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This is the public Blog of Debbie Holmes. Real estate agent extraordinaire, with scientific training (which makes me very good at analysis). I have three boys. One going who just graduated law school and two in graduate school. I am one lucky mom!
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We all have it.  Paperwork.  Our profession generates vast amounts of paperwork.   It gets worse if you do property management.  We have contracts to deal with.  Deals to keep straight.  Loan officers, title officers, buyers, sellers and inspectors to deal with.  Tenants and landlords.   Bills to...
02/09/2015
Most but not all of my business comes from referrals or friends.  People know me for being ethical and getting the job done.   On Wed. a friend of mine asked me to price out her home.   She is not sure she wishes to sell but she is thinking of taking a leave of absence from her work and traveling...
02/08/2015
I have a beautiful new listing.  I know the roof doesn't leak but I also know it wont stand up to an inspection.  My owner is fine with replacing the roof at closing but does not have the money to replace it before escrow.   These are my remarks: Beautiful two owner home on Mountain View. This gr...
02/07/2015
I must admit I am a bit annoyed.  A good friend of mine called me to discuss real estate.  My first reaction was to make sure their health was good and they weren't leaving the area.   I made the appointment and went to her home.   My friend has a very nice home with stairs and needs no stairs an...
02/05/2015
Open Sunday February 1, 2-4 PM,   Our Newest listing! Beautiful two owner home on Mountain View in west Moreland subdivision! This great home is designed for easy living with a french provincial designed kitchen. Lots of Anderson Windows throughout the upper level. Beautiful hardwood floors throu...
01/31/2015
I seem to take on 2 or 3 "projects" a year for friends and clients.  I project manage getting the house for listing.   Today my partner Bill Taylor, and I put the finishing touches on 4027 Mountain View in Boise. We (mostly)  have installed new lighting, The electric has been brought up to date, ...
01/29/2015
Today Quin White, a new agent,  asked about being approached by an experienced agent.   There are a lot of great ideas and questions for her to ask if you follow the link.   Now I have been in the business since 2006.  I cut my teeth on the crisis.  I don't quite earn as much as I would like but ...
01/18/2015
Well here we are at the ides of January!  The city is experiancing an inversion.  School has restarted.  Only a couple of months before spring!    Now is a great time for winter pleasures in the mountains.  For me that meant a trip to the Idaho City Hot Springs.  For just $16 each we saw the sun ...
01/14/2015
I was uninspired.....  I had 4 listings and very little activity.  I knew I priced the homes correctly but Thanksgiving had come and gone..... I still had 4 listing..... The first listing went on December 15.... We close today.... The next one went December 17.... We close next week.... Then the ...
01/14/2015
View the Tour Wonderful Single level home in Meridian Idaho. Souring ceilings, great room concept, plant shelves, jetted tub, three car garage.   This easy living split bedroom design is ready for you!    This home is for Sale or lease purchase with $10,000 down.   We will be open on Sunday Sat....
11/20/2014
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This is a blog about all things real estate (and a few extras). I blog about my buyers, sellers, listings, short sales, the real estate market. I am internet savvy and am trying to learn more skills. I like blogging because I get to share information with other real estate professionals and my clients. I can find you a great home in the Treasure Valley. I was the Democratic Nominee for CD2, Idaho for the US Congress. I have two website: http://www.debbieholmes.net.