023

In a competitive market like Idaho, acting swiftly to make an offer will depend to a large extent on having all of your finances in order upfront.

So before you do any serious home shopping, arrange your finances so that you are ready to make a move: pay down debt, especially for credit cards, but also for cars, student loans, or any other loans to improve your debt-to-income ratio, and carefully calculate the size of the down payment you can make.

You’ll also want to decide in advance if there are any accommodations you will be willing to make to sweeten a potential deal, such as putting serious earnest money down, adding an escalation clause, or offering a leaseback.

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Owning your own home has long been the centerpiece of the American dream. But in increasingly competitive real estate markets, the path to homeownership can be a challenge to navigate.

02/07/2023

"This is our second time purchasing with Melissa and Prime Real Estate. We couldn't have been more pleased with her clear communication, friendly demeanor, and prompt responses and explanations. After our second extremely positive experience, I'd never purchase through anyone else again! Thanks so much, Melissa and team!!!" - The Owl House

Thank you so much for your kind words, Owl House! We're so happy to hear that you've had a positive experience working with Melissa and our team at Prime Real Estate Group.

We hope you'll come back to us when you're ready to buy or sell again, and thank you for recommending us to others!

02/06/2023

🎉 Our Elite Team January numbers are here! 🎉

In January, we sold $1,895,500 with a total of 4 homes sold.

Double tap to give each member of the Elite Team a round of applause! 👏🏼

02/03/2023

If you are not able to pay cash for a house, getting a loan pre-approval from a qualified lender is all but necessary in a competitive market.

A seller may be unwilling to accept an offer if the buyer does not already have financing in place, particularly when there are other buyers ready to pull the trigger.

Getting mortgage loan pre-approval is a pretty straightforward process, although it requires a bit of homework. You will need to put together a lot of financial information, including providing current documentation that verifies your income, your assets, and your debts.

If you have gotten your finances in order a few months ahead of time, getting the application completed and your paperwork together should not present any problems.

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02/02/2023

Meet Elite Team Member, Sarah Humphreys!

Sarah is a Realtor for Prime Real Estate Group serving the Treasure Valley. She represents Southern Idaho along with her sister, Georgia. She was raised in Spokane, Washington and relocated to Boise, Idaho after graduating from Lewis and Clark High School.

She grew up shadowing her parents, who have been real estate investors for over 18 years. She and her brothers helped renovate multiple homes, and she has helped operate their Air BNB.

Since she was young, her parents have inspired to her to get into the real estate industry. It is her passion to help people buy and sell real estate and make their dream of becoming a homeowner possible.