Something people in Boise already know....

Not every neighborhood is for everyone, although we can learn something from every neighborhood. Take my neighborhood for instance, Boise's North End, recently named one of the 10 Best Neighborhoods of 2008 by American Planning Association. The reasons are numerous why I returned, appreciating it all the more for having left. I no longer drive to the foothills to run my dog, I walk. I no longer worry how I'm going to get home after tying one on Downtown, I walk. My friends and I can grab a coffee, slice of pizza, and new TEVAs on sale within walking distance. My office is close, so I walk now and then when I'm not showing clients property. Oh, by the by, I've shown property WALKING! What a better way to understand the community you want to live. My pocket book and my waistline thank me!

Not every neighborhood is structured like this. It takes time, money and planning. But wouldn't it be great if everyone took one less trip and lived close to something they frequent so they could walk.

Credit Crisis 2008 Summary from NAR

The past couple of months I've been observing lawmakers and how they are deciding to intervene in the Nation's current credit crisis. Now that the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 has past, explanation to the people is needed.
I've received calls from clients wondering how this effects their current real estate transaction, if at all, and how is the Act going to directly assist them in staying in their home.
The National Association of Realtors has posted a summary of how it pertains to the buying and selling of real estate.