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Garden Valley Leads Economic Recovery
January 27th, 2009 Categories: Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Sound Ridiculous? Maybe Not!
As if Rip Van Winkle were in charge of the Garden Valley real estate market, prospective buyers have been out cold since September.
That’s all changed in the last month. Agents are busy showing properties, scheduling upcoming visitors and BELIEVE IT OR NOT, writing offers.
It’s true that some shoppers are looking at only distressed properties. That is not the case across the board. Fortunately, Garden Valley has relatively few homes headed for the auction block.
What’s waking everyone up?
- Maybe folks are just tired of having their lives on hold waiting for the national news to change.
- Maybe it’s fallen interest rates that seem to be back on the rise.
- Maybe it’s the fact that buyers have rarely had so much buying power, options and selection.
Or, could it be
- The near completion of the new Garden Valley school.
- The passage of the new Library bond.
- The completion of the bike path from the school to the community park.
- The expansion of a community church.
- The upcoming new facility for the Family Medical Practice.
Garden Valley residents are awake to the idea that the future is bright in our community. Maybe buyers are starting to see it, too!
Rise and Shine! There’s no inversion here! Garden Valley’s future is as bright as a sunny afternoon.
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Holiday Bazaar In Garden Valley
November 18th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Garden Valley Annual Holiday Bazaar
The Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce Presents the Annual Holiday Bazaar. Held at the Crouch Community Hall, the Holiday Bazaar is not only a great opportunity to start on your Christmas shopping, but a time to kick in the Christmas spirit with friends and neighbors.
Local artisans will be offering their many talented products including, hand knitted items, carvings, quilts, jewelry, paintings, photographs and yummy baked goods, jams, jellys and cakes.
Don’t miss the good cheer, fun and shopping opportunities.
See you Saturday November 29th from 10:00 - 4:00
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The Softer Side of Garden Valley
October 1st, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
5th Annual Fiber Fabric Faire
Come to the Community Hall, in Crouch, on Saturday October 4th from 10:00 - 4:00. It’s the annual Fiber and Fabric Faire. Each year the Garden Valley Quilters sponsor this fun event. Here you’ll find, not only some great quilters, but knitters, weavers, spinners and fiber artists of all kinds.
Whether you want to learn about a fiber art, find a warm and fuzzy gift for someone special, watch a craft demonstration, or take a chance to win a hand made quilt, this is an event for you.
I look forward to the Fiber and Fabric Faire each year. The handmade items are truly works of art. The textures, colors and patterns are beautiful and unique. Last year I met several women who raise alpaca, spin the wool and knit the garments. It was great to learn about this homespun, traditional craft.
Aside from treating myself, visiting with neighbors and friends and finding some great gifts, I had a wonderful time.
Don’t forget that, by attending the Faire, you are also contributing to the community. Part of the raffle proceeds go the the Crouch Ambulance fund.
Hope to see you there.
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Build A Lot! What Is It?
August 13th, 2008 Categories: "Build A Lot", Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Real Estate
Just Build It!
You are the kind of person who knows what they want. You can see the image perfectly in your mind’s eye. The room sizes, floor plan, lighting, even the landscaping.
Your real estate expert is a good listener. She has tuned into your vision. The list of homes she introduces you to are close. But…. You are not crazy about committing to close.
What about building in Garden Valley? Why not!?!
Let me introduce you to a new program that is designed to help you create your personal vision. Welcome to the “Build a Lot” program. There is a lot (no pun intended) of land inventory available in Garden Valley. Lot amenities and pricing covers a broad range of options. However, lot lenders are not as buyer friendly as they have been in the past. As with most loans, requirements have gotten tighter, downpayments are higher and interest rates are up.
With building material costs increasing and gas prices high, how can building in Garden Valley be affordable.
I’ll tell you how!
We have been working, for the past year to find solutions to these obstacles. We now have a builder we can recommend who can offer aggressive pricing for a quality built home. The construction meets the specifications for the Garden Valley environment, including insulation levels, 2X6 construction and, snow load considerations. CW Construction has been in business in Treasure Valley for over 20 years. They have a crew of subcontractors who consistently partner with them. They are geared up to be efficient, consistent, experienced builders. CW is offering us some aggressive pricing in this market. Depending on the floor plan you choose and your lot selection, you can build a home or cabin, in Garden Valley, for $200,000.
Starting today, I will be posting construction photos of the homes being built, in Garden Valley, by CW Construction. You can observe the construction as it progresses. Watch as this Garden Valley vision comes together.
Keep an eye on this blog to learn more about available financing solutions.
To find out more about the program today, click here to contact me directly.
Let me help make your vision a reality!
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
August 1st, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Real Estate
BE A PART OF THE GARDEN VALLEY FUTURE
Big changes are coming in Garden Valley and the City of Crouch. A new school is under construction. A new library is on the way. A title company is coming to town. New businesses are cropping up, like bookstores, gyms, and spas, plant nurseries and organic food suppliers. New service providers are making themselves known in the area.
The City of Crouch is faced with a looming growth spurt. The largest obstacle to this opportunity is the lack of a municipal waste treatment facility. Now Crouch has a chance to overcome this obstacle. In any case, DEQ and Central District Health, chartered to protect ground water and river quality, are encouraging Crouch to move into the future.
What does this have to do with Friday Favorites?
One of the last remaining, 2 acre, undeveloped and unrestricted parcels within the Crouch City limits, is now available for sale. The two acres is level, has great views and 
fronts the Middlefork Road. It doesn’t take much imagination to see the possibilities that this property has to offer.
The future of Garden Valley and the City of Crouch is undeniably bright. Hook on to a star.
Buy your own little piece of Idaho’s future for $140,000.
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Garden Valley Business Scene
June 11th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Living
Garden Valley Entrepreneurial Spirit Goes Natural
Beth Church, the former owner of the very successful Green Thumb Express, and Master Gardener, had a dream. Leave it to Beth to make dreams come true. Her new business, Church’s Backyard Farm, specializes in “natural, nutritious wholesome foods, raised without the use of chemicals, hormones or antibiotics.”
We all know Beth has a well deserved reputation of doing things right. Garden Valley residents and visitors have always been able to count on great products and services when trading with Beth.
Contact Beth today and place your orders for her awesome, fresh raised, chickens, ducks, turkeys and eggs.
You can find Beth at :
208-793-2679, or
info@churchsbackyardfarm.com
Watch for Beth to open a Farmer’s Market, next to the Crouch Merc. The target date is June 1st. There you can expect to find Church’s Backyard Farm fresh produce.
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Garden Valley Business Scene
May 30th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Living
Mountain Daisy is in Bloom
Grand Opening Celebration - June 4th
Welcome, to Crouch Idaho, Mountain Daisy salon and day spa and The Corner Barbershop.
After much anticipation the Garden Valley community is pleased to Welcome the Mountain Daisy day spa. Casey and Windy Cooke are the owners of this new Crouch business. For years there has been a lack of pampering in Garden Valley. Now Mountain Daisy offers full service spa treatments including hair, nails, massage, tanning and a barber shop. Windy says “I wanted to offer a pampering service for Garden Valley without the drive to Boise”
Mountain Daisy opened it’s doors on May 21st to a full schedule of hair cuts, hair color, manicures, pedicures, massage appointments and tanning. Windy and Casey were there to welcome their new clients. The cheery atmosphere at the spa makes for a fun and relaxing place to spend a couple of hours enjoying your favorite spa service.
Mountain Daisy also offers a full line of hair and skin care products. All products are either organic or natural. “The focus, ’says Windy, ‘ is on healthy and environmentally
responsible products”.
Hours of Operation:
10:00 - 5:00
Tuesday - Saturday
After hours services by arrangement
Mountain Daisy will celebrate their Grand Opening on June 4th. Come on in and meet Diane, Kelly, Kimberly and Chris. I’ve visited the shop and I say,”Thank goodness for Mountain Daisy”
Windy has employment opportunities for licensed estheticians.
Make an appointment today, you’ll smile like a Daisy!
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Garden Valley Idaho Business Scene
May 9th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Taking Care of Business - 4 Legged Style
Gosh! It must be 10 or 11 years now since Dr. Keith Ruble bought the Cascade Veterinary Clinic in Cascade Idaho. The Veterinary Clinic had a small satellite office in Garden Valley. We were all thrilled to have the convenience of veterinarian service in Garden Valley. The alternative was a 45 minute drive to Cascade. The satellite office was small and offered limited services. The drive to Cascade was still necessary for surgery and x-ray or any overnight procedure.
Dr. Keith’s reputation spread through our small town very quickly (as most news does). The most difficult animals were calmed by his touch, he proved to be very knowledgeable, thorough and had a great bed side manner with the animal owners, as well. Soon, just about every local was moving their veterinary care to Dr. Keith.
As his veterinary business grew, Dr. Keith was able to build a full service veterinary clinic in Garden Valley. The building is handsome, functional and always immaculate. Dr. Keith’s staff is wonderful. They are always friendly and helpful.
Over the years, Dr. Keith has taken care of our horses, dogs, cats, birds, turtles, rats, hamsters, you name it. He’s seen sore feet, ear infections, wounds, coughs and colds and some real serious stuff, too. He has even been open to working with non-traditional pet care. Building a partnership with other care providers.
No longer just a convenience, the Garden Valley, Cascade Veterinary Clinic has become part of our lives. Dr. Keith a trusted friend and adviser.
Whether your menagerie includes pampered pets or working teams, cranky cats or fishes, Dr. Keith is the man (or should I say doc.)
You can find Dr. Keith, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at
15 Veterinary Way
Garden Valley Idaho 83622
208-462-3064
or
Call him at the Cascade Animal Hospital
208-382-4590
By the way, Dr. Keith has some great 2 acre lots available for sale. Clickity Click here to find out more about that.
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