Sandy's Blog

I have had several of my clients asking what changes would be made to the Capital Gain Tax in the new bail out plan. I have searched the internet but can't find any information. They are wondering if it will effect the change set to go in place in Jan. If you have any information on this that I c...

Hagerman is located in the southern part of Idaho. Hagerman Valley lies on a part of the Snake River Canyon. It is best known for the "1000 Springs" that pour out of the canyon walls. The resulting water flow is perfect for trout farming and 90% of the commercially distributed fresh and frozen t...

I was thinking of ways that I could market my self and my listings. I thought this might make a good post. Maybe we could get a running list of everyone's off the wall ways of marketing. I have a couple.   1. Yard sales: Yard sales are good, people are relaxed and when they see my name tag     or...

I have had a rough week. I had two really good potential deals. One was a young guy who is a single dad. He was looking for a place with a little acerage in the country. We just don't have any listed in his price range that could fit his lender requirements. Three days of driving around and he fi...

Don't Stop The Music ! The Sun Valley Figure Skating Club will be hosting it's annual fundraising event for the 2008 season on August 5th 5-7pm.  "Don't Stop the Music"   a Fashion Show on Ice.  Professionally Produced by Darlin Baker and choreographed by Sun Valley Professional skaters.  The Ice...

I had one of my rual listings broken into this weekend. It is located in the country and set back a long ways from the main road. The owner left in a hurry as he is horse breeder. He was to be gone a few weeks and that turned into months. His land had gotten very over grown with weeds. The price ...

Spacious 5 BD home w/40x40 shop for the hobbiest equipped w/a 3 ton hoist, air compressor & wood shop on 4.99 acres. Many amenities! Perfect set up for a caretaker or In-laws quarters or bed and breakfast which would require a special use permit. This home is a great buy, priced to sell. Located ...

Tonight around 6 there was a serious accident on Main St  in Buhl in front of the post office. A small car was making a u-turn and struck a motorcycle. The person on the bike was a young man. Injury to the biker  looked to be very serious. Please pray for the family and the driver of the car. Thi...

Buhl, Idaho My newer listing is just a little spot  of heaven. This home had geothermal water, swimming in the winter in 86 degree water. Located on the Snake River (this property does not have river frontage but views of the river). Spacious 3600 sq ft ranch style home. Heated floors for energy...

We had our montly Chamber Lunch at a new restaurant this month. It is Gramma's Country Pie Shop. The homemade chicken dish was to great. The pies like I have never had before. I had a fresh strawberry pie, OH MY, the crust was thick and flaky. If you get to Buhl check them out you will be glad yo...