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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On April 20th, 2018 by Ariel O'Reilly
Buyers beware! According to RealtorMag, interest rates are set to rise this summer. While nothing is ever guaranteed, prospective buyers are being advised to start their home shopping now to avoid those increases. From the article… Rate increases—even minor ones—can add up over time. Realtor.com® offers this example: On a $300,000 house with a 30-year […]
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On February 23rd, 2016 by Sheila Smith
Legacy Community Open Feb 27 & 28, 1-4pm You'll want to stop by Legacy Subdivision in Eagle, ID this weekend for the Community Open! We've gathered agents together to hold open homes from several of the prestigious builders with luxury waterfront homes in the neighborhood. The Community Legacy Subdivision broke ground in 2006, and currently […]
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On January 4th, 2016 by Sheila Smith
Did you see Lacey featured in the front page story on house hunting in Saturday's Idaho Statesman? You can find it here. It's no surprise to us that the first Saturday front page story of 2016 was about affordable housing - it's on everyone's mind these days! Average rent in Boise is climbing, the fed […]
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On December 31st, 2015 by Sheila Smith
From Reuters "Is this going to be your year to buy a new home? No housing expert has a crystal ball, but Svenja Gudell, recently appointed chief economist for the housing site Zillow.com, has looked at enough data to make a pretty good guess. She examines vast amounts of housing market statistics - everything from […]
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On December 30th, 2015 by Sheila Smith
Great news! Congress has voted to extend the tax deduction for mortgage insurance (MI) through 2016. If your mortgage requires mortgage insurance, you can deduct it on your federal income taxes this year and next year. Who qualifies for the tax deduction? Borrowers with adjusted gross incomes up to $100,000 can deduct 100% of their […]
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