I found this article courtesy of the National Association of Realtors via their consumer site, House Logic. This is a keeper! By: Caroline Mayer Published: April 28, 2011 Take steps to dry out quickly in order to mitigate water damage and save your possessions. 1. Move air naturally: If humidity isn’t too high, open windows... Continue Reading →
A Successful Day Because of YOU
The Ada County Association of Realtors, with the help of the National Association of Realtors, experienced a rewarding day on March 23rd in Boise, Idaho. NAR’s Homeownership Matters bus tour stopped at the ACAR office, and we held an Open House to celebrate our newly remodeled building, chock full of many more REALTOR® services for our membership.... Continue Reading →
100% or Half Job for Your Clients?
Have you been asked to discount your real estate services lately? If so, I have to ask, just what do you intend to eliminate for that discount? Our clients and customers expect a certain level of professionalism in everything we do, whether it is listing a home or selling a home. Why would we do... Continue Reading →
Being Positive Has Its Advantages
I have always thought that there is a silver lining in all that happens in life, good or not so good. With that in mind, I thought about some positive notes to jot down to you to take a stab at the wall of blah that seems to have permeated the news. Real Estate Industry.... Continue Reading →
What Does the New Year Mean to You?
Every new year we are challenged with whether or not to make resolutions, whether or not to even begin to write them down. If at all! Well, rather than making a resolution, how about selecting goals? We’ve all heard that goal setting must and always be attainable and measurable. So to get started, roll your... Continue Reading →
Proud and Humbled….
Last night I was proud, honored and humbled as I was sworn in as 2011 President for the Ada County Association of Realtors. The best part of the evening was honestly, seeing everyone that has been and will be volunteers for ACAR for 2011. Talking to each person (I really did try!), saying thank you for... Continue Reading →
NAR Conference Wrap Up
Have you ever wanted to know what happens at the NAR Conference & Expo?  Well here is your “on the ground†report from New Orleans.  This year’s Conference was in New Orleans, Louisiana, and as you can imagine, thousands of REALTORS® assembled in the host city ready to invest in education, networking and to make... Continue Reading →
Eight Tips to Guide You for Your Home Search
 Basic guidelines that even the most experienced Buyer can appreciate!  1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. Ask a REALTOR® about the most recent sold statistics on recent sales,... Continue Reading →
How to Hold a Successful Garage Sale
Follow these tips for a successful sale.
Does Moving Up Make Sense?
If you answer yes to most of the questions, it’s a sign that you may be ready to make a move!