Posts from June 2020

Home Sales in Ada County were Slower for the Second Month Due to COVID-19

By Breanna Vanstrom, Chief Executive Officer, Boise Regional REALTORS^®

For the second consecutive month, home sales in Ada County were lower than the same month in 2019, as REALTORS^® and consumers heeded Idaho's stay-home order for any non-essential transactions.

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There are a lot of reasons to welcome summer with open arms. We're especially excited about the return of all our favorite Boise farmers markets. With a long growing season ahead, we are thrilled to recommend these great spots in the Boise area to find fresh, local produce!

1. Boise Farmers Market - 1500 Shoreline Dr, Boise, ID 83702
   Held from April through October, the Boise Farmers Market is the flagship farmers market in our home city. This outdoor market in the heart of downtown Boise attracts farmers and growers from all over the region, bringing the best fruits, vegetab...

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While likely unintentional, there are several ways to lower the value of your home.

By Tamara Oakley, Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

Home resale value is something most homeowners strive to increase so that they can see a profit when it's time to sell. Unfortunately, there are many things that they accidentally do that have the opposite effect. Here are four ways that you can unintentionally lower the value of your home.

Not Keeping Up with Maintenance

This is the easiest way to lower the value of your home. Not keeping up with maintenance typically leads to larger problems down the road or hidden problems that are discovered w...

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Keeping Yourself and Your Devices Safe

From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

Coronavirus – Hygiene and Action Reminder

1. Wash your hands before and after using your own or any community computer.
2. Regularly sanitize your own phones and computers, especially if used by multiple people.
3. Once a week (or once a day), turn your computer off and using an alcohol swab (preferred) or Lysol wipe, thoroughly wipe down your keyboard and mouse, and really any common surface that's touched.  M...

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Fire pits are hot these days-- literally and figuratively. They form a focal point for outdoor socializing and can extend your outdoor time with the warmth they provide in the evenings. Plus, let's not forget the joy of making s'mores in the backyard!

You can purchase a pre-made kit or have one professionally installed, but a DIY fire pit is a relatively simple project for a long weekend, and if you'd like to create a fire pit of your own, read on. 

Safety First 

Examine the area where you'd like to build your fire pit. The best spots for fire pits have a non-flammable material such as dirt or stone, and are free of overhanging or nearby branches, and are well away from other potential fuel. Your fire pit should be at least ten feet away from the house or o...

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