boise: Do You Like Green Eggs and Ham?
- 03/17/21 09:09 AM
Do you like green eggs and ham. My oldest son was born 34 years ago. He is my Jewish Leprechaun. Probably the only boy baby born at Lourdes hospital who was not named Patrick. I have embraced the St. Patrick's day birthday. I have been making him green eggs and ham since he was a baby. I made such a big deal about it that my middle son's favorite color is green. I used to make it with real ham. Then I stopped using real ham and went to turkey ham. If my vegetarian leprechaun is here I use vegetarian ham. … (4 comments)
The other day my lead generating service sent me people with a strong accent. I assumed they spoke Spanish even though the name was not Hispanic. I printed my flyers in Spanish and found a house buying guide in Spanish. Then I went to meet them. They were late but they arrived. While I was trying to talk to them before they arrived I kept using my translator to Spanish with no good results. Eventually the English speaking child came on the phone and asked me to wait. They were refugees and they asked me if I spoke Swahili or French. I … (5 comments)
boise: I am back
- 02/10/21 06:33 AM
I was posting regurally until the lockdown. Then I just stopped and isolated. I was a 58 overweight diabetic lady. Now I am a slightly skinnier 59 year old diabetic lady. (I lost 15 pounds). I went back to work and went to the hospital with Covid but I am better now. It was very scary. I got it from a co-worker who wouldn't mask. Then I gave it to my family. My coworkers and family all lost a month of work. Now I am working again. I listed and sold two homes and I am rehabbing a home I own … (6 comments)
boise: The market is rising and I need to think outside the box
- 02/19/20 06:53 AM
Here in the Treasure Valley of Idaho we have a scarcity of homes. In Ada county we have a 15 day supply of homes. The prices our rising quickly. Many of my buyers are being priced out of the market. They are being squeezed for rent and do not make enough to qualify for a home. I have always liked getting people into their first homes. I have two buyers who are older. Last year it would have been easy this year it is not. I have lived here since 1991. Homes have always been affordable now I realize I could not … (11 comments)
boise: Boise Little Theater a fun night out!
- 12/03/19 06:01 AM
We have a subscription to the Boise Little Theater! They are an amateur group of volunteers that do a professional job at putting on good shows. Annie is the current show and is playing now. Hubby and I are planning to go on Thursday. Tickets are quite reasonable at $15 if you call in advance. Each December they have a musical. Even though they are never full, we always run into people that we know. They are always looking for volunteers from actors to ushers. This is just a great way to enjoy an evening in the city of trees. … (4 comments)
boise: Turkish coffee for $1.
- 11/21/19 06:25 AM
I love middle eastern food. I have never met a dish I am unwilling to try. Here in Boise we have lots of Iraqi restaurants! My first one I went to was Ishtar, They have really good food for relatively inexpensive prices. They also have a complete small store and fresh made Pita and flat bread. Babylon market is a store that also has fresh made breads! There is a restaurant called Goodness land (no link because it seems broken) that does not have a store. Recently something new and wonderful opened up! Foodland market. It has a clean market with a … (2 comments)
boise: Madhuban for great Indian food in Boise!
- 08/30/16 07:53 AM
Today I went to Madhuban - Authentic Indian Cusine at 6930 W State St Boise, ID 83714 Tel: (208) 853-8215 Fax: (208) 853 2738 Email: singh4547@yahoo.com
They have a wonderful lunch buffet 7 days a week. They serve dinner but I seem to go to lunch there. The food is great. Lots of choices for vegetarians and meat eaters. On weekends they have even more choices. If you like Indian food and live in Boise you should try this restaurant!
Just one of the many reasons to come to Boise! I love living here! You will too! Give me a call at 208-7610-2551! … (5 comments)
boise: My trip to the Western Idaho Fair!
- 08/25/16 09:31 AM
It's that time of year! Time for the Western Idaho Fair. The fair continues until Sunday! It opens at 12 noon every day. Yesterday with a nice cool day ahead I went to the fair with my step mom. There is everything you expect at the fair. There is rides, games, salespeople, animals, exhibits, politicians, community service booths, tractors. Lots of different types of fair food. I bought the Carmel corn. Here are some pictures of the fair!
There are the contests about vegetables, flowers, horses, chickens, etc. Lots of 4 H stuff here. We also have future farmers … (0 comments)
boise: The Capital City Farmer's Market
- 08/11/16 12:38 AM
Every Saturday we have the Capital City Farmers Market! People come and get food, plants and artwork! We have local artist preform. There is over 150 vendors that occupy four city blocks.
You can get hormone free meats, artisan cheeses, organic vegetables, handmade soaps, interesting jellies. All sorts of cooked food items. At least half the vendors are local artists. It is a great way to buy unique items and support local people.
Come one, come all to the Capital City Farmer's Market. It runs from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM so come spend Saturday morning in downtown Boise.
Call me if you … (0 comments)
boise: Analysis of 69 solds in boise less then $200,000.
- 08/08/16 08:48 AM
69 homes have closed in Boise that was listed less then 3 months ago below $200,000. This is truly a sellers market with the average days on the market 7 days before marked pending. The sellers are averaging 99.6% of there list price. 22 of these 69 homes sold above list price. 29 of these homes sold below list price. This means we have a lot market with low inventory. The homes that sold for less were usually less expensive homes with probable repairs.
If you want a great agent that understands the market and data give Debbie Holmes, 208-761-2551 a call. … (1 comments)
boise: Affordable housing in Boise
- 08/05/16 01:46 AM
In Boise we know their is not enough inventory. For fun I decided to look for 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes between $150,000 - $200,000. This is a good starting point for a lot of Boisians who are looking for their first home. It also compares favorably to what the same house would cost to rent. I found 136 of these homes. Some of them new listings others that have sat a while. If you are afraid to get your feet wet call me. Between you me and the loan officer we will figure out what you can afford. Then we … (2 comments)
There were some really cool things to do. It had 11 different cool things to do in Idaho. I have done most of them. 1. Hells Canyon Jet Boat Tour 2. The Idaho Penitentiary 3. A tour of Idaho's wine country 4. A mine tour 5. Cross Idaho bike tour 6. A Bucks knives factory tour 7. Ballard dairy and cheese factory tour 8.Ghoast tour of Boise 9.Tour of the Idaho Capital building 10.Tour Dworshak Dam 11. Idaho Art work tour
I have done 1,2,3, and 9. There are of course many more cool things to do in … (0 comments)
boise: Wow I have been married 32 years today!
- 07/27/16 11:34 PM
Wow I have been married 32 years today! I married my best friend and fellow graduate student and my best friend, Randall Holmes. We have had a wonderful advernture so far. We have lived in Belgium and England. We have raised 3 sons and can be proud of the men that they have become. We came to Boise in 1991 and have made Boise and Idaho our home.
As with all marriages we have had ups and downs but it much more up. Together we face the world and try to make it a better place.
When I was asked to … (2 comments)
boise: Rafting in Riggons
- 07/24/16 11:02 PM
I flew home on Southwest. Standard procedure is that the early birds take either the asle or window seat. My standard procedure is to take the first seat available that looks promising. On my first plane I had a very nice conversation with a lady going to Chicago who was traveling with an elderly relative.
On the next phase I sat between a sleeping teenager and her mother. I do not know why they don't move to sit together but they don't.
Since we were going to my home I asked what brought them to Boise. Turns out they were going rafting in … (5 comments)
boise: Boise has diverse resturaunts!
- 07/20/16 05:04 AM
When I first arrived in Boise we had just a handful of non American restaurants. To be sure there were a few ethnic restaurants but they were few and far between. We seemed to be a meat and potato kind of town. Fast forward 25 years later. We now have lots and lots of eateries of almost every ethnicity. Some of favorites are: Kibroms Ethiopian
For Middle Eastern I like: Ishtar Market and Restaurant
Not only is their restaurant great but the market is wonderful with home baked pita and flat bread. Both of these restaurants are run by refugee families recently resettled in Boise.
Just go to Trip … (1 comments)
boise: Floating the Boise river
- 07/18/16 03:03 AM
One of the great pass times in Boise during the summer is floating the Boise river. You can do it in a inner tube, a raft, a kayak, a canoe. The water is slow with just a little excitement. You start at Barber Park in the east end of town and float several miles to Ann Morrison park. You see lots of trees and some wildlife. The hot arid climate is welcoming on the river. I have floated the river in a huge raft I rented from Boise State and small little rubber rafts. It takes 2 or 3 hours and people … (4 comments)
boise: There 23 homes less then $125,000 in Boise
- 07/16/16 10:29 AM
There are not many inexpensive homes these days. Just for fun I did a search today and found 23 homes in Boise. Nine of these homes are condominiums. Five of the homes are manufactured homes on their own lot. One is a townhouse. Eight are stick built homes. A few years ago I could find 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes for that price. Most of these will have problems. You can find more houses for your money in Caldwell and Nampa. For example there are 42 homes in Nampa. One is a condo, two are manufactured homes, thirty four are single … (3 comments)
boise: Infographic: How to Move to a new House – With Your Cat
- 07/14/16 05:32 AM
Wow this is a wonderful piece that will help any cat owner move. Moving is stressful for anybody but it is really hard to explain what is happening to your kitty. I might even print this out and give to my clients! Moving is one of the most stressful experiences in life for anyone, but especially for your cats! Everyone that knows me knows I love cats ( the name of my blog is one clue: Raining Cats and Blogs). I came across this great info-graphic about moving with cats and wanted to share it with everyone. I hope it helps anyone … (0 comments)
boise: Bogus Basis not just for skiing... There are great summer activities.
- 07/14/16 12:57 AM
Bogus Basin is just 16 miles north of Boise. It is not just for skiing. There are great summer activities! When I first got to Boise Bogus was mostly just for skiing and winter activities. I always go up for at least one trip during the summer. I would just hike along the road with my family and marvel at being in our beautiful mountains. Bogus Basin has definitely grown up. A quick look at their website reveals that they have they have many wonderful activities. You can ride the chairlift and hike from the skiing areas. A lift ride is just $10. I am … (0 comments)
boise: Time for a sprinkler checkup
- 07/13/16 12:30 AM
The Treasure Valley is an arid climate. If you do not put water on plants you have sagebrush and cheat grass. This was hammered into me when I was house-hunting in 1991. We saw 6 houses, 3 of which had dead lawns. We were new and looking for our first home.
Many of us have sprinkler systems. They are wonderful. They save so much time and effort. In April and May you set up your sprinklers and check the heads. Or if you are like me you hire it out. I not only sell homes but I manage some rentals and am … (0 comments)
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 and my clients. I can find you a great home in the Treasure Valley. I was the Democratic Nominee for CD2, Idaho for the US Congress. I have two website: http://www.debbieholmes.net.
Do you like green eggs and ham. My oldest son was born 34 years ago. He is my Jewish Leprechaun. Probably the only boy baby born at Lourdes hospital who was not named Patrick. I have embraced the St. Patrick's day birthday. I have been making him green eggs and ham since he was a baby. I made such a big deal about it that my middle son's favorite color is green. I used to make it with real ham. Then I stopped using real ham and went to turkey ham. If my vegetarian leprechaun is here I use vegetarian ham. … (4 comments)
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