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	<title>Green Real Estate in Idaho</title>
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		<title>Keeping Your Cool in the Summer Heat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All evidence to the contrary, we are fast approaching "summer" which will bring with it some higher temperatures, at least we hope it will.  While Boise and the Treasure Valley are not unbearable, it isn't uncommon to see sustained summer temps in the high 80's/mid 90's.  Of course, even a dry heat needs to be regulated, especially to keep your home comfortable for yourself, your family, and any friends who may be stopping by.  There are quite a few ways that you can improve your ability to cool your home in the heat of the summer, here are just a few.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/keeping-your-cool-in-the-summer-heat/</link>
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		<title>Spring is here, sort of, market activity increases!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spring time is here and the market is active.  It continues to be a great time to buy real estate in the Treasure Valley, despite the expiration of the Home Buyer Tax Credit.  The majority of the summer first time buyers have likely already written their contracts in order to qualify for their $8000, but many buyers continue to consider buying up or buying down.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/spring-is-here-sort-of-market-activity-increases/</link>
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		<title>Treasure Valley Air Quality Heading Down the Tubes?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Treasure Valley Air Quality Board Council submitted a proposal last year to the Idaho Legislature (which was approved) to modify the requirements for vehicle emissions testing.  Will these changes to test only significantly newer vehicles every other year (instead of annually) contribute to a degradation of the air quality here in the Treasure Valley?]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/treasure-valley-air-quality-heading-down-the-tubes/</link>
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		<title>FTHB Tax Credit Extended &amp; Expanded Today</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been on the hearts and minds of many as we draw closer to the end of November deadline for the current First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.  Would the tax credit be extended, would it be expanded, should I wait and hope that it&#8217;s better later&#8230; All of these are questions that I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/fthb-tax-credit-extended-expanded-today/</link>
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		<title>FTHB Tax Credit May Be Extended&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[but your purchasing power is going to decrease in the new year when the FED scales back their purchasing of mortgage backed securities.  The FED recently extended this program, but it is expected to begin being phased out in early 2010.  This has been a great thing going, especially in recent months as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/fthb-tax-credit-may-be-extended/</link>
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		<title>FTHB $8000 Tax Credit, Time is Running Out!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re a first time home buyer that has been sitting on the sidelines waiting for interest rates to improve (come on, they are at 5.5% which is FANTASTIC), or a better selection (Spring/Summer usually represent the largest inventory levels) your time to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit is fast expiring.  In [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/fthb-8000-tax-credit-time-is-running-out/</link>
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		<title>Confused About School District Boundaries?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Moving to a new community can be confusing and stressful in it&#8217;s own right, the last thing you want to do is spend hours searching the web or calling various agencies to try to figure out what school district your children will be in at a new home.  Some people base their moves on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/confused-about-schoold-district-boundaries/</link>
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		<title>Home Improvement Tax Incentives Database</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the many benefits of home ownership are the associated tax benefits (aside from the ever popular &#8220;roof over your head&#8221; benefit).  Many home owners have heard whispers, rumors, or stories of fantastic tax advantages associated with &#8220;greening&#8221; their current home.
This is in fact true, but what qualify for by doing x, y, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/home-improvement-tax-incentives-database/</link>
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		<title>Boise Named #4 On 10 Best Places to Live</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Continuing the trend of accolades over the past several years Boise once again lands in the top 10 list for the best places to live according to Yahoo Finance and US News.  See the complete listing at the following link.  http://xrl.in/2fup
While Boise has not escaped unscathed in these trying economic times, it has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/boise-named-4-on-10-best-places-to-live/</link>
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		<title>First Time Home Buyer Credit Improves!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First time home buyer credit of $8,000 improves, can now be put to work for buyers towards down payment and or closing costs!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.bgreenidaho.com/first-time-home-buyer-credit-improves/</link>
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