Archive for November, 2007
Garden Valley Idaho Christmas Bazaar
November 23rd, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Real Estate
Santa’s Elves are Alive and Well in Garden Valley, Idaho.
Come to the Annual Christmas Bazaar where you’ll find beautiful handcrafted Gifts and Specialty Food Gifts made by our talented local artisans. You’ll find something for everyone on your Christmas list.
Saturday November 24th at the Community Hall
Doors open at 9:00am.
You can shop and visit with your friends and neighbors until 6:00pm.
Don’t forget to bring along a goody for the Girl Scout Food and Toy drive to be held at the Bazaar.
See you there.
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A Garden Valley Idaho Thanksgiving!
November 21st, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Here in Garden Valley we have much to be thankful for this Holiday Season. Our community remains vibrant, friendly, safe and naturally beautiful even as we see growth emerging. The outcome of bond elections, this fall, will soon bring us a new library and a school. New businesses and developments are under construction. The sun is shining this Thanksgiving Holiday and snow is not far behind. 
When you gather with friends and family remember to thank your lucky starts for bringing you to Garden Valley. Then think of our troop and be thankful for them, too.
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Know Your Neighborhood! Update on Garden Valley’s Castle Mountain Creeks Market
November 21st, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Garden Valley, Castle Mountain Creeks, Real Estate
Economic news, though mixed, seems favorable in Idaho. Last week the Idaho Statesman reported that the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce held an Economic Outlook Forum. Speakers there agreed that the Treasure Valley economic conditions are stronger and more resilient than many local economies around that nation.
Although Garden Valley sales are down. Local figures are relatively good compared to other nationwide markets. This is due in part to the fact the approximately 50% of our properties are second homes. The typical buyer in our market is not a candidate for sub-prime loans, or high risk, loans. Interest rates are still very favorable and money is easily available to the typical Garden Valley buyer.I estimate that the Garden Valley Idaho market will not suffer as much ans will recover more quickly than others. You may often hear the phrase “a return to a normal market”. What this means is that Sellers should not expect conditions to match those of the 2005 boom any time in the near future. Read the rest of this entry »
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Home Inspections! Making Money For Garden Valley Sellers!
November 20th, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Real Estate, Garden Valley Sellers
Why would a Seller consider paying for a home Inspection? Isn’t that up to the Buyer? In a competitive market your listing package should include this valuable tool.
Garden Valley Sellers Tell All about Home Inspection Cash Benefits:
Preparation
What is the inspector looking for? Perform your own pre-inspection. Address any items that need attention.
Presentation
The inspector must have access to all areas of your home. Start to de-cluttter before he arrives and you’ll be ready for showings, too. “Get Packing”
Partnership
The home inspector is your friend. Having an inspection in your listing package immediately removes some of the Buyers risk and tells him you have taken the extra step to make your home Buyer Ready.
Cost
The cost of a Home Inspection in the Garden Valley market can run between $250 and $500 (don’t make the inspector move the boxes himself!). Pennies when you consider the cost of negotiating repairs at closing. Oh, by the Way! A Sellers Home Inspection is a marketing tool. Ask your agent to share in the cost.
Time
A Seller home inspection avoids delays, or worse. A Garden Valley home inspection can take from 10 - 20 business days. Any flaws could send the Buyer back to the negotiating table. Worse yet, the Buyer walks. All this time your home is pending on the MLS and no agents are showing it. You better hope it’s not November in Idaho.
The Big Payoff - Cash!!
A Seller home inspection can save you big money. Flaws that are found, after the Purchase Contract is signed, open the Seller up for renewed negotiation. By now, all of your precious belongings are in the moving van. You have lost all leverage. The Buyer may want thousands to make the repairs.
For More Information, Call Kathy Vaughan @ Garden Valley Properties - 208-462-4620
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Tamarck Ski Resort Announces Season Opening - November 22nd
November 16th, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Real Estate
Tamarack Resort, a world class, year round recreational facility announces the November 22nd opening of the 2007/2008 ski season. Located just one hour north of Garden Valley, lifts will operate from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Tamarack facilities include 39 runs and 7 chairlifts. Snow boarding, Nordic and snow shoeing trails are also available.
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Crouch City Council Contests November Elections
November 15th, 2007 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Real Estate
Bob Powell, Crouch City Councilman, moves to Contest November elections which seated three new council members.
Were Mistakes Made On the November Ballot?
During last nights regularly scheduled Crouch City Council meeting, Councilman Bob Powell made pointed inquiries to City officials and staff about possible mismanagement of the November election. Read the rest of this entry »
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Attend the Garden Valley Alcohol and Drug Coalition - By ICAN
November 15th, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Real Estate
ICAN, The Integrated County Accountability Network, to Sponsor Monthly Drug and Alcohol Coalition Meeting .
Date: Monday November 26th
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Garden Valley School Lunch Room
All community members, parents and students are invited to attend. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Cold is Coming! Prepare! 12 Easy Winterizing Tips
November 11th, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
The temperatures are definitely dropping and the snow is not far behind ( I hope).
Follow these Home Winterizing Tips.
- Everything and anything that is sitting outside must be stored away. Otherwise, make a map of it’s location in case you need to dig it out from under the snow.
- Disconnect hoses from all hose bibs and bury hydrants.
- Blow out sprinklers
- Stack a weeks worth of firewood in close proximity to the house. Keep the bulk of your firewood away from the siding and out from under overhangs of your home. Stacked wood can attract insects and rodents.
- Clean your chimney
- Ask Marsha, at the Trading Post, when she expects her next order of grain scoops.
They are the best shovels for our snow type. Buy one now before the rush. - Mount snow removal attachments on trucks and tractors or contract with a local snow removal service.
- Reverse ceiling fans. They should rotate clockwise for winter.
- Close foundation vents
- Insulate any pipes that may be exposed or that are running through unheated spaces in the house.
- Check batteries in smoke detectors.
- Prune away any tree branches or shrubs that will get in the way of shovel.
Bonus Tip!
Get out the snow shoes and the sunscreen!
Enjoy the beautiful garden valley winter.
See more on Winter Survival at the University of Idaho Extension Service
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Property Tax Notices Are in the Mail!
November 6th, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Idaho Property Tax notices for 2008 are in the mail.
Taxes are due in December 20 and can be paid in full or you have the option to pay the first half on December 20th and the second half on June 20.
Late Charges:
Your tax payment must be postmarked no later than the due date or a 2% late fee will be charged. Interest on delinquent fees plus late fees begins on January 1st and is charged at a rate of 1% per month.
Home Owner Exemptions:
If the property is your primary residence you are eligible for a Home Owners Exemption. Application must be filed before April 15th to get the exemption for the current year. The exemption is applied to the property improvements and up to one acre of land. The schedule of exemptions is as follow.
2007 - 50% of the value of your home and up to one acre of land with a maximum exemption of $89,325.
2008 and 2009 - percentage reduction is unchanged (50%), but the exemption maximum will raise to $100,938. Read the rest of this entry »
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77.7% of Garden Valley Celebrates Today
November 3rd, 2007 Categories: Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
It took a super majority to pass the Garden Valley school bond. On November 1st 77.7% of the super Garden Valley voters said yes to a new school. Read the rest of this entry »
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