McCall Real Estate Blog

Protect Your Mountain Playground

Protect Your Mountain Playground

We know that McCall holds a special place in many hearts. As we transition through Idaho’s reopening phases and welcome visitors to our area, we invite you to take a moment to learn about what is new, what to expect…

Get Your Home Ready for a Spring Sale

Get Your Home Ready for a Spring Sale

The busiest season in the real estate market is upon us. Are you one of the many homeowners who will put their homes on the market this spring? You’re going to face more competition at this time of year, so…

Selling a Fixer Upper

Selling a Fixer Upper

Are you thinking about selling a house that needs work? While it may seem intimidating to put a fixer-upper on the market, it’s not impossible to sell. In fact, there are many buyers out there who are looking for fixer-uppers.…

Moving Tips and Advise

Moving Tips and Advise

Moving doesn’t always have to be stressful. Whether it’s across town or across the country – Use these tips to help things go a little smoother, and you’ll be relaxing in your new home in no time. Downsize – Before…

House Staging Tips

House Staging Tips

How exactly do I stage my home? What items should I feature and what should I leave out? How much does it typically cost to stage a house? Those are a few of the questions you may have asked yourself…

Let us help you sell your home faster!

Let us help you sell your home faster!

Selling your home can be easy. Let our experienced staff help you make it happen. We are a team of local real estate experts ready to reveal the secrets of how we can help you sell your home. From setting…

Valentine’s Day Food Drive

Valentine’s Day Food Drive

Join your Realtor friends at McCall Real Estate Company in showing their love for the community and the Heartland Hunger & Resource Center. Our local Food Bank’s Mission Statement is “to alleviate hunger for food insecurity of those in Valley…

Buying a Starter Home

Buying a Starter Home

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, then you’ve no doubt heard the term “starter home” before. But what exactly is a starter home? And what should you look for in this kind of property? Here are some great tips on what…

2020 Housing Trends

2020 Housing Trends

Not only is it a New Year – but we’re also heading into a new decade! That can bring lots of change, especially if you’re buying a selling a home in 2020. We’ve looked at what the experts have to…

When Santa Makes Your Down Payment

When Santa Makes Your Down Payment

Did Santa bring you the cash for a down payment on a home this year? Lucky you! That’s a fantastic gift to receive. However, you must be aware of certain requirements that need to be followed when you’re using a…

Preparing to Buy a Home in 2020

Preparing to Buy a Home in 2020

Is your 2020 New Year’s resolution to buy a home? Congratulations! Buying a home is a major lifetime achievement. Resolving to make it happen brings you even closer to your dream of home ownership. If you want to put yourself…

Improving Your Credit Score

Improving Your Credit Score

Are you hoping to buy a new home in 2020? Then you probably already know how important your credit score will be when applying for a home loan. Your score will help determine the terms you’ll get on a mortgage…

Hosting Holiday Guests in Your New Home

Hosting Holiday Guests in Your New Home

Give them the essentials first When your guests first arrive and are settling in, it’s a good idea to acquaint them with all the basics. This allows them to relax and know that they won’t need to bother you every…

Share the Road with Snow Plow Drivers

Share the Road with Snow Plow Drivers

This time of year typically means snow in the city! The City of McCall Public Works Team is small but mighty and works hard to provide you with safe passage, plowing more than 50 miles in our community. Here are…

Holiday Decorating for Home Sellers

Holiday Decorating for Home Sellers

Decorating your home for the holidays is one of life’s big pleasures. But if you’re selling your home this time of year, then you may want to rethink your usual décor. While it isn’t necessary to banish all your decorations…

Moving During the Holidays

Moving During the Holidays

You’ve sold your house – congratulations! Signing those closing papers and handing over the keys to new owners can be a great relief. But that means that it’s time to move – during the holiday season, no less. While it…

Selling During the Holidays

Selling During the Holidays

Are you selling your home during the holiday season? While putting your home on the market right now may have you feeling like Scrooge, it can actually be a great time to sell. The trick is to put yourself in…

Save on Your Heating Bill

Save on Your Heating Bill

With the temperature dropping, you may be wondering how to save on your heating bill over the next few months. Nobody wants to spend too much on their energy costs, especially with the holidays around the corner. If you want…

Halloween & Home Insurance

Halloween & Home Insurance

Although it’s fun to be scared on Halloween, it’s not so fun if something legitimately scary happens at your home. Halloween is the number one day for property crime in the United States. Is your homeowners insurance ready? Here’s a…

Boosting Your Fall Curb Appeal

Boosting Your Fall Curb Appeal

Fall is here, and there’s no better time to make your home’s exterior look amazing! Boosting your curb appeal is an easy way to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. By sprucing up your home’s exterior, it makes…