REAL Magazine, March-April, 2016

MARCH/APRIL, 2016

Up Your Curb Appeal!

Make Your Porch Shine Sprucing Up Easy Home Improvement Yummy Oven Ribs From MFT BBQ Sauce & Rub Homes for Dogs Coldwell Banker's Commitment Monthly 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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What do you love most about springtime? We love the extended daylight hours, the warmer temps that call us outdoors, the beautiful blue of the sky showcasing the still-snow-covered foothills. This is a beautiful valley, isn't it?

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'Is the spring coming?' he said 'What is it like?' . . .

'It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain failling on the sunshine . . .'"

~ Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

contents Up Your Curb Appeal!

Make your front porch shine this spring with these simple tips.

Sprucing Up Small projects for a big impact.

Yummy Oven Ribs You'll love this easy recipe from our friends at My Family Tradition BBQ Sauce & Rub.

Homes for Dogs Coldwell Banker renews its partnership with Adopt-a-Pet.

Market Stats Keep up with what's happening in the Treasure Valley real estate market.

Ada County Homes There are some spectacular homes for sale in Ada County!

Canyon County Homes Canyon County has some beautiful and affordable homes for sale.

Things to Do Get out and play!

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Up Your Curb Appeal!

Make Your Front Porch Shine

W

hat better time than spring to freshen up your home’s front porch? It’s easy to make a few changes to welcome the season.

Clean out debris with a power washer.

The first step is cleaning out the debris from winter. You could use old-fashioned equipment like a broom, mop, washcloth and elbow grease or hire a professional

pressure washing service to clean away stubborn debris so your porch looks like new. Dirt and grime in the floor and on the siding can be dusted off quickly by a pressure washer, which will save you time and effort otherwise spent hand washing your porch.

Add a new coat of paint.

A new coat of paint is a great way to revitalize the front porch, whether it’s touching up the trim, railings

and banisters, or repainting the front door. It is also an opportunity to add a bright new color as part of your front porch design. Painting is a good DIY project on the weekend, or if you intend to do a complete overhaul, you might need to get a painter to help. Make sure the color will complement the rest of the house. You could always paint the porch a neutral tone and then cover the door in a bright color so it stands out.

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Get your home ready for warmer weather and outdoor living with these handy tips.

Revitalize the front door.

Once you start getting the porch fixed up, it’s time to turn your focus to the door. Start by cleaning off any dirt and grime with the power washer or with a washcloth covered in vinegar and water. Then you can add on decorations like wreaths, a new door knob made of brass or steel, window dressings and more. That way it will look brand new without having to install a new door for hundreds of dollars.

potted plants with seasonal flowers. They are inexpensive, add a splash of color and can be either standing or hanging in baskets throughout your porch. They will also help to create a welcoming atmosphere on the front porch.

You should coordinate the colors of the plants to match the front door or the landscape so they stand out against the porch and blend with the yard.

Brighten the porch with fixtures and new decor.

Imbue the porch with the natural If the house numbers and mailbox landscape. are showing signs of age, you To make your porch blend in with might need to spend a few hours the landscape, consider adding or hire a handyman to revitalize cbboise.com

them. You should also install light fixtures to make those house numbers easy to see at night or on rainy days. Light fixtures are also good for illuminating front porch decor like chairs, rockers, swings, dining chairs and tables. Proper lighting will give the porch a warm feel at all hours. ~ Lindsay Listanski / Andrea Davis Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

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Sprucing Up

Easy Home Improvement Amy Freeman Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

While you might be itching to get outside this spring, how about tackling some easy indoor projects while the weather is still unpredictable?

P

eople don’t often think of this time of year as the best time for home improvement projects, but early spring can be ideal for a number of tasks.

Whether you’re looking for a small change or something larger, here are some home improvement projects worth trying before you get busy outdoors.

Get New Lighting The days are still a bit short, and there is less sunlight overall, so you might notice that your rooms are slightly dim or that there are strange shadows cast on the walls or furniture. If so, investing in new lighting might be just what you need.

There are few basic lighting rules to keep in mind when picking out a new lamp or two.

• If you’re replacing the light by your bathroom mirror, choose two lamps to put on either side of the mirror or a long, horizontal lamp for above the mirror. Placing a single bulb directly above your

mirror will cast shadows on your face, making you wish you didn’t have a light at all.

• For end tables, experts suggest the right-height lamp should be at the level of your shoulder when you sit in a chair next to it.

• For a chandelier or fixture over a dining room table, choose one that is a foot in diameter smaller than the width of your table.

If you don’t have the budget to invest in new lighting fixtures for your home right now, a walletfriendly fix is to invest in more energy efficient bulbs. Whether you pick compact fluorescent bulbs or LEDs, you’ll see a reduction in the amount of energy your home uses when you swap out your incandescent bulbs. Plus, CFLs and LEDs have much longer lives than the traditional bulb, so you don’t have to worry about replacing them as often.

Add a New Coat of Paint Painting a room in cooler weather might seem like a bad idea, but

why not get it over with before it’s nice and you want to be outside?

If you’re worried about ventilation, crack a window in the room you’re working in, and be sure to pick a paint that is low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and plug in a fan to get the air circulating.

Clear Stuff Out When you spend a lot of time indoors, it can start to feel a little claustrophobic. One way to give yourself more space is to start clearing out the items you don’t use. Go through your home room by room, looking for items you haven’t used in a while or that you don’t like. Box them up to be donated, sold, or thrown away, depending on their condition.

While cooler temperatures might make you want to curl up with a good book, overcome the urge to lounge and get moving on some improvements that will make you proud!

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Yummy Oven Ribs

from MFT BBQ Sauce & Rub

My Family Tradition Sauce & Rub Company, based in Boise, produces all natural, hand-crafted ketchups, sauces, and rubs. Their products are gluten free, contain no high fructose corn syrup, and are free of additives and preservatives.

INGREDIENTS 2-3 racks of pork ribs 4-6 Tbsp. MFT Original Seasoning 1-2 cups MFT BBQ Sauce

DIRECTIONS - Remove membrane from back of ribs. Rinse & pat dry

- Place on foil-lined cookie sheet/baking tray - Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour at 225o - Remove from oven, place each rack, meat side down, on separate foil. Cover each rack with MFT BBQ Sauce. Wrap 2 more times with foil and place back on tray.

- Bake 2 hours at 275o - Remove from oven & let rest in foil for 20-40 minutes - Remove racks from foil, place on tray, pour juices over the top of ribs & broil for 5 minutes.

Serves 4-7 For more recipes, visit MFTSAUCEANDRUB.COM

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Homes for Dogs

Coldwell Banker's Commitment By extending their Homes for Dogs program, Coldwell Banker and Adopt-a-Pet will "raise the ruff" for adoptable dogs in 2016.

Athena Snow Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

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ogs make every day awesome.

That’s why Coldwell Banker Real Estate has extended its collaboration with Adopt-a-Pet.com and will continue its successful “Homes for Dogs Project” into 2016.

groups through their association • with Adopt-a-Pet.com (and, in the Treasure Valley, Petfinder.com).

Locally, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group will continue its work with the Idaho Humane Society, West Valley Humane Society, and the Last year, Coldwell Banker was Meridian Valley Humane Society inspired by the canine stars of its through food drives, sponsorships, successful and popular “Home’s Best and, among other things, their "Pet Friend” television commercial. Upon of the Week" feature in the Idaho learning that half of the featured Statesman's Saturday HomeFinder. pups were adopted, Coldwell Banker set out on a mission to As we look ahead to this continued make a difference for the millions of collaboration, we’d also like to adoptable pets around the country celebrate last year’s successes and look to these awesome moments as in need of a loving home. inspiration for 2016.

The extension of the campaign will further opportunities for Coldwell • 20,000 adoptions in only eight months.

Banker affiliated offices, like Coldwell Banker Tomlinson Group • 88,000 sales associates and 15,000 shelters and rescue in Idaho's Treasure Valley, to join groups working together. forces with local shelters and rescue

More than 675 local adoption events during the Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend in August 2015. (Stay tuned: the adoption event will be replicated in Fall 2016!)

The Coldwell Banker “Home’s Best Friend” advertisement has also been extended into 2016. Watch for Coldwell Banker’s new caninecentric ad spot as part of the 2016 campaign, coming soon.

After nearly 110 years of helping people find homes, Coldwell Banker is now in the business of finding dogs homes. It’s why Adopt-a-Pet presented Coldwell Banker with the first ever Companion Animal Champion Award for its incredible commitment to man’s (and home’s) best friend at the annual Coldwell Banker Generation Blue Event in September 2015.

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Make a difference today!

ADOPT If you can't adopt FOSTER If you can't foster SPONSOR If you can't sponsor VOLUNTEER If you can't volunteer DONATE If you can't donate EDUCATE

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Monthly Market Stats

What’s Happening in Treasure Valley Real Estate

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ome sales in both Ada and Canyon Counties surged in February compared to last year. Ada County in particular saw double-digit percentage increases in sales and average prices over both last year.

County actually went down, and Ada’s active listing inventory remained relatively flat.

This combination of high demand and continued low supply underlines Home inventory in Canyon County the ongoing trend of actually went down in February, a seller’s At the same and Ada County's active inventory market in time, during remained relatively flat, continuing the Treasure a time of the trend of a seller's market. year when Va l l e y.

As we’ve we normally start to see an increase in the reported in previous months, we number of home listings on the don’t anticipate this trend to turn market, the inventory in Canyon anytime soon.

However, the spring season almost always brings an increase in the listing inventory. If you’re considering a move this year, you might be wise to get ahead of the usual spring rush and start the process sooner rather than later.

Call, text, or email and take a look at just how good the market might be for you right now!

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HOMES SOLD FEBRUARY 2016*

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

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Ada County

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET

1,759 HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET*

* Numbers reflect year-over-year comparisons.

232

$151,500

HOMES SOLD FEBRUARY 2016*

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

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Canyon County

759 HOMES CURRENTLY ON MARKET*

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Ada County

Featured Homes

5584 S. Impatiens Place SE Boise This bright home is tucked away on a quiet culde-sac in popular Columbia Village. The parklike back yard flows into the neighborhood landscape area lined with mature trees and breathtaking views. The single-level floor plan feels noticeably larger with vaulted ceilings and continuous bamboo floors. This home is stylish and charming.

12575 W. Murchison SW Boise Don't miss your opportunity to live on a quiet street in this coveted neighborhood.

Conveniently located near shopping and the Boise Ranch Golf Course, this immaculate home has a ton of great features that you will love. A fireplace, large bonus room, covered patio, upstairs laundry room and an extra deep garage.

3014 E. Tusa St. SE Meridian Custom, certified Energy Star home blends contemporary stucco exterior with the warmth of rich interior features to create the comforts you'll love. Posed with no back neighbors, the front court yard and covered patio play host to entertaining spaces. Oversized great room and kitchen with designer lights, granite counters and stainless steel appliances.

1007 S. Island Glenn Way Eagle Stunning former Parade Home and it shows! This well maintained, energy efficient home has it all.

Beautiful main-level master with extensive tile work, walk-in shower and closet. Kitchen boasts slab granite with island, prep sink, pantry and view to the amazing yard and pond. Upstairs you'll find a Jack & Jill set up with extra sink. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is a must see!

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Ada County

Featured Homes

3488 E. Beamer Ct. SW Boise Fantastic home in an upscale neighborhood!

Located in a cul-de-sac with a north-facing back yard and easy access to the freeway.

Move-in ready, super clean and updated.

Features 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath with separate living and family rooms. Spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar and pantry. Full 3-car tandem garage with work bench.

675 E. Senita Canyon NE Meridian This beauty shows like new! Immaculate 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-story home features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, wood blinds, crown molding, tile flooring and a beautiful rock fireplace. Master on main level with a spacious, walk-in tiled shower and separate soaker tub. Professionally landscaped yard, finished garage and much more!

286 S. Spring Lake Way Star This meticulous home boasts lovely curb appeal and new exterior paint and flooring. Split bedroom, single-level design with spacious upstairs rec room. Elegant entry leads into great room with tons of light and a cozy gas fireplace.

Grand master retreat features dual vanities, walk-in closet and separate soaker tub and shower. Beautifully landscaped yard.

5791 N. Star Ridge Star Beautiful location in prestigious Hillsdale Estates.

Lots of room to roam and views on 1 + acre lot. Spacious 2-story home with full basement features a perfect floor plan, bright and open kitchen, living, formal dining and family rooms on main level. Master suite with adjoining room for exercise area, sitting room or whatever your heart desires!

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Canyon County

Featured Homes

10298 Sumpter St. NE Nampa Better than new! Fantastic setup on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,719 sq.ft. home on a large corner lot. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, slab granite, custom cabinetry, breakfast bar and a large walk-in pantry. Great room with arches and lots of crown molding throughout the home. Spacious master suite and a split bedroom design.

17304 Copper Spur Ave. NE Nampa Immaculate custom home in the Golden Spur community. Sits on 1.24 acres with beautiful views, land to build a shop and no back neighbors. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs. Fantastic built-in cabinetry, tile counters, hardwood floors, mud room, rock fireplace, dual zone heating and cooling. Come on out to country living, minutes from the freeway!

5612 W. Buckboard Ave. NW Caldwell Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath and 1,036 sq.ft. home with a split bedroom plan. Open living area leads into kitchen and dining area.

Kitchen features lots of natural lighting, plenty of storage space and pantry. Nice sized back yard. This is a great, entry level home, totally move-in ready! Don't miss out.

15373 David St. SW Caldwell Very spacious and well maintained home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on nearly half an acre.

Very warm and inviting layout with formal living and dining rooms. New quartz counter tops in kitchen with island, built-in range and double oven. Relax and enjoy the beautiful views on the large wooden deck. Fully landscaped back yard.

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930 S. Spring Valley Dr. S Nampa Amazing, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,397 sq.ft., singlelevel home with bonus room! Great room and entry way feature 10' step-up ceilings with open floor plan to kitchen and eating area. Spacious kitchen with quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, gas range, wide plank hardwood laminate floors and pantry. Plenty of space for everyone!

2813 S. Bayhill Ct. S Nampa Beautiful home in gated Bayhill Subdivision with great open floor plan. Kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, island/ breakfast bar, custom cabinets and lots of storage.

Immense, main-level master suite with jetted tub, separate walk-in shower and dual sinks. Bonus room, hardwood floors, fireplace, drive-thru 3rd bay garage and so much more!

24398 Tombstone Ridge Ct. Middleton Peaceful and quiet, east-facing acre home with amazing views across the valley to the Boise front. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath beauty features an open floor plan with 12' ceilings, fireplace in great room, kitchen with quartz counter tops, tile and hardwood finishes throughout. The 4th bedroom is perfectly situated for an office. Oversized garage plus a shop!

8161 Goldstream Ct. Middleton Elegant waterfront home! A gorgeous, sweeping staircase greets you as you enter this immaculately maintained home. The chef's kitchen upgrades include: beautiful granite, cabinets, pull out shelves, built in storage & a HUGE pantry. The kitchen, dining area, great room & master on the main level look out over the private lake. Don't miss the "Harry Potter" room!

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FARMERS’ MARKETS Boise Farmers’ Market Saturdays starting April 2

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

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

Capital City Public Market Saturdays starting April 16

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

8th and Idaho, downtown Boise

www.capitalcitypublicmarket.com

Eagle Saturday Market Saturdays starting April 23

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

185 E. State St., Eagle

www.facebook.com/eaglesaturdaymarket

Nampa Farmers’ Market Saturdays starting April 30

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

Front & 13th, Nampa www.nampafarmersmarket.com

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Things to Do Get out and enjoy our valley!

Friday Night Dinner at the Basque Market Each Friday, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

SNIP's 8th Annual "SPAY"ghetti No Balls Sunday, March 20, 5:00-9:00 p.m.

608 W. Grove St., Boise Reservations: 208-433-1208 www.thebasquemarket.com

Family Night at Idaho Ice World Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26, 8:00 p.m.

7072 S. Eisenmann Rd., Boise www.idahoiceworld.com

Learn to Social Dance Every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.

Meridian Senior Center 1920 N. Records Way, Meridian meridianseniorcenter.com

ZooBoise's Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Easter Bunny, egg scrambles, face painting 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise zooboise.org

Boise Spring Home Show March 17-20, times vary

Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood, Garden City boisespringhomeshow.com

Boise Flower and Garden Show March 18-20, times vary

Boise Centre on the Grove 850 W. Front St., Boise http://www.gardenshowboise.com/

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Riverside Hotel Ballroom 2900 W. Chinden Blvd., Boise snipidaho.org

Nampa Rec Center 131 Constitution Way, Nampa Information

Ballet Idaho presents The Sleeping Beauty Friday & Saturday, April 8-9, times vary

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Ln., Boise balletidaho.org

Raised Bed Gardening class Saturday, April 9, 1:00 p.m.

Idaho Botanical Gardens 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd., Boise idahobotanicalgarden.org

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Friday, April 15, 8:00 p.m.

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts 2201 W. Cesar Chavez Ln., Boise ticket information

Bikes 4 Books Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 23, 7:00-11:00 a.m.

215 N. 10th St., Boise Bikes4Books@usa.com

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