Congratulations to our own Johnnie Sue for being selected as Latah County’s 2010 Realtor of the Year. The award was announced at the annual Board BBQ picnic August 19th. Johnnie Sue was presented with a handsome, engraved desk clock by last year recipient, Don Ball, on behalf of the Board. The award was in recognition of her service over the past years to the Latah County Board of Realtors.

You’re invited to our Late Summer Citywide Open Houses
Thursday August 26th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Please come and tour our homes that are on the tour. Refreshments will be served.  Come after work or play and bring your friends and family.

399 Mallard Court
3BD/2B, Dining Room is open to Living Room and Kitchen, Nice Deck, Terraced and Fenced Backyard. $199,700

926 N. Cleveland
3BD/2B, 2 Gas Fireplaces, Fenced Yard, Borders a Field $202,000

820 Courtney
3BD/2B, Family Room, Updated Kitchen, Fenced Yard and Several Outdoor Living Areas. $218,900

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. REALTOR® identifies a real estate professional as a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and one who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. REALTORS® take the Code of Ethics orientation and are required to complete a refresher course every four years. Gail, Susan, and Johnnie Sue are all REALTORS® and all have their Code of Ethics course work current.

Our newest listing is a very spacious 2264 sq ft 5BD/3B two-level home bordering Paradise Creek and Carol Ryrie Brink Park. Master suite includes a sitting area, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and will accomodate king-sized furniture. There is a main-level guest bedroom and bath. Views to the south and a level fenced yard. Built in1998 and recently expanded. Priced at $279,900. The home is on our website, www.gbyers.com, and a virtual tour is in the works.

Everyone’s a buzz about the 2010 Spring Fling countywide open house tours that take place tomorrow, Saturday April 12th, 10 am – 4 pm. Check it out all of the fabulous listings at http://www.dnews.com/special-sections/index.php?id=38  We look forward to seeing you there!

Wishing Everybody a Happy New Year! Hope You Enjoy Our Newsletter.

Winter 2009

Idaho Association of REALTORS Government Affairs November 9, 2009

Federal Tax Report

On votes of 98- 0 and 403 – 12, the Senate and House have respectively passed legislation that includes an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit. President Obama signed the legislation on Friday, November 6. Many parts of it take effect immediately. As of the signing of the legislation, the income limits increase to $125,000 adjusted gross income on a single return and $225,000 on a joint return. In addition, the so-called "move-up" credit is also in effect as of November 6. Thus, individuals who have used a home as a principal residence for 5 consecutive years of the past 8 years will be eligible for a $6500 refundable tax credit for purchases completed between November 6, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

Homebuyer tax credit summary

• Add or change the weather stripping on your front door and any other doors to the outside of your home
• Add fireproof electrical insulation around your switch plates
• Add insulation around your window trim
• Add insulation around or weather stripping to your attic trap door(s)
• Insulate or add weather stripping around any bathroom fans vented to your attic
• Insulate your garage and attic
• Keep your fireplace damper closed when not in use
• For basements
• Insulate the perimeter of your basement (the rim joists)
• Seal ducts and insulate any spots where pipes intersect with the floor or ceiling
• Insulate your basement

Home Warranty of America

Idaho Association of REALTORS Government Affairs November 9, 2009

Federal Tax Report

On votes of 98- 0 and 403 – 12, the Senate and House have respectively passed legislation that includes an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit. President Obama signed the legislation on Friday, November 6. Many parts of it take effect immediately. As of the signing of the legislation, the income limits increase to $125,000 adjusted gross income on a single return and $225,000 on a joint return. In addition, the so-called "move-up" credit is also in effect as of November 6. Thus, individuals who have used a home as a principal residence for 5 consecutive years of the past 8 years will be eligible for a $6500 refundable tax credit for purchases completed between November 6, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

Homebuyer tax credit summary