Announcing the 2020 Pettitt Group Art Collection In 2017 the Pettitt Group created a project with the goal of giving art to our clients at every closing. We collaborated with Karen Bubb to create an original piece of art. We reproduced it, had each copy professionally framed, and gifted it to each of our clients […]
Spring Cleaning Checklist for All Seasons
Are you finding yourself with time on your hands? Maybe you have spring fever? An urge to purge? Or, maybe you really have been tasked to deep-clean your home in preparation of listing it for sale. Many of us may have an idea of what spring cleaning could involve: perhaps washing windows, cleaning carpets, sprucing […]
Selling an Estate: Your Role as Representative
Many of us have been in the situation of listing our own home for sale. It’s a lot of work to pre-pack, clean, stage and show your home while your are still living in it. The effort of these tasks multiply when you are the representative for a deceased’s estate. We invite you to listen to this comprehensive video. It will prepare you for this role, and give you the confidence to trust Andrea Pettitt, and her team, to carry some of your burden during a difficult time.
Surel’s Place: A Live/Work Space for Artists of All Disciplines
Located in Garden City’s burgeoning arts corridor, Surel’s Place was founded in 2012 as an artist-in-residence program. They have supported nearly 275 artists locally and nationwide. This gallery and education center hosts free and low-cost workshops, musical performances and presentations on art and writing. They also provide professional development opportunities for artists. Surel’s Place operates […]
Brooke Burton: April 2020 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of Brooke Burton, our April 2020 artist of the month. Brooke Burton lives, works and teaches in Boise as an artist and photographer. Her work was on display at the Boise Art Museum for the 2017 Triennial. She is a writer and photographer for the City of Boise’s […]
Out of Town Investors: Cashing In On Your Treasure Valley Property
Over the past decade, the Treasure Valley real estate market has benefited greatly from out-of-state investors. There are many factors to consider when cashing in on your investment property. In this video Andrea Pettitt, Realtor, and owner of the Pettitt Group at Group One Sotheby’s International Realty in Boise, Idaho provides some insight on whether or not this the time for you to sell your Treasure Valley rental.
Off Center Dance: Dynamic Art
When most people hear the word “art,” they think of visual arts like painting, photography, and ceramic. But one of the most dynamic, evocative forms of art is dance. Movement and music come together to express abstract ideas and emotions; the body becomes both artist and medium. Off Center Dance has created over 30 new […]
The Cabin: A Center For Readers & Writers
The Cabin is a Boise, Idaho literary arts organization. The Cabin forges community through the voices of all readers, writers and learners. The Cabin’s workshops, readings, lectures, camps and other educational programs provoke creativity and experimentation, foster literary excellence, and inspire a love of reading and writing. The Cabin believes that connecting with writers and […]
William D. Lewis: March 2020 Local Artist of the Month
We are pleased to highlight the work of William D. Lewis, our March 2020 artist of the month. William Lewis studied at Parsons School of Design, Hunter College, and NYU. His paintings were on display for three Idaho Triennial exhibitions at the Boise Art Museum (earning merit awards twice), and some are permanently installed in […]
Buyer market? Seller market? COVID-19 market?
I’ve had this question a dozen times this past week. So many of you have reached out. Clearly the impact of the coronavirus on Boise’s real estate market (and the broader economy) is on everyone’s minds right now. In no particular order, I would like to share lessons learned from working and living through the […]