If you are looking for fun things to do in July head to Idaho Falls, Idaho. Each Tuesday at 7pm enjoy an  EIRMC Snake River Concert at the Memorial Drive Stage at 7 pm. Reckless Kelly and Muzzie Braun will be presented at the Colonial Theater at 8 pm. The 4th of July is full of activities. The Fourth of July parade starts at 9am. The second annual AT&T Liberty Festivalon the Falls starts at 11 am. Enjoy games, contests, food, and music. Spunk Pharm is playing, and they are a personal favorite of mine. The Melaleuca Freedom Festival provides fireworks at night that are the biggest west of the Mississippi. Alive After Five can be enjoyed every Wednesday from June 4th to August 27th. Enjoy music and great food at the Civitan Plaza Park. The Carr Gallery has Micellaneous Mysteries from July... 06/21/2008

Memorial Day weekend was a great time to get out and walk the greenbelt. The flowers and trees were blooming. The geese were showing off their new babies. The falls are a little high with the spring runoff, and the rapids are beautiful. Much different than when they were frozen!      Crossing has a wonderful fountain in the middle of a turn about with wildlife, and an eagle. Idaho Falls was was originally called Taylor's crossing, and then the name change to Eagle Rock. More the history  can be found in an earlier blog I wrote about the history of the falls. The greenbelt can be enjoyed from the many hotels in the area. Come and visit sometime!       06/08/2008

Well... here it is, the eve of May 1st and we are at 32 degrees with the ground covered in snow. I have been putting off pulling out my camera because of this horrendous winter/spring we have had.  © 2009 Jeff Fullmer    I am ready for the shutterbug to bite, I hope the lingering cold/snow does not chase it away. So I pulled out the camera to see what would happened.   © 2008 Jeff Fullmer  I have photography in my blood but have never really explored it.     © 2008 Jeff Fullmer Reading (and seeing) pictures others have posted on AR has inspired me deeply. Thanks to all those who share.    05/01/2008

I recently read a blog on whether it was spring yet in our area by Glenda and Steven McDaniel. I work in Utah and live in Idaho. I was home a couple weeks ago and thought I would take a picture of the falls in spring. If you can call it spring because it was cold, windy, and there was a chance of snow. I also thought it would be a good time to add a few pictures, from 2002, of what the falls look like in the winter when, at times, they freeze. Very pretty. Later, in a future blog, I will have to show you pictures of how beautiful Idaho Falls looks in the summer.  For more history on the falls my other blog. They mentioned that they would like this site to be more about technology so I left  the history out on this site.                 04/30/2008

Last night was our monthly event for the Young Professionals Networking group. It was held in O'Callahan's Restaurant inside The Shilo. We had a great turn out, about double the amount that showed up last time. There was a brief educational insight, (presented by this months sponsor: Intelligent Employment Solutions), on how to higher the right employees. Most the night was spent socializing and having a great time getting to know other young professionals in the area.This has been our 4th event for the newly sprung group. (The Young Professional's Network is a program organized by the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce for community members aged 21 to 40 for the purpose of professional and social networking.) 04/25/2008

SOUTH  BEACH  BELIZE                          AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE  C.A.  GOOD MORNING  I am writing to announce our new development in Belize. South Beach Belize A luxurious gated community featuring a Casino combined with a large hotel, multiple residential properties and Villas plus commercial and recreational  venues.  South Beach Belize is an opportunity for you to make profits for yourself.  I would like to talk to you about any interest that you or your friends and associates may have in the purchase of a condo, villa, residential lots, hotel, restaurants, nightclubs or other residential properties at South Beach.  (Financing available).   Belize Bank has made available $200,000,000 US to support mortgages for our investors and buyers.    You have the opportunity of making an i... 04/06/2008

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has organized a group for 21 to 40 year old professionals. (They don't card at the door by the way). This group is called the Greater Idaho Falls Young Professionals Network.We meet on the last Thursday of each month at a local restaurant from 5:30 to 7:30 PMwhere we socialize and get to know other young professionals in the community. It provides an opportunity for networking at a free event where food and drinks are provided by monthly sponsors. Tentatively, we are looking at having a short  presentation at each event that will help us educate each other.If you are in the greater Idaho Falls area and are interested in being a part of this socializing/networking/learning group then please contact Merrie at the Chamber office. It is still in d... 03/11/2008

February 27, 2008: MSN Money Magazine, Idaho Falls ranks #9 of 291 cities across the nation in terms of appreciation rates. MSN Money Magazine released a housing market study detailing appreciation rates in 291 metro areas across the US. This study ranks the cities then details appreciation rates for the 4th quarter of 2007, the year of 2007 and then the total appreciate realized over the past 5 years for each of the ranked cities. March 12, 2007: Sterling's Best Places, lists Idaho Falls #2 in a list of best Affordable Places to Live and Work.February 10, 2007: Idaho Falls was ranked the top small city MSA's (Metropolitan Statistical Areas) for bioscience jobs per Battelle's Survey of 360 metropolitan areas.January 26, 2007: Bonneville County ranked among the 100 Best Communities for Y... 02/28/2008

I am often asked by REALTORS® and buyers, "what are home loan rates doing?" In the market place that we are in right now, this is a complicated question. It can vary greatly based on your situation. The rate you are quoted this morning may change by the afternoon. With rates as low as they have been, I have had dozens of buyers request that I call them once rates hit a certain mark.  Most lending institutions post their rates on the Internet, but these are generic and only give you a general idea on where things are at. Besides, how often are those rates really updated?At Citizens Community Bank, we have created a progrgam to save you time and money. With RateWatch you can sign up for customized automated rate notifications by e-mail. It only takes 42 seconds to sign up! (Really, I time... 02/11/2008

If you have not heard, radio and TV personality Glenn Beck is coming to the Civic Auditorium here in Idaho Falls on Feb. 1, 2008 to host a benefit for the Clark family. The story about the Clark family is unbelievableand when Mr. Beck was visiting Rexburg he met the family of 6. The mother is the only one able to work as her husband is sick and they have 4 grown children in wheelchairs with MS. The couple did have one daughter without the disease but she has passed away recently.Whether you plan to attend the event or not please check out the site below. It will give you a new appreciation for your life!  www.clarkfamilybenefit.org100% of the proceeds will go to the Clark family. Glenn is flying out at his own expense to preform this act of charity. 01/17/2008

If you are looking to refinance or buy a house then rates are at incredible levels right now. I would love to post the rate but it is changing every day, getting lower and lower. The media would have you believe that the sky is falling but today you could possibly be looking at the mid 5's on a home loan. The silver linning is here in Idaho and now is the time to act! If you are here locally in Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby, Blackfoot or the surrounding area then I can meet with you today to help you plan for your financial future. Call today, we may not see these rates for long!Jeff Fullmer- (208) 239-8728  01/16/2008

If you live in Idaho and are a first time homebuyer then acting now will allow you to capture incredibly low rates. With an Idaho Housing and Finance Association loan you can also be guarenteed the lowest monthly payment possible.   Rates today on an IHFA loan are 5.6%, (5.74% APR), and a stepped loan of 5.12%, (5.26 APR). It can be very simple to qualify but only IHFA sponserd lenders can offer this product. Call to day to see when you can move into your first home! (208) 239-8728 01/07/2008

When you think of Idaho, what comes to mind? A sack of potatoes or maybe a bathroom stall? In the next couple paragraphs I will outline what Idaho should really be known for; a booming housing market and stellar economy.   I am often asked how the housing market is doing, "pretty bad huh?" I usually raise an eyebrow in faint surprise and ask the nationally read customer if they think that this is the case with Idaho. The reply is, "well of course, its all over the news!" This is when the education begins and I can barely contain myself as I rattle on and on with exuberance: USA Today released a front page article titled, 'Which state has the fastest-growing economy?', that was released a few months ago. It details how Idaho is the heart of America's biggest economic boom and this run is... 12/20/2007

Who says the market is tanking in the real estate world?  While, it's true the market in some areas is in correction, does this mean the market is tanking and that you should avoid real estate for the time being?  ABSOLUTELY NOT!The time is now better than ever to become a real estate investor.  Also, there is no such thing as a national real estate market!!!  Don't listen to the network news to get your real estate information.  Real Estate is a local market with local ups and downs, or highs and lows.Can you make money in a down market?  Can you make money in an up market?  The answer is simply, YES YOU CAN.  The key to success in real estate is knowldege and understanding.  Gaining the proper knowlledge will help you overcome the fear associated with being an investor. 08/31/2007