by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 5, 2023 | Land
Introduction to Selling Your Land Selling land can be an exciting yet challenging process for landowners. If you have already signed contracts with a real estate broker, you are one step closer to getting your land sold. However, there are still a few essential steps...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 23, 2023 | Homes
Navigating the process of selling a home Selling the home you’re living in is absolutely doable, and done right, it can actually work in your favor. The occupied-home advantage is that you’re still maintaining the property daily: the lawn gets watered, the HVAC gets...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 7, 2023 | Homes
Preparing Your Home for Sale: Importance of Deep Cleaning and Staging We’ve recently talked about the importance of preparing your home for sale, including the January home inventory and spring repairs. We’ve also discussed the Dreaded De-cluttering and...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 24, 2023 | Homes
Declutter Your Home for a Successful Sale As the busiest time of the year for buying and selling real estate approaches, we continue on with the plan for preparing to list your home by decluttering. We’ve talked about the January Home Inventory and Repair List...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 17, 2023 | Homes
There are a few things you can be sure that buyers looking at homes will routinely reject. They will notice them and will mentally deduct their own guesstimate of the fix from the listing price. It is wiser and more cost effective to eliminate the turn offs before...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 27, 2023 | Homes
Did You Know? For Sale by Owner; FSBO A real estate company can be a valuable asset for a buyer looking to purchase a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) home. With their knowledge, resources, and expertise, real estate companies can help buyers navigate the...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 20, 2023 | Magic Valley
Did You Know? Winter fun in Southern Idaho It is the last few weeks of January and there’s still some time to enjoy some Southern Idaho Winter Fun! The holidays are over but the snow and winter temperatures are still here. Time to find a new sport or activity before...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 13, 2023 | Homes
Did You Know? Home Inventory. January is an ideal time to create a home inventory of your property. You’ve just had gifts from the holidays come in and you’ll want to get those new items cataloged. If you are planning to list your home for sale in early spring, it is...
by Sid Lezamiz | Dec 16, 2022 | Homes
Did You Know? Drones. They are powerful weapons of war. They are useful and fun to fly. You have all seen them. Photos by Real Estate Drones are a very popular way to show off properties, especially acreages and ranches where it is impossible to get an overall view in...
by Sid Lezamiz | Dec 9, 2022 | Homes
Did You Know? Staging your home for showings during the holidays can be a fine balancing act. You want to enjoy the season with the decorations you are accustomed to and traditions that your family enjoys. But you cannot overwhelm a buyer with too many personal and...
by Sid Lezamiz | Nov 21, 2022 | Homes
Did You Know? Staging your home for showings during the holidays can be a fine balancing act. You want to enjoy the season with the decorations you are accustomed to and traditions that your family enjoys. But you cannot overwhelm a buyer with too many personal and...
by Sid Lezamiz | Nov 11, 2022 | Homes
Did You Know? Showing a house during the holidays is a challenge. You have decluttered, cleaned, staged, and primped up the curb appeal. Don’t waste all that hard work by forgetting to tackle the air quality in your home. Being greeted with an odor in a house is...
by Sid Lezamiz | Nov 4, 2022 | Homes
Did You Know? The holiday season is fast approaching. The kick-off is 3 weeks away with Thanksgiving. There is still time to organize some last-minute updatets to your home. Consistently doing small updates go a long way to protecting the market value and keeping your...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 31, 2022 | Magic Valley
Did You Know?Halloween and Fall Back 2022 Halloween gadgets to keep your property safe and Welcome Trick-or-Treaters Switchmate smart light, clips directly over a standar wall switch and with the included app, you can control your lights with your smartphone. Ring...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 25, 2022 | Homes
Did You Know?Fall Listings, Better Odds If you think you have missed the time of year to list and sell your home…you may be wrong. Although the popular time to contemplate selling is spring and summer in most markets, it turns out fall is the second most...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 18, 2022 | Homes
Did You Know?Fall Cleaning with a Pressure Washer Fall cleaning can be a pleasent task. When the sun is out and the temperature is crips and cool, cleaning can be fun and easy using a pressure washer. Regularly performing annual cleaning on your homes exterior,...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 7, 2021 | Homes
Fall Home MaintenanceDid You Know? [video_popup url=”https://youtu.be/rnx8rlFfZm0″ text=”Big Piles of Leaves”] A big part of preserving the value of your home, both enjoyment and monetary, is to maintain it at a high level of condition. This...
by Sid Lezamiz | Sep 24, 2021 | Homes
Phantom PowerDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Phantom power, today known as “standby power”, is the term applied to electronic devices that use energy just from being plugged in, even when they are turned off and non-functioning....
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 15, 2019 | Homes
Upgrade Your GarageDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] To upgrade your garage or not to upgrade your garage. That is the question. With winter weather approaching it may be a good time to consider upgrading your garage. Kitchens...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 8, 2019 | Homes
Fall Home MaintenanceDid You Know? Early fall is a perfect time to do Fall home maintenance that will preserve the construction of your home and add to your comfort as the days get cooler and daylight hours get shorter. Doing these fall check lists feels like packing...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 1, 2019 | Homes
Fall is a Great Time to ListDid You Know? [video_popup url=”https://youtu.be/ME2oiODR2dA” text=”From City to Suburb”] If you have determined you need or want to make a move, this fall may be the ideal time to list your property. Whether...
by Sid Lezamiz | Sep 24, 2019 | Homes
Fall Planting PlantsDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. The weather is cool, but the soil is still warm to encourage root growth. Many people prefer January through March for...
by Sid Lezamiz | Sep 3, 2019 | Homes
Refinancing a Good Idea? According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the number of refinancing applications for the week ending August 23rd were up 167% compared to the same time last year. The average 30-year fixed rate is now at 3.55%. The numbers, both the...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 27, 2019 | Homes
DrivewaysDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Driveways are often overlooked as a major contributor to both the curb appeal and function of your home and property. There are a few different choices of materials that come with...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 20, 2019 | Homes
Tidying Up Real Estate: The Life-Changing MagicDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] One of the most successful books to hit bookshelves in the past several years is not a spy novel or murder-mystery or even a Harry Potter adventure,...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 13, 2019 | Magic Valley
First Day of SchoolDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] It is hard to believe summer vacation is over and the first day of school will soon to be here. Monday, August 19th marks the first day of school for the Twin Falls public...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 6, 2019 | Homes
Home Remodeling ProjectsDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Home Remodeling Projects or updating projects can increase the usable space in your home and increase your enjoyment of your home. Accordingly, Remodeling Magazine urges...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 30, 2019 | Homes
Negotiating Offers Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] You have been busily maintaining and showing your home and the day arrives when you get a call from your Realtor® that he has received an offer. Now is the most important part...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 16, 2019 | Homes
Fair Market ValueDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Fair market value is not a phrase you hear much. You know about appraised value as being the guideline for placing a value on your property for the purposes of getting a...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 9, 2019 | Magic Valley
Idaho Heritage MuseumDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] A cool place to take kids this summer, or anytime of the year, is the Idaho Heritage Museum right here in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Idaho Heritage Museum is spread over more than...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 1, 2019 | Magic Valley
4th of July 2019Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 25, 2019 | Homes
Curb Appeal When Selling a Home Part 2Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Curb appeal when selling a home property starts with cleaning and de-cluttering your yard and exterior. Keep vehicles in the garage or parked neatly in a...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 18, 2019 | Homes
Curb Appeal When SellingDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] The thing about first impressions is there is only one shot at it. A first impression only happens once, the first time a potential buyer sees your property. It is why it...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 11, 2019 | Magic Valley
The Season for Farmers MarketsDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Discover the fun and goodness of local farmers markets this summer and fall. It isn’t just fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and meat products. There is so...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 4, 2019 | Magic Valley
Movies Shot in IdahoDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Idaho has stunning scenery and unique spots along with long summer days providing daylight until 10 P.M. Perfect for the movies. Filming movies that is. Beautiful locations...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 28, 2019 | Homes
Video DoorbellsDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] In 2019 we are closer and closer to achieving the “Jetsons” lifestyle. The Jetsons, an animated show aired in the early 60’s, was the family of the future. Back then it was...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 21, 2019 | Magic Valley
Old Idaho PenitentiaryDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] The Old Idaho Penitentiary opened its doors in 1872 to some of the West’s most desperate criminals. Today, visitors can experience over 100 years of Idaho’s unique prison...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 14, 2019 | Homes
Housing Trends 2019Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] According to Realtor® Magazine the emerging trends for housing in 2019 are still closely tied to affordability and finances. But who lives in those homes and the amenities in...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 7, 2019 | Homes
Maintenance Skills for HomeownersDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Maintaining your home by constantly repairing and replacing parts of it when needed, is the most cost-effective way to hold its value while living in a home that...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 30, 2019 | Magic Valley
Farmer’s Almanac PredictionsDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Farmer’s Almanac 2019 or specifically, The Old Farmers Almanac founded by Robert B. Thomas and published annually since 1792. The Almanac is released the first...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 23, 2019 | Homes
Who is Buying in 2019Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Considering data gathered from closings and public filings, Realtor.com® has revealed some interesting facts that may be helpful if you are planning on buying or selling a...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 16, 2019 | Magic Valley
Days on the MarketDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] With the abundance of property information available at the fingertips of buyers on the internet, one of the most-used pieces of information when looking at listings is days on...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 9, 2019 | Homes
Buying a FSBODid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Unlike in most other professional fields, real estate sales are sometimes deemed a DIY project by sellers. In active sellers’ markets especially, sometimes a DIY home owner takes on...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 2, 2019 | Magic Valley
Idaho Potato MuseumDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Early spring is a great time to start thinking ahead to summer. When you live in the great state of Idaho, your spring and summer plans should not just be about projects for...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 26, 2019 | Homes
Spring Home MaintenanceDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] We have already “sprung forward” on our clocks. It is now the time of year to do the little maintenance jobs on the exterior and the interior of you home, to keep the...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 19, 2019 | Homes
Buyers’ Most Important RoomsDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] As we enter the busiest and most important real estate buying and selling period of the year, it is worth noting some important statistics gathered by the National...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 12, 2019 | Homes
Garage DoorsDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] When considering how to improve the curb appeal of your home, one often overlooked element is the garage door. Many times, garage doors are ignored until they are damaged or so old...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 5, 2019 | Homes
Quick Lighting UpdatesDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Lighting with LED’s is the biggest trend in home lighting in years. And it is with good reason. LED lighting offers: Great light and color quality Energy efficient, using...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 26, 2019 | Homes
What Home Buyers Want 2019Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] The National Association of Home Builders conducts an annual survey (since 2003) tracking what home buyers really want in their homes. The survey gathers information...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 19, 2019 | Magic Valley
Fun Facts About IdahoDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Idaho is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It borders the state of Montana to the east and northeast, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 12, 2019 | Homes
Smart House Smart HomeDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Setting up your house to be a Smart Home may be easier than you think. If it seems overwhelming and complicated to you now, do a little research and start simply with a main...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 29, 2019 | Homes
FSBO vs Realtor ListingDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Early spring is historically a popular time to buy and sell real estate. Add to this U.S. mortgage rates falling to a 10-month low this past week, and if selling in 2019...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 22, 2019 | Magic Valley
Snow Skiing in Southern IdahoDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Add to the list of great amenities of living in Magic Valley, Idaho, that of family-friendly, easy access and affordable snow skiing. Close to Twin Falls and an easy...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 15, 2019 | Homes
Prepare to ListDid You Know? [video_popup url=”https://youtu.be/sVnCNtdxKAM” text=”The Market: Getting Ready”] Prepare to List Preparing to sell your home isn’t just about researching REALTORS® and signing a listing agreement. To attract...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 8, 2019 | Homes
Home Colors of 2019Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Every year the major paint manufacturers present their custom colors predicting how home owners and fashionistas will be using color in the coming year. It may not always be...
by Sid Lezamiz | Dec 17, 2018 | Magic Valley
We Wish You A Merry Christmas 2019Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] We Wish You A Merry Christmas Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service....
by Sid Lezamiz | Dec 11, 2018 | Homes
Poinsettia FlowerDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] Nothing screams Christmas like a poinsettia plant. Part of the Euphorbiaceous botanical family, poinsettias were introduced to the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsetta...
by Sid Lezamiz | Nov 26, 2018 | Homes
Indoor Outdoor LightingDid You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”None”] With clocks turned back and deprived of the assist of daylight-saving time, it is noticeably darker during the normal working day especially late afternoon. It is the...
by Sid Lezamiz | Nov 18, 2018 | Magic Valley
We Are ThankfulDid You Know? [video_popup url=”https://youtu.be/wc-YSBtR6m4″ text=”Thanksgiving”] The team at Lezamiz Real Estate Company is thankful. For the natural beauty in the state of Idaho. For the freedom of living in the United States...
by Sid Lezamiz | Nov 13, 2018 | Homes
Winter Listing Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Historically spring is the busiest time the year for listing and buying real estate. But don’t dismiss winter listing, as this time to list your property has some real advantages...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 30, 2018 | Magic Valley
Fall Back Sunday 2018 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Before you go to bed Saturday evening November 3rd, give yourself an extra hour of sleep and turn your clock back one hour. Daylight Saving Time officially ends for the year,...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 23, 2018 | Homes
Mudrooms Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Fall is the time of year to view beautiful fall foliage not piles of coats, dirty boots and shoes. Mudrooms and organized entrance areas are fast becoming a necessity to busy family...
by Sid Lezamiz | Oct 16, 2018 | Homes
Fall Home Maintenance 1 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”https://youtu.be/rnx8rlFfZm0″ text=”Big Piles of Leaves”] One of the most important ways to preserve the value of your home is routine maintenance. Aside from the market value of a...
by Sid Lezamiz | Sep 25, 2018 | Magic Valley
Idaho Trivia Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Idaho is called The Gem State because there are 72 different precious and semi-precious gem stones that have been found in Idaho. Star garnet is only found in quantity in two places...
by Sid Lezamiz | Sep 18, 2018 | Homes
Disasters Happen Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Wildfires on the west coast and flooding on the east coast. Both are sober reminders of the devastation that can suddenly and sometimes unexpectedly change our lives. The best...
by Sid Lezamiz | Sep 11, 2018 | Homes
Smart Homes Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] If you have always wanted to live like the futuristic cartoon The Jetsons, products readily available on the market today will help you achieve many of the functions of that animated...
by Sid Lezamiz | Sep 4, 2018 | Homes
Mailboxes Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] If you live in an area where your mail is delivered to your home, you are required by the U.S. Postal Service to have a receptacle to receive the mail. Door slots must be at least 30...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 28, 2018 | Magic Valley
Fairs and Stampedes Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] One of the most highly anticipated events for Magic Valley, Idaho residents opens tomorrow. We LOVE Fairs and Stampedes. August 29-September 3, 2018 Twin Falls County Fair...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 21, 2018 | Homes
Home Staging Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Staging your home when listing it for sale can be an important part of the selling process. As always cleaning and de-cluttering is crucial. But sometimes a trained eye that sees...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 14, 2018 | Homes
Study Zones Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] It is hard to believe that Twin Falls schools first day of classes for the 2018/2019 school year is just 6 days away. Monday, August 20, 2018. Now is a great time to find and customize...
by Sid Lezamiz | Aug 7, 2018 | Homes
Closing Smoothly If you are among the many people who have purchased a new home during the summer and expect to close within the next few weeks, it is crucial to follow some very important advice until the closing. Your mortgage lender has approved your mortgage based...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 31, 2018 | Homes
Backup Generators Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Extended power outage in your home can cause discomfort both in winter and summer but also has the potential to cause hefty financial loss by losing refrigeration for fresh and...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 24, 2018 | Homes
Tune Up the Bathroom Did You Know? [video_popup url=”https://youtu.be/9RRzVkDk0w8″ text=”Update Now Pay Later”] You hear and read about it all the time. Bathrooms and kitchens sell houses. But that doesn’t mean you need to blow out either of...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 17, 2018 | Homes
Buy in July Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] The back to school ads are starting to appear signaling the end of the traditional school summer vacation. Although there is still at least a month for most kids before getting their...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 10, 2018 | Magic Valley
Porchfest Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] In the ever-changing culture of community and how people live and interact, enters a recent phenomenon, Porchfest. This simple idea started in Ithaca, New York in 2007. Local musicians...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jul 3, 2018 | Magic Valley
Independence Day 2018 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] July 2, 1776 the Second Continental Congress voted in favor of declaring independence from Great Britain. Two days later on the 4th of July delegates from the 13 colonies...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 26, 2018 | Homes
Oakleaf Hydrangea Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] If contemplating curb appeal and the enjoyment of your yard and landscaping, it is hard to find a plant that will provide more beauty and interest in each season than an oakleaf...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 19, 2018 | Homes
Final Walk Through Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] A final walk through is a final look at a property you are going to purchase, before closing. Generally, it is arranged between a week and the day before you are scheduled to...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 12, 2018 | Magic Valley
Summer Vacation in Idaho Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] There is no better place to plan a family vacation than Idaho. You can travel many miles to other states and countries, but in fact some of the finest natural beauty and...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jun 5, 2018 | Magic Valley
Shou Sugi Ban Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Shou sugi ban (pronounced show-sue-gee-ban) is the ancient Japanese art of burning wood to preserve it. Used for thousands of years, this technique has exploded in the United States...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 29, 2018 | Homes
Curb Appeal 1 Did You Know? none Memorial Day weekend has become the unofficial signal of the official beginning of summer. Schools are recessing, graduations are being celebrated and moving vans populate the roads. It is a time of change for many people. Along with...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 15, 2018 | Homes
Finally Home! Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Created under the leadership of former Governor Phillip E. Batt in 1997, Finally Home! is an educational course designed to learn the process of buying a home in Idaho. The Finally...
by Sid Lezamiz | May 8, 2018 | Homes
Car Condos Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Buy a condo for your vintage car, boat or RV. Really? It appears to be a growing trend to address how and where to store upscale motorized toys. Multiple cars. Vintage and collector...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 24, 2018 | Homes
Backyard Fire Pits Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Outdoor living has become increasingly popular and continues to be a very good way to improve your property for your own pleasure and to add value if you are selling. Backyard...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 17, 2018 | Magic Valley
Earth Day 2018 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Earth Day is officially April 22, 2018. This year’s Earth Day theme, End Plastic Pollution. Americans use up to 500 million plastic straws every day. From fast food restaurants use...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 10, 2018 | Homes
Folklore About Listing Prices Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Folklore About Listing Prices Tales get told and re-told and somehow develop into fact. Some tales that are told and passed along are devoid of fact. The following...
by Sid Lezamiz | Apr 3, 2018 | Homes
Outdoor Lighting Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] It is spring and time to clean up the winter rubbish from your lawn, fertilize, trim landscaping shrubs and trees and glam up the curb appeal. One addition to the curb appeal of...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 27, 2018 | Homes
Importance of Home Maintenance Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] The initial cost of buying, financing and closing a house is only the beginning. It is easy to focus on down payments, closing costs, inspections and appraisals,...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 20, 2018 | Homes
What are Comps? Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] The term comps, used frequently in the real estate industry, is simply short for comparable sales. In the task of generating a listing price for a property to be sold, a listing...
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 13, 2018 | Homes
Pluses and Minuses in House Hunting Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] house-hunting (noun) the activity of looking for a house to live in: We’ve been house-hunting for months. I’m going house-hunting later today....
by Sid Lezamiz | Mar 6, 2018 | Magic Valley
Spring Forward 2018 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 2 A.M. we “spring forward 2018” for the year. At 2 A.M. (or when you go to bed, if before 2 A.M.) set your clocks forward to 3 A.M. It is the time of...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 27, 2018 | Homes
Newest Home Gadgets Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Introduced at the Consumers Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, the best new home gadgets for 2018. Gadgets may not be the best description considering the price tag on...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 20, 2018 | Homes
New LED Light Bulbs Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Light emitting diode. That is what the “LED” on the newest energy saving light bulbs stands for. Although LEDs have been on the market for several years in at least the basic...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 13, 2018 | Homes
The New Empty Nesters Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] The kids are finally out of the house. They are in college, finished with schooling and starting careers or married and starting families. History would predict it is a good...
by Sid Lezamiz | Feb 6, 2018 | Homes
Millennials 2018 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Millennials, born between 1982 and 2000, constitute the largest population of U.S. workers. They started their post-college careers slowly, with large college loans and sluggish...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 30, 2018 | Magic Valley
Winter in Idaho Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] According to the Farmer’s Almanac, southern Idaho can expect another month of cold weather. According to Visit Idaho, there is still time to experience these three-great winter...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 23, 2018 | Homes
Resolution 2018 Buy A House Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] It is January, the month to set goals and resolutions for the coming year. One of the best goals you could consider is purchasing a home in the coming year. Along with...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 16, 2018 | Homes
January Freeze Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] January can be cold, dark and unwelcoming. Don’t complicate the wintry weather by avoiding simple maintenance and defense procedures to protect your home. Water expands when it...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 9, 2018 | Homes
Paint Color of the Year 2018 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] Every year the major paint companies release their choice of “color of the year”. Based on what they see as trends, starting with the colors they may see at fashion...
by Sid Lezamiz | Jan 2, 2018 | Homes
Real Estate in the New Year 2018 Did You Know? [video_popup url=”” text=”none”] With Christmas over for another year it is a good week to start thinking about goals and resolutions for real estate plans you may have in the coming New Year. It...