REAL Magazine, June-July, 2017

JUNE/JULY 2017

Explore Treasure Valley's Parks Get Dirty!

Local Mud Runs Cool It Keeping Your Home Comfortable Dinner Table Trivia Interesting Smart Home Stats Monthly Market Report Get Out & Play!

With 4 offices to serve you, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group is YOUR SOURCE for real estate in the Treasure Valley!

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School's out! It's time to grab a picnic lunch and head out to enjoy the beauty that is the Treasure Valley. How about making a plan to see a different park or pool each week? Perhaps you've been curious about the paddleboarding craze, or the new Rhode's Skate Park. Even with many parts of the Greenbelt still closed due to flooding, there's plenty to do and see. Get out and explore!

Our goal here at REAL is to entertain and inform, keeping our stories short because we know you're busy, and we'd rather you be out seeing and doing. Is there a story you'd like to see? Let us know! Email us at REAL@coldwellbankertg.com.

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Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in cots, or trying to sleep in the tree house; summer was everything good to eat; it was a thousand colors in a parched landscape‌"

~ Harper Lee

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contents Explore The Treasure Valley has over 200 parks, pools, and reserves. Isn't it time to see them?

Get Dirty!

Test your endurance in a different way at a local mud run.

Cool It Some tips to keep your home cool this summer.

Dinner Table Trivia Interesting Smart Home statistics that will make you think.

Market Stats Crazy summer, or perfect time to sell?

Take a look at our local market.

Ada County Homes Ada County has some incredible homes for sale.

Canyon County Homes Is your new home in Canyon County?

Get Outside!

It's time to get outside and play.

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Explore

Treasure Valley's Parks

Our beautiful valley is home to over 200 parks, pools, and reserves. They include places to picnic, play, paddleboard, row, run, raft, relax, swing, swim, sweat, mix, mingle, and more, so get out and enjoy!

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rom small community spaces and wild reserves to Boise's "Ribbon of Jewels," comprised of nine riverside parks including those named for Julia Davis, Ann Morrison, Kathryn Albertson, and Esther Simplot, Treasure Valley cities and their residents recognize the value of a great park system.

We hope you'll take some time this summer to get out and explore some of the very best things about our valley. We've included

some links to help you build a plan. There are waterslides, public pools, splash pads, tennis and basketball courts, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, playgrounds, climbing walls, concerts, movie nights, and more!

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Get Dirty!

Try a Mud Run This Summer Who said playing in the mud is just for kids?

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What if it could be run as a group, with a casual atmosphere and a light heartedness as you laugh over shared successes and failures?

What if it wasn’t a monotonous exercise or a race to determine who is best? What if running involved mud, tire obstacles, hay bales, walls, and a bed of coals?

It is with fun in mind that races such as the Tater Dash, the Dirty Dash, and the Spartan races have risen to such popularity. The races aren’t always long, ranging in length from three to six miles, but the miles are action packed. The mud races, although fun and often

an running be fun? For some, running is a way of life; a cathartic escape from the daily grind. For the rest of us, running IS a grind; a chore to be completed on the quest to a healthier lifestyle.

casual, still require training and preparation.

Before race day, you need to get out and pound the pavement.

While some of the races are casual in nature, they are still going to push your physical boundaries and in order to avoid injury, you need to train. A reasonable goal is to be able to complete the total distance on flat ground with some ease. You’ll find the distance will

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PAGE 7 be quite a bit more tiring once barbed wire; sharp rocks and roots obstacles are thrown into the mix! will jab and may cause you to bleed! The mud will certainly seal Race day itself requires advance the wound, but avoiding injury is preparation, especially in terms of the ultimate goal. wardrobe. You will want to wear as few clothes as you can (within When confronted with a mud pit, reason and decency!). You will you may not know the total depth want lightweight materials and so do not jump in feet first! The not cotton, which will absorb bottom of the pit may also be lined the water and mud, ultimately with plastic, which will be slippery. weighing you down. You will also Enter with caution as you find your want to avoid cotton if your race footing. involves fire...

Local races in 2017 include the You will want to wear shoes that Spartan Race and the Tater Dash. can be thrown away afterwards The Idaho Spartan race may be a – yes, you can try to rinse all of short distance at three miles, but the mud out, but you will find it is a sprint through 20 obstacles that when they dry, they are stiff, including mud, fire, barbed wire, uncomfortable, and not the shoes and walls. This race is great for you used to love. You don’t need experienced racers as well as first to duct tape your shoes on – it is timers, but you will definitely want unnecessary and unhelpful. You’ll to have some endurance training see the duct tape fall off in the first under your belt before registering. mile or so.

The course will be physically Avoid jewelry, expensive and mentally demanding sunglasses, or anything of value as you sprint through the that may be lost or broken as you obstacles placed in your navigate the obstacles.

Snug path. Testing your courage, fitting sunglasses may be helpful agility, and physical fitness, to keep mud out of your eyes, but the Spartan race offers a twist again, be prepared for potential on the competitive racing circuit. The 2017 race will be damage or loss. at the Thomas Pence Ranch Another way to prepare is to in Payette on June 24th. You consider the obstacles.

Have can find the race and register you practiced your army crawl at www.Spartan.com. recently? You will want to avoid crawling on your knees too much The Tater Dash is a lightgoing through tunnels and under hearted affair. It is a 5.2 cbboise.com

mile course at Twin Oaks Farm in Eagle, Idaho. In this race, you’ll be immersed in mud from head to toe as you cross obstacles such as Greased Pig Alley, the Cowboy Corrals, and the Mashed Potatoes and Mud Gravy pit! With 180 acres to spread the course over, the obstacles are fun, messy, and a great way to keep you motivated with your fitness goals.

Your parking fees benefit the Idaho Food Bank, and there will be on-site non-perishable canned food collection as well. The 2017 race is scheduled for July 15th and registration is available on www. taterdash.com.

Try something new this year while keeping your New Year’s Resolution! You may just find that running can be fun after all!

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The Department of Energy notes that the right kind of draperies can reduce solar heat gain in homes by as much as 33 percent.

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Cool It

Keeping Your Home Comfortable

There are many effective ways to keep your house cool during the summer months that won’t require you to take out a second mortgage.

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iving in the Treasure Valley has a long list of advantages.

For some, though, with the average summer temperature in the 90s, heat is not one of them.

Even if you enjoy the hot sun (especially after the winter we just had), it’s important to find a way to keep your house cool without breaking the bank. Here are some easy ways you can save on your energy bills without suffering.

Technology Investing in a programmable thermostat can save hundreds on your power bill. If you already have one, you know the benefits!

Why have your A/C unit running ALL DAY when you don’t even get home until 5 p.m.? Program the unit to relax during the hotter part of the day and begin cooling the house down before you get home.

If you want to take it a step further, get a smart thermostat that actually learns when you need a lower temperature. You can control it from your smartphone, so if you need to make adjustments on the go, it’s no problem.

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important key to keeping your house cool. If a window is on the sunny side of your house, tilt the blinds up slightly to prevent the rays from coming in. You don’t have to live in darkness. White blinds will still reflect plenty of light with less of the radiant heat.

Isolate Unused Rooms If you are lucky enough to have an extra room you don’t use on a consistent basis, close the vent and the door to that room. It’s a great way to keep your house cool as the cool air can be re-distributed to the rooms you do use.

Invest In Ceiling Fans If you don’t have fans already, you may want to consider getting some. Keeping the air circulating can do wonders for the comfort level of your home. They help distribute the air while keeping you cooler. Moving air helps transport the heat you generate away from your body so you can cool down more quickly.

Save the Oven Maybe it’s not the best idea to decide to bake at two o’clock in the afternoon. Ovens generate an incredible amount of heat, and it

has to go somewhere. If you need to use the oven, try waiting until later in the evening so you are not competing with the A/C unit during the hottest part of the day.

Insulate If you are a homeowner, attic insulation is not an expense; it’s an investment! Not only will it save you on your energy bills, it will also help extend the life of your roof — and keep your house a lot cooler. There are many theories on which insulation is best. If you are on a budget, just remember, any insulation is better than none at all. Check with your local hardware or home improvement store for suggestions, tips, and proper instruction, as you never want to cover attic soffit vents with insulation.

By taking a few easy steps, you can enjoy the summer heat when you are outside, knowing that you’ll be greeted with a cool, energy efficient home when you come inside!

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Dinner Table Trivia

Five Smart Home Stats

Be the smartest one at the dinner table with these interesting facts.

Victoria Keichinger Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

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oldwell Banker was the first real estate brand to recognize and embrace the movement of smart technology into the home, and with good reason. We’ve always believed that home isn’t just a roof over your head, it’s your emotional center, where the best things in life happen on a daily basis.

Smart technology helps make our homes more comfortable, safer, more economical, and more convenient, further strengthening the emotional bond we have with our most treasured possession.

Consequently, we’ve taken a leadership position in educating our agents about the benefits of smart home technology, so that they can share this expertise with their clients to serve them in the best way possible.

From sponsoring the CES Smart Home Marketplace two years in a row, to developing an industryleading smart home curriculum for our agent network and even launching the first-of-its-kind Smart Home Staging Kit, we’ve picked up a lot of Smart Home

expertise along the way. Here are 5 smart home stats that we’ve uncovered: of agents surveyed

by Coldwell Banker Real Estate found that homes with smart home tech are selling faster than homes without the technology.

Parents with children in the U.S. under the age of 18 are almost

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Roughly half of millennials and 42 percent of U.S. broadband households surveyed would “smart stage� their home to attract buyers.

Almost half of U.S. millennials between the ages of 18 and 34 use smart home products at home.

fingerprints, body temperature and even a heartbeat.

Imagine as you walk through your home, a small wrist device authenticates your identity based Smart devices are getting even on your pulse, which signals to more intelligent, allowing users your home to automatically adjust to gain a better understanding of the lighting and room temperature how they operate and how the and to play music based on technology can enhance everyday your personal preferences and of Americans with life. Soon homes will become programmable settings. a smart home intelligent enough to distinguish product who between family members and their Welcome to the future of the smart don't already have guests and adjust to individual home with Coldwell Banker, helping needs based on biometrics like more homeowners get connected. voice control would like to have it. cbboise.com

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Monthly Market Stats

What’s Happening in Treasure Valley Real Estate

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ellers continue to be favored in what appears to be a sustained prime selling season in the Treasure Valley.

Closed sales units remained lower year-over-year in Ada County, while Canyon saw a significant increase over last year’s home sale count for the month. It is still apparent that more buyers would be buying homes right now if they had the right number of homes from which to choose.

Though unit sales remain relatively flat, the total closed volume in the market is up due to average sales prices being up. Prices are up 8% in Ada and a whopping 12% in Canyon County compared to last May! Another astonishing metric is the median days on market for the homes that have sold (how many days from initial listing of a home

move their equity into another investment.

3. Retirees – homeowners needing to downsize or move out of ownership completely and into assisted living, Essentially, anyone that can with family, or sell their home now without the like.

until the seller typically receives an accepted contract). This number is typically measured in weeks or months, but currently is a matter of only days.

T h e r e are three categories simultaneously needing to of home buy is poised to take the best E s s e n t i a l l y , sellers advantage of the market now. anyone that can sell their home that are particularly great candidates for now without simultaneously needing to buy is poised to take taking advantage of this market: 1. So-called “default the best advantage of the market landlords” – homeowners that now. moved during the downturn, but because of the stifled market Is the time right for you, or would at that time, couldn’t sell and you simply like to have a discussion therefore converted their home about it? Get in touch and let’s get into a rental. Perhaps these owners started together. Your referrals and are tiring of being a landlord now. repeat business are so very greatly 2. Single-family home appreciated, and rest assured that investor – folks that deliberately professional advice to help you purchased rental properties in navigate your next move is just a the past that may now wish to text, call, or email away. capitalize on higher prices and COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON GROUP

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HOMES SOLD MAY 2017*

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AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

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HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET* * Numbers reflect year-over-year comparisons.

$181,000

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HOMES SOLD MAY 2017*

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AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

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MEDIAN SALES PRICE

774

HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET*

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Ada County

Featured Homes

1737 Silver Crest Dr. N Boise This luxury home is defined by its stunning views, premier orientation, & sumptuous living spaces. Cherry floors lead to the great room, exquisitely designed for living the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Each room offers city and mountain views, vivid sunsets from the porch, deck, and patios. Chef's kitchen flows seamlessly into living and dining areas.

5203 W. Silverlake Ln. NW Boise This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is warm and inviting, with vaulted ceilings and plenty of space. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining! Huge upstairs bonus room features hardwood flooring, kitchenette, and a half bath. Separate pathway to the lake with unlimited access. Don't miss this beauty!

11695 W. Baserri Dr. SW Boise Super clean & move-in ready! This one is a mustsee, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,800 sq.ft., and an open floor plan. Huge kitchen with tons of light, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, island, walk-in pantry, and separate wine bar. Spacious master with soaker tub, separate shower, dual sinks, and walk-in closet.

Completed landscaping & extended deck.

2391 N. Edgewood Rd. Eagle Peaceful retreat, yet close to town! Gorgeous views of the Boise Front. 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home boasts spacious rooms, with a private main-level master, and an oversized office.

Features 4.77 acres, with 3-stall barn, shed, RV/ horse trailer parking, pasture, and paddocks, perfect for the horse enthusiast!

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Featured Homes

8321 W. Tether St. S Boise Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,132 sq.ft. home in a central location. Kitchen boasts alder cabinetry, granite counters, huge island, and stainless steel appliances. Spacious master suite includes a large walk-in closet, dual sinks, separate soaker tub, and tiled walk-in shower.

Huge back yard, perfect for those summer BBQs.

2772 N. Jeremy Ave. W Boise Nice open design in this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with beautiful upgrades throughout.

Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and center island. Main level office, plus a separate study/play area upstairs. Fully fenced and landscaped, you will fall in love with this home!

649 N. Tresa Pl. Star Better-than-new 3 bed, 2.5 bath home with many updates throughout! Plenty of space with 2,564 sq.ft. and an upper level bonus room, perfect for entertaining. Open kitchen features granite counters, gas stove, center island with breakfast bar, and dining space.

Private manicured yard with a covered patio.

4-car garage with tons of storage space!

1908 N. Buckler Kuna Room for everyone in this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,105 sq.ft. home. Bright and open kitchen with gas range, center tile island, and corner pantry. Huge upstairs bonus room features a gas fireplace. Master suite with two large walk-in closets. Large back yard includes raised garden beds and a covered patio. Great location!

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Featured Homes

17109 N. Wylie Pl. NE Nampa This brand new home boasts a dream kitchen with granite counters & center island, stainless steel appliances, a butler's pantry, and tile floors.

Light and bright office/den, with tons of windows, vaulted ceiling, and French doors. Stunning living room with detailed ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stone gas fireplace. Gorgeous master retreat with all the extras.

2018 W. Neilscott Dr. NW Nampa Beautifully-updated home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and room for everyone. 2,770 sq.ft., 3-car garage on a quarter-acre lot. Huge master retreat and 3 separate living areas to give everyone their own space. Open kitchen with tile counters and island. Corner lot with fenced back yard, garden space, and RV parking.

15738 Eclipse Dr. SW Caldwell Stunning, custom-built home on a cul-de-sac lot with no detail overlooked. Separate in-law quarters. Impressive entry, great room with vaulted ceilings, and a double-sided gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling brick work. Gorgeous kitchen with Corian counters & a large center island. Sun room with fireplace and stamped concrete floor.

Breathtaking views.

46 E. Rose Lake Middleton Fantastic 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with lots of room to spread out. Kitchen offers granite counters, tile flooring, extra large pantry, and lots of storage. Separate living and family areas, perfect for entertaining. Subdivision features private lakes. Fully fenced yard with a covered patio and no back neighbors. This home is a must-see!

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548 W. Bayhill Dr. S Nampa Amazing custom home in the beautiful Bayhill subdivision, with wrought-iron fenced yard and a large wrap-around porch. Master suite boasts a walk-in shower and jetted tub with marble tile. Plenty of space for everyone with 2,982 sq.ft. includes formal dining, living, and family room with a fireplace. Upgrades throughout.

13302 Lakeside Village Ln. S Nampa In a cul-de-sac, surrounded by mature trees and landscaping, this beautifully updated home sits on 1.87 acres. Neighbors Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge and offers views of Lake Lowell. Mainlevel master has a large jetted tub and access to the deck. Kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counters, an island/breakfast bar and shares a 2-sided fireplace with the great room.

1108 La Reata Way Middleton Beautiful home with upgrades throughout!

Open kitchen with tiled granite counters, island and large pantry. Huge family room has access to private back yard with nice landscaping, new hot tub, and fire pit. Private hallway leading to master suite, with dual sinks and walk-in closet.

Mudroom with extra storage. Don't miss out!

14846 Dagger Falls Way Middleton This stunning modern farmhouse with open floor plan has it all! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,119 sq.ft. with an office and on a full acre lot.

Beautiful kitchen features quartz counters, farm sink, custom-made cabinets, huge island, stainless steel appliances, and hidden walk-in pantry. Master suite offers tiled walk-in shower and soaker tub. No detail was overlooked!

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Boise Farmers’ Market Each Saturday

9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

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

Capital City Public Market Each Saturday

9:30a.m.-1:30p.m.

8th and Idaho, downtown Boise

www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com

Eagle Saturday Market Saturdays starting April 29

9:30a.m.-2:00p.m.

185 E. State St., Eagle

www.facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket

Nampa Farmers’ Market Saturdays starting April 29

9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

Front & 13th, Nampa www.nampafarmersmarket.com

Kuna Farmer's Market Saturdays starting April 29

9:00a.m.-noon Bernie Fisher Memorial Park Main & Linder, Kuna www.facebook.com/Kuna-Farmers-Market COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON GROUP

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Things to Do Get up, get out, and enjoy!

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

Boise Spartan Sprint Saturday, June 24, 7:30 a.m.

Settlers Park, Meridian & Ustick Roads www.meridiancityspecialevents.org

Alive After Five Concert Series Wednesdays starting June 7

5:00-8:00 p.m., Grove Plaza 826 W. Main St., Boise downtownboise.org

Thomas Pence Ranch 5433 Big Willow Creek Rd., Payette www.spartan.com

Eagle Fun Days July 7-8

Downtown Eagle Information

Great Garden Escape Thursdays, June 8-September 7

Treasure Valley Comic-Con July 7-9, times vary

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

Galactic Day at ZooBoise Saturday, June 17, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise zooboise.org

Nampa Civic Center 311 3rd St. South, Nampa treasurevalleycomiccon.com

Tater Dash 2017 Saturday, July 15, 8:00 a.m.

Twin Oaks Farms 3250 N. Eagle Rd., Eagle taterdash.com

Meridian Dairy Days June 22-24, times vary

Boise Twilight Criterium Saturday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

Main Street, Meridian dairy days.org

Downtown Boise boisetwilightcriterium.com

Feed Your Soul Festival To benefit Create Common Good

Canyon County Fair July 27-30

Saturday, June 24, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Capitol Park, 601 W. Jefferson, Boise Info

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22nd & Blaine St, Caldwell canyoncountyfair.org

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