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EXPECT<br />

BETTER®<br />

SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />

SPRING <strong>2017</strong><br />

WHAT DO TODAY’S<br />

WHAT DO TODAY’S<br />

COMMUNITIES OFFER?<br />

COMMUNITIES OFFER?<br />

NEW CONSTRUCTION in a<br />

NEW MARKET<br />

NEW CONSTRUCTION in a<br />

NEW MARKET<br />

EASY STEPS TO TACKLE<br />

SPRINGTIME PROJECTS<br />

EASY STEPS TO TACKLE<br />

THE YOUR ART HOME’S OF SPRINGTIME<br />

STAGING<br />

PROJECTS<br />

DIY’S THAT CAN INCREASE<br />

THE THE VALUE ART OF HOME YOUR HOME STAGING<br />

WELCOME<br />

<strong>Spring</strong>!<br />

WELCOME<br />

DIY’S THAT CAN INCREASE<br />

THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME<br />

<strong>2017</strong><br />

SPRING<br />

PARADE OF OF HOMES<br />

REPRESENTING<br />

REPRESENTING 10 10BUILDERS<br />

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<strong>Spring</strong><br />

What springs to mind?<br />

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CONTENTS<br />

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new COMMUNITIES<br />

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NEW CONSTRUCTION<br />

Guiding you to your dream home.<br />

TODAY’S COMMUNITIES<br />

What do they offer?<br />

A NEW MARKET<br />

COMMUNITIES GUIDE<br />

Parade homes and new construction.<br />

home IDEAS<br />

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12 |<br />

16 |<br />

10 DIY’S<br />

Increase the value of your home.<br />

SPRING CLEANING<br />

Handy guide to tackle your to-do’s.<br />

ART OF HOME STAGING<br />

Important tips to sell your home.<br />

about US<br />

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ABOUT OUR NAME<br />

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We’re about giving back!<br />

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We help guide you to<br />

your dream home…<br />

so you can live your dream lifestyle.<br />

experts in NEW CONSTRUCTION<br />

Building your dream home might seem like an impossible task. It doesn’t have to be.<br />

We are experts in navigating the entire process from plans through completion and everything in between.<br />

We have helped thousands of clients realize their dreams of a fully custom-built home all across the<br />

Treasure Valley, and we want to help you too! We make the process of building your dream home fun,<br />

memorable, efficient, and we make sure you achieve the lifestyle, quality, and location you desire.<br />

It’s not just about the destination, its all about the journey - and we help you navigate<br />

the journey all the way home.<br />

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What Do Today’s<br />

Communities Offer?<br />

by Jeff Martel, Broker<br />

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | <strong>43</strong>° <strong>North</strong><br />

Article previously published in Fall 2012<br />

The word community is often confused<br />

with the word subdivision. In reality, the<br />

two words could not be more different. A<br />

subdivision is a series of lots carved out of<br />

a parcel of land. There are utilities to keep<br />

the lights on and roadways to keep the cars<br />

in order. There are houses built on lots, and<br />

there are lawns and landscaping throughout.<br />

Subdivisions, however, tend to be prime<br />

examples of today’s “click generation” - a<br />

generation that enters their subdivision and<br />

“clicks” the garage door open, then drives in<br />

and “clicks” it closed. They walk inside and<br />

either “click” on the television or “click” on<br />

the Internet or video game console. What<br />

gets lost in the process is the sense of<br />

community that happens when people go<br />

outside and interact with their neighbors.<br />

In its simplest form, a community creates a<br />

sense of belonging because it encourages<br />

human interaction. While it may have all the<br />

elements of a subdivision, these elements<br />

The word community is often<br />

confused with the word subdivision.<br />

are arranged with thought and purpose to encourage the<br />

formation of relationships.<br />

A community is<br />

not an accidental<br />

creation. It starts<br />

with the developer<br />

and a design team<br />

who consciously<br />

create the layout<br />

of the streets and<br />

determine how the<br />

houses interrelate.<br />

The open spaces and the amenities are designed for optimal<br />

beauty and utility, and even the tree-lined streets are thought<br />

through from the standpoint of what those trees will look like at<br />

different times of the year. The choice of plants and trees add<br />

color throughout the year and can have a significant impact on<br />

how the community feels during the winter months.<br />

When a community has amenities like a clubhouse and pool,<br />

they not only directly affect the total cost of the project, but also<br />

its intrinsic value. Curved streets create a beautiful appearance<br />

and a more pleasurable living experience, as does the creation<br />

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of open space. Simple<br />

things that we take for<br />

granted, like sidewalks,<br />

can have a significant affect on the total<br />

cost of a project, but these elements all<br />

add up to a more livable environment.<br />

Walking paths and parks encourage<br />

residents to get outside and interact<br />

with each other, and they foster a sense<br />

of belonging. By adding such amenities,<br />

a developer may bring fewer home sites<br />

to market, but creating these elements<br />

enhances the overall quality and value of<br />

the community being created.<br />

Equally important to the overall quality<br />

of a community are the homes the<br />

builders offer. NOT ALL HOMES ARE<br />

CREATED EQUAL. Are the builders Registered Master Builders with the BCA, and<br />

do they hold themselves to a higher standard? Yes, there are building codes that<br />

must be followed, but these are the minimum standard to create safety, and not a<br />

guarantee of quality. When you tour a community, you must ask yourself, “Do the<br />

homes being built here have character, and do they look like they are quality homes?”<br />

The look and feel of the homes that the builders are creating can have a significant<br />

affect on the overall quality of a community. Do the builders do the minimum to the<br />

elevation to meet the requirements of the CC&R’s, or do they go beyond? Are they<br />

just building “Boise beige” craftsman-style homes, or are they creating unique, oneof-a<br />

kind homes of distinct quality and value? Will you feel that your home is uniquely<br />

yours and that the community you live in is vibrant and alive?<br />

The next time you get in the car to go “look at houses,” be sure to take a step back<br />

and “look for communities.” Notice the difference between a well thought out<br />

community and a typical subdivision. Look for all the elements and amenities that the<br />

developer and the builders are creating and consider their value. A true community<br />

may not be the least expensive option, but it will offer a better lifestyle for you, and<br />

will ultimately have more value five to ten years last than a typical subdivision.<br />

WHAT’S IN A NAME?<br />

As Broker of Better Homes and Gardens Real<br />

Estate | <strong>43</strong>°<strong>North</strong>, I’m often asked about the<br />

origins of our company’s name. Most folks<br />

with a passing familiarity with maps are quick<br />

to grasp the geographic significance of our<br />

name: Boise is located on the circle of latitude<br />

<strong>43</strong> degrees north of the Earth’s equatorial<br />

plane. As a coincidence, Idaho also happens to<br />

have been the <strong>43</strong>rd state in the USA.<br />

I believe that our choice of name wraps our<br />

identity around one of the world’s most livable<br />

communities in a way that tells you what you<br />

really need to know about us. Our locality is<br />

our passion. It’s our expertise. More than just<br />

a happy accident of geography, it reflects our<br />

dedication to a quality of life that Boise and<br />

the larger Treasure Valley community embody<br />

like no other place we know.<br />

Our sense of identity with Boise and the Gem<br />

State go well beyond our name, however. We<br />

like to think that our company and culture reflect<br />

the experience of what our community is<br />

all about. Like the overall lifestyle of Boise, we<br />

take a fun, energetic, and creative approach<br />

to all that we do. Like the West as a whole, we<br />

value independence and innovation in a way<br />

that honors the pioneer spirit of our place.<br />

We’re proud of our local roots. And while our<br />

name may seem a somewhat oblique reference<br />

to a place we feel so passionately about,<br />

we think it’s a sign of respect. After all, we<br />

could more shamelessly trade on the reputation<br />

of the City of Trees, but we’d rather add<br />

to that reputation through those attributes we<br />

have most in common with it.<br />

Now that you know what our name means, we<br />

invite you to experience what it stands for.<br />

Jeff Martel,<br />

Broker<br />

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NEW construction in a<br />

NEW market<br />

For buyers, it requires answering these important<br />

questions for yourself and your family:<br />

• What are your needs?<br />

• What are your lifestyle goals?<br />

• What is affordable?<br />

• How do the above reconcile<br />

with market realities?<br />

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For sellers, and specifically<br />

the Treasure Valley’s new<br />

construction builders, market<br />

positioning has required a<br />

re-examination of their entire<br />

business model to appeal to a<br />

more cautious buying public and compete<br />

against a diverse resale and distressed<br />

market.<br />

The answers our builder community has<br />

produced in response to these challenges<br />

are worth taking note of and should be<br />

considered by the educated buying public.<br />

In defining what a “good deal” looks like<br />

in today’s real estate environment, the<br />

Treasure Valley’s professional builder<br />

community has created some compelling<br />

arguments as to why you should buy “new.”<br />

They include:<br />

1. A focus on the “new frugality” – In<br />

today’s economy, many buyers would like<br />

to downsize or purchase a more modestsized<br />

home so they can re-prioritize their<br />

finances. Historically, the term “smaller”<br />

was synonymous with “lower quality,” but<br />

that paradigm has changed, and we now<br />

see a wave of buyers attracted to modest<br />

plans full of the type of amenities and<br />

kitchen appointments common in homes<br />

thousands of square feet bigger.<br />

2. A focus on independent living –<br />

Architecture and floor plan designs aimed<br />

at “aging in place” take into consideration<br />

mobility challenges in a manner that is<br />

aesthetically unobtrusive.<br />

3. A focus on low maintenance – In<br />

today’s economy, buyers are not just<br />

reallocating finances, they are also reexamining<br />

where they spend their free<br />

time. Expanding upon the theme that very<br />

few people look at cutting grass as a hobby,<br />

today’s builders and communities focus on<br />

reducing “chores,” so that you have more<br />

time to spend on family and fun!<br />

4. A focus on energy conservation –


Timing your entry into any real estate market<br />

requires the analysis of data, coupled with<br />

careful soul searching to identify the conditions<br />

that, once recognized, will compel action.<br />

Article previously published in Fall 2012<br />

Another reality of today’s economy is that<br />

family finances are tight, and every penny<br />

saved with regard to utilities increases<br />

disposable income.<br />

5. A focus on the “other” rooms in the<br />

house – Today’s floor plan designs provide<br />

space considerations for hobbies, toys<br />

(boats & RVs) and storage that are not<br />

commonly found in older designs.<br />

6. A focus on lifestyle inside and outside<br />

of the home – New construction activity<br />

is centered in communities that offer<br />

amenities that contribute to an active<br />

lifestyle, encourage neighborly interaction,<br />

and family synergy!<br />

7. A focus on our wired world –<br />

Whether it’s convenient plugs for cell<br />

phone chargers, HDMI cables for the<br />

high definition flat screen, tech stations,<br />

super-fast Internet capability for the<br />

in-home office, or remotely monitored<br />

and controlled security and utilities, new<br />

construction understands how inseparable<br />

our lives have become from modern<br />

technology!<br />

8. A focus on intelligent architecture<br />

— simply accommodating the needs of<br />

the family is antiquated thinking. Today’s<br />

builders try to amplify the lifestyle of the<br />

family through a floor plan evolution that<br />

incorporates more openness, indoor and<br />

outdoor space integration and flow, while<br />

taking advantage of natural lighting and<br />

landscaping.<br />

9. A focus on what you want – Today’s<br />

builders are willing to provide a level of<br />

floor plan and amenity customization<br />

previously uncommon at more affordable<br />

price points.<br />

10. A focus on the journey – We have<br />

heard that, “life is as much about the<br />

journey as it is the destination.” Everyone<br />

has also heard horror stories concerning<br />

someone they knew who built in the<br />

past. Because today’s new construction<br />

community is smaller, more professional,<br />

more organized, and willing to provide a<br />

higher level of customer service than in the<br />

past, these horror stories are far less likely<br />

to be repeated.<br />

In defining a “good deal” in today’s real<br />

estate market, the points listed above<br />

represent a new paradigm for how a<br />

buyer should look at the option of new<br />

construction. Serious buyers would be<br />

wise to take note of it.<br />

by Joe Grubiak, New Construction Manager<br />

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | <strong>43</strong>° <strong>North</strong><br />

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Thinking about SELLING your<br />

home?<br />

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Article courtesy of the BHGRE life<br />

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1) Freshen Up With Paint<br />

It is incredible what a fresh coat of<br />

paint can do for your home’s aesthetics<br />

and value. The good news is that this<br />

is one o the most cost-effective home<br />

improvements of all. Remember to<br />

keep the tones neutral so they appeal<br />

to a wide range of potential home<br />

buyers. While freshening up a room by<br />

removing tacky wallpaper and adding<br />

a fresh coat of paint can do wonders,<br />

think about your kitchen cabinets and<br />

doors, too. A little TLC can go a long<br />

way.<br />

2) Install Crown Moldings<br />

This is a DIY project that can bring<br />

higher value to your home, and is often<br />

overlooked. Installing crown moldings<br />

is simple and adds an impeccable<br />

dose of character and luxury appeal to<br />

your home. Decorative strips of wood<br />

can be purchased from your local<br />

hardware store, sized for the room and<br />

installed with a nail gun. You may need<br />

to brush up on your woodworking skills<br />

and ensure you have the right tools,<br />

but it’s an inexpensive task that brings<br />

more value.<br />

3) Update Fixtures<br />

Oftentimes, when thinking of ideas<br />

to bring more value to your home,<br />

the simple actions are overlooked.<br />

However, it’s those very things that<br />

can make all the difference. Swap<br />

out your outlet covers, switch light<br />

plates, curtain rods, doorknobs and<br />

light fixtures for updated versions<br />

that match the interior of the room. A<br />

couple of dollars can go a long way!<br />

4) Install Ceiling Fans<br />

When everyone is looking for effective<br />

ways to reduce their bills, ceiling fans<br />

can make a huge impact in trying<br />

to sell your home for more. Start<br />

circulating the air within your home by<br />

installing ceiling fans in the bedrooms<br />

and common living areas. If you don’t<br />

have overhead lighting in the rooms,<br />

additional fees will incur as electrical<br />

work will need to be installed, but it<br />

can still be worth the added value.<br />

5) Treat Your Windows to Some TLC<br />

Low-quality blinds and curtains can<br />

drain the style right out of a room.<br />

Fortunately, replacing them can be an<br />

affordable option to add a bit of pizazz<br />

back into the area. Instead of throwing<br />

up some cheap plastic blinds or paper<br />

shades, spend a little more on wood<br />

blinds or beautiful drapes. This will<br />

increase the appeal of your home for<br />

potential buyers.<br />

6) Update Bathroom Fixtures<br />

Again, it’s the simple things that can<br />

make a huge impact on the value of<br />

your home. Bathroom fixtures are often<br />

overlooked, but old, grimy ones can<br />

seriously sacrifice the aesthetics of the<br />

room. Replace them with new, modern<br />

versions to give your bathroom the<br />

sparkle it needs to bring on those<br />

offers. Everything from the towel bar,<br />

light fixture, and shower head should<br />

be considered.<br />

7) Update Hardware<br />

Old cabinet doorknobs and drawer<br />

handles can make your home look<br />

cheap and dated. Updating such<br />

hardware takes a little bit of work, but<br />

it can give the entire room a wellneeded<br />

facelift.<br />

8) Install a New Front Door<br />

You’ll want to entice home buyers<br />

before they even enter your home,<br />

while also adding value, and a new<br />

front door can do just that. You can<br />

enhance your home’s curb appeal,<br />

invite potential buyers, and get those<br />

offers coming in.<br />

9) Replace Your Front Door Mat<br />

The front door mat can instantly<br />

influence potential buyers’ opinions<br />

of the entire home before they even<br />

enter. Throw out the old and embrace<br />

the new with a new front door mat<br />

that provides a warm and welcoming<br />

introduction.<br />

10) Add Closet Storage<br />

Having more space to store your items<br />

is always great. When potential buyers<br />

see ample storage space around your<br />

house, their estimation of the property’s<br />

benefits will increase. Improve your<br />

closet’s storage by adding in custom<br />

shelving systems. This not only provides<br />

more space but also gives you an<br />

opportunity to organize your closet.<br />

can Increase<br />

the Value of<br />

’sthat<br />

your Home.<br />

For a very small price and some simple DIY projects, you can<br />

instantly add value to your home and entice potential buyers.<br />

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1<br />

Wash Your<br />

Windows<br />

2<br />

Clean Sliding<br />

Door Tracks<br />

3 Scrub-down<br />

Overlooked<br />

Surfaces<br />

4 Deep-Clean<br />

Carpets<br />

Ready to tackle your home’s springtime projects? Our handy guide breaks them down.<br />

Welcome<strong>Spring</strong>!<br />

Article courtesy of the BHGRE life<br />

1. Wash Your Windows<br />

Be sure to pick a cloudy day to wash<br />

windows. “If it’s too sunny, the cleaning<br />

solution will dry too fast and you’ll have<br />

streaks,” says Donna Smallin, author of<br />

Cleaning Plain & Simple (Storey Publishing).<br />

For a window-washing solution,<br />

Smallin combines 1/2 cup of sudsy ammonia<br />

(which is a specific type of ammonia),<br />

1 pint of rubbing alcohol, 1 teaspoon of<br />

dish washing liquid, and 1 gallon of water.<br />

2. Clean Sliding Door Tracks<br />

Sliding glass door tracks probably aren’t<br />

the first spots you’d think to clean, but<br />

you’ll appreciate having done it before<br />

the outdoor entertaining season gets into<br />

full swing. Smallin suggests scrubbing the<br />

tracks with an old, dry toothbrush to loosen<br />

debris, then using your vacuum hose to<br />

remove it. Finish with a wet sponge.<br />

3. Scrub-Down Overlooked Surfaces<br />

You may overlook these surfaces on a<br />

daily basis, but once a year, give your<br />

baseboards, door frames, and walls a good<br />

scrub-down. Wash them with a sponge<br />

and a squirt of dish washing liquid mixed<br />

in a bucket of warm water.<br />

4. Deep-Clean Your Home’s Carpets<br />

To maintain a new carpet’s warranty, you<br />

may need to have it cleaned professionally<br />

every 12-18 months, Smallin says. Otherwise,<br />

you can do it yourself by renting a<br />

deep cleaner or buying a professional-style<br />

model designed for home use.<br />

5. Clean Under Furniture & Appliances<br />

Grab a partner and move your sofa and<br />

chairs, roll up area rugs, then vacuum the<br />

floors. Move your kitchen appliances away<br />

from the wall as much as you can. “In<br />

some cases you can pull them out enough<br />

that a vacuum hose will reach,” Smallin<br />

says.<br />

6. Freshen up Your Furniture<br />

Restore smooth leather with an upholstery<br />

cleaner and conditioner. Use a suede brush<br />

to perk up nubuck leather. For wood furniture,<br />

use Smallin’s recipe to make your own<br />

all-natural cleaner and polish: Mix 1/2<br />

teaspoon of olive oil and 1/2 cup of vinegar<br />

or lemon juice in a plastic spray bottle;<br />

shake well and spray onto a microfiber cloth.<br />

7. Refresh Your Window Treatments<br />

Curtains and draperies aren’t typically<br />

dirty enough to launder. Instead, go over<br />

them thoroughly with the upholstery<br />

attachment on your vacuum. “To remove<br />

dust from sheer curtains, put them in the<br />

dryer on low with a fabric-softener sheet,”<br />

Smallin says<br />

8. Dust Light Fixtures<br />

Use a microfiber or lint-free cloth to dust<br />

fixtures and bulbs you can reach. For<br />

ceiling fans, skip the ladder and use an<br />

extendable duster. To clean grimy bulbs,<br />

lightly dampen your cloth with vinegar.<br />

Caution: Be sure bulbs are cool to the<br />

touch and your hands are dry.<br />

To read more on this article visit:<br />

http://www.bhgre.com/bhgrelife/springcleaning-guide-to-dos-for-every-homeowner/<br />

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Your Home<br />

10 Make a<br />

Wardrobe<br />

Transition<br />

11 Safety<br />

Inspection<br />

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Apply Exterior<br />

Paint<br />

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Appliances<br />

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Freshen<br />

Up<br />

Furniture<br />

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Window<br />

Treatments<br />

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Fixtures<br />

SPRING CLEANING TO-DO’S<br />

Get a fresh start on the new season by giving your<br />

home a much-needed cleaning. From reorganizing<br />

to scrubbing surfaces, our guide will walk you<br />

through what you need to do to get your home<br />

clean this spring.<br />

13 Gutter<br />

Maintenance<br />

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Put Away<br />

Winter Gear<br />

15 Revitalize<br />

Outdoor<br />

Furniture<br />

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Indicates <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> Parade Home!<br />

NO.<br />

STARTING<br />

PRICE<br />

COMMUNITY LOCATION COMMUNITY CONTACT/S<br />

*lot only<br />

BOISE<br />

1 $240,000 Hazelwood Village Cloverdale & Lake Hazel Mike Germain 208.830.6807 | Daniel Doherty 208.283.9634<br />

16 $390,000 West Hills Seaman’s Gulch Rd. & Hill Rd. Shaun Urwin 208.989.4811<br />

MERIDIAN<br />

2 $350,000 Reflection Ridge S. Locust Grove between Victory & Amity Joe Grubiak 208.514.9258 | Chris Majors 208.866.8565<br />

4 $279,000 Century Farm S. Eagle Rd. between Amity & Lake Hazel Tracy Conklin 208.371.7397<br />

6 $260,000 Heritage Grove N. Locust Grove & E. Ustick Jason Williams 208.401.4066 | Sheila Doherty 208.371.3110<br />

8 $180,000* The West Rim W. Chinden/HWY 26 & N. Tree Farm Way Joe Grubiak 208.514.9258 | Daniel Doherty 208.283.9634<br />

11 $325,000 Bridgetower West W. McMillan & N. Ten Mile Richard Barlow 208.866.6954 | Ashley Fuller 208.600.2687<br />

12 $220,000 Granton Square N. Locust Grove between Fairview & Ustick Kerri O’hara 208.860.7168 | Ashley Fuller 208.600.2687<br />

EAGLE<br />

3 $145,000* Mace River Ranch S. Eagle & W. Island Woods Georgie Pitron 208.830.9002<br />

7 $109,000* Estates at Corrente Bello W. Floating Feather & N. Moon Bello Way Greg Boss 208.412.9744<br />

STAR / MIDDLETON<br />

9 $325,000 The Lakes W. of Star Rd. on HWY 44 & N. Kingsbury Georgie Pitron 208.830.9002 | Shaun Urwin 208.989.4811<br />

10 $275,000 Roselands N. Can Ada & W. New Hope Dale on 208.863.3093 | Dason Alverson 208.340.9772<br />

15 $320,000 Starcreek W. Floating Feather & N. Meadowhills Dale Alverson 208.863.3093 | Dason Alverson 208.340.9772<br />

KUNA<br />

13 $300,000 Mineral <strong>Spring</strong>s W. Deer Flat Rd. & N. School Ave. Dustin Coe 208.867.2272<br />

NAMPA<br />

5 $185,000 Lava <strong>Spring</strong>s E. Locust Ln. & Southside Blvd. Shaun Urwin 208.989.4811<br />

14 $200,000 Sienna Hills S. Florida between W. Karcher & W. Orchard Shaun Urwin 208.989.4811 | Charlie Smith 208.921.9896<br />

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Article previously published in Fall 2012<br />

by Debbie Sargent Coe, Realtor ®<br />

HSE (Home Staging Expert) Certified<br />

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | <strong>43</strong>° <strong>North</strong><br />

The Art of Home Staging<br />

I started building my real estate career 42 years ago, and 29 years ago I started taking<br />

items out of my home that I no longer wanted or needed to put in my vacant homes for<br />

sale. Nobody had ever heard of such a thing, and I didn’t even know what to call what<br />

I was doing. I just knew that a few items compared to “nothing” made me “feel” better<br />

about the house I was marketing. Then one day it came to me: I was “setting the stage” for<br />

the buyers, and eventually I started calling this service I was crazy about, “staging.”<br />

Soon, every home that I listed was “staged for sale” by me; and just as stagehands set the<br />

stage for production, I realized that I could do the same for a home. Making a home look<br />

cozy, colorful and inviting, with a personalized look (yes, it’s okay to have some personal<br />

photos) sets my homes apart from other houses on the market. I loved that I had a niche<br />

in the market, and that agents loved to show and sell my properties. Most importantly, I<br />

was providing my clients an added service that no one else was.<br />

GOING BIGGER WITH “PROPS”<br />

Over the next several years, when I had nothing left to take out of my home, I decided I<br />

needed more inventory. I found that many homes had the same thing in common: after<br />

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we went through the declutter and repair<br />

list process; and the re-arrangement of furniture<br />

and accessories, the house was left<br />

with no “color/emotion.” I discovered that<br />

buyers respond to color when used tastefully.<br />

So, my main shopping list became<br />

what almost every home needed: greenery,<br />

art, accessories, rugs, various room<br />

arrangements, and more. Now my resale<br />

listings were ready to compete with new<br />

home models! My inventory of “props” occupies<br />

a 1,200 sq.ft. storage building, and<br />

I am constantly replacing older items with<br />

new and more current versions.<br />

“<br />

Buyers respond<br />

to color when<br />

used tastefully.<br />

”<br />

TIPS I’VE LEARNED<br />

Experience has taught me some absolute<br />

consistencies when Preparing a Home for<br />

Maximum Resale.<br />

1Curb appeal is huge in the initial<br />

feeling the buyers experience when<br />

the agent pulls up to a home. Often<br />

times, just painting the front door is all the<br />

home needs... no cobwebs and check the<br />

light fixtures!<br />

2“Less is not necessarily more.” I have<br />

seen some homes decluttered to a<br />

point that the home feels cold and<br />

uninviting, and the seller may need help<br />

“filling in the spaces.”<br />

3Put the “Suite” back in the Master<br />

Bedroom. Come on people! You are<br />

the masters of your home. Why is it<br />

that more often than not the attention is<br />

given to other areas of the home first?<br />

Having your home staged by a professional, experienced stager<br />

will absolutely make you more money and sell your home quicker!<br />

ing a home, I remain grateful that my<br />

sellers trusted my vision and allowed me<br />

to makeover… or should I say takeover…<br />

their homes. The results helped generate<br />

referrals for me, so that over time those<br />

questions marks on my sellers faces disappeared,<br />

and they couldn’t wait to see the<br />

magic I so love to create. “We live one way,<br />

we sell another” — it’s not personal!<br />

4Tastefully arranging a room has so<br />

many benefits when the space is used<br />

wisely, i.e., that may mean pulling<br />

a couch away from the wall or window.<br />

PROPER LIGHTING IS A MUST!<br />

5Sparkle & Shine! — Even The Blinds!<br />

You may be able to avoid painting,<br />

carpeting and remodeling by staging.<br />

Yes, this IS possible!<br />

THE BOTTOM LINE<br />

All price ranges can benefit from staging,<br />

regardless of market conditions. Because<br />

it once was a foreign concept to market-<br />

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ELEVATE YOUR VIEW<br />

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MOUNTAIN VIEWS! BIG SKIES!<br />

DRAMATIC SUNRISES & SUNSETS!<br />

Community conveniently located in SW<br />

Meridian featuring: Manicured terraces! Views<br />

of the Boise Front Range! Artfully designed<br />

home sites accented by Rockery Walls amplify<br />

the uniqueness of the land while protecting<br />

privacy! Large parks & common areas<br />

strategically placed, invite residents outside<br />

becoming the safe environment for diverse<br />

activities. Inspired architecture by the valley’s<br />

best builders! Homes starting in the $350’s.<br />

442 E. Crest Ridge Dr. | Meridian<br />

4 3½ 3 3048<br />

$591,874<br />

CHRIS MAJORS<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.866.8565<br />

Chris-Majors@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

534 E. Crest Ridge Dr. | Meridian<br />

4 3 4 2501<br />

$<strong>43</strong>9,900<br />

JOE GRUBIAK<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.514.9258<br />

Joe@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

www.ReflectionRidge-Idaho.com<br />

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<strong>2017</strong> Featured Parade Builder<br />

Community Garden. Dog Park. Salt<br />

Water Pool. Clubhouse. Summer<br />

Concerts In The Park. Playground.<br />

Walking Paths. Front Porches.<br />

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Enjoy a swim in the resort quality pool. Throw a lavish event in the Sun<br />

Valley inspired clubhouse. Listen to smooth Jazz at an outdoor concert – all<br />

right where you live! Hazelwood Village is brimming with things to do. Plus,<br />

Hazelwood Village is located in the heart of the Treasure Valley – so all the<br />

great reasons to live here just got easier to get to! Homes starting in the $240’s.<br />

11267 W. Petunia | Boise<br />

3 3½ 2 2469<br />

$409,900<br />

MIKE GERMAIN<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.830.6807<br />

Mike-Germain@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

DANIEL DOHERTY<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.283.9634<br />

Daniel@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

WWW.HAZELWOODVILLAGE.COM<br />

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www.<strong>43</strong>re.com/century-farm.php<br />

it’s all in the details<br />

QUALITY • CRAFTSMANSHIP • DESIGN<br />

Century Farm is an exciting new lifestyle community locate in South Meridian, Idaho with<br />

homes starting at $279,000. A fantastic location coupled with unparalleled amenities and<br />

quality. Choose from masterfully planned spec homes or build your own custom dream<br />

home! Century Farm is the ideal community for you to call home... Perfectly located close<br />

to schools, shopping & recreation. Not to mention ease of commute because of access to<br />

the interstate and downtown Boise being only minutes away.<br />

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TRACY CONKLIN<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.371.7397<br />

Tracy-Conklin@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

5449 S. Hill Farm Ave. | Meridian<br />

4 3½ 3 4075<br />

$549,900<br />

<strong>2017</strong> Parade Home staged with Hand Selected Modern Farmhouse Furnishings & Decor<br />

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WESTHills<br />

WEST HILLS<br />

Looking for bigger backyards and beautiful views of the foothills? Look no further! Located<br />

off of Seaman’s Gulch Road and Hill Road, West Hills offers the convenience of<br />

being close to great schools, shopping and outdoor activities. A home crafted exclusively<br />

by Hunter Homes, you’re sure to get more than just a home you live in! They are more<br />

than just houses - they are the place where you build your dream home. Hunter Homes<br />

is proud to be able to be a part of that! They put pride of craftsmanship into every facet<br />

of their homes, because that’s how they would build them for their own family! From start<br />

to finish, Hunter Homes and Shaun Urwin will work with you one-on-one to ensure the<br />

highest level of quality and satisfaction.<br />

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SHAUN URWIN<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.989.4811<br />

Shaun@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

7691 W. Hill Rd. | Boise<br />

3 3 3 2207<br />

$399,900<br />

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LESS YARD WORK MEANS MORE PLAY!<br />

Granton Square is located in the heart of Meridian... close to The Village at Meridian, St. Lukes,<br />

Grocery shopping, I-84, downtown Meridian, etc. Homes starting in the $230’s with lowmaintenance<br />

yards. We’ll work with you to put together a combination of incentives and upgrades<br />

that are perfect for your lifestyle.<br />

www.grantonsquare.com<br />

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KERRI O’HARA<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.860.7168<br />

Kerri@TreVaGroup.com<br />

RICHARD BARLOW<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.866.6954<br />

Richard@TreVaGroup.com<br />

2650 N. Lochness | Meridian<br />

3 2 3 1910<br />

$299,900<br />

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1<br />

11556 W. Pathview St. | Star<br />

3 2 4 2204<br />

$351,900<br />

Starcreek<br />

An affordable community in Star that feels like you’re in the<br />

country but close to everything the Boise area has to offer.<br />

The Starcreek builders offer a variety of single family homes<br />

that will fit most needs, be it an 1800sf single level or a<br />

3500sf two story. We can build it! Starcreek is a very popular<br />

spot. Not only because our residents love the property<br />

and all it has to offer, they love being out of the hustle and<br />

bustle of the city but still provides convenient access to the<br />

area shopping and entertainment. In Starcreek life just gets<br />

a little sweeter! Homes starting in the $320’s.<br />

DALE ALVERSON<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.863.3093<br />

Dale@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

DASON ALVERSON<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.340.9772<br />

Dason-Alverson@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

www.<strong>43</strong>RE.COM/STARCREEK.php<br />

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F e at u r i n g L i f e s t y l e A m e n i t i e s t o t h e C l u b at S p u r w i n g<br />

THE<br />

WEST<br />

RIM<br />

ONLY 2 Half Acre Lots Left!<br />

The West Rim was designed for luxury living with country club privileges: spacious 1/2 to 1 Acre homesites, mature landscaping, and all the amenities<br />

of The Club at Spurwing. Expect to feel as though "you have<br />

THE<br />

arrived." Residents enjoy the resort pool, tennis courts, incredible clubhouse,<br />

restaurant/bar, and gym. This doesn’t even include the 6.5 miles of walking paths, mature landscaping, incredible views, and convenient location to<br />

amenities. Close proximity to everything the Treasure Valley has to offer with great access to the new Ten Mile ramp! Lots starting at $180,000.<br />

WEST<br />

www.<strong>43</strong>RE.com/west-rim-community-meridian.php<br />

RIM<br />

DANIEL DOHERTY<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.283.9634<br />

Daniel@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

JOE GRUBIAK<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.514.9258<br />

Joe@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

The Estates at Corrente Bello<br />

GEORGIE PITRON<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.830.9002<br />

Georgie-Pitron@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

EstatesatCorrenteBello.com<br />

The Estates at Corrente Bello, a luxury<br />

community in the heart of beautiful Eagle,<br />

Idaho. A thriving, old world inspired<br />

community with a variety of lifestyle<br />

opportunities right where you live: resort<br />

style community pool, clubhouse, bocce<br />

ball court, parks and playground, tranquil<br />

ponds and miles of walking pathways. All<br />

in a prime location, just a stone’s throw<br />

from downtown Eagle with beautiful<br />

views of the Boise range! Choose from our<br />

preferred builder team or bring your own<br />

builder. Lots starting at $109,000.<br />

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SOUTH NAMPA<br />

Lava <strong>Spring</strong>s is more than a subdivision, it is a premier community. Your<br />

new custom quality home at Lava <strong>Spring</strong>s will fit your lifestyle, while being<br />

surrounded by a beautiful, natural, landscape. You will be able to fulfill your<br />

dream of owning a custom home at a reasonable price – starting at $185,000.<br />

Community Features<br />

• On-Site Charter School<br />

• Community Pool<br />

• Walking Paths<br />

• Six Recreational Parks<br />

• Lush Landscaping<br />

• Large Common Areas<br />

SHAUN URWIN 208.989.4811 | Shaun@<strong>43</strong>re.com | www.lavasprings-idaho.com<br />

Located in the thriving Snake River Valley winery region. Enjoy a small-town atmosphere<br />

with homes starting in the low $200’s equipped with modern amenities and services. Located<br />

in Caldwell, and a stones throw from the recreation paradise of Lake Lowell, Sienna<br />

Hills offers you the lifestyle you have been seeking. A highly amenitized community with a<br />

Resort Quality Pool, Stylish Community Center, Basketball & Tennis courts - Sienna Hills<br />

has EVERYTHING you have been looking for!<br />

SHAUN URWIN<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.989.4811<br />

Shaun@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

CHARLIE SMITH<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.921.9896<br />

Charlie-Smith@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

www.siennahills-idaho.com<br />

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Active 55+ Community<br />

MERIDIAN, IDAHO<br />

Homeowners in Heritage Grove<br />

are surrounded by friends of<br />

similar familial status, have a<br />

lifestyle of ease and pleasure<br />

that they’ve earned, and enjoy<br />

a beautiful and secure neighborhood.<br />

HOA lawn/snow maintenance<br />

included, clubhouse, two<br />

large parks, walking paths, beautiful<br />

water feature, all less than 2<br />

miles from the luxurious Village<br />

at Meridian. One occupant per<br />

home must be age 55 or older.<br />

Homes starting in $260’s.<br />

SHEILA DOHERTY<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.371.3110<br />

Sheila-Doherty@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

JASON WILLIAMS<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.401.4066<br />

Jason-Williams@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

www.HeritageGrove-Idaho.com<br />

LIVE. SHOP. PLAY.<br />

Surroundings contribute enormously to the lives of those who reside in Meridian, Idaho. BridgeTower West is a place<br />

of classic timelessness reminiscent of old world countryside living, bridged with the latest in smart home designs,<br />

planned convenience, and community connectivity. LIVE, SHOP, PLAY… BridgeTower West is designed for you to<br />

enjoy a vast array of amenities within the convenience and comfort of your home environment. Starting in the $325’s.<br />

KERRI O’HARA<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.860.7168<br />

Kerri@TreVaGroup.com<br />

Proudly Representing:<br />

www.<strong>43</strong>re.com/bridgetowerwest.php<br />

RICHARD BARLOW<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.866.6954<br />

Richard@TreVaGroup.com<br />

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Lakes<br />

The<br />

STAR, IDAHO<br />

Waterfront Lots • Larger Home Sites • Community Pool<br />

Glistening lakes, tranquil water features, lush landscape, new community pool, and miles<br />

of walking paths... Welcome to The Lakes, where the beauty of the rolling countryside<br />

meets tranquil waterfront for the ultimate in peaceful, comfortable, luxury living! Spacious<br />

home sites starting in the $325’s with room for RV Garages or detached Shops and incredible<br />

views give you the privacy and space you are looking for. Choose from a wide variety<br />

of home sites complete with mountain, stream and/or lake views.<br />

www.theLakes-Idaho.com<br />

HOME<br />

Lasting<br />

is where<br />

Memories happen.<br />

SHAUN URWIN<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.989.4811<br />

Shaun@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

GEORGIE PITRON<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.830.9002<br />

Georgie-Pitron@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

Mineral <strong>Spring</strong>s is Kuna’s “Only” New Custom Home Development Community! Located on<br />

the Meridian side of Kuna with direct access to I-84 Meridian, Nampa, Downtown Boise and<br />

Boise Airport! Mineral <strong>Spring</strong>s provides generous lots sizes, large enough for RV bays and<br />

oversize garages in a convenient country atmosphere. Homes starting in the low $300’s.<br />

DUSTIN COE<br />

REALTOR ®<br />

208.867.2272<br />

Dustin-Coe@<strong>43</strong>RE.com<br />

www.Mineral<strong>Spring</strong>sCustomHomes.com<br />

SPRING <strong>2017</strong> | 27


we’re not<br />

Just about REAL ESTATE...<br />

In Ahuachapán, El Salvador, countless<br />

families are living in a rural shack slum on the<br />

edge of despair.<br />

That’s why Better Homes and Gardens ®<br />

Real Estate and New Story are teaming up<br />

to build these families life-changing homes<br />

that will offer safety, clean running water,<br />

and electricity for generations to come.<br />

Global philanthropy is critical for us, and<br />

one that focuses on providing a safe and<br />

healthy environment is in perfect alignment<br />

with our core values and brand positioning.<br />

New Story is a way for affiliated agents and<br />

employees to positively impact a community.<br />

Let’s rally as a BHGRE ® network to build a<br />

community for 80 families in need.<br />

To Make a Donation:<br />

impact.newstorycharity.org/campaigns/<strong>43</strong>-<br />

north-let-s-rally-together<br />

Every year we find some way to come together and give back as a group to the community<br />

that gives us so much. For <strong>2017</strong> we have big plans... Not only will we be volunteering<br />

as a group bi-monthly at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho baking treats<br />

but we will be alternating our off months by volunteering at the Idaho Foodbank packaging food<br />

to be delivered to the various food assistance locations for distribution to those in need. Lastly,<br />

We will participate in quarterly donation drives and pair these drives with our quarterly Client Appreciation<br />

Parties where we will encourage our clients to partner with us to do something positive<br />

for our local community!<br />

During our first drive of the year we were able to partner with Indigo Idaho, a group of 6 local<br />

ladies thats goal is to bring the community together to raise awareness, donations, and funding<br />

for victims of domestic abuse through events in the Treasure Valley. As a part of their Color Me<br />

Indigo donation drive we were able to help them assemble over 70 artists tote bags packed full<br />

of art supplies. In addition to the bags there was also a full bin of supplies filled to the brim with<br />

items ranging from feathers, paint sets, canvas’, construction paper, extra large packages of crayons,<br />

glue sticks, and much more. All of these items were delivered to the Women and Children’s<br />

Alliance and will be purposed as welcome gifts to the children utilizing the resources.<br />

For the second quarter we have selected to host a donation drive of diapers, baby wipes, toiletries,<br />

etc. for The BabySteps Program. This program is a local 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization<br />

that provides a program of education and support to limited-income pregnant and newly parenting<br />

mothers and their families.<br />

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we’re about<br />

GIVING BACK!<br />

For the third quarter we will have a donation<br />

drive for pet food to support the Idaho Humane<br />

Society Pet-Food Pantry. We will collect<br />

canned pet food, dry dog & puppy food, dry<br />

cat & kitten food, cat litter and dog treats. We<br />

have a big heart for animals in our office and<br />

expect to make a big impact at IHS.<br />

During the fourth quarter we will end BIG<br />

with a food drive where all monetary and food<br />

donations will be delivered to the Idaho Foodbank.<br />

We chose to end on this note as it will<br />

be the midst of the holiday season and these<br />

types of charities need extra support during<br />

this time.<br />

To learn more about the programs that we have<br />

selected to participate in this year you may<br />

visit their websites as follows:<br />

www.IndigoIdaho.org<br />

www.babystepsidaho.com<br />

www.idahohumanesociety.org/programs/<br />

pet-food-pantry/<br />

www.idahofoodbank.org<br />

We don’t stop just there... we are still<br />

encouraging our agents to participate<br />

in BHGRE’s NewStory and RebuildingTogether<br />

programs as well.<br />

Rebuilding Together is a national US non-profit<br />

organization whose mission is to bring volunteers<br />

and communities together to improve the homes<br />

and lives of low-income homeowners. Rebuilding<br />

Together is the perfect philanthropic partner for<br />

BHGRE because community philanthropy is critical<br />

for us. One that focuses on the home and providing<br />

a safe and healthy environment is in perfect alignment<br />

with our core values and brand positioning.<br />

Rebuilding Together is an excellent way for us to<br />

demonstrate to the communities we serve that they<br />

can expect those affiliated with the brand to help<br />

make life better for them. This is another way to<br />

demonstrate the power of our Expect Better brand<br />

positioning. We have provided useful information to<br />

help your BHGRE company make the most out of<br />

this relationship.<br />

To Make a Donation:<br />

BHGRErebuildingtogether.com<br />

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PENDING SALE<br />

BOISE - FINISHED BASEMENT<br />

5 3 3 3753<br />

11597 W. Wagon Pass Court<br />

LISA CUNNINGHAM | 208.562.7887<br />

$399,900<br />

MERIDIAN - 4 CAR GARAGE<br />

3 2½ 4 2554<br />

1090 E. Radiant Ridge Street<br />

CHRIS MAJORS | 208.866.8565<br />

$424,900<br />

BOISE - NEW CUSTOM HOME<br />

3 3 2 2314<br />

11224 W. Trestlewood Street<br />

MIKE GERMAIN | 208.830.6807<br />

$309,900<br />

BOISE - BASEMENT<br />

6 3½ 3 3018<br />

4649 N. Futurity Ave.<br />

GREG BOSS | 208.412.9744<br />

$329,900<br />

EAGLE - GOLF COURSE<br />

3 3½ 3 3970<br />

1512 W. Oakhampton Drive<br />

GREG BOSS | 208.412.9744<br />

$799,000<br />

EAGLE - BUILDING LOT<br />

.34 ACRES<br />

939 S. Lake Pointe Way<br />

GEORGIE PITRON | 208.830.9002<br />

$167,000<br />

PENDING SALE<br />

MIDDLETON - BUILDING LOT<br />

EAGLE - BUILDING LOT<br />

.84 ACRES .32 ACRES<br />

BOISE - BACKS TO PARK<br />

5 2½ 3 3300<br />

8098 Legacy Court<br />

SHAUN URWIN | 208.989.4811<br />

$85,000<br />

1037 W. Cherry Bello Drive<br />

GREG BOSS | 208.412.9744<br />

$119,000<br />

PENDING SALE<br />

7131 S. Culbertson Way<br />

PAT MADSEN | 208.286.6183<br />

$308,000<br />

7134 N. Pinseeker Place<br />

DANIEL DOHERTY | 208.283.9634<br />

$180,000<br />

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MERIDIAN - BUILDING LOT<br />

.50 ACRES<br />

MERIDIAN - MOUNTAIN VIEWS<br />

3 2 2 1868<br />

5460 N. Sun Shimmer Way<br />

JASON WILLIAMS | 208.401.4066<br />

$259,900<br />

CALDWELL - RV BAY GARAGE<br />

3 2½ 4 1981<br />

13570 Truchard Street<br />

SHAUN URWIN | 208.989.4811<br />

$289,900


MCCALL - DOWNTOWN<br />

3 2 2 1536<br />

609 E. Park Street<br />

TYLER BOSIER | 208.890.4657<br />

$269,000<br />

MERIDIAN - BACKS TO PARK<br />

4 2½ 2 1596<br />

3312 S. Asciano Ave.<br />

DIANNE DYER | 208.921.9617<br />

$221,900<br />

BOISE - CLOSE TO BSU<br />

3 2½ 2 1685<br />

2142 S. Meyers Place<br />

DANIEL DOHERTY | 208.283.9634<br />

$309,900<br />

PENDING SALE<br />

MERIDIAN - RV BAY GARAGE<br />

3 2 4 2369<br />

1008 E. Radiant Ridge Street<br />

DALE ALVERSON | 208.863.3093<br />

$409,900<br />

MERIDIAN - COMING SOON<br />

3 2½ 3 2779<br />

558 E. Radiant Ridge Street<br />

CHRIS MAJORS | 208.866.8565<br />

$419,900<br />

BOISE - NEW CUSTOM HOME<br />

3 2 2 1607<br />

7094 W. Carpenter<br />

MIKE GERMAIN | 208.830.6807<br />

$278,900<br />

MERIDIAN - BEAR CREEK SUB<br />

3 2½ 4 2752<br />

2138 S. Alaska Way<br />

DIANNE DYER | 208.921.9617<br />

$324,900<br />

BOISE - INGROUND POOL<br />

4 2½ 3 2651<br />

4040 N. Jullion Way<br />

TRACY CONKLIN | 208.371.3797<br />

$334,900<br />

MERIDIAN - VIEW COMMUNITY<br />

4 3½ 4 3244<br />

499 E. Crest Ridge Drive<br />

JOE GRUBIAK | 208.514.9258<br />

$<strong>43</strong>9,900<br />

BOISE - NEW PATIO HOME<br />

3 2 2 1846<br />

6971 W. Mossywood Drive<br />

DANIEL DOHERTY | 208.283.9634<br />

$288,900<br />

BOISE - ISLAND AT RIVER RUN<br />

3 2½ 3 42<strong>43</strong><br />

2150 E. Bluestem Lane<br />

STEVE OSBURN | 208.861.3153<br />

$1,375,000<br />

CALDWELL - SINGLE LEVEL<br />

3 2 3 2347<br />

15292 Rocca Ave.<br />

CHARLIE SMITH | 208.921.9896<br />

$291,900<br />

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MERIDIAN - 55+ COMMUNITY<br />

3 2 2 1811<br />

1233 E. Summerheights Drive<br />

JASON WILLIAMS | 208.401.4066<br />

$309,900<br />

MERIDIAN - 5 ACRES<br />

5 3½ 8 5236<br />

3279 S. Francine Place<br />

DEBBIE SMITH | 208.954.7584<br />

$799,000<br />

BOISE - HISTORIC HOME<br />

6 3½ 3 6642<br />

1522 E. Warm <strong>Spring</strong>s Ave.<br />

STEVE OSBURN | 208.861.3153<br />

$1,385,000<br />

STAR - NEW HOME 1.7 ACRES<br />

3 4 4 2852<br />

6798 Sage Canyon Way<br />

DALE ALVERSON | 208.863.3093<br />

$424,900<br />

BOISE - BONUS ROOM<br />

3 3 2 1944<br />

11235 W. Petunia Way<br />

DANIEL DOHERTY | 208.283.9634<br />

$309,500<br />

MERIDIAN - NEW HOME<br />

4 3 3 2445<br />

885 E. Reflect Ridge<br />

CHRIS MAJORS | 208.866.8565<br />

$367,584<br />

PENDING SALE<br />

MERIDIAN - VIEW COMMUNITY<br />

4 4 3 2288<br />

869 Radiant Ridge Street<br />

CHRIS MAJORS | 208.866.8565<br />

$364,900<br />

MCCALL - MOUNTAIN HOME<br />

5 5½ 3 3750<br />

1115 Heavens Gate Court<br />

STEVE OSBURN | 208.861.3153<br />

$985,000<br />

NAMPA - NEW SINGLE LEVEL<br />

3 2 3 2049<br />

4410 S. Lava <strong>Spring</strong>s Loop<br />

SHAUN URWIN | 208.989.4811<br />

$269,900<br />

695 E. Refect Ridge Drive<br />

JOE GRUBIAK | 208.514.9258<br />

$409,744<br />

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MERIDIAN - NEW HOME<br />

3 2 3 2327<br />

STAR - RV BAY GARAGE<br />

3 2 4 1952<br />

11471 W. Pathview Street<br />

DALE ALVERSON | 208.863.3093<br />

$325,900<br />

STAR - RV BAY GARAGE<br />

3 2 3 1724<br />

11<strong>43</strong>6 Water Birch<br />

GEORGIE PITRON | 208.830.9002<br />

$284,900


PENDING SALE<br />

BOISE - NEARLY NEW<br />

3 2 3 2108<br />

11076 W. Soluna Drive<br />

DANIEL DOHERTY | 208.283.9634<br />

$319,900<br />

MERIDIAN - SINGLE LEVEL<br />

3 2 2 1625<br />

2628 N. Lochness<br />

KERRI O’HARA | 208.860.7168<br />

$250,000<br />

MERIDIAN - 5 CAR GARAGE<br />

4 2½ 5 2707<br />

566 E. Crest Ridge Drive<br />

JOE GRUBIAK | 208.514.9258<br />

$408,784<br />

BOISE - GREAT INVESTMENT<br />

2 1 1 818<br />

6310 W. Butte Street<br />

JASON WILLIAMS | 208.401.4066<br />

$134,900<br />

MERIDIAN - NEW HOME<br />

3 2 2 2307<br />

3459 W. Torana Drive<br />

RICHARD BARLOW | 208.866.6694<br />

$365,000<br />

PENDING SALE<br />

MERIDIAN - SINGLE LEVEL<br />

3 2 3 2213<br />

42<strong>43</strong> N. Rogue River Way<br />

JASON WILLIAMS | 208.401.4066<br />

$357,900<br />

BOISE - ISLAND AT RIVER RUN<br />

5 4 4 4955<br />

2173 S. Bluestem Way<br />

STEVE OSBURN | 208.861.3153<br />

$1,695,000<br />

EAGLE - WATERFRONT HOME<br />

4 4½ 4 4016<br />

998 W. Back Forty Drive<br />

GEORGIE PITRON | 208.830.9002<br />

$875,000<br />

NAMPA - LARGE BACKYARD<br />

3 2½ 3 2170<br />

<strong>43</strong>36 E. Jennifer Drive<br />

GEORGIE PITRON | 208.830.9002<br />

$219,900<br />

EAGLE - NEW CUSTOM HOME<br />

4 3 3 2490<br />

6549 W. Stadium Street<br />

TYLER BOSIER | 208.890.4657<br />

$389,900<br />

NAMPA - BONUS ROOM<br />

4 3 3 2378<br />

6611 E. Harrington<br />

GEORGIE PITRON | 208.830.9002<br />

$265,000<br />

MIDDLETON - 1/2 ACRE<br />

4 2 4 2305<br />

8259 Silverwood Way<br />

DALE ALVERSON | 208.863.3093<br />

$389,900<br />

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fun facts about<br />

BOISE & IDAHO<br />

PRONUNCIATION: This is a big<br />

one amongst locals and naturally<br />

they cringe when they hear their city<br />

pronounced wrong. We’ll skip the 1st<br />

grade phonetics and get to it…<br />

BOY-SEE. There’s no “Z” in Boise.<br />

Boise State’s Football team plays<br />

on “The Smurf Turf.” It was the first<br />

non-green playing surface in the<br />

county and its actually trademarked!<br />

If another university wants to use a<br />

colored turf they have to ask Boise<br />

State for permission! (Also, don’t<br />

let anyone tell you birds dive bomb<br />

the field thinking its water. This is a<br />

myth.)<br />

Sun Valley is home to the first chair<br />

lift on a ski mountain. The first ride<br />

was in 1936.<br />

Idaho’s population is about 1.5 million,<br />

600,000 of those people live in the<br />

Boise metro.<br />

Worried about growth? 63% of Idaho<br />

is public land.<br />

meet our<br />

RELOCATI<br />

Thinking about relocating?<br />

Even though technically Boise is a<br />

mountain-desert climate it is called<br />

The City of Trees. Why? When<br />

French Canadian explorers discovered<br />

the area they exclaimed “Les Bois”…<br />

or Trees in French.<br />

Boise is home to the second largest<br />

population of Basque residents in the<br />

US.<br />

Idaho is the 13th largest state in the<br />

US. Grade school children learn all<br />

the counties in a song. Ask a native to<br />

sing it…. They will remember it.<br />

Forget California or the East Coast,<br />

Idaho has the largest sand dune in the<br />

US! You can find it at the Bruneau<br />

Sand Dune State Park.<br />

N<br />

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