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Trey Langford
Founder

Insightful facts and stats on everything from Boise real estate to Caldwell construction plus the most recent updates and additions to the website.

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Jim Paulson
CRS, GRI,ePro
Progressive Realty Corp.

17 years of real estate experience to help you understand the current climate.

Eric EvansBoise Custom Homes

Eric Evans
Eric Evans Construction

If a home is about family and lifestyle, customize it!

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Chuck Miller
Chuck Miller Construction

Inform yourself about building from one of Boise's leading home builders.

Echo GarrettBoise Home Design

Echo Garrett
Triad Distributing

Function and Design, perfectly married, are the PERFECT marketing solution to home value.  Learn how you can increase your bottom line.

Eric LeighBoise Home Loan Insights

Eric Leigh
EricLoans.com

Get the latest news and strategies on the local mortgage market.
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Kasey BolesBoise Homes for Sale

Kasey Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate

Boise Real Estate is on the national radar as a great place to live but finding a great home makes it even better. 

Kit FitzgeraldBoise Lots and Land: The Dirt on Treasure Valley

Kit Fitzgerald
Red Barn Real Estate

Considering building? Stay in tune with the Treasure Valley lot market.

Boise Valley Commercial Real Estate

Scott Nicholson
Boise Valley Commercial Real Estate

Residential Growth brings Commercial growth as well.
Eric Elliott, Built with VisionBuild with Vision

Eric Elliott
Build with Vision

Today's homes should be built for tomorrow!

Katy Slater, Idaho BlueBuilding Green Concepts

Katy Slater
Idaho Blue Insulation

Growth in the Treasure Valley is inevitable. Here's how can we secure future generation's resources.

Scott FlynnBuilding Value into Boise Real Estate

Scott Flynn
Flynner Homes

Find out how to add value to the Boise real estate community.

TYad Duby, OnPoint AdvantageThe Durable Green Home 

Tad Duby
Onpoint Advantage

Ready to join the growing movement of homeowners who are making energy efficiency and sustainability a priority in their new or existing homes? We'll keep you OnPoint!

MelissaR. Norris, MBAEagle Homes for Sale

Melissa Norris
MovingIdaho.net
SelEquity Real Estate

Moving to Idaho's premier community?

John Coldiron, EnergytechIdaho Energy Star Homes

John Coldiron
Energytech

Making your home energy efficient is one of the most important aspects of today's home.

 
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Thursday, December 04, 2008
Follow the construction process as Flynner Homes builds their first of many certified green homes.
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Posted by Scott Flynn at 12:24 PM Comments (0)
Going over the river and through the woods this holiday season? Before you and your family leave town, make certain your home isnt vulnerable to sneaky Grinches who will take advantage of an empty house. Ten tips for a more secure home over the holidays.
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Posted by tlangford at 9:05 AM Comments (0)
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Had a great meeting with Zach today and discovered a video promoting ZEC. Do you have a dream?
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Posted by tlangford at 7:05 PM Comments (1)
Do you search for Homes like you buy a car? Buying Idaho Real Estate is not much different.
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Posted by tlangford at 4:52 AM Comments (7)
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Remodeling Advise that will save money and add value!
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Posted by Echo Garrett at 11:06 AM Comments (0)
If you are a builder, though it may be part of your marketing to have a display home available, some builders are trying to sell excess inventory for the winter months.
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Posted by tlangford at 7:23 AM Comments (1)
In Meridian, a Start-up company can now enjoy the luxury of high-tech - affordable space built GREEN - and free coffee all day and night. VengaWorks also premiers UltraTouch as the insulation of choice for a healthy environment that offers Ultra sound insulation for privacy. Idaho Blue's Insulation UltraTouch: Inspired by Nature...Designed for Performance.
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Posted by Katy Slater at 5:31 AM Comments (1)
Monday, December 01, 2008
Leasing space, whether that be office, industrial / warehouse, or retail space involves a lot of thought on the part of the tenant. If you're in the retail business, but need some warehousing, you might want to consider "flex" space. If you need a warehouse and are looking for low rent, make sure you don't need 3-phase power. All users have a priority list of needs - whether they've realized it or not. Let's discuss a few of those so your experience will be a tad more enjoyable.
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Posted by Scott Nicholson at 3:42 PM Comments (1)
Some banks reluctant to cut prices on foreclosures - Despite the industry's shaky bottom line, many banks still refuse to budge on price when selling real estate. Article from bankrate.com
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Posted by Kasey Boles at 1:18 PM Comments (1)
Are you surprised to continue to see new developments evolve in spite of the current real estate climate. Me to and here is the english version of why. Something I did not realize
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Posted by tlangford at 10:34 AM Comments (1)
Friday, November 28, 2008
Jeff Lake of Mountain West Bank unravels some of the myths of today's home loans. Are Boise banks still lending money for homes? you bet but the rules have changed, though anyone can get one, here is hte scoop.
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Posted by tlangford at 4:45 PM Comments (2)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Flynner Homes - Changing the publics perception of affordability when it comes to building certified green homes.
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Posted by Scott Flynn at 3:11 PM Comments (2)
Ada County Real Estate statistics were complied using Intermountain MLS data. The data has not been scrubbed so accuracy is implied but not guaranteed.
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Posted by tlangford at 1:15 PM Comments (4)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
With home prices decreasing and interest rates holding at historically low levels, the number of potential home buyers nationwide and in the Boise City-Nampa MSA who can afford to buy new and existing homes has reached the highest level in more than four years, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) released on November 17, 2008.
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Posted by Chuck Miller at 7:04 PM Comments (5)
Saturday, November 22, 2008
It is this simple: Flynner Homes will build any of their model homes or a custom home any where in the Valley and certify them "green" under the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Home Program at NO additional cost. FYI: These NAHB certified homes also come with an Energy Star certification!
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Posted by tlangford at 12:42 PM Comments (0)
"During planning, we said: 'Turn a page in the Pottery Barn catalog, and that's what a room in Chatham Towne should look like,' " said Dan Clark, development coordinator for Ted Mason Signature Homes. "Then a crazy idea came to me: Why not make it a whole package? I thought I'd call Pottery Barn and see what their response would be to working with us and furnishing the model homes."
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Posted by tlangford at 8:15 AM Comments (2)
Friday, November 21, 2008
According to an article that appeared in today's Wall Street Journal, an unexpected drop in U.S. electricity consumption has utility companies worried that the trend isn't a byproduct of the economic downturn, and could reflect a permanent shift in consumption.
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Posted by Chuck Miller at 11:41 AM Comments (3)
If this is not the hottest topic in idaho real estate I don't know what is
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Posted by tlangford at 8:01 AM Comments (0)
One of the features in the Idaho subdivision pages is interactive maps. We have fixed the pins display feature so that when you hover over the name of a subdivision, the map will automatically center that community on the map and display the dialogue box automatically.
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Posted by tlangford at 4:41 AM Comments (6)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Follow the construction process as Flynner Homes builds their first of many certified green homes in Willowgreens, Boises only sustainable greenbelt community, and elsewhere around the valley.
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