Of course you all know I am a Realtor®, right? I am one of those houzz.com fans and I have to admit, their daily emails are fantastic not to mention interesting to read. Amazing ideas that are all Pinterest worthy! I encourage my clients to start their own Pinterest board for projects around the house or... Continue Reading →
The Relationship You Have with Your Realtor®
Let’s say you want to purchase a new home, whether it’s your first home, you are downsizing, you are up-sizing or it’s an investment. Let’s say you want to sell a home for the very same reasons. What do you do first? Well first of all, you contact a Realtor® and instantly receive guidance on... Continue Reading →
Straw Bale for Sale!
Do you know about straw bale construction for an energy efficient home? For that matter, have you even heard of this building method? Here in the West, we seem to have the right mindset for the uniqueness and acceptance of anything different. According to Sustainable Sources, located in Austin, Texas, "straw is the dry plant... Continue Reading →
Your April Home Spring Check List
It occurred to me that I have been a bit lax in the real estate news department. We all know the market is solid and strong. How about some Spring advice for a change? Houzz always fills the gap! Click the link below the photo for a few fantastic ideas such as the one featured.... Continue Reading →
How to Decorate for the Holidays When Your Home is For Sale
It occurred to me that being a Realtor® it was time for a real estate related post. Houzz always comes through with valuable posts and allows for re-blogging. Why reinvent the wheel, right? The tips in this piece from Houzz are invaluable even if your home is not for sale!
What Have You Been Up To?
I have no idea for the reason to be absent on my blog so much. Once a month is irresponsible. So, when the question was posted to me, "what have you been up to?" that gave me an idea. Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself to not answer that question with an... Continue Reading →
Neighborhood in Transition
I have noticed here in Boise that many neighborhoods are in various stages of transition. Let me give you an example with a bit of history. Boise's Lower Highlands was developed by Richard B. Smith in the late 1950's. The first few homes sat at the ends of dirt streets for years before the real... Continue Reading →
May Checklist for Your Home
I don;'t know about you, but here in Boise, we had a wet Spring. Those dreary grey days actually inspired me to do some major filing, tossing, donating, and general organizing at home. I was in such a spring clean up mode that this blog was sorely ignored. My apologies. I have some fantastic recipes... Continue Reading →
12 Key Decorating Tips
If I have said it once, I have said this a thousand times: don't paint your walls in color until you know what will go in the room. And that very same advice is Tip #1. Hello! It can be impossible to shop for accessories, bed linens, and what not if your room is already... Continue Reading →
Create a Neighborly Front Yard
I especially like the Little Free Library idea! There are all sorts of things we can do to beckon our neighbors over to say hello, chat about neighborhood happenings, or just get to know each other. I usually do my neighbor chatting in the Boise Foothills when I hike with my labradoodle, Zeke. Now that... Continue Reading →