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February
18

 

Dealing with Phone Solicitors and Spam Calls

From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

Did you know that even answering these types of calls puts you on a list of "live" numbers? These phone lists are sold for pennies on the dollar. It's a vicious cycle! While telecom companies are starting to ramp up protections, many spam calls get through. Our recommendations? 

  1. Try not to answer numbers you do not know. If it is important, the caller will leave a voicemail or send you a text.
  2. Y...

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February
16

 

 

Last Week's Labor Report Shows a Mixed Employment Picture

Overview: Over the past week, news about the pandemic, government stimulus proposals, the labor market, and inflation caused some daily volatility for mortgage markets. The net effect of these influences was minor, however, and rates ended the week with little change.

Friday's key labor market report contained mixed news, but it is clear that the pandemic has slowed the pace of hiring in recent months. In January, the economy gained 49,000 jobs, which was very close to expectations. However, revisions subtracted 159,000 jobs from the results for prior months. The unemployment...

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February
15

Insufficient Inventory and Low Mortgage Rates Continue 

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

 

February
15

Property Value BoiseEven if you're not planning to sell your home right away, it's a good idea to know how your actions affect your home's value long term. The updates you choose to do or not to do, or whether you do a repair now or put it off a while longer, can all impact how much you can sell your home for later on down the road. Here are 7 things that our real estate agents warn can decrease your property value.

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February
1

Pizza Boise

National Pizza Day is celebrated on February 9, but even if you missed it, we invite you to head out to a Boise-area pizzeria and enjoy a slice of pie. From New York-style to Detroit-style and from traditional toppings to more exotic ones, you'll find various crusts and ingredients to suit your tastes.

Our real estate agents suggest trying one of these Boise shops:  

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