news: The Avimor develompent overlooking Boise and Eagle is up for grabs - 04/10/09 08:52 AM
It looks as if Avimor the large planned community north west of Boise off Highway 55 is up for sale.  The developer SunCor has included it in the majority sale of their assets in a plan to downsize the company.
The Avimor development is a 23,000 -acre property being developed to encompass 650-homes with planned shops, offices, dining, and recreation.  Ada County approved the development in 2006.  So far about 20 homes exist.
It is hoped that any potential buyer will continue with the planned development.
 
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news: New World Trader Tower will no longer carry "Freedom" in its name. - 03/28/09 02:40 AM
"Freedom Tower" will no longer be the monkier for the New World Trade tower.  It appears it might be easier to market the site under a different name.  I think it's unfortuante because of what that tower was supposed to stand for.  Maybe in this case the highest and best use for the new tower is not for generating money from commercial leases.  It's supposed to be a solemn place and it is possible that business as usual shouldn't replace what happened there.
 
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news: Otter is finally going to forgo the stipend! - 03/12/09 03:54 PM
Looks like Governor Otter will finally stop taking the stipend in April. Renovations on the Simplot mansion will be complete but he still has no plans to reside there. I blogged this awhile back: "Why are we paying for and empty mansion" and it has since received national and local media attention. He has apparently taken a recent $500.00 dollar reduction to reflect the hard times and budget constraints. Too bad it still more than most Idahoans make in a month. Whatever helps you to sleep at night I guess.
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news: BMHC Moving Their HQ To Boise - 12/15/08 08:51 AM

A spot of good news is always welcome. While this may have been lost in the headlines of doom and gloom it was a little glimmer of light that caught my eye. It seems Building Materials Holding Corporation (BMHC) will be moving its headquarters to Boise from San Francisco.
Read the full article here.
This is welcome news to Idahoans and speaks to the many advantages we have to offer corporations coming to the state.
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news: Maybe The Banks Won't Be Bailed Out Afterall - 11/12/08 03:22 AM
According to the following story on yahoo: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/financial_meltdown the government has decided that using the $700 billion bail out package to buy up troubled financial institutions is not the best way to go.
Whether or not you agreed with the bail out package in the first place it's nice to see they're giving some thought to how to spend the money.  I think it's a step in the right direction.  I've always been a fan of "think before you act" strategy. 
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news: Boise Ranks As A Top Place To Raise A Kid - 11/11/08 08:03 AM
According to Business Week magazine Boise, Idaho is ranked as one of the top cities to raise children in 2009.  The rankings were weighted heavily on school performance and safety.  It's a bit of welcome good news even if all the locals already knew it. 
You can read the full article and read the rest of the ranking results here: http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/106120/The-Best-Places-to-Raise-Your-Kids-2009.
 
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news: Oregon Trail Fire, Southeast Boise Needs Help - 08/28/08 07:02 AM


 
I think it is important for as many people to see this as possible.  This is an aerial shot of the aftermath of the Oregon Trail fire that happened a few days a go.  There are many families in need right now.  Here is a link to a Idaho Statesman Article on some of the items in need if you want to help:http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/484431.html. 
This also has a great index at the bottom of the different orginzations you can contact to help.  Our Southeast Boise residents need your help.
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news: Home Builder In Star Files Suit Against Residents - 08/08/08 02:29 AM

A housing market slowdown creates all kinds of desperation.  Builders and Developers are being squeezed and moving inventory has become critical to survival.  Residents are desperate to hold on to equity are doing everything they can to make certain that builders and developers aren't doing more damage than good. 
Have they pushed too far?  Well for a few named residents in the Saddlebrook subdivision in Star it looks like it will be up to the courts to decide.  Sawtooth Custom Homes has filed suit alleging that disparaging remarks made by residents on websites have damaged his company.
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