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Thursday, May 31, 2007
The Ada County sanitary landfill is approximately 20 miles from Meridian.
Rather than making the long drive to the landfill, residents, and businesses can drop off items at our enclosed facility located at 2130 West Franklin Road, between Linder and 10 Mile.
We have convenient hours - 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday through Friday and 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays. We are closed Sundays and holidays.
In honor of our 10-year anniversary owning SSC, residential customers who bring in this newsletter will receive $2.00 off their visit! (Limit 1 per household).
Save your time and fuel expenses by coming to the SSC transfer station. For more information or to set up an account, please call 208-888-3999.
Source: Talkin Trash! Issue #17/Summer of 2007
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Boise is honoring businesses who strive for a cleaner environment by practicing pollution prevention in their work place. If you business is currently practicing pollution prevention then your business can apply for the EnviroGuard Award. The recognized businesses are concerned for a cleaner environment and in "changing business practices to mitigate potential impacts to the environment".
Source: City of Boise
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Boise Bench and Southeast Ada County property values have increased. The median increase in assessed value in Ada County is 16.7 percent. But in Southeast Ada County, the median assessment increased 23.64 percent. Boise Bench residents should expect to see the largest jump at 23.79 percent.
Source: Idaho Statesman
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Residential and commercial trash and recycling are not collected on a holiday when the Ada County sanitary landfill is closed. If your collection day falls before the holiday, your trash and recycling will be collected on your usual day. If your regular garbage day falls on or after the holiday, your garbage and recycling will be collected one day later that week.
The next holiday that will affect collection is: Memorial Day (Monday, May 28th)
Source: Sanitary Services Company, Inc., Issue #17/Summer 2007
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McLean, VA Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.37 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending May 24, 2007, up from last week when it averaged 6.21 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.62 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 6.06 percent with an average 0.4 point, up from last week when it averaged 5.92 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.23 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 6.02 percent this week, with an average 0.5 point, up from last week when it averaged 5.92 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.21 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.64 percent this week with an average 0.6 point, up from last week when it averaged 5.48 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 5.61 percent.
(Average commitment rates shou...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Learn how to create a backyard habitat today, May 23rd at the Foothills Learning Center. Paul and Susie Headlee, volunteer Habitat Stewards for the National Wildlife Federation, will tell you how to make your own backyard a better habitat for animals.
Location: Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road. The free programs are offered from 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays this summer.
Source : City of Boise
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Tuesday, May 22, 2007
When we know that we dont have enough for a down payment or in some cases we dont have a single penny saved then discouragement for purchasing a house takes over us. As we place that idea in the back of our heads and think well come back to it in a few months or years. But the reality is, how often do we take that idea and make it become true? In most cases we will let that dream fly away. In this case there is a solution when you dont have enough for a down payment or as mentioned no money. The answer is simple, Leverage, or as David refers to it as OPM which stands for Other Peoples Money. There are lending institutions that will help you purchase your home. There are many programs designed so people can take the opportunity of purchasing a home. Most Financial Intuitions wont lend when it comes to purchasing artwork, stamps, and collectible items but when its for a home the cards on the table are in your favor. Dont become discouraged because you have little or no down payment...
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Here's a one-stop shop with pressure irrigation information and lawn care tips for Boise City customers.
Spring has truly sprung with the return of warm days. It's time once again to break out the shorts, turn on the irrigation system, green up your yard, and start the flower and vegetable gardens. To save money and time this summer, please use water and pesticides wisely. Not only will it reduce the cost and time needed to apply these resources, but also it will conserve and protect our water resource.
Source: City of Boise
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Friday, May 18, 2007
McLean, VA Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.21 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending May 17, 2007, up from last week when it averaged 6.15 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.60 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 5.92 percent with an average 0.4 point, up from last week when it averaged 5.87 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.20 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 5.92 percent this week, with an average 0.5 point, up from last week when it averaged 5.89 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.23 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.48 percent this week with an average 0.7 point, unchanged from last week when it averaged 5.48 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 5.62 percent.
(Average commitment rates ...
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Housing: The "Steady Eddie" of Investments
Housing activity this year will be somewhat lower than in earlier forecasts as lending standards tighten and subprime mortgage originations tighten, according to NAR. Lawrence Yun, NAR senior economist, said speculative behavior, which contributed to abnormal price growth, is now on the decline. Home buyers today are purchasing for the long-term, generally with a realistic expectation of modest gains over time, Yun said. Housing first and foremost is shelter. Second, its a long-term investment that slowly builds the greatest amount of wealth for most families. NARs latest forecast projects existing-home sales at 6.29 million this year and 6.49 million in 2008, compared with 6.48 million last year.
Click here to see U.S. Economic Outlook: May 2007
Source: National Association of Realtors Resea...
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