January’s numbers are out from Intermountain MLS.  One good sign is that it looks like listing volume is no longer in a free fall! You can go back to last year to see we’ve had a trend of fewer and fewer… Read More »Boise Real Estate Market Statistics January 2012
OK, so chances are Bill Gates isn’t moving to Boise anytime soon. And truthfully, if he was, I doubt he’d buy resale. BUT, this is my blog and I can write whatever crazy fantasy I want to write! Right? First… Read More »3 Homes Bill Gates MIGHT Consider if Moving to Boise
There was a survey done (I’ll try to find it again and put it here) on the “trustworthiness” of various professionals (Doctors, Firemen, Real Estate Agents, etc). As you can probably guess, real estate agents landed just before car salesmen… Read More »Can You Really Trust a Real Estate Agent?
Another month has passed and no big surprises in this months market statistics. Fewer listings and more buyers than this time last year. You can read September’s post on the subject to get my thoughts on this. Market Statistics for… Read More »Boise Real Estate Market Statistics December 2011
It’s December 24th. You know what that means: Today is the last day to dream up, shop for and wrap gifts for the ones you love. Cue the insanity. Cue the angry-driver-induced traffic in a mile radius around the mall.… Read More »Boise Holiday Shopping—Done Differently
Note: I’ll admit this post has the potential to come off REALLY wrong. My intent isn’t to make anyone mad or uncomfortable, but to simply inform you how I get paid. Realtors get paid on commission. Realtors don’t get paid a… Read More »The Shocking Truth about How Realtors get Paid
Ask anyone from out of state what they know about Idaho, and they’ll likely say “potatoes.†But Idaho is known for more than its world-famous spuds. Since 1932, Boise has raised a notable crop of a different kind: in the… Read More »About “The Blue†– The Story Behind Boise’s Famed Football Turf
Another month has passed and no big surprises in this months market statistics. Fewer listings and more buyers than this time last year. You can read September’s post on the subject to get my thoughts on this. Market Statistics for… Read More »Boise Real Estate Market Statistics November 2011
Anyone interested in moving to Boise, ID at some point hears about “The North End“. Most locals consider the North End our most unique and perhaps most desirable neighborhood. And it’s certainly our oldest resedential neighborhood. The North End is known… Read More »The North End (dotOrg)
I know what you’re thinking. Really I do. And you’re right. I don’t spend a ton of time at salons. Admittedly, having less and less hair each day does play a part in that. However, I recently met Kim Ratliff, owner and… Read More »Pure Nirvana Salon