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Inman News Reports that Surveys indicate Buying a home is a safer bet than buying gold

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:29:45 +0000

I thought this survey was interesting especially with the price of gold being so high. Of course no one wants to invest when the investment is at it’s high point. I had a interesting discussion with an appraiser a couple of days ago, who sees signs that property in the Magic Valley area [...]

Area Information Provided by Twin Falls TravelCast

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:59:37 +0000

The Twin Falls Chamber posted a great video on YouTube about the geology of the Magic Valley area including the Hagerman Valley. This video gives the viewer a good understanding of how the area was formed saying, ”The Twin Falls Area and the surrounding Magic Valley have a violent yet magnificent geological history. Visit the Hagerman [...]

Fly Fishing Banquet Scheduled in Twin Falls, Idaho

Connie Herbert — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:28:42 +0000

The Magic Valley Fly Fishers are busy preparing for their annual fly fishing banquet to be held February 20th. It will be an honor and a special treat for area fly fishing enthusiasts to hear from Trout Unlimited’s On the Rise host, Frank Smethurst. The Turf Club always prepares a delicious dinner with choice of prime rib or chicken teryaki. The evening will be filled with the program, games, and prizes. Ticket holders will also be treated to a morning Fly Tying Seminar given by Frank Smethurst. The registration form misstated the location for the seminar which will be held in the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) Desert Building Room 119 at 9 AM on the 20th.
This event is just one of the many outdoor recreation related opportunities available to the Magic Valley area in Twin Falls. Be sure to check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

Magic Valley Fly Fishers Host Annual Banquet

Connie Herbert — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:00:21 +0000

Magic Valley Fly Fishers will be hosting their 41st annual banquet on February 20th featuring FrankSmethurst, noted TV host and guide. Register by February 17, 2010. See details at Magic Valley Fly Fishers. This is a fun event, with raffles, silent auctions, awards, and a great program. The Turf Club always provides a great meal.

Fly Tying Classes

Connie Herbert — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:43 +0000

Fly tying classes are being offered during the month of February by Ron Hicks. See details at Magic Valley Fly Fishers site.

Magic Valley Fly Fishers

Connie Herbert — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:34:04 +0000

I love sharing my passion for fly fishing with other enthusiasts of the sport. The Magic Valley Fly Fishing organization provides me with that opportunity.

The goal of the Magic Valley Fly Fishers is to promote, preserve, protect, and enhance fly fisheries and function exclusively for education, charity and betterment of all fishing and conservation in the Magic Valley and the state of Idaho. MVFF coordinates with governmental agencies, the Idaho Fish and Game, and private land holders to improve and promote fly fishing.

MVFF supports trout in the classroom, habitat rehabilitation, access for handicapped, and the Ruel Stayner scholarship to College of Southern Idaho fisheries students.

Learn more about this group and their upcoming January meeting.

Learn more about Magic Valley Communities

Connie Herbert — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:34:51 +0000

When considering moving to a community it is helpful to see what is going on in that commmunity at the governing and Chamber of Commerce levels. We are would like to provide links to the Magic Valley community websites and blogs below:
City of Hagerman
Hagerman Chamber
City of Jerome
City of Kimberly
City of Buhl
City of Twin Falls [...]

Bald Eagle Thrill

Connie Herbert — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:00:28 +0000

There are so many opportunities to view wildlife in the Magic Valley. I’ve really enjoyed these wildlife viewing opportunities this winter. I hope you enjoy this picture of a mature and immature bald eagle that I saw in a field this weekend. It is always a thrill to watch bald eagles within the striking contrast of the black ond white on the mature eagles. Click to see pic. Watch for more area wildlife pictures.

Roost’s 50 RE People You Should Follow on Twitter for November 2009

Connie Herbert — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:12:04 +0000

Wow! I am honored to have been included in this list. I try to post valuable information about the real estate industry, especially in the Magic Valley area. See the whole list.

Jayo expected to hire 30 workers in Twin Falls

Connie Herbert — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:53:37 +0000

I was just reading in the Idaho Business Review that Jayco Inc. is expecting to hire 200 workers and increase production in Twin Falls and Indiana. Although their are only talking about hiring 30 workers in Twin Falls, it will still help with unemployment even though they laid some off last fall. Any new jobs will help to boost the economy. Read this article.