Idaho’s western side gets very little talk. Nearly seven hours from Yellowstone  on the other side of the state, Boise is extremely isolated and far from any major hubs or widely-recognized National Parks.  For a long time, Boise remained overlooked, left to itself. The past few years have seen things change. Locals talk freely about the eye test of their developing city, and the research seems to agree. In 2018, Boise was named the fastest-growing city in the country by Forbes.  Why are people flocking to Boise? We went to see for ourselves.  

It’s Close to the Mountains—Hiking, Skiing, and Hot Springs… Continue reading →

April 5, 2018

Four of Idaho’s five metropolitan areas saw some of the fastest growth in construction workers nationally in February.  Combined, Idaho ranked No. 4 among states with a 9.3 percent growth in construction workers in February over the prior February, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Idaho’s construction worker population reached 48,000 for the first time since January 2008, according to AGC statistics.

The top-growing states, percentage-wise, were West Virginia at 14.3 percent, Nevada at 10.9 percent and California at 9.5 percent. Following Idaho were Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Oregon.  

Coeur d’Alene was the highest-ranking… Continue reading →

February 19, 2018

It’s a seller’s market, so where are all of the sellers?  With historically low inventory, high buyer demand, and increasing home values, now is a great time to sell!
If you’ve been thinking about selling, let us guide you through the process of listing and marketing your home.  Our team approach and effective results are what set us apart from the competition.  Our client-focused philosophy has kept us ahead of the competition for over 25 years. 

Experience the difference that client-based real estate can make in your life.  Contact us at (208) 377-5700 for a no-obligation market analysis of your home.  

January 12, 2018

Resale Homes –
Ada County closed 8,145 homes in 2017.  This is down just slightly from 2016. 
Canyon County closed 3,345 homes in 2017.  This is up just slightly from 2016 by 45 homes. 
Ada County average sale price for the year was $276,333.  This is an increase of $21,322 or a +8% over the 2016 average price. 
Canyon County average sale price was $176,355.  Increase of $15,807 or +10% over the 2016 average price. 
Ada County available inventory is 465 units.  This is down by 115 units or a -21% from last year. 
Canyon County inventory… Continue reading →

December 20, 2017

Federal officials say Idaho had the largest percentage increase in population of any state in the nation in a recent census.  The U.S. Census Bureau on December 20, announced that Idaho’s population from July 2016 to July 2017 increased 2.2 percent to 1.7 million.  The agency says there are about 37,000 more people living in the state than there were the year before.  Population Estimates Branch Chief Luke Rogers said domestic migration is the main driver in Idaho’s increase.  Nevada had the second fastest percentage increase at 2 percent, also because of domestic migration.  Utah landed at… Continue reading →

December 12, 2017

Ada County home sales surpassed the $3 billion-mark for the first time, based on Total Dollar Volume figures year-to-date, January 1 – November 30, 2017.  Historically, the month of December adds another $100-150 million worth of sales, on average going back to 2005, so we should see Total Dollar Volume exceed $3.1 billion for all of 2017.  Year-to-date through November 2017, nearly 10,000 homes sold in Ada County, up just 2.6% compared to 2016.  Breaking this down by property type illustrates the impact limited supply has had on existing home prices, as well as higher building costs… Continue reading →

October 25, 2017 by Forbes

Boise’s highest rank is eighth for projected output growth.

October 16, 2017 by nerdwallet

5. BOISE, IDAHO

Idaho’s capital sits along the Boise River and among the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, where its residents enjoy miles of trails for hiking and mountain-biking. And residents have time to enjoy them: Boise rates in the lower half of our analysis in average weekly hours worked at 38.1 hours, and its average commute is tied for eighth-lowest overall at 18.4 minutes. The city of 223,000 also gets high marks for affordability, with median income about 33% of monthly gross rent. A note to outsiders: Long-time residents say “BOY-see.”

October 9, 2017 by MSN & The Daily Meal

Boise, Idaho claimed No. 8 as one of the 50 Safest Cities in the World.  The capital of Idaho lies in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.  That makes for beautiful hiking trails, but Boise also has plenty of museums, galleries, and restaurants to explore too, and it’s only growing.  It has a safety index of 82.29.  

August 18, 2017 by Bloomberg – Matthew A. Winkler

Idaho has fewer people than Houston, still grows the most potatoes, and outperform all 49 other states with a 21st-century economy that shows that the U.S. does best when it puts the world first.  Idaho relies heavily on international trade for its economics success.  It’s had the best combination over the 12 months that ended on March 31 of robust personal income, job growth, stock-market gains and home-price appreciation because its largest employers sell the bulk of their products overseas, count the world’s biggest multinational companies among their customers and suppliers,… Continue reading →