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What to Keep, Donate or Digitize Before Any Big Life Transition
Whether you're preparing for a move, sending children off to college, merging households after marriage, entering retirement or simply embracing a more streamlined lifestyle, taking inventory of what you own can make the transition feel lighter and better organized. The key is knowing what to keep, what to donate and what to digitize.
Start With Your Future in Mind
Before going through closets, garages and storage rooms, consider where you're headed. Will you have less space? Different needs? A new routine? Understanding your future lifestyle can help guide decisions about what truly deserves a place in your new home.
Ask yourself:
- Do I use this regularly?
- Does this serve a purpose in my upcoming plans?
- Would I buy this again today?
- Could someone else benefit from this more...
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Welcome to the Treasure Valley: Where Should You Call Home?
Thinking of making the move to the Treasure Valley? Here's a quick guide to the personality, population, housing market, and lifestyle highlights for each area—Boise, Meridian, Kuna (pictured above), Nampa, Eagle, Star, Middleton, and Caldwell.
Boise
- Population: 235,000 (2020 census)
- Median Home Price: $518,000
- Vibe: A walkable city rich with great restaurants and shopping, Basque heritage, and outdoor access. Urban meets foothills.
- Housing Types: Historic neighborhoods, infill builds, and modern new construction alongside resale homes.
- Top Events: Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, Idaho Shakespe...
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New Home for the Holidays: 5 Ways to Make it Extra Memorable
Moving close to the holidays can be emotionally challenging. You may have found your dream home, but it's hard to get moved in, settled, and still make things feel like a typical, festive holiday season all at the same time. It's not impossible, though, once you accept that things are just going to be a little different this year! Here are a few suggestions our real estate agents have for people moving into a new home just before the holidays.
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Should You Renovate or Move?
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:
- 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space
- 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices)
- 46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible space
- 42% of respondents want an au pair/in-law suite
- 39% of respondents want an exercise room/yoga space
If you're a homeowner who wants to add any of the abov...
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Moving Tips: How to Help Your Kids Adjust
Moving is one of the most exciting yet stressful events in a person's life, but for kids, adjusting to a new environment can be especially difficult. The ages of your children also may play a role in how they cope with the change. Regardless, moving is an emotional experience, and taking the time to learn how to minimize the impact on your family is definitely important. Our real estate agents have helped many families move, and with our experience, we've pulled together a list of tips to help your kids adjust to a change in scenery.