Feeling COVID cramped?

by Chris Pelkola Lee | Dec 6, 2020

Pandemics change housing Can we expect the changing housing trends that are resulting from the pandemic to stick around, or are they temporary ‘fads?’ Did you know…the powder room originated with the Spanish flu – a hand wash basin immediately upon...

Covid-19 and Volatile Markets…What now?

by Chris Pelkola Lee | Mar 9, 2020

As of this writing (Monday am, March 9, 2020), the novel coronavirus has not yet been confirmed to be present in the State of Idaho. At all. Will it come? Yes, most likely. Will we see it in the Idaho Falls area? Yes, most likely. What does that mean for local real...

Selling? Cleaning tips

by Chris Pelkola Lee | Feb 12, 2019

Deep Clean vs. Maintenance Clean vs. Pre-Showing Clean While your property is on the market, it will need to be kept clean and ready for short-notice showings. We all have our weekly cleaning routines. However, now that you are going to list your home, there are a...

Selling? 1st: Declutter

by Chris Pelkola Lee | Feb 12, 2019

Congratulations! You’ve decided to sell your home….now what?! You’ve likely already contacted a REALTOR®, or are in the process, and you already know the first thing they will tell you: time to depersonalize and declutter your home. What does this...

Sell Your Home! #8to2018 Week 8: Declutter

by Chris Pelkola Lee | Dec 26, 2017

Congratulations, you’ve survived the Holiday Season! You are now ready for the last tip in our series… Week 8: Declutter Yes, again. After you recycle all those boxes and sort through the madness, did you find yourself with a few new White Elephant gifts?...

Sell Your Home! #8to2018 Week 7: Showcase

by Chris Pelkola Lee | Dec 18, 2017

You are cruising. Despite the holiday schedule, you’ve been able to tell Aunt Gina that you can’t join her in pickling zucchini this year because you are sticking to the schedule. You have a goal, and you are so close to the New Year! Who needs New...