Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho & Realtor® Fathom Realty
The furry friend in this photo has a much easier time that his humans in the winter preparations, but he is still appreciative! The weather is cooling off and most of Idaho is seeing sub-freezing temperatures during the night. However, it’s not too late to winterize your home. Here are some tips to keep your... Continue Reading →
Six months after Paul died in 2014, I moved into a tiny house in the Art District in Garden City. 480 square feet cocooned me in a blanket as I grieved for months. It was perfect back then, a small space to make my own, a small space that allowed me the luxury of not... Continue Reading →
I finished moving from my 480 square foot tiny house to a real place, 1,200 square feet featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage. Don’t laugh at my Realtor description, I can’t help it! I also had to admit that this was more emotional than any other move from my past. I... Continue Reading →
Besides raking leaves in the Fall, it is also time to winterize your home and property to ensure efficiency for the winter months. Simple steps will help make your home a cozier place to live, too! These tips are for the Pacific Northwest region where we experience snow and freezing temperatures. Have your furnace serviced.... Continue Reading →
I posted a piece from houzz.com a few years ago about holiday decorating when your home is for sale. Bear in mind the photo on this post is from my 480 square foot tiny house. But, where there is a will, there is a way to decorate, right? The holiday decor tips on this more... Continue Reading →
Believe it or not, I have been at a loss for words these days. Ok, not totally or not completely but I sometimes struggle or maybe I have writer’s block. Admittedly, it quite possibly could be politics fatigue. It occupies the news, it affects my business industry and gets into my head. So, I decided... Continue Reading →
Getting it right in life, what does that really mean? For me, life can be as simple and pure by just being happy and grateful. I watch others complicate their lives by thinking they have to have “it”? What is “it” anyway? I must be experiencing a coming of age at this point in... Continue Reading →
Ah, the joy of unpacking! No, really, I am having a delightful time unpacking, savoring memories as I open boxes of my treasures, my books, my kitchen tools. Treasure troves of silly knick knacks I have saved over the years are now going to the Do Not Need box. Two of my favorite chairs just... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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