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Like all industries, the real estate world is in unchartered territory when it comes to navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Flexibility and adaptation are key. As Idaho begins to reopen, what might we expect in the housing market?

Two significant indicators of real estate market activity – numbers of new listings and pending sales – show clear increases since May 1^st, when "Idaho Rebounds" began.

According to data provided by the Intermountain MLS, 125 new listings were placed on the market on May 1^st – the highest number in any one day since March 20^th, before the "Stay in Place" order was issued in Idaho.  Additionally, the number of accepted sale contracts jumped to 79 on May 4^th, which was the highest number of new pending sales since March 9^th.

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Ordering from local restaurants is a great way to boost the local economy during a challenging time, support your favorite Boise businesses, and of course, enjoy a great meal in the process. Order takeout or curbside pickup from your favorite restaurants, with this guide from our real estate agents.

1. Alyonka Russian Cuisine – 2870 W State St., Boise, ID 83702
   The Russian Food Festival has long been a beloved annual event close to Boise homes for sale, and the talented chef who oversees that festival has opened a restaurant serving Russian favorites in Boise. Order from chef Ellen DeYoung's extensive menu at Alyonka Russian Cuisine, and pick your meal up curbside. The menu features many familiar menu items from the festival, along with an extensive selection of authentic Russian cuisine that you won't find anywhere else.

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Now that spring is finally here, it's time to work on starting a garden at your Boise home. While it's still too early to put many plants in the ground, you can plan, prepare, and start some plants indoors to transplant when it gets warmer.

Our REALTORS® share the following guide to starting a garden in Boise:

The Basics of Gardening in our Area 

If you're starting a garden in Boise, your frost-free growing season will start, on average, on May 7. This date will help you start and transplant your seeds at the right time. 

It's also important to use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which helps you learn the plants that are likely to grow well in your area. The map's zones are determined by the average annual minimum winter temperature in every area of the country, and Boise is in zone 6. So, if you read a plant label or look up information about it online, check to see if it's recommended for zone 6. It's no guarantee, of course, but the plant's chances of thriving in this area will be good. 

The Boise area has a relatively short growing season, so many plants will need to be started indoors and then transplanted when there's no longer any danger of frost.

Growing Veggies

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COVID-19 is a new reality that is now affecting our homes and the way we live. It's more important than ever to clean and sanitize your home. We've combined a spring-cleaning checklist with tips from the CDC to help you protect your home. Here are some best practices to keep your home clean and virus-free.

Disinfecting Your Home

• This article from the CDC provides a great overview of how to clean & disinfect your home!
  
  
• The CDC recommends disinfecting high-touch areas at least once daily.
  
  
• Cleaning & disinfecting are very different things!  Clean surfaces first to remov...

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