boise: Signatures from the hospital room....
- 01/20/14 07:35 AM
We had a good offer on Friday! I went to contact my sellers (they are business partners living in different states). I couldn't reach the local seller. It was Friday night no biggie. He called me on Saturday saying that he was sorry for not answering the phone last night but he had a terrible stomachsing bug. He never felt like that before. I asked him if he was up to computer signing he said yes. We countered on price and the closing date. Come Sunday we couldn't reach the local seller again. I got a call … (1 comments)
I have a dream that Boise will celebrate Martin Luther King day as the Idaho Human Rights day! Remember we celebrate on Monday! Thie Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial is right near the downtown Boise Library! On the beautiful Boise River. I hope you enjoy the day and take a moment to celebrate progress our great nation has made!
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boise: Yesterday I was proactive.... Lets see if it works?
- 01/15/14 01:28 AM
I was sitting at my political coffee on Monday and two of my friends mentioned neighbors that were moving. I brightened up and asked if they had a Realtor. Neither knew. I asked questions to determine the address of one and met my friend so I could meet the other neighbor. The next day I wrote some letters along with my sellers promise. Now I need to see if anything happens. I am proud that I did this real prospecting rather then just thinking about it. This is 2014 and I am a great agent and need to have a great … (25 comments)
boise: Price Reduction! $149,900. A great deal got even better!
- 12/13/13 02:28 AM
Today we just reduced the price of this great townhouse in Boise. It is close to the mall, the freeway, schools, movies. 10 minute trip to downtown. Home is wonderful in turnkey condition! Wonderful walking paths and RV Parking. I will open this home Dec 14 2-4 PM. This is a home you could be in before Christmas! 7182 W. Cascade Dr., Boise, ID 83704.
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boise: 7182 W. Cascade Dr. , Boise, ID 83704 Just $155,900
- 12/10/13 09:58 PM
I think I remembered how to embed. This is a quick close. No banks no problems just a really nice home in turnkey condidtion! Come and see. This lovely home will be open on Saturday 2-4 PM. Come make this beautiful home in turn key condition yours! Call Debbie Holmes NOW to find your Boise home.
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boise: In Northern Virginia for my brother's 50 th birthday!
- 12/05/13 06:05 AM
My brother has had a hard year and half. We were not sure he was going to see 50 but he has! On Sunday we are going to have a family party with our Dad and his wife, two of my boys and other local family members. I am so happy! And because I am an agent I have lots of work to do. In the last 2 weeks before Sunday I watched 2 seasons of Star Trek the next generation. Since Sunday (as I got ready to travel) I wrote 2 offers, got one accepted, had a water heater go … (2 comments)
boise: Part 2 My HUD bidding strategy.
- 12/04/13 12:38 AM
Yesterday my HUD bid was accepted! My buyers are excited. If I had bid much less I know the bid would have been rejected. How you bid for HUD bids depends on many factors. 1) What is the buyer willing to bid? 2) How long has the home been on the market? 3) What is the housing market like right now? This week? What has been happening with HUD bids? 4) What is the condition of the home? 5) How is my buyer paying for this home? 6) Is my buyer a home owner or an investor? First I am going … (0 comments)
boise: Offers on REO properties Chapter One... HUD bidding
- 12/02/13 10:31 AM
Today I wrote two offers. One is on a HUD property and the other is on a Fannie Mae property. Both offers are different to write then the normal offers. We will talk about the HUD property today. When writing up a HUD offer the first thing to make sure of is that your broker has an NAID number. If he doesn't you can't write it up. You have to refer it elsewhere. The next thing you have to do (unless you have already done it) is to register yourself with HUD. When you update your sale person license it is important … (1 comments)
boise: I am leaving. This probably will mean my listing gets an offer...
- 12/01/13 05:50 AM
I am going on a short trip to Northern Virginia to celebrate my brothers 50 th birthday party! It has been a tough 1.5 years for him. Despite metastatic cancer and some heart desease he will make it to his birthday. Right now he seems to be relatively healthy. So I leave on Wed. and come back on Monday. Most times I go away business picks up. I get offers and buyers. It is a time I would like it quiet but it rarely happens. It is scary when nothing happens when I am away. I got an offer last time … (4 comments)
boise: My Sunday morning routine....
- 11/23/13 11:17 PM
I am Jewish so I get a by for not going to church.... You can find me at Ahavath Beth Israel almost every Friday night. When I am not showing houses I have a family routine. When my oldest was 5 and I was pregnant with my last child my husband discovered roller skating. I don't mean normal going around the neighborhood or going around the rink. I mean figure skating (like ice skaters except on quads). My oldest son wanted to skate but didn't know how. I was 6 months along and there was no way I was getting on … (1 comments)
boise: Peter S. Beagle is coming to Boise TODAY! Author of the Last Unicorn!
- 11/22/13 02:12 AM
I am so excited! Peter S. Beagle the Author of the Last Unicorn will be in Boise TODAY! He is coming for a special screening at Edwards 21 theater for a wish of a 10 year old cancer victim. The movie is free, details on the flyer below. Then at 4:30 PM he is going to be signing at Rediscovered Books! I am going to be at Rediscovered Books. My husband gave a nice hardback edition of The Last Unicorn for the first gift he ever gave me. I had just turned 22 and he waited out in the freezing rain to give … (0 comments)
boise: 6 more shopping days until Chanukah!
- 11/20/13 11:37 PM
Yesterday it hit me.... Intellectually I knew it was coming. The first night of Hanukkah starts on the Wed. before Thanksgiving. I usually start thinking about Hanukkah around Thanksgiving (That is not quite true but I only had a few things squirreled away). Yesterday I went to Macy's and started shopping for real. I called my kids and asked what they needed (they are all away at college, grad school and law school). I went to Eddie Bauer and was told their Black Friday shopping starts on Monday. This is great because my kids get cold back East using public transportation. Today I will think about … (1 comments)
boise: The Meadows - A great townhouse subdivision in Boise
- 11/18/13 04:55 AM
I have always liked the Meadows. It is an older townhouse subdivision in Boise, Idaho. Located on the block of Emerald and Cole it is right near our shopping mall. It is a quiet friendly place with lots of walking paths, a playground and RV parking. I have 4 sets of friends who have chosen to make The Meadows their home. The homes range from 1144 sq ft to 2400 sqft. Each home has two decks and a two car garage. The homes were made for gracious living with comfortable rooms. The grounds are beautiful and with the HOA you don't … (5 comments)
boise: Craigslist problems.... My websites has enhanced the problems....
- 11/16/13 10:21 PM
Between listings Craigslist ads have changed. Many of the hyperlink do not work. That is OK with me but I was able to use the Java to create all sorts of interesting ads and pictures. My websites are now just telling me this wont work but I was able to create a flyer for active rain, Utube, etc. Please just change the fact that it wont work in Craigslist and give me back the ability to use the Java. I am not a computer programmer but a Realtor. Give me my easy Java back. … (2 comments)
boise: Season passes for Bogus Basin on sale now!
- 11/15/13 07:27 AM
The Idaho Statesman just reported that Season passes are on sale. Here is a link to the article. Bogus Basin is Boise's ski resort. It is just 16 miles from Boise. The passes are on sale between 5 PM on Friday and midnight on Sunday for $299 instead of $429. We are supposed to get snow this weekend. Last year Bogus opened on Dec. 21. If you ski in Boise this is a great deal. Just go to www.bogusbasin.com. Just one of the many exciting things to do in IDAHO!!! … (0 comments)
boise: Luxury Condominium overlooking Boise for RENT $2000/month
- 11/11/13 09:41 PM
Wow! This is the only rental in this complex ever! Wonderful luxury condo for rent! Just $2000/month. Includes all amenities including club room, guest suites, pool, spa, exercise room. Take the tour and see the beautiful views of the foothills and Boise. This is a rare opportunity to rent a luxury condo in Boise. I can also be a buyers agent for the sale of these lovely homes or any home in the Treasure Valley!
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boise: Thank you veterans... Especially my dad!
- 11/10/13 10:44 PM
It takes a special person who will volunteer to defend our country. The veteran puts their lives on hold and trains to protect all of us. They are deployed overseas.... Sees horrors most of us don't deal with. They come home changed. Thank you my dad and my father in law. Two of my favorite veterans. My dad is disabled from being swung into a gun mount. My father in law died from a cancer induced by exposure to agent orange. They both served our country well. I salute the veterans. Without them we would not be free!
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boise: Great open house
- 11/10/13 01:37 AM
Yesterday I opened up my new listing. I was a bit nervous because my colleagues haven't shown this wonderful townhouse. At the open house I had at least 12 couples comes through. A few seemed generally interested in the home (and they needed a Realtor). Others were neighbors. Some of the buyers got to talking to some of the neighbors. It sort of felt like a party (without food). I found out I knew not 3 residents but 4 in the complex. The residents might end up helping me sell this house by talking up the neighborhood. I also noted that the … (0 comments)
boise: Open House
- 11/07/13 09:36 PM
Tomorrow I run an open house on my new listing 7182 W. Cascade. Why do I do it? Some say that it is not a good marketing tool. 1) My listing gets exposure. I get to see how people react to the home! Open houses are great for feedback! 2) It gives people a chance to see the home without much pressure. 3) Gives me the opportunity to pick a buyer. 4) I have yet to sell a home in an open house but I have met a lot of buyers who have bought the house. Twice I am sure I was … (0 comments)
boise: Just Listed! 7182 W. Cascade Dr., Boise, ID 83704
- 11/06/13 04:48 AM
New Listing in Boise! 7182 Cascade Dr., Boise, ID 83704 - Great 3 bed/ 2 bath townhome with 1764 sq ft. Listed by Debbie Holmes! Come make this home your home!
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.
We had a good offer on Friday! I went to contact my sellers (they are business partners living in different states). I couldn't reach the local seller. It was Friday night no biggie. 
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