Idaho State Real Estate

23/03/2026

Looking for things to do in Boise this weekend? Here are five events happening March 20–22.
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23/03/2026

KUNA IDAHO

The breathtaking $120M youth sports complex in Kuna, Idaho will transform softball in the Northwest, as Mike Stith discusses its future impact.

22/03/2026

CHECK YOUR CABINET ⚠️ The nationwide recall impacts nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen that may contain a foreign substance -> http://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/nearly-90000-bottles-childrens-ibuprofen-recalled-nationwide/507-3fb74b2e-2149-4951-841a-1b5efa5be02a?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KTVB

18/03/2026

Mandate energy assessments before home sales may become statewide in Washington state, a first in the United States.

Thurston County on Tuesday signed off on an ordinance requiring people to obtain a Home Energy Score (HES) before listing a property for sale.

11/03/2026

Idaho state lawmakers moved to force local governments to loosen their regulatory grip on short-term rentals after years of debate. On Monday, the Idaho Senate passed HB 583 in a 23-12 vote, which limits what rules cities and counties can impose on short-term rentals, like Airbnbs and VRBOs, after y...

11/03/2026

Somewhere under a shed or a woodpile near your house — a red fox is giving birth right now.

Four to six kits. Each one weighs a few ounces. Eyes sealed shut. Dark brown, not orange. You wouldn't recognize them as foxes.

She won't leave the den for two weeks. The male brings food to the entrance every night. He doesn't go in.

Right now there's nothing to see. But the fox trotting through your yard with food in his mouth and an urgent pace — that's the tell. He's delivering.

🦊 If you think there's a den nearby:

- Stay back and use binoculars — approaching pushes the mother to relocate
- Don't place food near the entrance — the male is providing
- If it's under your deck or shed, leave it alone until summer. The family disperses by July
- Don't call animal control — a den near your house is normal and temporary

10/03/2026

28/02/2026

Homeowners’ associations struggling with neighborhood problems is a tale as old as time. These mini governments that make rules and maintain common spaces in neighborhoods, which are sometimes self-governed by neighbors or still run by a developer if a neighborhood is still under construction, han...

20/02/2026

IDAHO PEREGRINE FALCON

The PEREGRINE FALCON is not just fast.

It is the fastest animal that has ever lived.

In a hunting dive — called a stoop — peregrine falcons have been recorded reaching speeds over 240 miles per hour. That is faster than a Formula 1 race car. Faster than a skydiver. Faster than almost anything you see in daily life.

But speed is only part of the story.

Built for Extreme Flight

Everything about this bird is engineered for performance.

• Special nostrils act like air brakes, controlling airflow so its lungs are not damaged at 200+ mph.
• Long, pointed wings reduce drag and increase control.
• Powerful chest muscles allow explosive acceleration.
• Vision up to 8 times sharper than humans helps it spot prey from more than 2 miles away.

When hunting, the peregrine climbs high above its target. Then it folds its wings and drops like a missile. At the right moment, it strikes with clenched talons, often killing prey instantly mid-air.

This is not luck. It is precision.

It Almost Disappeared

By the 1950s and 1960s, peregrine falcons were vanishing across North America.

The pesticide DDT caused their eggshells to become so thin they broke during incubation. By 1964, there were essentially no nesting pairs left east of the Mississippi River.

They were placed on the U.S. Endangered Species list.

In 1972, DDT was banned in the United States. Conservation groups began captive breeding and release programs. Nest boxes were placed on cliffs, bridges, and tall buildings.

And something remarkable happened.

The Great Comeback

Peregrine falcons adapted to cities.

- Skyscrapers replaced cliffs.
- Bridges replaced rock ledges.
- Pigeons became steady prey.

Today, there are thousands of breeding pairs across North America, and the species was removed from the U.S. Endangered Species list in 1999.

It is widely considered one of the greatest wildlife recovery stories in modern conservation history.

Urban Guardian

An urban peregrine can remove hundreds of pigeons per year from a downtown area. They help naturally control bird populations without chemicals or traps.

- They do not build elaborate nests.
- They simply scrape a shallow depression in gravel and lay eggs.
- Females are larger than males — sometimes up to 30% bigger — which is unusual in many bird species.
- They live on every continent except Antarctica.
- And they have been used in falconry for over 3,000 years.

The peregrine falcon is not just the fastest animal on Earth.
It is proof that nature can recover when given a chance.
A predator once nearly lost — now soaring above our cities.

20/02/2026

SOLD, I have really enjoyed helping this amazing couple. Whom do you know that is seeking to buy or sell ? Now is a great time to take advantage of the real estate market. Jeff Schumacher Real Broker, LLC 208-577-0028 [email protected]