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Thursday, January 31, 2008
America's Promise Alliance, the nation's largest alliance dedicated to children and youth, in partnership with Capital One, today announced that Boise has once again been named a winner of its 2008 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best) competition.
The 100 Best competition recognizes the 100 outstanding communities across America that are the best places for young people to live and grow up. More than 300 communities in all 50 states applied for the honor this year. Boise was selected as a 100 Best community for the second year in a row because of these programs and other services for youth:
The Mayor's Council on Children and Youth, which created an on online network of after-school sites at www.cityofboise.org/after3
Construction of three new community centers, which will provide neighborhood-based programs for kids at three schools
Nearly 78,000 free lunches provided by the Idaho FoodBank to youth at five Boise parks and three other locations in neighbor...
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Date: 1/30/2008
Time: 09:00 AM
Location: Boise Chamber Offices (Lower Level), 250 S. 5th St., Boise
Seats go on Sale:
Last Seat Sold:
What if you have the best products or services, but no one knows about them? What if you have limited or no capital for advertising your business? What if you want your business to remain profitable in any economy? Lack of marketing is the most effective way to go out of business. Creative marketing is the key to growing your business. This workshop will provide participants with practical steps on marketing with zero or a minimal budget.
Presented by: Vincent Kituku, Ph.D., Kituku & Associates
9:00 a.m.-Noon. $45 Chamber Members / $60 Nonmembers. Light snacks included
Phone: (208) 472-5258
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE RATES PLUMMET TO LOWEST LEVELS IN FOUR YEARS
-30-Year AND 15-Year FRM At Lowest Level Since Spring 2004
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To buy or rent? That is the dilemma facing many potential homeowners today. At times it seems that buying a home is more costly and time-demanding than renting a home. However, if you can comfortably afford to do so, and you have plans to stay at your location for a while, buying a home has significant advantages.
Financially, owning a home is often promoted as a better choice than renting. Currently, there are significant federal and state tax breaks: homeowners can claim deductions for real estate property taxes and for the interest paid on their mortgage each year. In addition, long-term homeowners build equity both by paying down their mortgages and when their home appreciates in value. Many savvy homebuyers increase their equity more quickly by buying homes that need cosmetic improvements (such as decorating or landscaping) rather than structural renovation. These minor improvements can significantly increase the value o...
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Wealthy folks are colonizing rural areas,
bringing cash, culture -- and controversy
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Boise - There is no doubt - according to various reports - that the state of national housing market is poor, but here in Idaho, things are much different. In the microcosm that is the Gem State, the housing economy is steadily growing, unemployment rates are low (2.7 percent versus the national average of 4.7 percent according to November 2007 statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor), the technology sector of the Idaho economy continues to grow and the U.S. Census Bureau noted an increase in Idaho's personal income - the sixth-highest in the nation. Despite the economic prosperity, there still exists the buyer's 'wait-and-see' mentality; who can blame them with all the negative local and national coverage? However, one must truly examine and weigh data against their local market. Jonathan Miller at Radar Logic (a New York- based real estate research firm) describes the predicament best in saying that, "...there is no 'national' housing market, resulting in ...
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Friday, January 18, 2008
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 5.69 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending January 17, 2008, down from last week when it averaged 5.87 percent as well. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.23 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 5.21 percent with an average 0.4 point, down from last week when it averaged 5.43 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.98 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 5.40 percent this week, with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 5.63 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.04 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.26 percent this week with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it was 5.37 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 5.51 percent.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
http://www.housingmarketfacts.com/
Source: National Association Of Realtors
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Source: FEMA and the US Fire Administration
A major contributing factor in residential fires is the use of wood burning stoves and space heaters. Many of these fires can be prevented. Here are some winter heating tips to keep in mind during the cold months:
Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
Be sure the fireplace or wood stove is installed properly. Wood stoves should have adequate clearance of 36 inches from combustible surfaces and proper floor support and protection.
Wood stoves should be UL listed, solid construction and good quality.
Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned if necessary, especially if not used in quite a long time.
Check the outside chimney for cracks or loose bricks. All unused flue openings should be sealed with solid masonry.
Do not use flammable liquids to start or rekindle any fire.
Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out and to help prevent burns to your ho...
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Monday, January 14, 2008
Date: 1/15/2008
Time: 11:45 AM
Location: US Bank, 101 S. Capitol Blvd., downtown Boise.
Seats go on Sale:
Last Seat Sold:
11:45am- 1:15pm. Many think of strategic management as a
formalized, controlled process of distinct steps-but "planning" is only one approach to strategic management. Kim Steinberg, Extraordinary Organizations, will discuss ten possible approaches to strategic management with
focus on fitting the best approach to your organization.
Cost: $15. Information/registration: e-mail meta@mtnstatesgroup.org or 336-5533 ext. 230. Additional information: www.metaidaho.org
Today's lunch will feature Mexican cuisine from Baja Fresh.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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