John and his team at Academy took care of me while I was buying my first home. They made the…read moreprocess stress free and less confusing. They answered any questions I had and I never felt worried. You'll be in good hands if you choose Academy Mortgage.

Our experience with John and his team was Fantastic. As with any mortgage process it had it's…read morelittle hiccups, but everyone made it a point to make those as smooth as possible. We recently did a Re-fi with another Co. and each time they called it felt like another call to give us reasons why this might not work. John and his people were always positive and their approach was always "we just need this to button things up". We heard from someone on a regular basis and the call came from whoever was the right person to make the call. John called occasionally just to make sure we were comfortable with how things were going. The overall experience was Great and I would use them again any time.

As a realtor, I have dozens of lenders my team could recommend to our clients. We have worked with…read moreDean and Shanna at Benchmark Mortgage for over ten years and they have consistently provided excellent customer service and communication and they get the job done smoothly and efficiently for our clients. Their team has great attention to detail, a lot of knowledge, and great follow through. You will not go wrong if you work with Benchmark Mortgage on your purchase or refinance!

We had an amazing experience with Dean, Shanna, and the Benchmark team for our home refinance!…read more From start to finish, the whole process took less than 21 days! (Two other banks quoted us 60 days MINIMUM to process our refinance.) Benchmark quoted us a 30 day or less timeframe and they kept that promise. We were given comparison documents less than 24 hours after providing our personal information and what we were hoping to accomplish with the refinance. The staff was vary transparent and kept us updated along the way. Their customer portal was very easy to use and navigate through when uploading and signing documents, as well as seeing exactly when documents were reviewed and accepted. We called the office several times with questions and they were always cheerful and helpful. We were never put on hold, and they always returned calls quickly. Through the whole process, it felt like we were their only clients because of how much attention they dedicated to us. I was honesty amazed by the level of customer service. Between their "family" like feel, the quality of ethics, and detail of service, Benchmark has been the best company we have ever worked with in the industry. I highly recommend them and will absolutely be using them again next time we purchase or refinance a home.

The Holsman's are incredibly efficient and helpful. I really value working with someone I can trust…read moreand Fred is frank, honest, and considerate. They expertly helped me navigate and secure a VA home loan when we bought our first house. A year later, when interest rates dropped, they helped me lock in an awesome refinance. I highly recommend choosing the Holsman team over some big bank mortgage office. The personal connection makes a big difference and they go the extra mile to get you the best loan possible.

Fast but at a price **REAL REVIEW**…read more I used Bay Equity for a home purchase which started out average since this was my second home purchase. I was talked into a higher interest rate of 4.25 from 3.85 after being told it would lower my closing costs. When it came time to close I was told I had to pay the previous owners taxes for the remaining of the year for a total of about 7k after the property closed I got a post disclosure which said I didn't have to pay all the taxes and just the ones for the remaining months of the tax year which was a minus of 5k. So not only did I have higher closing costs but now I have a higher interest rate. I called my agent to get an explanation on why I paid taxes and where the money went all I got was an explanation in lender speak and a response of "well if you didn't receive the post CD you wouldn't have known. To this day I cannot get a straight answer from Bay Equity and I think I was screwed out of 5k. Oh and make sure you don't try to get clarification because you will be told that you are just "Bi***ing" about it. If this is their type of customer service how can you expect them to be honest when it comes to a huge purchase of a house. I only gave 2 stars because I needed the loan to close fast and that is probably why they were able to get away with what I think they got away with.

As first time home buyers who were also moving from out of state, my husband and I were quite…read morenervous and overwhelmed by starting the process of house hunting and the ins and outs of finding the right home. A huge concern of ours was signing with realtors who weren't as concerned with buyers in a lower price range and buyers who quite honestly needed a bit more hand holding as we knew next to nothing about the process of a home purchase. Even after our first consultation with Kirsten and Rick, we felt loads better. After our first in person meeting, we were more than sure they would treat us well and we couldn't have been more correct. They never once treated us with any judgement and always gave a superior level of customer service for us in spite of being on a more "starter" home budget. They took the time to explain things in plain terms, allow us to ask questions without judgement, and more often than not - anticipated the information we would need or want so we didn't even have to ask the question! After only looking at 4-5 houses with them, both Kirsten and Rick were able to so accurately understand and anticipates our needs and wants for our home that we felt entirely comfortable putting offers on homes that we had not seen but only they had seen in person - we felt 100% sure that if anything was even potentially an issue for our wants and needs, Kirsten and Rick would notice and bring it to our attention. They consistently went above and beyond for us as well. While we were watching for new listings that met our wants/needs constantly, Kirsten and Rick had hawk eyes on the new listings. There were a few listings we'd send them, that without any prompting from us, they had gone to look at on our behalf already. While they had other clients actively working with them at the same time as our home search, never once did Kirsten and Rick not respond nor were they completely unavailable for our inquiries. Response times were always quick and any last minute requests or changes were handled with respect, kindness, and understanding. Their level of organization and their vendor network (lender, title company, home inspector) made the experience incredibly smooth. Kirsten and Rick and their vendors worked so seamlessly together that other than looking at the potential houses, we didn't have to do any of the legwork. We continually kept saying to ourselves, "it cannot be this easy for everyone" and after sharing our experience with family and friends, it clearly is not. We cannot stress enough how incredible the Powell's made our first home buying experience. If there is anyone on the fence about reaching out to them - as a buyer or a seller - don't hesitate any longer! It will certainly be the best decision you make for your home buying or selling process.

Rick and Kirsten Powell are amazing real estate agents--and so much more! Thanks to their hard…read morework, patience, and attention to detail, we found our dream home on the river. Throughout our year-long search, they never gave up hope. They truly believed the right home was out there for us, and they encouraged and guided us every step of the way. To help us make the best decision, they took the time to show us the many beautiful areas throughout Boise and the Treasure Valley. We are incredibly grateful for their time, dedication, and the friendship that grew along the way. We highly recommend the Powell Team to anyone looking to buy a home in the Treasure Valley!

Teresa and her team, from the get go extremely professional , communicated accordingly and Teresa…read moreherself very caring, personable, she works hard behind the scenes , sweet to be able to do business with her. Thank you Teresa

This top-notch team they can handle all your real estate needs. They handle all concerns about…read moremoving and with their extensive team, their resources and recommendations from the little things all the way up to the things that make most agents falter. I highly recommend City of Trees I especially appreciate Rebekah and Erin.

If you are looking for a highly knowledgeable, detail oriented and proactive real estate team- look…read moreno further! From the first time we met MaKenna, to the staging process, the listing process and planning with Natalie, the marketing of our home and a successful sale....Templeton Real Estate is the best!

If you're looking for a realtor to sell your home, we highly recommend Templeton Real Estate Group…read more Selling in this market was challenging, but Deanna went above and beyond and stayed with us patiently through the entire process. The staging, photography (including drone shots), and marketing were exceptional. Our home had out-of-state exposure, a dedicated website, and was featured on a YouTube channel, which really helped it stand out. She is an outstanding real estate agent who genuinely cares about her clients and follows through.

We had an amazing experience with the Benchmark team for our home refinance!…read more From start to finish, the whole process took less than 21 days! (Two other banks quoted us 60 days MINIMUM to process our refinance.) Benchmark quoted us a 30 day or less timeframe and they kept that promise. We were given comparison documents less than 24 hours after providing our personal information and what we were hoping to accomplish with the refinance. The staff was vary transparent and kept us updated along the way. Their customer portal was very easy to use and navigate through when uploading and signing documents, as well as seeing exactly when documents were reviewed and accepted. We called the office several times with questions and they were always cheerful and helpful. We were never put on hold, and they always returned calls quickly. Through the whole process, it felt like we were their only clients because of how much attention they dedicated to us. I was honesty amazed by the level of customer service. Between their "family" like feel, the quality of ethics, and detail of service, Benchmark has been the best company we have ever worked with in the industry. I highly recommend them and will absolutely be using them again next time we purchase or refinance a home.

What an amazing team that work with you to get your mortgage done in a timely matter. Very…read moreresponsive to any question you might have as well. I'd highly recommend them.

As a local Realtor I have worked with Bill on several different occasions and every time he has…read moregone above and beyond to ensure a successful transaction. One thing I can say that sets him apart from the rest is HE REALLY CARES about the client and the experience! He always answers calls, texts and email and follows up. He stays in constant communication keeping everyone abreast on the process. He is very knowledgeable and and professional, yet very relatable and easy to work with! I highly recommend Bill!

Bill was helpful, informative and responsive from our first call to the last. Our mortgage process…read moretook over 10 months, because of a build, and Bill was patient with us the entire time. We will use Bill again and continue to refer him.