Home prices in Ada County were up again in September — a result of the competitive housing market which is being fueled by low m...
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October
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Ada County's Fast-Paced Real Estate Market Continued in September
Home Prices Rise Again in September
By Breanna Vanstrom, Chief Executive Officer, Boise Regional REALTORS®
October
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Zoo Boise - One of Idaho's Greatest Gems
History, Conservation, and Fun
There's a lot to see and do at Zoo Boise, whether you take a lunch-hour stroll, or make it a family outing. There's a fascinating history, as well as much to learn, too. You might even say Zoo Boise has definitely evolved. In fact, the zoo came about almost by accident.
Exotic birds and an escaped circus chimp!
In 1916, Zoo Boise began as a menagerie to house a collection of exotic birds and an escaped circus chimp. For the last 100 years, Zoo Boise has continued to grow, adding new exhibits and programs to become a community treasure that provides a wonderful educational and recreational opportunity...
October
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Trending: Antivirus Software
Steps to Keeping Your PC Safe from Viruses and Malware
From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair
With our current and daily compounding reliance on technology and computers to work, pay bills, shop, attend school, etc., protecting your computer from viruses and malware is paramount, especially if you are using a PC that has Windows. There are so many advertisements out there for so many different varieties of anti-virus software, so which do you choose? What is the best way to keep your comp...
October
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Lowest Mortgage Rates In History: What It Means for Homeowners & Buyers
In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today's rates truly a bargain?
While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, they haven't always been so low. Freddie Mac began tracking 30-year mortgage rates in 1971. At that time, the national average was 7.31%.2 As the rate of inflation started to rise in the mid-1970s, mortgage rates surged. It's hard to imagine now, but the average...
September
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Fraud Alert! News From Our Technology Partners
Online Merchant "Brushing"
From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair
In this day and age where many people are resorting to buying online rather than going in-store for purchases, this is becoming a rampant trend.
What is brushing?
Simply put, it's receiving an unsolicited package from an online retailer. You may have heard about the mysterious seed packages being sent from China (which the US and Idaho Dept. of Agriculture are requesting you do not plant and report the receipt of such packages to them), but it isn't just seeds. Clothing, tec...