boise: ARGGG the Cell phone towers are out in Boise - 04/03/08 06:18 PM
My cell phone has not been working in Boise today.   I know I have calls coming in because I always do these days.  Between real estate and campaigning.  Makes me wonder what to do about this.  What do you do when the cell phone stops working?  Maybe it's time for … (1 comments)

boise: Sick Boise Real Estate Agent needs help!!!!!!! - 03/12/08 07:52 AM
Yesterday admist my junk mail I received a flier that I feel I must pass on:
As real estate agents we often have no or poor health insurance.   Please help him if you can...This is one of the dangers of our society and of our trade.  Health insurance is often not … (3 comments)

boise: Its time to buy in Boise Idaho!!!!!!!!! - 03/10/08 10:18 PM
The Boise real estate market is doing better then most of the country.  Sure houses have been sitting on the market longer than used to but we haven't had a dramatic price drop.  Still we have deals here if you qualify for a mortgage.  Here is a secret 90% of the … (0 comments)

boise: Idaho Real Estate agent wants refererrals!!! Serving Ada and Canyon Counties - 03/08/08 07:27 PM
Hi I am willing to give 25% of my commission to any referra from a licensed  real estate agent.  for Ada and Canyon counties of Idaho.  This includes Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna, Eagle and Star.   Give me a call.  We can get the referral agreement signed and your client … (0 comments)

boise: 3632 Bottle Brush AVE, Boise, ID 83713 OPEN SAT 1-4 PM, March 8 - 03/08/08 09:42 AM
Here is my Newest listing. 
 
  3632 Bottle Brush, Boise, ID  83713!!!!   MUST SELL!!!!!Bring all offers!!!! All offers will be considered. OPEN SAT 1-4 PM Bring your buyers! This home has it all!!!! Come home to a magnificent view of Bogus Basin with a living room, family room, den, beautiful kitchen with … (1 comments)

boise: I sometimes wonder about the value of open houses. Do you? - 03/08/08 08:52 AM
Another weekend and two open houses.  This means that any other business I have must be squished into the mornings or evenings.  I have yet to sell a home at an open house but I do them for a few reasons:
I might get lucky and find the buyers for the home..... … (12 comments)

boise: Its raining in Boise Idaho and Im not in an open house today!!!!!!!!! - 03/01/08 09:35 AM
After a week of sunny sort of warmish weather it is raining. 

Rain is really good since we live in an arid climate.  What is even better is that I am not running an open house in the rain today!!! Today is National History Day and my son, Joshua, is … (7 comments)

boise: 3632 Bottle Brush Ave., Boise, Idaho 83713 - 02/27/08 06:59 PM
BRAND NEW LISTING!!!!
 
Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2287 sq ft home in Heritage Meadows subdivision.  This home boasts a large living room, kitchen, eating area, den, an upstairs family room, pantry, HUGE master bedroom with a garden tub in the master bathroom.  The kitchen has a beautiful new tile floor.  … (2 comments)

boise: HELP!!!! Any ideas how better to market this property? - 02/23/08 09:44 AM
I have a wonderful condo that I am opening up today!!!!  Only problem is that there are  2 similar units (that each have 2 bathrooms for sale also).  This is the approach I've taken.  Let me know what you think!!!!  There are a total of 4 condos for sale in the … (9 comments)

boise: How is the Boise Real Estate Market? - 02/20/08 08:02 AM
Should I buy a house in this market? Treasure Valley in Idaho (edit/delete) 
Debbie and my youngest son after a chess tournament
Every where I go people ask me:
How is the housing market?Can I sell my home?Are we at the bottom of the market?When should I buy and/or sell my house?I'm upside … (1 comments)

boise: Neel house finally closed - 02/19/08 09:04 PM
It happened.  At least we signed.  The house that was supposed to close on January 30 finally closed today.  My seller disappeared the second I got the time from title.  I found her 20 minutes before closing.  When we got there she told me she forgot to pick up her husband.  … (1 comments)

boise: 1073 N. Camelot, Boise, ID 83704 - 02/19/08 12:40 PM
Three Beautiful condo's.  Debbie Holmes and two other real estate agents are opening up 3 condos on Sat., Feb. 23 1-3 PM
 
PM.
 These are some of the most beautiful condos on the Boise Real Estate Market.
 They are affordable with great views of our beautiful mountains!!!!!
Each of these Condo's are … (1 comments)

boise: Happy Presidents Day Everyone - 02/18/08 08:52 AM
Before I was a real estate agent this used to be a day off.  We as Americans are supposed to celebrate our presidents.  Today I will be calling clients and loan officers trying to take advantage that many of my clients have the day off.  I also might help my youngest … (4 comments)

boise: This is the only job where you can work 60 hours a week and pay to work.... - 02/12/08 08:56 AM
Lets see my lady from Somalia might not be ready to buy a home but I am going to learn about the home ownership program for section 8 tomorrow.  I am going to talk to the the section 8 homeowner specialist tomorrow and find out information about the program.
 
  I … (2 comments)

boise: My two current bank negotiations and I'm taking the rest of the day off!!!!!!! - 02/09/08 09:32 AM
Any advice I am currently negotiating with banks on behalf of two different clients.  Both clients have good to excellent credit and up to date on their payments.
Client number 1    not my actual client.
    Nice old man who is 81 years old with COPD.   Needs an inhaler every time he … (6 comments)

boise: How to work when I am most energetic - 02/08/08 08:16 AM
I just read a post about real estate hours.  Overall,  I am an energetic person from 8 AM to about 7 PM.  After that I am sort of foggy.  I hate writing contracts or handling negotiations is much better if I handle the work in the morning.  Of course being a … (6 comments)

boise: Report on the Ada County Democratic Cacus - 02/06/08 08:34 AM
I got home yesterday from the Democratic Caucus (or should I say Obama rally). I have lived her for 17 years and this is the only time that caucus seemed crowded.  It was so crowded 1000's of us were turned away.   I was surprised that Obama took 85% of the … (2 comments)

boise: WOW I seem to be getting more web interest in ME:) - 02/05/08 06:26 PM
Ever since I started blogging more people seem to be coming to my website  !!!!!!!!!   Yesterday it was 15 and I didn't post on Craigslist!!!!!!!  I even had an listing expire and more people came.  My son refuses to put a link to my webpage.   GRRRRR!!!!!  I find this blogging … (2 comments)

boise: Interesting Weekend, Happy house showings,rehab, loans, snow and a Obama rally - 02/04/08 07:04 PM
For a slow market I seem to be busy all of a sudden. I showed house 3 days in the last 4.....  I showed my tenant houses and townhouses.  He is the best tenant I ever had.  I offered him the house he lived in. When I called him he told … (0 comments)

boise: 1073 Camelot, Boise, ID 83704 - 02/02/08 06:06 PM
Wonderful spacious condo with 1386 sq. ft. living space. This beautiful second floor unit has 2 bedrooms and a large living/dining area with a balcony and spectacular view of the mountians and common area. This unit has lots and lots of storage, skylights, gas fireplace, gas bbq, carport with storage … (8 comments)

boise: Plans and thoughts for today!!!!!! - 02/02/08 10:09 AM
It  is Saturday and the Boise real estate market is a little slow but I have some active buyers.  Today at 10 AM  I am showing houses to a new buyer from house values.  This will be the second time I actually took a buyer out from them in 8 months.  … (2 comments)

boise: Boise a Great place to live - 01/31/08 08:27 AM
Thinking of relocating?  Boise is a great to live.  We are the capital city of Idaho and have many attractions of a big city but still has a small town atmosphere.  People of all ages can find a high quality of life.  The cost of living is reasonable and we have … (3 comments)

boise: The house I was supposed to close on today loan fell - 01/30/08 11:53 AM
Today I was supposed to close a deal on a cute house on 4018 Neel St., Boise,  ID.  From the get go the loan officer seems off task.  Both the listing agent and myself became nervous when his company took 8 days to furnish us with the commitment letter.  The loan … (6 comments)

boise: Boise a Great Place to live... - 01/28/08 08:34 AM
Thinking of relocating?  Boise is a great to live.  We are the capital city of Idaho and have many attractions of a big city but still has a small town atmosphere.  People of all ages can find a high quality of life.  The cost of living is reasonable and we have … (5 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Debbie Holmes (Gold Key Real Estate)
Debbie Holmes
Boise, ID
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Gold Key Real Estate

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This is a blog about all things real estate (and a few extras). I blog about my buyers, sellers, listings, short sales, the real estate market. I am internet savvy and am trying to learn more skills. I like blogging because I get to share information with other real estate professionals. I have two website: http://www.debbieholmes.net and http://homepages.com/debbieholmes1. Happy blogging

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