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Fixed-Rate Mortgages or Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARM): Which Are Better?
When faced with an important decision, which route do you usually take: the tried-and-true option or the one off the beaten path?
Believe it or not, your answer might affect your homebuying strategy, particularly when choosing a mortgage. Fixed-rate mortgages are time-tested and traditional, while adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) offer more flexibility and potentially lower rates.
But which mortgage is best for you? Stick with us to learn the differences between fixed rates and ARMs, plus the ideal buyer for each.
At a Glance
- ARMs start with lower interest rates than...
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Get the Scoop on Boise's Best Ice Cream Spots
One of the best ways to enjoy summer? A delicious ice cream treat. Here are some spots our real estate agents recommend to get a scoop at:
- Fanci Freez Boise: 1402 W State St (at 14th St.), Meridian: 1750 McMillan, Ste 100
A local favorite, Fanci Freez has been serving up ice cream since 1947. Customers keep coming back for favorites like their dipped cones, the Boston shake and ice cream sundaes.
- Delsa's Ice Cream Parlor 7923 W Ustick Rd, Boise, ID
Delsa's has been serving up homemade ic...
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Grow a Backyard Herb Garden
by Juliet Grossman
If you've ever considered creating a backyard herb garden, now is the perfect time to get started.
Gardening is a pleasurable and healthy way to get outdoors. A long list of herbs can be successfully planted year 'round, and more thrive in cooler late winter and early spring temperatures.
Herbs to consider:
- Get the kids interested in gardening with chives — they can be planted in any season, are easy to grow, and taste great paired with sour cream as an elegant baked potato topping. More adventurous taste buds will appreciate garlic chives.
- Parsley is anot...
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Building Legacies: The Inspiring Journey of Tomlinson Group of Companies - From Humble Origins to a Top 500 Real Estate Powerhouse
Bob Tomlinson, who recently turned 76, winters six months a year in Arizona and no longer is actively involved in managing the Tomlinson Family of Companies real estate brokerage he helped develop into a major enterprise here over five decades.
It would be wrong to assume, though, that he now is content to bask in the Southwest warmth and leave all his former business ventures and holdings in the hands of others. Tomlinson retains some commercial building ownership interests here, including with former business partner NAI Black CEO Dave Black. He also is continuing to pursue land-acquisition opportunities aimed at creating more lots for new homes throughout the Inland Northwest.
He remains chairman of the Tomlinson Family of Companies board, and thus stays in regular contact with his daughter, Shelley Johnson, who...
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Memorial Day Events and Activities
As the temperature rises, graduation festivities commence, and the school season draws to a close, the extended Memorial Day weekend heralds the beginning of outdoor adventures, barbecues, camping trips, and a chance to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
Here are some events and activities our real estate agents enjoy to make the most of the three-day weekend:
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