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Thursday, September 27, 2007
1. Rake, rattle and roll!
Convince yourself that raking leaves
can be fun. Rather than wait for a single
weekend, break this chore into stages.
Matted leaves can lead to insect and
disease problems and smother your
turf, especially cool season grasses like
Kentucky Bluegrass.
2. To fertilize - or not to fertilize?
Cool season grasses like Kentucky
Bluegrass, fescues and perennial ryegrass
often need fertilizer this time of year.
Grasses that go dormant in the winter,
such as Bermuda, Zoysia and Centipede
may not. Visit www.lowes.com for
information on soil testing and choosing
the right fertilizer.
3. Repair and re-seed. Fall is a great time
to repair a damaged lawn and re-seed. Fill
any holes or bare spots with topsoil and
add grass seed. It's important to choose
the right kind of grass for your growing
zone; go to www.lowes.com to learn
what's best for your area.
4. Don't forget to water. New grass in
particular needs frequent but shal...
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By Dennis Cauchon, USA TODAY
BOISE - With all due respect to Phoenix, Las Vegas and Orlando, the heart of American's biggest economic boom is right here in Idaho.
In Idaho, the state with the nation's fastest-growing economy, homebuilding hasn't crashed as it has across much of the USA, and a two-decade run of prosperity continues.
Chalk it up, in large part, to chips - computer chips and potato chips. And to a state whose climate and rugged outdoor beauty are attracting highly mobile, white-collar newcomers who could work or live most anywhere.
Idaho has drawn national attention from the recent sex-sting arrest of Larry Craig, its senior U.S. senator, and, in the 1990s, from occasional standoffs between law enforcement and white supremacists. What's less known is that Idaho has been competing with Arizona, Nevada and Florida to be the USA's most vibrant boom state. And unlike those hot-weather states, Idaho is having a boom that shows little sign of fading.
Idaho has been tops a...
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Monday, September 24, 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 6.34 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending September 20, 2007, up from last week when it averaged 6.31 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.40 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 5.98 percent with an average 0.5 point, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.97 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.06 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 6.21 percent this week, with an average 0.5 point, up from last week when it averaged 6.17 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.08 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.65 percent this week with an average 0.6 point, down slightly from last week when it averaged 5.66 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 5.54 percent.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
School is back in session and officers want to remind the motoring public that taking extra precautions in school zones can save lives!
Boise August 17th 2007, Boise Police Officers would like to remind motorists that with the increase in pedestrian traffic around schools extra precautions should be taken. "We put a lot of effort into keeping our school zones safe for our young people. It is the responsibility of every motorist in our community to watch out for kids in school zones!" said Officer Kyle Wills of the Boise Police Motors Unit.
In Boise, the speed limit in school zones is 20 miles per hour while the yellow lights are flashing. The fine for speeding in a school zone in Boise is $141.50.Officers want to remind citizens if they have specific traffic concerns, they can send them directly to the Boise Police Patrol office at www.boisepolice.org, click the Online Reporting link on the right side of the page.
Release Prepared By:
Charles McClure
Boise Pol...
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Friday, September 14, 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 6.31 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending September 13, 2007, down from last week when it averaged 6.46 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.43 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 5.97 percent with an average 0.4 point, down from last week when it averaged 6.15 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.11 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 6.17 percent this week, with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 6.32 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.10 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.66 percent this week with an average 0.8 point, down from last week when it averaged 5.74 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 5.60 percent.
(Average commitment...
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Potlatch Corporation will be acquiring about 179,000 acres of timberland in Idaho for nearly $215 million from Western Pacific Timber.
The transaction will take place in two phases, with a majority of timberlands to be acquired in the first phase, which is expected to close by the end of September, and the remaining timberlands to be acquired in the second phase, which is expected to close in January 2008, according to a press release.
The timberland are located in the heart of central Idaho's premier outdoor recreational corridor. It contains stocked forests of ponderosa pine and mixed fir. The cost breaks down to about $1,200 per acre. The majority of the ownership is less than a two-hour drive from Boise, and is adjacent to the mountain communities of McCall, New Meadows and Donnelly. Tamarack Resort, the newest four-season ski and golf resort in the West, is in close proximity to the property.
Potlach Vice President William R. DeReu said, "In addition to increasing our ove...
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Date: 9/13/2007
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Idaho Water Center, 322 E. Front St., room 162, Boise
Seats go on Sale:
Last Seat Sold:
The University of Idaho Boise is offering a series of lunch discussions on creating a healthy, productive and motivating work environment at your organization. The Lunch & Lead events are all free and open to the public and include eight sessions presented by Michael Kroth, author and professor of the Adult and Organizational Learning & Leadership program. Information/RSVP: (208) 334-2999 or boise@uidaho.edu.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Problems with subprime and some other nontraditional mortgages moved the Idaho Housing and Finance Association to market its post-purchase and foreclosure-prevention counseling services more aggressively. The nonprofit association about two years ago rolled out the services for anyone in Idaho, not just people who took out Idaho Housing and Finance loans. The Federal Housing Administration approved Idaho Housing as a counseling center.
Idaho Housing and Finance views the foreclosure-prevention counseling services as important given fresh concerns about subprime mortgage foreclosures and delinquencies, as well as the large number of borrowers facing upward-adjusting mortgage payments, President and Executive Director Gerald Hunter and Homeownership Lending Director Susan Semba said in an interview.
Semba said Idaho Housing foreclosure-prevention counselors assess the borrower's financial situation including ratios of monthly obligations to income. Idaho Housing can work with the borro...
| Posted by maricela at 10:24 AM |
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Boise is the capital and largest city in Idaho with an estimated population of 193,000 (2005 Census estimate). Boise, nicknamed the "City of Trees", has been ranked nationally by Forbes and Money Magazines as one of the top 10 places to live because of access to recreational activities, employment opportunities, and the lifestyle it affords. The beautiful Boise River is a prominent feature as it runs through the heart of the city and the Boise National Forest serves as the city's backdrop. Boise is the headquarters for several major companies including Albertsons, Micron Technology, J.R. Simplot Company, as well as Washington Group International, Inc.
Boise, Idaho real estate has experienced considerable growth in recent years as the booming real estate market demonstrates. In the beginning of 2006, the Boise real estate housing market saw record breaking growth as the median house value climbed to over $183,000. During the first fiscal quarter in 2006, the value of homes in the Bois...
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Idaho Association for Financial Professionals monthly luncheon
Date: 9/11/2007
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: U.S. Bank, 101 S. Capitol Blvd., Ste. 200, downtown Boise
Seats go on Sale:
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This month's lunch topic is "Investment Policies," with speakers Adam Benton and Dave Richardson, Clearwater advisers. Cost: free for IAFP members and $20 for non-members. Information/RSVP: www.idahoafp.org.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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