May is an amazing time of year in the Treasure Valley! The weather transitions from rain to warmer temperatures, the days grow longer, and the landscape blooms into vibrant colors. The beautiful outdoors is calling our name, and there's no shortage of activities to experience! From art festivals and farmer's markets to celebrating moms and Cinco de Mayo, country concerts, and a night out at the zoo – May will certainly keep you busy!  Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Market Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and honor the incredible women in our lives who have given us love, supp ..read more

With Earth Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can care for our planet and the positive changes we can make in our daily lives that will preserve our beautiful state as well as the earth. With at least 115 named mountain ranges and 93,000 miles of rivers and streams, it makes sense that Idaho is known as a scenic state. Home to a diverse wildlife population of over 300 species and almost 12 million acres of farmland– Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to take action.  Ways to Nurture Idaho + Earth Reduce your carbon footprint: Idaho has an abundance of open sp ..read more

With the arrival of spring and the anticipated celebration of National Gardening Day on April 14th, we decided to roll our sleeves up, grab a shovel, and put our gardening skills to the test. Ok, maybe we aren’t building a garden, but we are here to encourage you to get your hands dirty and make gardening a new hobby you will GROW to love, no pun intended! Before we take you through a step-by-step guide on how to create a garden, let's talk about the health benefits of growing those juicy tomatoes! What was once a critical way to survive, gardening made its way into the backyards of the many ..read more

We’ve wrapped up the first quarter of 2023, and as always, our top priority at the Mike Brown Group is making sure you are attuned to the ever-shifting real estate market. Before we take a closer look at the numbers for the first few months of the year, let's recap the market statistics and trends of 2022. 2022 With the spike in inflation, the fed’s took action by increasing the federal funds rate by almost 5%, which resulted in the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage jumping from 3.22% in January to a high of 7.08% at the end of October.  The increase in interest rates put the fing ..read more

April showers bring May flowers, but that’s not all April will bring! Even though Easter may be this month's main event, you can take the midnight train to see Journey. And that’s just one of the many events you don’t want to miss! How about heading to a bourbon bash with hundreds of rare and premium whiskeys to taste! Or check out a comic con celebrating all kinds of fandoms with an entertaining lineup of guest appearances. An eggstravaganza, marathons, and a pet expo are just a few more of the long list of experiences to try! Easter Events Eggs, eggs, and more eggs! You can hunt for eggs ..read more

Walking is simple to do but challenging to make time for. Did you know a daily short walk can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, increase creativity, and reduce symptoms of depression? With National Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30th, we couldn’t think of a better way to encourage you to get outside, take a break, and soak up the fresh air! Idaho makes walking easy with over 200 miles of trails, hundreds of parks, and 5,000 acres of city-owned open space reserves. To make it even easier we’ve put together a park guide so you can find a park near you! Boise Ann Morrison Park A po ..read more

Spring has officially arrived and the chore of spring cleaning is tapping on our shoulders! We know cleaning isn’t always the most exciting thing, but this seasonal chore keeps your home and health in good condition. And we are here to help make it less overwhelming and more manageable! With a few supplies and a plan of action, spring cleaning will renew your spirit, help you feel more organized, and increase your clarity. It’s time to roll up those sleeves and get started! Cabinets Via Create & Barrel Start by removing everything from your cabinets. This will give you a better idea o ..read more

Relocating can be an exciting time filled with opportunities and unknowns. And for us, at the Mike Brown Group, moving our office to a new location wasn’t any different. We knew we wanted our roots to remain in the community we love– where growth is abundant, connecting with our neighbors is encouraged, and the proximity to  shared human experiences is just steps away. One of the fastest-growing cities in the country and the second-largest city in the state of Idaho, Meridian encompasses the spirit of all the things that cultivate kinship. From neighborhood block parties to an afternoon ..read more

Now that the long, darker days of winter are behind us, it’s time to pull back the curtains, let the sunshine in, and give your home the refresh it deserves, a refresh that you deserve. How we intend to live influences how we live, and this intention is directly connected to the space in which we live. A home refresh isn’t a complete overhaul of your home or a renovation; of course, you can do those things, but we are talking about small changes that can make a big difference.  Keeping the latest design trends in mind, these simple ideas and easy tips will help you bring new life into y ..read more

Blooming Flowers + Pot of Gold March has arrived, and we are officially on the countdown to welcoming the first day of spring! Hopefully, the luck of the Irish will bring blooming trees and flowers and longer daylight hours!  From country concerts to a galaxy far, far away to Zoolala and pub crawls– whether you are Irish or looking for a pot of gold, there’s plenty of luck to go around and activities to experience! St. Patrick's Day Events Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a run and then recover with an Irish bar crawl. There is more than one to choose from, so take your lucky pick! Yo ..read more