Great cover story on what life is like at Southfork Landing from our resident author!

43 Degrees North Real Estate presents one of the most unique opportunities to own a piece of paradise in Eagle, Idaho

• 3178 SQFT | 4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2 full kitchens
• 360 degree views - perfect views of Bogus & City Lights
• 3+ Car Garage with workspace and RV door Plus Shop with 3 car Garage
• Office + Playroom/Craftroom + Great Rm + Family Rm
• Hand Scraped Maple Hardwood floors
• Travertine, Glass Tile & Granite surfaces
• Custom cabinetry and built-ins throughout
• Master suite on entire west wing of home
• Hand Textured Walls Throughout
• Spa-Like Master Bath - Travertine & Glass Tile
• Whole home audio both inside and out
• Kitchen has Slab Granite & Subway Tile Backsplash
• SS appliances - Viking, Thermador, Bosch
• Stucco with hand texture and stone exterior
• FREE high-speed internet access (call for details)
• Boulder & stream water feature
• Massive mature evergreens around property
• Flagstone courtyard inside circular driveway
• Flagstone fire pit + Childrens Play Area

• 26 x 36 shop with heat & water + Garden Shed

• 2 wood-burning fireplaces
  2 Decks, 2 Cvd. Patios, Covered Front Porch
• Beautiful in ground salt water pool
• Trex Deck with Hand-Hamered Railing
• Jacuzzi Hot Tub built into private master deck

Offered at $700,000

Call Lyndi Martel - 208.860.3697

43 Degrees North Real Estate is inviting everyone to join us this weekend in Garden Valley for the Payette River Experience (PRE).

The Payette River Experience - June 19th, 20th, and 21st

47+ events in three days, from Trap Shooting, Fly Fishing, Dutch Oven Cook-Offs, Mountain Biking and 1k, 5k, and 10k races and much more.

For all the latest details go towww.thepre.com.

Jeremy Erickson - Realtor - 1.888.452.5257 ext. 724

I was raised in Salmon Idaho, about 240 miles north east of Boise Idaho.  Small town with about 3,000 population.  I graduated from salmon high school back in “92” and went on to Ricks College in 92-93  and then I served a mission in Mississippi & Louisiana from 93-95 then back to Ricks until 97.  I received an Associates degree in the General Studies. Had a great time in college, and was a member of the Ballroom dance team in 96-97. 

Moved to Boise in 97 and met Rachael in Boise in the 5th ward in the BSU stake LDS Church.  We Married on February 27th 1998.  I love Outdoor activities, Motocross, and hanging out with the family. I have Three Boys, Little Jeremy, Raymond, and Owen.   I am having the time of my life raising these wonderful kids with my wife.

I started Selling Insurance for Mutual of New York back in “97” and in the first month of “98” I started working for Apex Mortgage doing home loans.  While I was working as a loan officer, I taught LDS Seminary at Timberline High School  (5th hour after lunch).  I had a blast teaching those kids, and I often see them around the area with there families.  I moved to Trinity Home Mortgage Later that year, (Apex closed there doors) and worked for them until the middle of “99” .  I started working for HP that year until September 2001, and then got back into Home Loans with Home Federal Saving Bank.  I worked with them for 2.5 years until January 3rd 2004 I signed on with John L Scott.  I Sold in Sundance Community for Corey Barton (Now CBH Homes) until the end of 2004, and then in October, I started a New Community With Blackstead Building Co. (Silverpine Community)  We sold that Community in 2005, and started in Sequoia Ridge   in the end of 2005.  We ( Shaun Urwin and myself) sold that community out in 8 months!, and also started Cedar Edge Community with Blackstead Land Development.  I have enjoyed selling New Construction over the past 5 years, and have gained a ton of experience. I have represented CBH Homes, Blackstead Building Co Homes, Scott Tutt Homes, andZach Evans Constrcution Homes.  

Over the past 12013 years, I have learned some unique skills and talents that have helped me be successful.  I love what I do, and I love helping people get what they want!

I have moved my License to 43º North Real Estate and am excited for the future!  If you have any questions, please call me at 208-861-3600 or email me at jeremy@jrerickson.com Thanks!

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Troy Schrenk - Real Estate Advisor - 1.888.452.5257 ext. 725

Troy Schrenk spent his formative years in Portland, Oregon. He began his professional career in children’s mental health and juvenile criminal justice for various Counties and States in the northwest region of the U.S.  After 6 years in this industry, in various capacities, Troy leveraged his skill sets from the social service discipline to the Real Estate Sales and Marketing field in 2001.

For the past 8+ years, Troy has worked with many of the top national and regional homebuilding organizations on the West Coast, including Portland, San Francisco, and Reno markets respectively.  During this time, Troy successfully managed Sales and Marketing teams that achieved Division bests in sales, closings, loan capture and customer satisfaction. As a      Director of Sales and Marketing, Troy managed teams in excess of 35 associates, while maintaining Broker responsibilities for homebuilding operations.  Troy transitioned from the home building industry to private general real estate Broker in 2007.  Troy specializes in Real Estate brokerage; land, residential, and commercial; investment; resource management and consulting.  As a result of the housing crisis, Troy has become a specialist in the area of real estate solutions and client workouts, including but not limited to short sale strategies, loan workouts, and negotiations.

With proven experience and success in ‘private’ and ‘publicly held’ operations, his background and knowledge in sales, homebuilding, real estate, and sales & marketing management is both, broad and diverse. This experience offers each of his clients an industry leader that is committed to achieving their individual, financial, and real estate goals. 

As a leader and consultant, Troy understands first-hand the importance of a strong team culture. As a former collegiate baseball student-athlete who excelled as a player while attending Portland State University, Lewis-Clark State College and George Fox University,  his team mentality has spilled over into his professional career where Troy has demonstrated great enthusiasm for developing people and providing ongoing coaching and development as part of his leadership style.  His passion for people is evident in his engaging training and team development approach.  Troy is committed to the following personal professional mission for each of his clients:

“Counsel and assist clients in creating and preserving wealth by providing the best real estate sales, marketing, financing, research and advisory services available. Assist both clients selling property, as well as clients acquiring property, by providing prompt, professional and personal assistance”.

With a grasp on several major western markets, Troy can service his client’s real estate needs in three western states as he holds a Real Estate Broker/Salesman License in the State of Nevada, Real Estate Salesperson License in the State of California and Real Estate Salesperson License in Idaho. 

Troy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology/Psychology in 1997, from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Additionally, Troy begins his graduate studies towards his MBA, this fall at Boise State University. He and his wife, Tiffany, make their home in Boise, Idaho where they enjoy trail running, marathon running, and travel.

IDAHO GRAPE & WINE INDUSTRY
55 SW 5th Ave, Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83642
News Release

Idaho’s grape and wine industry continues to grow and now its contribution to Idaho’s economy has been officially recognized by Governor Butch Otter who issued a special proclamation naming June as “Idaho Wine Month.”
  
 There are now almost 40 wineries in Idaho; seven new operations have been established in just the last six months.  The state’s wine industry is enjoying a 17 percent growth rate and now ranks 22 in the country for wine production.
  
The Idaho wine industry had a $73 million dollar impact on the state of Idaho in 2008 and employs more than 600 people, a figure projected to grow to more than $100 million and more than 900 jobs by 2015. The wine industry is one of the most rapidly expanding agricultural industries in Idaho.

 “I am pleased to recognize the tremendous contributions our grape growers are making by not only employing Idahoan’s but also by producing  Idaho wines of quality, variety and distinction.  They are establishing themselves as one of the fastest growing wine industries in the country. I salute their recent achievements and awards and lift my glass to toast the many accomplishments that are awaiting them in the not too distant future,” Governor Otter said at the proclamation ceremony held May 27th 

Present with Gov. Butch Otter as he officially declared June 2009 as Idaho Wine Month were: Lloyd Mahaffey; Moya Schatz, executive director of the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission; Bill Ringert, Cold Springs Winery in Hammett; Ron Bitner, Bitner Vineyards in Caldwell; and Roger Batt.

Well it has happened hasn't it. - If you are a first time home buyer you have missed the bottom. I have tried to explain in several blogs and emails about taking advantage of the market conditions while the market was cold and the interest rate was hot. Now with a 1/2% interest rate hike last week to 5.5% we can fully appreciate the previous 4.8% financing....and we won't even talk about the rarefied air of the 3.875% financing that was available on select properties.
 
So now you want to know will the rate come back down. The answer is maybe - but probably not. No one knows the answer,( just as no one could predict when the rate would go up). What I can tell you is we have definitely reached bottom in the under $200k price range. In the last 90 days home prices have stabilized in the sub $200k range and the ratio of sales price to asking price has increased from 95% to around 98%-99%. The 1st time buyer Tax Rebate program has been effective in getting the lower price range moving.  
 
With the Government increasing the Bond prices to attract investors the mortgage market is not looking as competitive and obviously investors are only loyal to the return on their investment.
 
The cost of complacency is more poignant when you consider the cost of mortgages relative to purchase power. Lets say you were looking at buying a $200k home with FHA 3.5% minimum down which would give you $193k loan @ 5% for a $1036. monthly payment. Now lets say while you re waiting for interest rate or home price to drop the rate goes up to 5.5%. Now your $193k loan payment goes up to $1095 per month. This .5% change in interest rate = $11,000 in purchase power! In other words you could have bought a $211,000 home with 3.5% FHA down for a $203,615 Loan amount at 5% interest for a $1093. payment!
 
You may say well I'm not a 1st time buyer so I am not affected as much. OK let's look at your situation. Let's say you have a $210,000 home and you have held off lowering the price $10k because you want every dollar you can get (don't we all!) Now lets say your move up home is going to be $300k and your going to put 20% down for a $240k loan. At 5% interest rate your monthly would be $1288. Now lets say you hold off for 90 more days trying to extract that infamous $10k on your existing house and in the meantime interest rates go up to 5.75% - Your monthly payment goes up to $1400. -  If you would have lowered your sales price to $200k and taken the 5% money you would be $54 a month ahead even after borrowing $10K more because you took 10k less for your house!
 
Here is the bottom line: The cost between what you are trying to achieve today and what you will be able to achieve tomorrow will never be less than it is right now today. The longer you wait the greater the distance is going to be between what you can buy with your money today and what you can buy later. We all know that these low rates will not sustain  We know that recovery will take place and with the new administration quadrupling the national debt we can be assured that we are going to have inflation. New construction is at a 2 decade low in cost of building. Building lots have been slashed in half to sub 2002 levels or lower. The cost to develop a lot tomorrow will exceed the cost of a building lot today if the bare ground was free! Builder, developers and banks are willing to sell at bottom prices to either promote growth or clear inventory.
 
Do what you have to do to take advantage of these conditions today! You are no longer in a gaining position by waiting. If you need to sell 1st, drop the price and make it move and take the hit. If you don't have to sell then seriously start your purchasing process now. You are going backwards while you wait.
 
Every 1/2% jump in interest rate on a $200k loan  costs $11,289. in loss of purchase power. Are you stepping over a dollar to pick up a dime?
 
Let those that have ears hear - I am here waiting for your call - Let's move while we can - you have the advantage - Use it or Lose it!
 
 
Warm regards,
 
Dale Alverson
e-Pro Certified
Certified Buyer Broker (CBB) - (Only One in Idaho)
Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) (one of 4 in Idaho)
Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) (#70 of 54,000 USA)
 
35+ years  - Representing Clients - not Sales -
 
43 Degrees North Real Estate www.43re.com <http://www.43re.com/>

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dale@teamboise.com
Direct Cell 208-863-3093
Toll Free 800-359-0855
Fax 208-338-1010

FEELING LUCKY?
THE POTENTIAL COST OF WAITING FOR PRICES TO DECLINE FURTHER!

Fact #1: Homes prices in the Treasure Valley have already corrected 12% to 25%
depending on the area, community & price point.

Fact #2: Rarely do historically LOW MORTGAGE RATES COINCIDE with LOW HOME PRICES!

Fact #3: Many have already forgotten that mortgage rates were as high as 6.5% in
October 2008!

“CREDIT SUISSE ESTIMATES that each rise of 0.10 PERCENTAGE POINT in MORTGAGE RATES
is EQUIVALENT TO A 1% RISE IN HOME PRICES.”
(Wall Street Journal/Rick Timiraos & Ruth Simon – May 29th, 2009)

EXAMPLE: $200,000 MORTGAGE, 30 YEAR AMORTIZATION @ A FIXED INTEREST RATE
versus $190,000 MORTGAGE:

Home Price               $200,000               $190,000
Rate                           Payment                Payment
5%                              $1073.64               $1019.96
5.25%                         $1104.41               $1049.19
5.5%                           $1135.58               $1078.80
5.75%                         $1167.15               $1108.79
6%                              $1199.00               $1139.15
6.25%                         $1231.43               $1169.86
6.5%                           $1264.14               $1200.93

CONCLUSION #1: A ½ point differential in mortgage rate WIPES OUT the $10,000
savings on price!

CONCLUSION #2: The difference between 5% and 6.5% interest on a $200,000
mortgage is $190.50

“The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate loans jumped to 5.44% on Thursday 5/28/09, the highest level since early February, according to a survey by HSH Associates, a financial
publisher.  That was up from 5.29% on Wednesday 5/27/09, and 5.03% Tuesday 5/26/09.

FEELING LUCKY?  NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!!

To learn more visit the #1 Online Resource for New Construction

www.NewConstructionBoise.com

While many regions aspire to duplicate the success of Napa, only a few receive the coveted designation of American Viticulture Area (AVA).  In 2007 Idaho received approval for the Snake River Valley AVA.  With Eagle identified as a key viticulture region in the AVA, soon afterward, the City of Eagle designated the area between Hwy 55 and Hwy 16, north of Beacon Light, as the new Eagle Wine District and made changes to the Comprehensive Plan to stimulate further viticulture development in that area.  Vigne D'Aquila (Vines of Eagle) with its 5-acre vineyette estate lots, vineyards and 4,500 square foot Tuscan style homes, is the culmination of that dream for five families seeking what the NY Times described as the "vineyard lifestyle".

Welcome to Vigne D’ Aquila in the Eagle Idaho Wine District. Five total home sites of 5+ Acre “vineyettes” set at the base of the Eagle Foothills all part of a co-op viticulture operation and winery. Stunning views of the Boise Front Range from every home site. Imagine coming home to your 4 acre vineyard and your stunning custom Tuscan-style home in this beautiful wine country exclusive. Model home by Dynamis Group available for private tours – Please call listing agent.

To Schedule a Tour Please Contact:
Jeff Martel  208-860-3696 | jeff@43re.com
Lloyd Mahaffey  208.867.5188  |  lloyd@dynamisgroup.com

Great article today at MSNBC.com:  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30991972/sp-tx/page-1

This article sites Idaho as one of 5 states that will lead out of the recession and experience economic and job growth FIRST! So... do you really want to wait any longer?

1810 N Valle Bello Way Eagle, Idaho 
You will be absolutely stunned by the beauty of every room in this magnificent home. There are no other homes like this in Eagle. This home was built by an Architect and Interior Designer team from Sun Valley, Idaho. Chef's kitchen with French Stove and honed granite counters, custom cabintes and exquisite custom details throughout. Spa quality master bath. Amazing entertaining spaces both indoors and out! 

To see more photos visit: http://www.43re.com/1810-valle-bello-way-eagle/ 

The Details: 
Lacanche stove imported from France 
Custom designed cabinets 
Butler pantry with Dutch Door to outdoor kitchen 
Walk-in Pantry 
Wine Cooler 
Two Refrigerators and Dishwashers 
Large Island with Honed granite 
Bar and Nook open to the Living Area 
Multiple wood burning stone fireplaces 
French Doors to Terrace 
Panoramic views of the boise front 
Black oak flooring 
Sound system throughout home 
coffered ceilings 
Library with hand-crafted wood paneling 
Versaille pattern travertine floors in entry 
Authentic Fresco hand painted wall treatments 
high ceilings with distressed beams 
Custom designed limestone fireplace in master bedroom 
Master bath with Ann Sacks tile 
Kholer purist tub with ceiling mount bath filler 
two showers and body spray 
television concealed within mirror 
Master bath has marble flooring 
Outdoor entertaining space with hand laid Roman pavers 
Outdoor Fire Pit 
Beautiful landscaping with lighting features 

Please contact Jeff Martel with 43 Degrees North Real Estate 
208-860-3696 | jeff@43re.com 

About Marley:

It wasn’t a surprise to anyone when Marley decided to pursue a career in real estate. The passion and enthusiasm she has for homes has always been at the forefront of Marley’s endeavors. She spent seven years working as an interior designer/decorator for both residential clientele as well as Treasure Valley contractors. Her experience in the building, renovation and design arena lends her a unique approach when working with Sellers and Buyers alike. Her knack for staging and updating homes for a quick sale is critical in today’s market. Her eye for detail and design knowledge can be especially useful when assisting Buyers with visualizing possible changes and updates that can be made to a home as well as spotting diamonds in the rough for property investors & sweat equity buyers. 

Marley views the opportunity to participate in the buying/selling process with her clients as a gift. She is committed to maintaining excellent communication, honesty, and integrity. Her fun, zealous, confident attitude make the buying and selling process a comfortable, enjoyable and memorable experience. Marley builds relationships that last long after the transaction is complete.

“It’s something about that surreal connection that one finds when discovering the perfect home. That squeeze in the pit of the stomach… It never gets old!”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 5th, 2009

Southfork Landing announces plans to build a boutique resort hotel, spa and conference center with The PlumpJack Group.

GARDEN VALLEY, ID. -- Southfork Landing, southwest Idaho’s unique, conservation-oriented, outdoor adventure residential community is making an important announcement as development plans continue to unfold and move ahead. “We’re excited about the progress of our spectacular river front development along the South Fork of the Payette River,” said C. Lloyd Mahaffey, a Principal on the development team. “We’re pleased to announce that we’ve finalized a relationship with The PlumpJack Group (www.plumpjack.com) to create an 80 cottage luxury inn, spa, and conference center within 50 minutes of Boise.

PlumpJack Group Selected to Develop Luxury Inn and Spa

One of the highlights of Southfork Landing’s master plan is a luxury resort with an array of amenities including 80 luxury condominium units, restaurant, conference facility, fitness center, spa, and retail space. An agreement has been signed with The PlumpJack Group in San Francisco, California to collaborate on development and operation of the Inn. The PlumpJack Group, founded in 1992, is renowned for luxury resorts (PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Tahoe, and The Carneros Inn in Napa Valley, world class wineries (PlumpJack Winery in Oakville and Cade on Howell Mountain), wine stores in San Francisco, as well as restaurant development and management (Jack Falstaff and PlumpJack Cafe in San Francisco and Balboa Cafe in San Francisco and Mill Valley). The design and construction of the hotel will be modeled after The Carneros Inn in Napa Valley and the historic Charters Mansion on the promontory at Southfork will house the welcome center, lobby and concierge. It is expected to take approximately 22 months to complete and the Grand Opening is scheduled for the Spring of 2011. “PlumpJack is thrilled to be working with the entire Southfork Landing development team.  We both share an enthusiasm for sense of place and are extremely community minded and committed to conservation.  This is and will be an exciting project for all”, said Hilary Newsom, CEO of the PlumpJack Group.

This exciting development with PlumpJack and the opening of a tremendous new amenity marks a dramatic expansion for Garden Valley as an outdoor resort destination. No matter the season, Southfork Landing, with its pristine waters, conservation oriented open spaces, protected river frontage and “green” architecture, offers something for every outdoor enthusiast looking to enjoy Authentic Idaho. From world-class nordic skiing and snow-tubing, to fly fishing in our private lakes and streams, unparalleled kayaking and whitewater rafting in our white water park and the river, to the hundreds of miles of adjacent wilderness trails for snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, Southfork Landing (www.southforklanding.com) in Garden Valley, Idaho, is an outdoor adventure lover's ideal base camp.

Contacts:            

C. Lloyd Mahaffey, Southfork Landing
(208) 867-5188
lloyd@dynamisgroup.com

Erik Oaas, Southfork Landing
(208) 440-6971
erik@oaaslaney.com

Hilary Newsom, The PlumpJack Group
(415) 563-9727
hnewsom@plumpjack.com

Jeff Martel, 43 Degrees North Real Estate
(208) 860-3696
jeff@43re.com

I just arrived at Southfork Landing and was greeted by many of the new residents.  As I entered the property I was happy to see Mr. & Mrs. Canada Goose, quietly swimming with their new brood of 12 chicks in the placid waters of one of our ponds.  Reflected in this liquefied mirror, was the mountains and ghost like images of a herd of fifteen cow elk quietly attending to their calves, who hopped and skipped in the meadow, exuberantly testing new legs with obvious enthusiasm for life.  The wild flowers are just beginning to peak out and I observed a coyote hopping along a creek, consumed by the task of breakfast and focused on a muskrat navigating a tumbling brook anxiously looking for an escape.

 Beyond this scene, I was captivated by the beauty of spring showers rolling over the west end of the valley, bathed in intermittent sunlight that highlighted cumulus buildup.  The beauty of the scene compelled me to take a walk along the river, slowly clearing, as high country runoff diminishes with summer around the corner. I was transformed by the different songs sung by a plethora of birds that seemed to orchestrate their serenade in concert with the cascading water seemingly impatient to find its way to the pacific ocean.

As I took all of this in, I thanked my lucky stars for the beauty of it all, anxious to share its magic with residents of a more human nature.

Joe Grubiak
43 Degrees North Real Estate
514-9258 

43 Degrees North is selected as the exclusive Marketing Agency for Southfork Landing in Garden Valley, Idaho
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43 Degrees North is proud to announce that we have been selected to be the exclusive marketing company for Southfork Landing in Garden Valley Idaho. We were immediately impressed by the quality of the project, the technology and infrastructure, and the fact that it is hands down one of the most beautiful pieces of property in all of Idaho! We invite all of our colleages, friends, and clients to come spend an afternoon touring Southfork Landing.


Upcoming Events in Garden Valley
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The Wedding and Event Show at Southfork - May 30th - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Freedom Ranch Lodge Garden Area - Southfork Landing
Over 30 vendors will be at Southfork Landing for the 1st Annual Event, Party and Wedding Show at Southfork Landing. Plan your corporate party, Wedding, Family Reunion or Class Reunion. 
One stop shop. Also tour the Southfork Landing Resort Rentals and book your get-a-way at Southfork Landing.

The Payette River Experience - June 19th, 20th, and 21st
47 + events in three days, from Trap Shooting, Fly Fishing, Dutch Oven Cook-Offs, Mountain Biking and 1k, 5k, and 10k races and much more. 
For all the latest details go to www.thepre.com.

Music in the Mountains Festival - Aug. 1st and 2nd
Join us at Southfork Landing for the 4th annual Music in the Mountains Festival.

Oktoberfest - September 26th
Join us for Food, Fun, and Beer at the 2nd Annual Ocktoberfest at Southfork Landing

 

More About Southfork Landing
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Southfork Landing in Garden Valley, Idaho, is a place of discovery, outdoor adventure and renewal. No matter the season, Southfork Landing is truly just moments away from everywhere. From world-class skiing and snowboarding, unparalleled kayaking and whitewater rafting, to hundreds of miles of wilderness trails for snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, motorcycling, horseback riding, and camping, Southfork landing is an outdoor adventure lover's ideal base camp. 

 
To Learn More Please Visit:  www.southforklanding.com 

Why buy Real Estate in Garden Valley

Why Garden Valley, Idaho? I get this question from many Buyers so I decided I should write about Garden Valley so that everyone can understand why Garden Valley, Idaho is an incredible place to live and visit and why you should be buying Mountain properties and Real Estate in this amazing mountain community. First off, Garden Valley is located in Boise county! We have areas of dense timber on the Mountain sides and the Valley is grassy open areas with amazing views. We have creeks and rivers that run through out our Garden Valley properties. No matter what you are looking for views, waterfront, sloped property for a daylight basement cabin or flat grassy meadow land, Garden Valley has a property that will fit your Real Estate needs. Our community has seen many changes and it seems to keep progressing from a sleepy little town to a vacation destination. So now is the time to get in the door on buying Real Estate in this paradise.
The Southfork Landing development has recently seen the snow tube hill open up and it is a big success. Many days they are sold out so be sure to make a reservation. Plumb Jack resort will be opening up a resort in the Southfork Landing development as well. This summer there is plans to break ground on the Whitewater park in Southfork Landing . This development is bringing all kinds of great amenities to our area. Making Garden Valley a first class vacation destination.
Our elevation is 3400 feet which gives us just the right combination for perfect weather. Our average summer day is in the 80-90's and a winter day is in the 30-40's. We get snow but not so much that you can't maneuver around in it just enough to make everything winter white. Our typical winter day is crystal blue skies with crisp clean air. Our summer days are pure paradise, warm temps during the day cooling off to sweatshirt temps in the evening.
For recreation we are located amongst natures playground and we have it all. For the novice to the expert outdoors person their is hiking, hot springs, the Middlefork of the Payette River which has lots of wonderful pools to swim and splash around in. It is also a great section of river for inter tube floating and there are many spots where you can access the river through out Garden Valley. The Southfork of the Payette River is a great spot for Kayakers and Rafter as the white water on these sections goes from beginner to class 4. The North Fork of the Payette River is world renowned for its challenging whitewater sections. There are many snow mobile trails, cross country trails, places to 4 wheel drive and great spots to fish. If golf is your sport we have Terrace Lakes a 18 hole golf course available. There is some activity for everyone to keep busy in Garden Valley. If you are a hunter or just an animal watcher, we have a fabulous supply of wildlife right in the backyard of our Garden Valley properties. The city life and the airport are about an hour away. There are three ski area that are a little over an hour away. Tamarackski resort being my favorite.
Our local population is small but we have lots of weekender and summer home owners who want a property in the mountains, so its off to Garden Valley for summer break, weekends and holidays.
Garden Valley has great Real Estate and Investment properties available. Now is the time to buy so please do not hesitate in contacting me for more information on your Real estate needs in Garden Valley, Id.

Dawn Smith
Garden Valley Real Estate
43 Degrees North Real Estate
dawn@gardenvalleyrealestate.info
www.gardenvalleyrealestate.info

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Join Us at the 43 Degrees North Real Estate
Office in Downtown Crouch
There will be food, Drinks, Live Entertainment,
and an Arts and Crafts Exhibit to enjoy!
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Getting There:
Garden Valley is just a 45-minute drive north from Boise on Highway 55.
Head through Horseshoe Bend and take a right at Banks-Lowman Rd (State Route 17) toward Lowman/Stanley. Proceed 10 miles to Garden Valley, and make a left toward Crouch - you'll see the signs!

43 Degrees North Real Estate is proud to announce our newest team member - Dawn Smith! Dawn  is committed to excellence and professionalism, and sets the bar at providing only the highest level of real estate services. Her mission is to operate with honesty and integrity and to always have her clients' best interests at heart. She is truly focused on being an invaluable advisor to her clients so they can make the best decisions when buying, selling or investing in property in Garden Valley, Idaho and the surrounding Boise county communities.

A consistent top producer, Dawn’s priorities in life include staying educated and always making it fun. She has a love for the Mountains, and adventures. It has been her love for this lifestyle that made Dawn seek out a career that keeps her in the heart of the land she loves the most, the mountains.  Her passion for the “hills” has manifested itself in her taking her knowledge of Real Estate and love for the Mountains and incorporating it into her career and she has become a “Mountain property Real Estate specialist”.  Dawn specializes in the unique nuances of Mountain properties. 

In the past Dawn has owned an advertising specialty business for 14 years, a white water rafting company for 5 years, and for 16 years and still counting, she owns a Commercial Playground Installation company.  She started selling Real estate in Garden Valley in 2004 and has been awarded the “Circle of Excellence”, which recognizes the industry’s highest producers, consecutively. Dawn is enthusiastic, persistent, open minded and motivated. She believes in moving forward with positive energy and being grateful for everything in this life. 

Consistently keeping tabs on this ever-changing market, Dawn can confidently represent and negotiate for her clients knowing that she is armed with the latest and best tools and knowledge. She is passionate for success and dedicated to making sure her clients' transactions are rewarding experiences.   Dawn’s passion for people, professional experience, love for the mountains, work ethic  and dedication to service make her the best choice for assisting you with your mountain property and Real Estate purchases.