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Home sellers often wonder how to make their homes more appealing to buyers. Before you consider more expensive, complicated changes, don't forget about the power of paint. It's a comparatively inexpensive, fast, and easy way to make your home look more appealing when you're planning to sell it.

Our real estate agents point out the following 4 ways that painting your home can help it sell more quickly and at a higher price:

1. It improves your home's photos.
   Many of today's buyers begin their search for a home online. If your home has dark or bold paint colors, it may cause potential buyers to immediately lose interest in your home and start looking at another one online.
   
   Painting your home in light, neutral colors that don't tend to turn off buyers can make your photos and home more likely to attract a buyer. Even in pictures, it makes your home look brighter and more appealing.
   
   

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Part of starting a healthy diet in the new year is knowing your dining options. Luckily, Boise doesn't have a shortage of delicious places to eat! Jump-start your resolution to eat healthy with tasty low-carb dishes at these great restaurants around Boise homes for sale.

1. Paddles Up Poké - 237 N. 9th St., Boise 83702
   With fresh ingredients and Instagrammable presentations, poké has become a hot food trend, and Paddles Up Poke has the distinction of being the first poké restaurant in Boise. Ahi tuna is the traditional choice, but Paddles Up Poke offers other seafood options along with smoked chicken and tofu. Select one of the signature combos or create your own from dozens of sauce and topping options. Paddles Up Poke is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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Homeownership is an important financial goal for many Americans. Although renting provides flexibility, there's nothing quite like owning a home. You can call your own. So how do you know when the time is right to start looking at Boise homes for sale? Our REALTORS® share some important factors to consider before you dive into buying a home.

1. Your credit is in good shape.
   Getting your debt and finances in shape before applying for a mortgage is vital. The higher your credit score, the easier it will be to get a mortgage with a low-interest rate. If your credit score is low, you may not qualify for a loan at all. Lenders also look at your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI, which involves adding up all monthly debts then dividing them by your gross monthly income. The lower your DTI ratio, the better.
2. You've saved enough for a down payment.
   There are plenty of home loan programs that require much less than the traditional 20 percent down. Some FHA loans require just 3.5 percent down, and government loans such as those guaranteed by the US Department of Veteran's affairs require no down payment. Shop around and look for loan programs to see which one will best fit your needs. Make sure you also have enough set aside for closing costs.

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It's almost time to celebrate the holidays once again around Boise, and what could be better than enjoying a sweet, seasonal treat during this special time of year? Whether you're looking to indulge a little for the season or you want the perfect pie to bring to your next holiday party, Boise has a bakery that's sure to please. The city is home to both classic, mom-and-pop bakeries, and artisanal spots serving flavors from around the world. Our REALTORS® have the details on local bakeries in the area where you can pick up your holiday pies this year.

1. Wildflour Bakery – 304 E 42nd St., Garden City, ID 83714
   Garden City homes for sale make it easy to visit Wildflour Bakery, which serves some of the best cookies in Idaho and so much more. Everything at Wildflour Bakery is made by hand, in small batches, by a small team of bakers who truly love what they do. Stop by to pick up all of your pies for the holiday season, and get to know the team. The Garden City location also features an espresso bar, perfect for grabbing a burst of energy while you're busy stocking up for the season.

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Our REALTORS® at Coldwell Banker Tomlinson show clients the best Boise homes for sale every day of the week. One of the most critical steps to making a home sales-ready is easily overlooked: Organizing and de-cluttering the space.

Even if a home is immaculate, it can look messy when there's too much "stuff."

Organizing items and putting them away helps prospective buyers visualize what it would be like to live in the home. 

Unfortunately, getting organized can be a lot tougher than it looks!

One vital step to getting there is finding enough storage space. Even if you aren't planning on selling just yet, it's still a good idea to take a close look at where your things go when you're not using them. 

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