Kent Clawson-East Idaho Realtor

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Kent Clawson-East Idaho Realtor

Sharing info about East Idaho's real estate market with home buyers, sellers, investors, and YOU!

Growing up in Idaho, then spending the next 25 years living across the US and the Middle East, has focused why we now call Idaho home. I hope to share information about myself as a licensed Real Estate agent, the Real Estate Two70 agency, and why people want to call Idaho home. From life-long Idahoans to newly minted Gem Staters, southeast Idaho's Real Estate Two70 has an agent to meet your needs.

As for myself, not only do I look at real estate from the position of a homeowner, but as also as a father and an investor. In addition to homes we have bought and sold in Michigan, Colorado, Tennessee, and Idaho, we have also owned residential rentals in Colorado and Tennessee. Through these transactions I have experienced a couple of good Realtors, and a number of bad ones, which I hope will make me be an agent that meets YOUR needs. Whether you are relocating or just right-sizing your home to meet the needs of your present state of life, or adding another asset to your generational wealth portfolio, I hope to help you through a successful purchase or sale.

06/09/2025

's got an Open House coming to Blackfoot next Saturday the 16th 🎉🎉🎉 Who's going get there first???

Great price! Great house! Great yeah selling it!!!

05/24/2025

Another great example of the opportunities that BYU-Idaho brings to Eastern Idaho and the Upper Snake River Valley.

http://idahomepro.com

05/21/2025

Okay, Southeast Idaho house hunters, let's dive into something you might not have on your bingo card but totally should: HOA Fees! 🧐

Homeowners Associations (HOA) come in different flavors and scopes of services they provide. Some may be your neighborhood's event planner and offer community services, but at their base level they serve a forum to ensure agreed community standards maintained. While not every home in our beautiful corner of Idaho is part of one, but they're pretty common, especially in newer spots!

So, What's the Big Deal with HOAs? (The Good Stuff!)
Why would you want an HOA?
* Pretty Places: Love that manicured lawn, snow-free sidewalk, or sparkling community pool? The HOA can take those on if the community agrees that is what they want to pay for!
* Awesome Amenities: Hello, pool parties, gym sessions, or even a cool clubhouse! Some HOAs offer perks that save you money on separate memberships.
* Value Protectors: By keeping everyone's place looking sharp, HOAs help protect your investment. No more side-eyeing that one yard that looks like a jungle! 😉
* Less To-Do For You: Some HOAs even cover exterior maintenance or roof repairs.

The Nitty-Gritty on Fees & Finding Out-

Over 80% of new single-family homes have HOAs, and about 40% of all homes do. So, yeah, you'll likely bump into them.

What's the damage? Fees vary wildly. The national median hovers around $125/month, but it really depends on what's included. Some are monthly, some quarterly, and others only a small amount over a year.

Your IdaHomePro.com Buyer Checklist:
* Ask Me! As your Southeast Idaho Realtor, I'll help you spot homes with HOAs and find out the fees.
* Read the Rules: Before you fall head-over-heels, understand what you're signing up for – what's covered, what's not, and any restrictions.
* Budget Check: Do the fee + perks make sense for your wallet and lifestyle?

The Bottom Line?
HOAs can be fantastic, offering a low-maintenance lifestyle with great amenities. Or, you might prefer total freedom.

Would you rather pay for perks or have full control? 🤔 Let's chat about what fits your dream Southeast Idaho life! I'm here to help you navigate all the details.

05/19/2025

Hey Southeast Idaho homeowners! Ever look around your cozy nest and think about all the awesome memories you've made? Well, guess what? All those years of loving your home haven't just built memories, they've built some serious wealth – we're talkin' home equity! And that, my friends, could be the golden ticket to helping your kids snag their own slice of our beautiful Idaho life.

Let's be real, breaking into the housing market these days can feel like trying to catch a greased pig at the county fair – especially for first-time buyers! Even with a good job and a solid plan, that down payment can look like scaling the Tetons. But hold onto your hats, because your equity could be the superhero cape they need!

Nationally, get this: the average homeowner with a mortgage is sitting on a whopping $311,000 in equity, according to Cotality (you might remember them as CoreLogic). That's a whole lotta spuds! And savvy parents are already tapping into this "house-wealth" to give their kids a leg up. According to Bank of America nearly HALF (49%!) of young buyers (ages 18-26) got a financial high-five from their parents for their down payment.
Now, the stats don't scream "they used their equity!" but with that kind of cashola built up in homes, it's a pretty safe bet that home equity played a starring role. Imagine the pride of helping your kids plant their own roots right here in Southeast Idaho, maybe even just a stone's throw away!
Think about it:
* Legacy Building, Idaho Style: This isn't just about dollars and cents. It's about passing on a foundation, a piece of the IdaHome dream. You're not just giving money; you're giving them a launchpad for their own future, their own equity building, and a whole lot less financial stress.
* "We Got the House!" Moments: Can you picture the joy? You could be the reason your child gets to shout those magic words! In fact, Compare the Market found that a massive 45% of Americans who got help from family said they couldn't have bought a house without it. Wowza!

Ready to explore the possibilities? Then connect with me or any of the Real Estate Two70 team.

http://idahomepro.com

05/03/2025

Great day participating on a JustServe.org service project picking up trash along US-20 wearing my old hat. If you love Rexburg like we do, then keep it clean 😁😁😁

01/04/2025

Does everyone have this outcome when they use the app? After years of avoiding because of repeated negative experiences around the turn of the century (long story) I decided to give then another shot since a friend of mine was such a huge fan he took a part time role for part of his 'semi-retirement" (I think he just wanted the discounts. 😉😉😉)

So I have slowly tried them for a couple home renovations I have going on or on the books. Unfortunately 2 out of the 3 times I have ended up with delayed shipments and no notification until I go check the app. Do they just try to bait and switch you or what? The tracking on the previous delay hadn't even shown it had been shipped when I was expecting it to arrive. So I jumped through the hoops to try getting it cancelled only to have them say they couldn't. Unfortunately I wasn't going to be there for the next 2 weeks, so couldn't receive it. Ultimately FedEx held onto it for a week then sent it back.

At least this one I was just planning to collect at the store, but once again the delay ends up outside my availability window for when I will be there, so it will be a month before I can install it.

While I agree with my friend that the store and sales team are a solid experience compared to their orange competitor, it will be awhile before I rely on them for anything critical that's not in the store.

11/15/2024

Two70 rolling up at Maverick 🤣🤣🤣

08/16/2024

What is it with Tagg-N-Go Car Wash being closed all the time??? Does anyone know if it is a "week" like the last couple of times? You would think the least they could do would be to update the sign.

08/02/2024

Big shout out to graphics for the new wrap. I'm not saying it looks better than Rick Robinson's (but you can 🤣🤣🤣).

In any case, if it's time to buy, sell, or just invest in your real estate portfolio, don't hesitate to reach out to me or any of the other team.

http://idahomepro.com

07/04/2024

The Special Agents getting parade ready for this morning's Rexburg Parade. Parade starts at 10:00 😃😃😃

06/13/2024

South Idaho Housing Market Update: Don't Panic!

Seeing headlines about "price drops" can be scary, but here's the real deal:

Home prices are still higher than last year and expected to keep rising, but at a slower pace.

More sellers are adjusting asking prices to meet today's market. This doesn't mean overall prices are falling, it just means sellers are being more realistic.

The actual selling price of homes is still rising!

Good news for both buyers and sellers:

Buyers: More realistic asking prices mean a better chance of finding your dream home at a fair price.

Sellers: Adjusting your asking price can lead to faster sales and smoother transactions.

Thinking of buying or selling? Let's chat about how to navigate the market in your favor!

04/23/2024

Regardless of you spin it, the buyers AND sellers have always paid the commission. IMO, the change will be what was previously very clear on the MLS listing agreement will be replaced with buyer agents having to guess and less scrupulous seller agents still charging 5-6%, and the seeking a concession aligned with their buyers rep agreement. Hopefully the selling agent would say, "We built this in" and then just reduce their portion. Unfortunately there will be seller's who don't understand what to expect, and less ethical agents not offering up. In the end BOTH buyers and sellers will likely pay more than they would have.

Fortunately, we are going to be very clear with the seller about how the agreement will be structured and how we will attempt to negotiate with buyers. Have any questions? Feel free to post them below :-D

Address

Rexburg, ID
83440

Telephone

+12087570545

Website

https://www.two70.com/idaho-real-estate-agents/kent-clawson/

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