Housing Market

Oct. 24, 2016

Real Estate Market Update - April 2016

Sales remain strong as tight inventory continues to push home values up.  This trend is tempting many sellers to test the market by listing their properties higher than their prior sold counterparts, just to see what they may be able to get. Others are choosing to list at prices more in …

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Oct. 24, 2016

Real Estate Market Update - March 2016

Buyers nationwide are experiencing the pains and challenges of trying to purchase a home when very few homes to purchase exist.  We will see inventory pick up in the 2nd quarter as it does every year, but with the inventory starting at such a low point, it does …
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Oct. 24, 2016

Real Estate Market Update - February 2016

With 2016 starting off at a much stronger pace than 2015, we are seeing amazing opportunities for sellers in nearly every price point in Ada County! Market activity saw a much shallower dip this winter than is typical.  This points to more stable market growth and may mean less …
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Oct. 24, 2016

Real Estate Market Update - January 2016

2015 was a great year for real estate growth and market improvement! We saw a 13% increase in new home sales and a 7% increase in existing home sales.  Solid job creation (210,000 jobs per month on average through November) supported more first time home buyers and also more relocation throughout the …
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Jan. 17, 2014

Boise Real Estate Market Update - Dec 2013

Boise Idaho Real Estate Market Update

December 2013

Boise Real Estate Market NewsThe Boise real estate market seemed to flatten over the holidays. Not much happened with interest rates, homes were still selling but at a declined pace, and home prices leveled off after the exciting 16% jump witnessed over the previous 12 months …

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Nov. 15, 2013

Boise Real Estate Market Update - Nov 2013

Boise Idaho Real Estate Market Update

November 2013


In October and into November, the Boise real estate market saw a decrease in the number of pending home sales. Although many attribute the seemingly abrupt halt to seasonality, some are wondering if they are witnessing a weakening of the Boise real …

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Feb. 26, 2013

Competing with multiple offers is the new norm when buying a home in Boise

Multiple offers common in current Boise real estate marketBuying a home in Boise? Don't be surprised if you find yourself competing with multiple offers.

Boise's low inventory levels are causing a market conundrum.  A slim selection of homes matched with a much fatter demand from buyers is leading to some not so fun competition for those looking at …

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Jan. 16, 2013

Record breaking Housing Affordability Index boosts confidence in the Boise real estate market

Housing Affordability Increases in BoiseBoth buyers and sellers in the Boise real estate market can be encouraged by the record breaking Housing Affordability Index numbers for 2012.  According to the National Association or Realtor's (NAR), the index stood at 198.2 in November 2012, higher than any other year since record keeping began in 1970.

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Jan. 6, 2013

Is the Boise real estate market a buyers or sellers market?

Is it a Buyers or Sellers Market?So, who really is calling the shots in the Boise real estate market?

With the recent upturn in the Boise real estate market, there may be a changing of the tide when it comes to who is calling the shots in our local residential real estate transactions. Had you asked …

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Nov. 18, 2012

Buying a Home in Boise Could be More Difficult by 2015

Buying a home in BoiseProjected inflation in home prices and interest rates could make buying a home in Boise more difficult, even as early as 2015.  From a financial standpoint, now is the time to look at buying a home in Boise. But, for many, purchasing now just isn't a possibility  So, what …

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