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Written by Idaho Real Estate Marketer
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Idaho Real Estate 5 Year Snapshot of Prices in the Treasure Valley
Many consumers and real estate professionals alike, talk about a "Normal Market." I don't believe there is such a think as a normal market. The Idaho real estate market is always "ebbing and flowing." It is all relative to many things within the economy; supply and demand, job market, mortgage interest rates, new construction, etc.
Take a look at the average sales prices in the Treasure Valley over the past 5 year time frame.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate
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Help me Celebrate!
Since beginning my Idaho Real Estate career in 1996, I have successfully closed 1000 transactions!
As a THANK YOU, I am giving away $1,000 in the form of a Visa Gift Card.
This milestone represents a lot of hard work, long hours and persistence in helping people buy and sell real estate throughout the Treasure Valley.
I am thankful and blessed to have worked with so many great families and individuals who allowed me to use my experience and skills to help accomplish their goals.
Enter Now
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, June 7th 2012 12:00pm - 6:30pm
FOOD
Come celebrate Nampa's Innovative Interiors, Inc. Grand Opening at their new location:
2071 12th Ave. Rd. Nampa, ID 83687 (Get Directions)
Custom Window Coverings & Blinds
Bedspreads
Carpet, Tile, Granite & Solid Surfaces
Custom Area Rugs
Consultation
Upholstery (Recovering & Built New)
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Written by Administrator
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Don Wixom of RE/Max Advantage to Speak to Nampa Chamber of Commerce About Idaho Real Estate Market
As part of the Nampa Chamber's Business and Breakfast series, Don Wixom REALTOR® will be speaking about the local real estate market.
Online PR News – 11-April-2012 –BOISE, Ida. - RE/MAX Advantage Broker/Owner Don Wixom will be speaking on Thursday April 12th at 7:30 am at an event hosted by the Nampa Chamber of Commerce at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Nampa. The event is part of the monthly Nampa Chamber of Commerce Business and Breakfast series.
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Written by Idaho Short Sale Specialist
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61% of Nampa IdahoHomes are Tied Up as Short Sales
When looking over the Nampa Idaho Real Estate market, the median price range is under $100,000. In this price category, 145 of the 238 "Active" Nampa homes have offers in place, waiting for third-party short sale approval from the seller's lenders! That's 61% of the market!
That only leaves 93 houses in Nampa in this price range for buyers seeking a new Nampa home.
When you consider 87 homes have sold each month in Nampa, in this price range, that is only 1 month supply of inventory!
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Written by Idaho Short Sale Expert
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44% of Boise Homes are Tied Up as Short Sales
When looking over the Boise Idaho Real Estate market, the median price range is between $100,000 - $150,000. In this price category, 111 of the 255 "Active" Boise homes have offers in place, waiting for third-party short sale approval from the seller's lenders! That's 44% of the market!
That only leaves 144 houses in this price range to buyers seeking a new Boise home.
When you consider 98 homes have sold each month in Boise, in this price range, that is only 1 1/2 months supply of inventory.
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Written by Meridian Idaho Realtor
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Homes For Sale in Meridian Idaho 
Currently there are 486 single-family homes for sale in Meridian, Idaho. Out of these homes showing "Active" in our Intermountain MLS, 132 of them currently have contingent short sale offers in place.
This means 27% of the available Meridian Home inventory is actually tied up with accepted offers between buyer and seller and are waiting approval from a third-party lender.
To search Meridian Homes for sale by price range, see below:
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Written by Idaho Real Estate
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Idaho Real Estate Home Improvements
Choosing the right home improvement can be the difference in a low sales offer or a great sales offer! 
Some of the top recommended projects for Idaho real estate are replacing the front door and/or the garage doors, replacing exterior siding with fiber cement siding, minor kitchen remodels or adding a wood deck.
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Written by Administrator
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11197 W Hickory Loop Dr. Boise, ID
Don't miss this beautiful, custom-built home in the Hickories!
When looking for Boise 1 Level Homes, don't overlook this great Boise home!
Idaho Real Estate at its best: 2640 SF all on one level! 3 Bed, 2.5 Baths, 3-Car Garage and separate living and family rooms!
Formal dining and west-side nook. Gorgeous covered patio/deck facing the stream and greenbelt!
Price reduced to to $259,000!
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Written by Idaho Real Estate
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Supply and Demand is hard at work on Idaho Real Estate
When calculating absorption rates for available inventory of Idaho real estate, we take the average number of homes sold each month over a period of time then divide that by the current available inventory, giving us the number of months of supply available.
A typical market is about 6 months of supply. When inventory is over 6 months, it is considered a buyer's market. Anything under 6 months of supply is considered a seller's market.
You can calculate this absorption rate in many price ranges and geographic areas. The graph below shows all price ranges in both Canyon County real estate and Ada County real estate by number of units.
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Written by Idaho Home Prices
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Average Idaho Home Prices- A Historic View
Taking a look back over the past 10-11 years, we can see where Treasure Valley home prices have come and gone. With the bubble in the Idaho real estate market, prices peaked in 2007 and began to fall as rapidly as they went up.
Looking at homes in the Boise area, including Canyon County homes sold and Ada County homes sold, we experienced nearly doubled values and then... a cut in half!
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Written by Idaho Horse Properties
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Idaho is known not only for their famous potatoes, but also for people who love their horses!
Idahoans love the great outdoors and horseback riding for pleasure is one of their favorite pastimes. 
Whether you are a horse enthusiast, an amateur horseman, a professional rodeo person or dressage connoisseur, Idaho has the environment for equine lovers of all levels!
Snake River Stampede Rodeo
Idaho Horse Park
Horse properties in Idaho are not necessarily plentiful right now, but there are several properties that may be of interest to those who need anything from small pasture ground to large arena set-ups!
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Written by Idaho Real Estate
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Idaho Real Estate website provides Easy Search Tool by School District 
If you are partial to a certain school for your child(ren) to attend, now you can easily search by school zone, whether it's elementary, middle school or high school, we have the entire Treasure Valley School list available for you to search for your next home!
Search Idaho Real Estate by School District
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Put Your Best Foot Forward When Selling Your Idaho Home
1. Begin with Basic Cleaning
Before you can worry about where to place furniture and which wall hanging should go where, each room in your home must be spotless. Do a thorough cleaning right down to the nitpicky details like wiping down baseboards & light switch covers. Deep clean and deodorize carpets and window coverings. As you go through this process, you will see what items may need to go!
2. Depersonalize & Remove all Clutter
It’s more difficult for buyers to picture themselves in your home when they’re looking at your family photos, collectibles, and heirlooms. Pack up all your personal decorations. However, don’t make spaces like mantles and coffee and end tables barren. Leave three items of varying heights on each surface. For example, place a lamp, a small plant, and a book on an end table. Remove all items from the refrigerator door. The more surface area a buyer can see, the more clean and larger the house will feel.
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Written by Idaho Realtor
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Idaho Realtor, Don Wixom with RE/MAX Advantage offers a few financial suggestions: 
1. Concerning debt- Begin paying off your consumer debt which holds the highest annual interest rate first. This will save you valuable dollars that can be used to pay off other debt & you will quickly see the light at the end of the tunnel. Once one account is paid off, add that normal payment to the next highest interest bearing debt. This snowball effect can be very exciting once you see the results!
2. Use less credit- Whenever possible, use cash for things such as eating out or impulse buys. If you determine NOT to use credit, you will be more disciplined to spend less and keep your cash.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Many of my Idaho real estate clients have commented on how much they enjoy receiving my monthly postcard mailers with household tips & ideas. They are fun and interesting!
Idaho Real Estate Household Tips 
You can organize, protect and store many items large and small with
different sizes of Ziploc™ bags…here are a few suggestions.
1. Fill up bags with homemade soup and then lay them flat in the
freezer. By stacking them flat, it will save freezer space.
2. To protect breakable cargo if you have no bubble wrap, slip a straw
into the top of a nearly closed Ziploc™ bag and inflate. Remove the
straw and seal.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Many of my Idaho real estate clients have commented on how much they enjoy receiving my monthly postcard mailers with household tips & ideas. They are fun and interesting!
WD-40 is the trademark of a widely used penetrating oil spray. 
It was developed in 1953 to eliminate water and prevent corrosion on electrical
circuitry. It also has many household uses.
1. Lubricate squeaky door hinges in your house and on your vehicle
doors.
2. Remove scuff and tar marks on linoleum and tile.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Vinegar (from Old French vinaigre "sour wine") is a sour liquid made from the oxidation
of ethanol in wine, cider, beer, or the like. Vinegar is typically three to five percent by volume
acetic acid, and natural vinegars also contain smaller amounts of tartaric acid, citric
acid, and others.
1. Make vinegar ice cubes to deodorize a garbage disposal by feeding them down the
disposal. When done grinding, run cold water through the drain.
2. Clean a dishwasher by running a cup of vinegar through an entire cycle to reduce
soap buildup on the inner mechanisms and glassware.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate News
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Georges de Mestral, a Swiss engineer, invented the hook-loop fastener in 1941. The idea
came to him after he took a close look at the Burdock seeds which kept sticking to his clothes
and his dog’s fur on their daily walk in the Alps, during the summer. He examined their
condition and saw the possibility of binding two materials reversibly in a simple fashion.
He developed the hook and loop fastener and submitted his idea for patent in 1951.
De Mestral named his invention "VELCRO" after the French words velours, meaning ‘velvet,’
and crochet, or ‘hook.’
1. Stick several strips of Velcro™ to the wall and to the back of a lightweight frame to hang
art or photos on a wall.
2. Sew small pieces of Velcro™ between buttons to create a smooth surface to prevent a
jacket or a blouse from gaping open.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Many of my Idaho real estate clients have commented on how much they enjoy receiving my monthly postcard mailers with household tips & ideas. They are fun and interesting!
Salt has been used for many centuries. 
Other than used as a seasoning,
here are a few practical ways to use salt.
1. Clean drains. Using 1/2 cup of salt per every quart of hot water,
pour the solution into the drain.
2. Remove red-wine stains from your clothes. Stretch the fabric over a
bowl, then cover the stain with salt, and then carefully pour boiling
water over it.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Olive oil has been around for thousands of years and has been used in cooking, and cosmetics. 
It continues to be popular today for many
household hints.
Many of my Idaho real estate clients have commented on how much they enjoy receiving my monthly postcard mailers with household tips & ideas. They are fun and interesting!
1. Apply a small amount of olive oil to your nail beds to moisturize
cuticles.
2. Rub a thin layer of olive oil over your skin after a shower or a waxing
to treat dry skin.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate
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With a roller-coaster type of housing market within the past few years, buyers and sellers of Idaho real estate are curious to know what is changing.
Overall, I believe people are tired of hearing the bad news & have started to move on with their lives. Houses in the Boise, Nampa area are more affordable now than they have been in decades!
With pent-up demand from Idaho home buyers, inventory is low and we are seeing an "up-tick" in housing prices across the Treasure Valley and the Boise real estate market.
Take a look at the recent changes in number of homes sold, new construction and average home price changes:
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Newspaper is a very absorbent product, because it has to absorb ink. 
That also means it can absorb all sorts of moisture, including moisture and the
resulting odors found in shoes, in vegetable drawers, and elsewhere.
Many of my Idaho real estate clients have commented on how much they enjoy receiving my monthly postcard mailers with household tips & ideas. They are fun and interesting!
1. Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into a lunch box or thermos, seal it
and let it sit overnight to deodorize food containers.
2. Ripen tomatoes by wrapping them up in newspaper individually and leave
them out at room temperature.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Many of my Idaho real estate clients have commented on how much they enjoy receiving my monthly postcard mailers with household tips & ideas. They are fun and interesting!
Lemons are known for their many uses in flavoring the food we eat, 
as a garnish, and for many other household purposes.
1. Fill a glass bowl with lemons for a sunny cheerful centerpiece.
2. Relieve a sore throat. Add the juice of one lemon to an equal amount
of hot water for an anti-bacterial gargle and use three times a day.
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Written by Idaho Real Estate Tips
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Duct tape is a strong, fabric-based, multi-purpose pressure-sensitive adhesive tape. 
It is generally silver in color, but many other colors and transparent
tapes have recently become available. It was originally developed in 1942
during World War II as a waterproof sealing tape for ammunition cases.
Many of my Idaho real estate clients have commented on how much they enjoy receiving my monthly postcard mailers with household tips & ideas. They are fun and interesting!
1. By wrapping a piece of duct tape around your hand with the sticky
side out, you can use it to remove lint or hair from your clothing.
2. To keep a half-finished bag of chips or pretzels fresh, fold up the
top and seal it tight with a piece of duct tape.
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