Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The Idaho Association of Realtors has introduced legislation, similar to measures proposed and passed in other states that have drawn fire from federal agencies, to mandate a higher level of real estate service.
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The simple fact that technology can make new homes stand apart from the competition drew hundreds of builders to a packed seminar on the Top 10 Must-Have Technology Trends at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla. earlier this month.
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Tired of not knowing what to do when the market conditions change?
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Friday, February 23, 2007
On Lake Hazel, East of Five Mile
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Monday, February 19, 2007
The ability to earn clients' praise can be the single most reliable predictor of long-term success. A great reputation helps earn a company premium pricing in while it also distinguishes them from competition.
| Posted by tlangford at 3:38 PM |
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Economics 101: Demand and Supply. Somebody please explain.
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Friday, February 16, 2007
Next week the House State Affairs Committee will consider H. 101 -- a bill drafted and supported by the Idaho Building Contractors Association. H. 101 would prohibit cities and counties from enacting costly contractor licensing programs and the local level.
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Thursday, February 08, 2007
The ever popular Pheasant Run offers first class homes at affordable prices! You will not be disappointed by this community from the appealing elevations to the community pool. You will want to make Pheasant Run your new home. Model homes range from $224,900 to $300,000 or build your dream home! Ask your realtor for more information.
| Posted by tlangford at 1:32 PM |
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Middleton's most amazing new home community coming this Spring! Slated to be ready to build in May of 2007 and will feature a community pool and park! BIG, BIG lots for affordable prices! 1/3 to 3/4 acre lots with an average price of $87,000. Reserve your lot - only 48 lots to be reserved as of 2/8/07. Ask you realtor for more information.
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Wednesday, February 07, 2007
What is great customer service? Maybe a more critical question contractors should ask is, Can I afford to deliver great customer service in the highly competitive construction marketplace? Not only is the answer to the second question, Absolutely! but great customer service is mandatory if the contractor wants to maximize his financial return. The first phase of any project is defining it. Therefore, the first step to delivering great customer service
is defining that. Simply stated, great customer service is exceeding the clients expectations in all areas of contact.
The former CEO of Scandinavian Airlines, Jan Carlzon, explained in his book, Moments of Truth: New Strategies
for Todays Customer-Driven Economy, every contact with a customer creates a moment of truth where you either
meet the customers expectations or you dont. For those in the construction industry, this may be difficult to accept
because of the adversarial environment within the industry. However, it offers contr...
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Each quarter a survey of the new construction industry is conducted to determine present status and trends, called REBAR.Take a closer look at industry and changes going on in vacant lots, housing starts, and spec homes.
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Monday, February 05, 2007
Not often is a room full of homebuilders quietly and raptly attentive to an economist. Then again, the undulating housing market over the last year has grabbed every homebuilders attention and focused the entire industry on the question what comes next.
By Rick Lierz, Franklin Building Supply
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Thursday, February 01, 2007
US Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of the country's 325 largest counties.
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Monday, January 29, 2007
The subdivisions lists have been updated with the latest results from the fourth quarter 2006 survey.
| Posted by tlangford at 8:38 AM |
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Friday, January 26, 2007
Mortgage insurance is tax deductible in 2007
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Charts display average quarterly sales price and price per square foot cost for new and resale from 2005 and now updated with fourth quarter stats.
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Thursday, January 25, 2007
Default notices up 145% since same quarter in '05
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The Idaho Commerce and Labor office in Boise is looking for 18- to 21-year-olds interested in a career in the construction trades and for any contractors interested in hiring young people with a combination of industry training and site experience
| Posted by tlangford at 3:24 AM |
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007
This expo highlights a broad spectrum of remodeling and business products & services available to the general public in the Treasure Valley. This weekend, January 27 & 28.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2007
The overall Boise area cost of living increased 1.0 percent in December, reversing the prior four-month downward trend, according to the Wells Fargo Boise area Cost of Living Report.
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Sunday, January 21, 2007
What is "The Word on the Street"
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
This Builder does not just build houses, they build homes. The company prides itself on quality craftsmanship and design. They have unique floor plans and hand pick their subcontractors based on those who also take pride in their workmanship. Know who yet?
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Begining in February 10,000 maps per month will be distributed in the Airport, Boise Town Square Mall, Karcher Mall and through the website.
| Posted by tlangford at 5:29 PM |
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Planned Community with future Elementary School planned, Pavilion for community gathering place, walking paths, Fully landscaped homes
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
One of a kind upscale community nestled along the South Channel of the Boise River. 7 large ponds, 9 waterfalls, European and old world architecture, Community club house, community infinity edge pool, Tennis court, Basketball court and walking paths.
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