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Archive for December, 2008

Real Estate Statistics

It has been on my mind for quite some time to add flash generated graphs to the statistics pages for users to view. I finally got around to it and launched several pages that have 2007 and 2008 statistics. Shortly I will be adding 2009 stats as they become available.
Types of boise real estate statistics [...]

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

To Journal or Not to Journal

I am sure you already know the answer simply because I have brought up the subject. YES, you should keep a journal when navigating through the home buying process. By keeping a journal you can keep a time-line of events and changes. It also serves as a means to look back [...]

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Supply Chain Problems

It is interesting how people always wish for a white Christmas, they get one and now they are upset because of all the problems that can come with cold weather and snow. I don’t know if anyone else was able to make it to the grocery store over the weekend but I did and [...]

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Countrywide Home Loans Scam

I found it very interesting today to see a headline in the Stateman, “Help on the way for some homeowners”. The story talks about how Countrywide Home Loans is doing all sorts of things to help out borrowers. The fact of the matter Countrywide has been taking advantage of homebuyers for a long time and [...]

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Idaho Fact #24

Idaho ranks first in the nation for production of three plant crops; potatoes, Austrian winter peas, and wrinkled see peas. It also ranks first in the nation for production of hatchery trout.

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Winter Time

With the recent drop in the temperature I am really starting to miss days like these…. (see pictures below). At least those that love to ski are getting the chance to head up to the slopes and have fun.

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Idaho Fact #23

Idaho has one of the largest Basque communities in the United States, and a major Basque cultural center is located in downtown Boise.

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Using Lighting to Enhance Your Home

If you have been to Home Depot or Lowes you understand that lighting is a big thing these days. There is lighting for almost any and every situation. In the past lighting used to be simple but now you have choices between spotlights, track lights, indirect lights, under the counter lights, incandescent light, [...]

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Idaho Fact #22

There are five Indian reservations in Idaho. The Shoshone-Bannock reservation is located in eastern Idaho and the Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, and Kootenai reservations are located in northern Idaho. The Shoshone-Paiute reservation straddles the border between Idaho and Nevada.

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Tips for Painting the Interior

When painting the inside of your home you must always consider if you are planning to sell in the near future. Your taste and others may not be the same and if you decide to splash a lot of color around you may hurt your selling efforts even though it looks great. Individuals’ [...]

Monday, December 15th, 2008