REAL Magazine, June-July, 2015

JUNE-JULY, 2015

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Riding the Thunder Mountain Line Wiping Out #DiaperNeed Idaho's Diaper Bank Get Stylish With These Tips for Home It's Hot Leave Your Pooch at Home May Market Report Things To Do With 4 offices to serve you, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group is YOUR SOURCE for real estate in the Treasure Valley!

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Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ” ~ Henry James

contents All Aboard!

Ride the rails, mine for minerals and gems, and see the sights on the Thunder Mountain Line.

Wipe Out #DiaperNeed Since September, 2014, the Idaho Diaper Bank has distributed over 100,000 diapers to families in need.

Six Style Tips for Your Home Easy and affordable style tips to freshen up your home for summer.

Too Hot for a Ride Hundreds of dogs die in hot cars each summer.

Learn when it's too hot to take your pooch along.

May Market Stats Hot summer forecast for Treasure Valley real estate.

Ada County Homes A small sampling of the terrific homes for sale in Ada County.

Canyon County Homes Canyon County homes are selling!

Take a look at some of our listings.

Things To Do Get out and get busy!

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Riding the Thunder Mountain Line Attend a murder mystery dinner, try your hand at sifting for mineral treasures, ride the rails then raft the whitewater, or sit back and enjoy the scenery. Horseshoe Bend's Thunder Mountain Line offers something for everyone.

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ver a century ago, there was "gold in them thar hills," and soon the existing roads were not able to handle the incoming freight required to mine the precious metal. Prospectors arrived in droves as gold fever spread quickly and fervently.

Railroad tycoons battled for control, and the Idaho Northern was incorporated by Colonel W. Dewey on December 18, 1897.

Seventeen years later, the Thunder Mountain Line was completed, and regular service from Nampa to McCall began.

Today, riders enjoy a multitude of adventures from raft and rail packages and Wild West shows to murder mystery dinner rides and holiday-specific events. In addition, the Thunder Mountain Line offers group rates for birthday parties, corporate events, and even weddings.

Trips are both fun and educational for all ages. Three classes of service on the trains allow for all budgets.

Raptors and Rails By partnering with the Peregrin Fund World Center for Birds of Prey, the Thunder Mountain Line features a scenic trip from Horseshoe Bend along the Payette River to Banks, where riders will get to meet two birds and learn about their habitat, hunting, and nesting areas. The round trip will take approximately three hours.

purchased bag of "rough" into the sluice and watching as the water washes away the dirt, revealing gems and minerals.

Mystery Dinner Theatre An evening of mystery and intrigue awaits as riders participate in solving a suspenseful murder presented by the River City Entertainment Troupe. A gourmet

Miner's Express After enjoying the scenery along the Payette to Banks, guests can try their hand at sifting for mineral treasures by pouring their COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON GROUP

PAGE 5 meal and wine sampling prior to boarding is the perfect way to start the evening. The train boards in Horseshoe Bend for the three and one-half hour round trip.

Payette River Flyer Designed as a scenic ride and shuttle service for rafters and kayakers, the Payette River Flyer celebrates its second season, running on Saturdays and Sundays.

Rafters and kayakers can load their gear on the train in Smith's Ferry for a one-way trip just south of the Carbarton, a stretch of the North Fork of the Payette River that travels through dense forest with abundant wildlife. And if you don't raft, sit back, relax, and enjoy the remote and less-traveled route.

For information on these and other TML adventures, visit the website at thundermountainline.com and get ready for the fun!

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Wipe Out #DiaperNeed Idaho's New Diaper Bank

Since opening its doors in September, 2014, Idaho Diaper Bank has distributed more than 100,000 diapers to Treasure Valley families in need.

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hen the Idaho Diaper Bank's Executive Director Shawna Walz had her first son, she learned just how much money it takes to raise a baby. "I was overwhelmed with joy," she said, "but when I realized just how many resources are needed and that many families struggle to provide for their babies, I decided I needed to help, and that's how Idaho Diaper Bank came to be."

even from programs designed to help low income families like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as Food Stamps), or through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.

The harsh reality is that one in every three Idaho families struggle to afford the basics, including diapers, which are often ignored when money is tight and every dollar is needed to go toward food and shelter.

"The ability to diaper a child should not be dependent on a family's financial resources," said Walz. "We need to be a voice for the babies.

We need to raise awareness about the need for dry, clean diapers.

And that's exactly what Idaho Diaper Bank does.

In fact, in Idaho alone, 55%, or roughly 35,000 children under the age of three, live in poverty or come from low-income families. There is no assistance for diapers,

On average, babies need 10 diapers each day, which can quickly add up to over $100 per month. Many Idaho babies are being left in wet diapers all day, which can cause illness like hepatitis A, viral meningitis and severe bacterial diarrhea.

Idaho Diaper Bank was established to provide diapers, diapering supplies and advocacy to families in need through partnership agencies. The agencies who serve infants and families include childcare centers, crisis nurseries,

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domestic violence shelters, food pantries and faith-based organizations.

Idaho Diaper Bank seeks to engage Idaho communities to recognize that diapers are a basic need, along with food and shelter.

Idaho is the 49th state to start a diaper bank and has begun by serving families in the Treasure Valley with plans to expand statewide. Since its doors opened in September, 2014, the bank has distributed more than 100,000 diapers through its partners including churches, infant programs and homeless shelters. Diapers are not dispensed at the organization's Meridian warehouse.

Idaho Diaper Bank accepts donations of new, clean, disposable and cloth diapers. cbboise.com

Money is also accepted and can be stretched even further thanks to partnerships with diaper manufacturers and the National Diaper Bank Network.

While most diaper needs are focused on babies, the bank

also accepts diaper donations for elderly adults and those with disabilites.

To learn more, or to get assistance, call the Idaho Help Line at 211, or visit the diaper bank's website at IdahoDiaperBank.org.

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Six Style Tips

For Your Home Patti Stern of PJ & Company Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

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pring and summer mean it’s time to celebrate with some fresh style for your home, both inside and out! Not sure where to begin?

We hope the following tips will inspire your imagination when deciding the best ways to brighten, renew, and add curb appeal.

Bring The Outdoors Inside.

Place a variety of natural garden-like elements such as potted plants, topiaries and moss-covered balls on mantels, floors and shelves.

Accessorize with beautiful botanical prints, fresh cut fern or boxwood clippings in glass vases, dried flower or pussy willow twig wreaths, ceramic bird figurines and plates which will make you feel closer to nature.

Add a Fresh Coat of Paint.

Go brighter, crisper and cleaner. Start by choosing one new color such as yellow or green for an accent wall and combine with complimentary accessories which will make the room feel cohesively inviting. For your front door or shutters, try a fresh coat of

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Spring and summer are the perfect times to give your home a little refresh both inside and out! a trending color such as Benjamin Refresh Kitchen and Patio Dining Moore’s Champion Cobalt to add Accessories. instant curb appeal.

Switch out dinnerware for ones with bright, garden-inspired Update Bedding. patterns which pair well with Now is the time to consider some lighter weight tablecloths and new bedding for your master placemats in natural woven bedroom, guest room, or kids’ textures. Replace umbrellas that room. Layer your bed starting with are stained and damaged with white and add some of the freshest the latest trending patterns and colors — coral, turquoise, or butter colors. Add complimentary accent yellow. And, if your bedding is pillows along with a cozy rug for in great shape, just add accent under the table. Finish off with pillows, new shams, and large some beachy scented candles for a European size pillows to transform fresh, outdoorsy ambience. the look of your room.

Spruce Up Your Curb Appeal.

Get Bold With Fresh, Colored Repair cracks in driveway, walkway, Accents.

Add color and texture to your entertaining areas (living rooms and patios) by switching out winter pillows with new colors and organic designs.

Navy and white, orange and yellow, and linen pillows are great accessories to liven up any space. Don’t forget about your lamps which are also available in many different colors from green to orange.

Add special string lighting and colorful hanging lanterns for garden ambiance in the evenings. cbboise.com

front porch steps and patios. Add personal touches to entryway with a beautiful floral swag or wreath, a new welcome mat, clusters of potted spring flowers on the porch and a hanging swing if space allows.

Refresh with new accessories such as house numbers, lighting fixtures, door handles and knocker to create added appeal. Remove dead shrubs, prune bushes, and add pops of color with new annuals. Assess the condition of your lawn and decide whether to reseed or add sod if uneven and patchy. Add a generous layer of natural mulch to beds to complete the whole look.

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Too Hot for a Ride

Leave Your Pooch at Home

Despite how much we like to take our furry friends with us—and how much they like to go along—summer is not the time. Dogs have a year 'round fur coat and don't sweat like we do, so they can't get cool. Avoid a catastrophe, as well as a heartbreak, and leave your pal at home with plenty of fresh water and a cool place to relax.

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Monthly Market Stats S

What’s Happening in Treasure Valley Real Estate

ummer sales are sizzling in the Treasure Valley, and we’re not even to the triple digit temps yet!

Both Ada and Canyon Counties saw continued increases in sales transactions, volume sold, and overall market activity. In short, this is the best market we’ve seen in years!

In fact, May was the biggest month for home sales in Ada County in at least five years, and Canyon County had their second-highest month of the last five years.

Additionally, increases in sales prices continue as the inventory hasn’t been able to keep up with the demand of home-buyers.

Distressed sales – which accounted market right now, and sometimes for more than half of the sales and with multiple offers! inventory after the “crash” several years ago – are now at a modest So, clearly, we are still in need more 2-3% of the market, which is well inventory to meet the demands of within normal today’s hot range. market.

Who Homes that are well-priced are often selling in the first do you know Perhaps the 30 days on market right now, that might only thing be thinking and sometimes with multiple of selling this holding us back now offers! summer? is the lower inventory of homes available for As always, real estate is most sale. While builders continue definitely local. Call or email to to produce new construction find out what all of this means for inventory at a healthy pace, the you in your own neighborhood. resale market is as competitive as it’s been in some time.

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HOMES SOLD MAY 2015*

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AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

2,378 HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET*

* Numbers reflect year-over-year comparisons.

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HOMES SOLD MAY 2015*

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1,096 HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET*

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Ada County

Featured Homes

12353 W. Tevoit St. SW Boise Meticulously-cared-for, one-owner home, move in ready & super clean! Huge kitchen with tons of light, hardwood floors, breakfast bar, pantry & counter space galore. Master with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & its own balcony. Enjoy summer evenings in the fully fenced back yard with covered patio, garden area, mature landscaping & auto sprinklers. RV parking, 4-car garage.

8807 N. Esterbrook Pl. NW Boise Welcome to your own private retreat! Marvelous country setting with stunning views from all angles. Open kitchen & family room with lots of natural light. View spectacular sunsets from the dining room. Spacious master with updated bath & tiled walk-in shower. Covered wrap-around porch, magnificent foothill views, hot tub & so much more.

5495 W. School Ridge Rd. Hidden Springs Quality home in desirable location. Main floor master suite with dual vanities, large walk-in shower, soaker tub, & a huge walk-in closet. Large kitchen with custom cabinets & slab granite counter tops. Extensive hardwood flooring & 10' ceilings on main level. 3 bedrooms upstairs with large bonus room/family room. 2 utility rooms, dual-zoned HVAC. Fully landscaped.

2120 S. Chipper Way Eagle Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2860 sq.ft. & a 3-car garage. Stunning master with jetted tub & walk-in shower. Gorgeous woodwork, hardwood floors, & built-ins. Openbeamed ceiling or vaulted ceilings, terrific kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, & stainless appliances. Bonus/hobby room upstairs. Close to Banbury Golf Course, east-facing back yard.

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Featured Homes

256 N. Salina Ave. Eagle .34-acre estate with emphasis on back yard living. The 35'x17' covered patio offers sunrise views. Two beautiful bedroom suites: mainlevel master with patio exit & travertine bath & a second suite upstairs with balcony & mtn. views.

Villa-style interior complemented by red birch hardwood floors, alder cabinets, travertine tile, GE Profile appliances, & more.

1059 N. Beachwood Ct. Eagle Immaculate 4 bedroom with main-level master with ensuite master bath & walk-in closet.

Upper floor features large, sunny bonus room & 3 large bedrooms, large bathroom with dual vanities. Lots of storage throughout. Vaulted ceilings allow for ample natural light. Beautifully landscaped & fully fenced yard with covered patio.

515 N. Sierra View Way Eagle Gorgeous remodel on one acre with private pool & RV parking. Grand entry to formal living & dining, gourmet kitchen with SS Pro appliances, wine fridge, 2 dishwashers, Carrera marble, & butler's pantry. Family room with cozy fireplace, French doors to sunroom/office. Luxurious master with stunning, spa-like bath, his/her closets, & library area with French doors to balcony.

4378 W. Escalante Dr. Eagle STUNNING! No detail missed! Beautiful millwork, tile, granite & hardwood throughout! Kitchen boasts double ovens, pull-out shelves, beverage fridge, opens to gathering area, breakfast nook & amazing pantry. Living room with dual-sided fireplace. Main-level master with walk-in closet & shower, dual vanity & soaker tub. Upstairs could be 2nd master & 2 bonus rooms!

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Featured Homes

4432 E. Brooklyn Dr. S Nampa Extremely well-maintained home with open floor plan on large lot. The many amenities include double oven, newer stainless steel appliances, French door fridge, sconce lights throughout, birchwood on stairway rails, RV pad with 30 amp outlet, attic fan, 12x16 shed with shelving & lawn mower ramp.

11270 W. Shay Park Dr. S Nampa Golf, swim & enjoy living on a manicured ½ acre lot! Bonus room with office/4th bedroom. High quality construction & design. Tile & hardwood floors. Master on main level. Beautifully crafted formal dining. Dual-level dishwasher & double ovens in kitchen. Drive your golf cart to the golf course. This home will warm your heart!

11405 Saranac St. NW Caldwell Super use of space! Bedroom on main level.

Excellent condition. 3 beds up plus a nice sized bonus room with a closet for a possible 5th bedroom. Epoxy on garage floor, covered rear patio & immaculate yard. Nice cul-desac location. Set up for RV parking, just needs access. No back neighbors, extra parking in huge cul-de-sac.

1308 E. Linden St. SW Caldwell Large, well-kept home with endless possibilities.

Spacious kitchen with old-style, fully functional cook stove that has its own chimney. Finished basement that could be rented out as 2 apartments or converted to accommodate more bedrooms, & a large living room that would make a great family room + full kitchen and a fireplace too. Detached 2-car garage.

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5110 Asbury SW Caldwell Great floor plan offering main level living room & separate family room, nice kitchen & dining, half bath, & laundry room. Fresh paint, appliances & clean! Master with vaulted ceiling, built-ins, & spacious closet. Downstairs bedroom makes great home office with a Jack & Jill half bath to living room. Irregular cul-de-sac lot with fresh landscaping, extra concrete & covered patio.

3407 Blossom Way SW Caldwell This 3000+ sq.ft. home features new carpet throughout, new interior paint & new matching stainless steel appliances. Separate living & family rooms, as well as a very large bonus room upstairs. Gas fireplace, recessed lighting, dual vanities, large covered patio, storage shed, extra parking & no back neighbors are just some of the many amenities in this comfortable home!

204 W. Ash St. SW Caldwell Southern facing 3 bedroom with lots of natural light, large lot with RV parking & RV dump.

This home has a 90% efficient furnace with central air to keep heating & cooling bills low.

Alley access behind the house. This home is a gardener's delight! Knotty pine solid wood finishes downstairs in the terrific family room that could be converted into 4th bedroom.

18045 Angelina Ct. SW Caldwell Shop & mother-in-law or guest quarters!

Guest house has electric heat & A/C with a full kitchen, 1 BD & 1 BA. Shop is 1800 sq.ft. & has insulated walls & ceiling. Garage to main house is 1092 sq.ft. & fully finished. Soaker tub in master bedroom suite. Mission wood styling throughout the house, beautiful granite &tile, laminate wood floors, huge covered patio.

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Capital City Public Market Saturdays; 9:30a.m.-1:30p.m.

8th & Idaho, downtown Boise www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com

Boise Farmers’ Market Saturdays; 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

10th & Grove, downtown Boise www.theboisefarmersmarket.com

Eagle Saturday Market Saturdays; 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

185 E. State St., Eagle www.facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket

Kuna Farmers’ Market Saturdays; 9:00a.m.-noon

Kuna City Park, Main St., Kuna www.kunafarmersmarket.com

Nampa Farmers’ Market Saturdays; 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

1350 Front St., Lloyd Square, Nampa www.nampafarmersmarket.com

Caldwell Farmers’ Market Wednesdays; 3:00-7:00 p.m.

On Arthur between Kimball & 7th, Caldwell www.caldwellidfarmersmarket.com

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Things To Do Check out all the great fun just waiting to be had!

Alive After Five Summer Concert Series Every Wednesday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

July 4th Activities Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Gazebo Concert Series in Eagle Last Thursday of each month through Sept.

8:00-11:00 a.m.; Julia Davis Park, Boise

Information

Boise Liberty Day Parade

11:00 a.m.; downtown Boise

Information

City of Boise Events all day; Ann Morrison Park, Boise Check schedule online

Slide the City Giant Waterslide American Blvd., Boise slidethecity.com/events/boise/

City of Caldwell Events 10:00 a.m.; Parade & events; Memorial Park 618 Irving St., Caldwell dusk; Fireworks; Brothers Park Corner of Ustick Rd. & S. Indiana Ave. http://www.cityofcaldwell.com/

Grove Plaza, downtown Boise www.downtownboise.org

6:00-9:00 p.m., Heritage Park 185 E. State St., Eagle Gazebo Concert Series Info

Idaho Shakespeare Festival “Dial 'M' for Murder” - through August 2

“The Tempest” - through July 24 See website for full schedule 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise www.idahoshakespeare.org

Great Garden Escape Thursdays, June 4-September 17

Check times & schedule online Idaho Botanical Garden 2355 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise www.idahobotanicalgarden.org

Meridian Dairy Days June 15-20

Main St., Meridian www.dairydays.org

Free Movie Night in Meridian Every Friday in June, July, & August at dusk

Settlers Park, Meridian & Ustick Roads www.meridiancity.org/movienight

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City of Meridian Events starting at 3:00 p.m.; Storey Park 205 E. Franklin Rd., Meridian Check schedule online

http://www.meridiancity.org/independenceday/

Eagle Fun Days July 10-11

Downtown Eagle Information

Canyon County Fair July 23-26

22nd & Blaine St, Caldwell canyoncountyfair.org

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