On April 23rd, 2020 by Ariel O'Reilly
Sheila Smith Real Estate is honored to be selected by Expertise as a Top 20 Real Estate Agent in Boise, Idaho. Why These Real Estate Agents? Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Real Estate Agents on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results […]
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On April 17th, 2020 by Ariel O'Reilly
Great news! Thanks to Crush The Curve Idaho, Covid-19 testing will now be available for anyone in Idaho! According to the founder of Crush The Curve, Tommy Ahlquist, "We have secured enough testing that we can offer COVID-19 PCR testing to anyone who needs it, and we also have enough tests now to start offering […]
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On March 19th, 2020 by Ariel O'Reilly
According to this Business Insider article, Boise is in the top 25 recession-proof cities, coming in at #12. The coronavirus spread has sent stocks falling, raising recession fears. Texas has 8 cities that made the top 25 ranked as recession-resistant.
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On March 11th, 2020 by Ariel O'Reilly
It's no secret that Boise is a hot real estate market, often ranking #1 for most notable home sales and price growth. As Sheila mentions in this Kiplinger's article, part of the reason is that “Our inventory is the lowest it has been in 19 years,” and "We've been seeing a huge exodus from [the […]
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On December 30th, 2019 by Ariel O'Reilly
Downsizing can be a positive life change for seniors who are struggling with home maintenance, cleaning, health issues, or the expense of living in a home that’s just too big to handle. Many older adults see moving to a smaller home as a negative, a sign of physical and mental decline. If you’re struggling with […]
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On April 20th, 2018 by Ariel O'Reilly
One of our most favorite things to do is take our bikes up to Military Reserve and coast the trails. With the announcement of new trails being built this has fast become one of our favorite Boise spots! Check it out below...
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On April 20th, 2018 by Ariel O'Reilly
When we’re not selling real estate we are spending time with our families and enjoying everything that Boise and the surrounding areas have to offer. One recent discovery is a relatively new activity center called Circus Trix. Located at 1460 N Happy Valley Rd in Nampa, Circus Trix is one of the coolest places we’ve […]
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On April 20th, 2018 by Ariel O'Reilly
Located in the bustling capital of Idaho at 3434 North Bogus Basin Road, North End Highlands Elementary school was recently rated one of the top schools in the state: coming in 4th out of 291 schools across Idaho. With over 343 students and one of the highest average test performance scores in the state, North […]
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On April 20th, 2018 by Ariel O'Reilly
With the motto “What a Place to Live” and the nickname “The Heart of the Treasure Valley,” Nampa should already ignite your curiosity. The city is located 20 miles from Boise, six miles from Meridian, and is the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area's second main city. In 1886, Nampa was founded when the Oregon Short Line Railroad's […]
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On April 20th, 2018 by Ariel O'Reilly
East Junior High School is located on the east side of Boise, Idaho and is for students in grades 7-9. The school was originally built in 1953 and several additions were made to the initial building before it moved locations. In 2009, the school was moved to its current location on East Warm Springs Avenue, […]
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