Building communities by giving back.

Back-to-School and Spirit week is a pivotal time marking the transitioning from the carefree days of summer to the structured routines of academic life. Exciting for some, not so exciting for others! Remember those days shopping for new school clothes and then new school supplies? Those days were filled with both excitement and apprehension. For […]

When you work at Hawkins, prepare yourself for volunteering at various events. Our Founder, Gary Hawkins, is a true believer of giving back to the Boise community. Aren’t we lucky?! Volunteering is so much fun! I think one way or another we all got exposure to William Shakespeare in school growing up. Now we get […]

You made the decision to pursue a higher education. Whether it’s for opportunities in career advancement, for professional growth once you land that dream job, or for personal reasons to make some positive changes in your life. It doesn’t always matter why, it’s a decision you made and are prepared to move forward to pursue […]

In this dynamic world of real estate, continuous learning and specialized knowledge are not just assets but necessities for success. Earning the prestigious credential of the CCIM designation is the pinnacle of achievement within the real estate world. You will be recognized as an expert in the commercial real estate industry and esteemed for your […]

In the dynamic realm of commercial real estate, the Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA®) stands as a cornerstone of excellence and innovation. “Founded in 1907, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA®) International is a federation of U.S. local associations and global affiliates. The leading trade association for commercial real estate professionals for […]

My previous blog was about Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity®, the organization. I wanted to follow that story with this one about the family. I received an invitation to attend the Dedication Ceremony to the new home of Aladdin & Raghad Aldulaimi. Of course I attended! This family has been through so much and to […]

I am a huge advocate for volunteering and have put in a lot of hours doing so. I have a signed letter thanking me for my volunteer service by former President Obama. My dogs are Therapy Dogs and we have spent many hours in private homes, senior centers, and hospitals cheering up many elderly, homebound […]

Real Estate Management is where I started my real estate career many years ago. I worked for a family-owned business and under the guidance of the Owner/Mortgage Broker. At that time, there wasn’t much encouragement to develop by way of continuing education. The company had a portfolio of rental houses, commercial properties, and apartments around […]

Did you know that a family, a group, or any organization can adopt a section of a roadway from the county highway district? We can and we did! And Hawkins’ volunteers have been doing just that for the past nine years! We love our city so much and we want to help keep it clean. […]

Have you ever considered hiking to the top of Mt. Everest? I know I have! I get my adventurous spirit from my dad. He was quite the outdoorsman. Imagine my surprise when I learned of the Mt. Everest Challenge right here at Hawkins. Talk about excited! Hawkins has been executing this challenge year after year […]

I have always been a huge advocate of volunteering my time for the betterment of our community. I have seen first-hand how that service brings people together. One of the factors that drew me to Hawkins as a perspective employer is their generosity to our community here in Boise. They are not like some companies […]

I remember all those years ago when I first took my daughter to work. I know it made her feel special and included in my day a little more than the day-to-day monotony of going to school and coming home to do homework. This was an excellent opportunity to learn more about my job and […]