Posts with tag 'For Buyers'

History, Conservation, and Fun

There's a lot to see and do at Zoo Boise, whether you take a lunch-hour stroll, or make it a family outing. There's a fascinating history, as well as much to learn, too. You might even say Zoo Boise has definitely evolved. In fact, the zoo came about almost by accident.

Exotic birds and an escaped circus chimp!

In 1916, Zoo Boise began as a menagerie to house a collection of exotic birds and an escaped circus chimp. For the last 100 years, Zoo Boise has continued to grow, adding new exhibits and programs to become a community treasure that provides a wonderful educational and recreational opportunity...

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Steps to Keeping Your PC Safe from Viruses and Malware

From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

With our current and daily compounding reliance on technology and computers to work, pay bills, shop, attend school, etc., protecting your computer from viruses and malware is paramount, especially if you are using a PC that has Windows.  There are so many advertisements out there for so many different varieties of anti-virus software, so which do you choose?  What is the best way to keep your comp...

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In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.¹ And while many have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today's rates truly a bargain?

While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, they haven't always been so low. Freddie Mac began tracking 30-year mortgage rates in 1971. At that time, the national average was 7.31%.² As the rate of inflation started to rise in the mid-1970s, mortgage rates surged. It's hard to imagine now, but the average...

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Online Merchant "Brushing"

From Your Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

In this day and age where many people are resorting to buying online rather than going in-store for purchases, this is becoming a rampant trend. 

What is brushing?

Simply put, it's receiving an unsolicited package from an online retailer.  You may have heard about the mysterious seed packages being sent from China (which the US and Idaho Dept. of Agriculture are requesting you do not plant and report the receipt of such packages to them), but it isn't just seeds.  Clothing, tec...

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The Fed Remains Accommodative; Retail is Bouncing Back

Neither the Federal Reserve meeting nor the economic data had much impact on mortgage markets over the past week. Rates again ended little changed, close to record-low levels.

At Wednesday's meeting, Fed officials confirmed what most investors had anticipated for quite a while. In short, to help support the economy, the Fed has no plans to raise the federal funds rate for the next few years. According to the statement, the Fed will maintain short-term rates near zero until the labor market reaches "maximum employment" and inflation has risen above 2%. Officials also r...

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