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September 21, 2010

Current Market Trends as of September 15, 2010

Ada County Market Trends as of 9/15/10

Canyon County Market Trends as of 9/15/10

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Treasure Valley Market Overview August 2010

Ada County Total Market Overview - August 2010

Canyon County Total Market Overview - August 2010

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August 20, 2010

Current Market Trends Ada & Canyon Counties - August 2010

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July 15, 2010

Current Market Trends for Ada and Canyon Counties - July 2010

Ada County Current Market Trends - July 2010

Canyon County Current Market Trends - July 2010

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July 14, 2010

Conserving Electricity

by Carla Hill

Small habits can add up to big savings when it comes to electricity.

As the summer heat soars, so do many homeowners' electric bills. Here are some savvy tips on how you can start saving both your cash and the environment.

1. Get Unplugged. You may think that simply turning a device or appliance off is enough to stop the flow of electricity, and the subsequent flow of money out of your bank account, but any item plugged in to an electrical outlet is drawing a small amount of electricity. So, unplug all of your items.

2. Swap it Out. Replace conventional incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) and save yourself in the long run. Energy Star reports that a CFL will save "about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb."

3. Energy Star Appliances. They are a more pricey change, but the long term savings can be well worth the upfront cost. These appliances are certified to use 10 to 50 percent less energy than your standard appliances. They also help reduce emissions and air pollutants.

4. Daytime Low. Most U.S. Households use some form of air conditioning during the summer months. If you have an empty house during the day, consider setting your thermostat to a higher temperature during the day, and then turning it cooler when you get home. If you have a more advanced system, consider setting a timer to kick on the cool 30 minutes before you return home.

5. Lights Out. This may intuitive, but turn off the lights in rooms you are not using. The same goes for televisions and computers.

Use these simple tips to reduce the cost of running your home this summer, and put that extra cash away into savings!

Published: July 12, 2010

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July 02, 2010

HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT CLOSING DEADLINE EXTENDED

From CMLA: After a close brush with the deadline, Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed. The legislation is designed to create a seamless extension the new closing deadline for eligible transactions is now September 30, 2010. There will be no gap between June 30 and the date the President signs the bill into law.

CML America worked closely with Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to enact this important legislation. Extending the Tax Credit Closing deadline will help provide additional stability to the housing market across the nation. Additionally, the United States Senate has passed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 5569) an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010. This will allow transactions to move forward. The bill is retroactive and covers the lapse period from June 1, 2010 to the date of enactment of the extension.

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