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It seems like this year the spring real estate season started-off more consistently than the spring weather season! I love them both, but sure am ready for more spring weather!
This month, I'm happy to introduce you to Jeff Taylor. Jeff is my awesome insurance broker. Seriously, I never realized all an insurance broker does, and how using one can save you so much time and most likely money. Plus, Jeff is a fabulous resource for all my insurance related questions!
I found a couple new events taking place this month, that may appeal to your learning and creative spirit. Check them out, as well as a the Boise Learns spring catalog. Boise Learns has been around for over 50-years and has so many great creative and enrichment classes and programs.
Finally, a big THANK YOU to everyone who has left me a positive Google review. I'm truly grateful for your support! I've included my direct review link for anyone who would like to leave me a review - I'd really appreciate it!
Take care and be well...
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Key Market Takeaways...
- In March, the median sales price of homes that sold in Ada County was $483,450 — down 16.0% compared to March 2022, and the fifth consecutive month of annual decline in price. March 2023 showed a return to month-over-month decreases (a slant of approximately $8,600), unlike February where we saw a slight increase from the preceding month.
- With 742 total sales for the county, closings were 9.3% lower than the same month last year. March marks the second month in a row that year-over-year declines were limited to single digits, pointing to an uptick in overall market activity. This is echoed by a month-over-month decrease in Days on Market — homes spent an average of six more days on the market in February than they did in March 2023, where they spent a total of 72 days before going under contract.
- Inventory continues to accumulate, leading to a better position for Months’ Supply of Inventory (MSI) — a metric for determining how many months the current inventory would take to run dry without having any new listings. There were 1,134 single-family homes available in March 2023, split into 613 existing homes and 521 new construction homes. We are still working toward a balanced market — one that does not favor buyers or sellers. Inventory growth and longer days on market grant buyers options and time, an opportunity they have not had in recent years.
- March 2023 shows an MSI of 1.6 for all single-family homes, MSI of 1.3 for existing homes, and MSI of 2.3 for new construction. A balanced market is achieved by having an MSI of 4-6 months, meaning we are still shy of being considered “balanced.”
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Google - it's become synonymous for internet search. How many times have we heard or said, "Google It." As a Realtor, Google can be a helpful tool in getting your business noticed and attracting new clients. It's also a helpful tool for prospective clients to learn about your business, and evaluate the feedback and experiences of others documented by their reviews.
To all of you who have written a Google review for me - THANK YOU!
My goal this year is to get 50 new Google reviews. If you haven't left me a review, I would sincerely appreciate one. The link below will take you directly to my Google review submission page.
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Why Use an Insurance Broker? |
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Have you ever used an insurance broker? Oh my goodness, I never realized what a valuable resource one could be, until I met Jeff Taylor. Besides eliminating the need to contact multiple agencies for quotes, Jeff has become my go-to resource for insurance questions. Questions he promptly responds to - Jeff knows the meaning of customer service! And now, in his own words - meet Jeff Taylor. |
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My name is Jeff Taylor and I’m an independent insurance broker for life, car, home, business and Medicare. As an independent agent I represent both my clients and the insurance companies I am appointed with. I have been in this industry for over 23 years, first in the medical and life insurance arena and for the last 17 years in the Property & Casualty field.
As an insurance broker I represent the client only if I can find them insurance beneficial to them. I have an array of insurance companies that I am appointed with, each with their strengths and niches. This is beneficial to my clients because it means I have multiple avenues to pursue the right coverage for them that fits their individual needs. When I am explaining insurance coverage I put myself in the shoes of the other person that I’m speaking with to ensure they can really understand the topic being discussed. It’s always been my objective to learn about the goals and the insurance needs of each client and then find the right coverage while making this process understandable to them.
My whole business is really based on client relationships. I believe in being there for a client when they need me. I work hard every day to deliver the best customer service possible whether it is for a coverage change, a claim, a billing issue or maybe a change in my client’s life. It’s a personal annoyance for me when I cannot get the help or information I am looking for, getting put on hold for what seems like an eternity or transferred so many times I finally give up.
When it’s time for my client’s policy to renew, I review their coverages and visit with them to see if anything has changed in their lives that would require any adjustments. I also look at the premium to see if it is in line with the other carriers I do business with.
When I’m not working I love spending time with my beautiful wife (and business partner of 23 years), Sherry. We love to travel together and spend time with our three daughters and our grandchildren. My life has been filled with many years of hunting, fishing and horseback riding while exploring beautiful Idaho.
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Surround yourself with creativity and learning with two relatively new Boise area events, and the 50+ years of the Boise School District's Community Education programs. Whether it's participating in some hands-on activities, experiencing the creative works of others, or learning something new - there's something here for everyone. |
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Pinners is two great events in one. It's a conference featuring 100+ Pinterest-based classes taught by the best presenters in the nation. And it's also a show with nearly 200 top business shops providing beautiful options in the worlds of DIY, crafts, cooking, self-improvement, photography, party planning, scrapbooking, holiday, beauty and fashion and all sorts of other great things.
Friday, April 21 10:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday, April 22 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Expo Idaho Fairgrounds
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Local designers and creatives of all ages and abilities, have come together at JUMP to create wearable art and fashion using thrifted and recycled items for JUMP's Revive Fashion Show. Designers were generously provided access to the Idaho Youth Ranch to collect materials and “Revive” them into new, fashion items - turning them into works of art.
The public is invited to the free fashion show highlighting sustainability, and how we can make more conscious choices to be kinder to our planet.
Saturday, April 22 - 2:00PM
JUMP - Pioneer Room on 6th floor
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Celebrating 50+ Years of Service to the Treasure Valley!
For more than 50 years, Boise School District's Community Education program has served as the Treasure Valley's first choice for affordable lifelong learning opportunities for all!
Choose from hundreds of Community Education personal enrichment classes. Spring 2023 session of classes run from April 17 - May 11.
Learn more and register for classes at:
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March 2023 Circle of Giving...
We at Homes for Heroes, Treasure Valley are so proud to be part of this Circle of Giving and give back to those in our community who give so much.
In March 2023, Nationally, Homes for Heroes...
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gave back $1,349,913 in Hero Rewards.
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connected 6,319 People with Homes for Heroes affiliated real estate professionals.
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helped 560 Heroes save money when buying, selling or refinancing a home.
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enriched 434 Communities with Hero related real estate transactions.
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awarded $25,000 to Hennepin Healthcare and $10,000 to Cover My 6.
Join the circle by sharing this email and GIVING your HERO friends and family the gift of BIG SAVINGS on the sale or purchase of a home.
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Julie Cendejas | Cendejas Group Real Estate, Keller Williams Realty Boise
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