Few people purchase their first home thinking it will be the only house they ever buy. However, you don’t always know what circumstances will be attached to selling your home. Maybe you have to move for your job, your financial situation has changed, or you want to move into a home you’ve inherited. Those are only a few of the numerous reasons you might need to sell your house fast in Caldwell.  When time is of the essence, it’s helpful to understand there’s an art to pricing your home to sell quickly. It requires some research and planning, but it’s time well-spent. Consider it an i ..read more

For people who want quiet small-town living, buying a home in Middleton, Idaho is the ideal move. Less than 15 miles northwest of Meridian and closer still to the Nampa/Caldwell area, Middleton is near larger cities and their amenities, yet it features its own services and conveniences for great low stress living. If you’re not familiar with the area, buying a house in the quaint community is easier with a real estate agent that knows Middleton well. When you’re looking for a Realtor in Middleton, few can match the service Stewart Realty provides. With more than a decade’s worth of experience ..read more

Real estate technology has made all the difference for buyers and sellers alike. Cutting-edge programs and apps provide instant access to information on homes for sale, and not just in the big cities. For example, listings for real estate in Star, Idaho can be found easily on the Internet. In fact, even though Star is a small town with just over 8,000 residents, the community is growing rapidly. There are nearly 100 homes listed for sale in or near Star. There was a time when sellers would have had to take out ads in numerous newspapers and other publications and hope they were hitting the rig ..read more

Greenbelts are increasing in popularity as urban areas grow and suburbs expand to become cities in their own right. In large metropolitan areas, where a handful of cities border each other and seem to sprawl together, it’s nice when greenbelts connect. For instance, the Garden City Greenbelt seamlessly picks up where the Boise greenbelt would otherwise leave off. It provides continuity and extends the nature walk along the Garden City walking path, offering an enchanting tour of this Idaho treasure. What is a Greenbelt Anyway? The idea of setting aside land near an urban area is far from a con ..read more

There is no place in the country that is completely crime-free, but the low crime statistics in Star Idaho prove that some cities are safer by far than others. In fact, AreaVibes says that safety in Star Idaho is higher than 56 percent of other U.S. cities. Most people are drawn to small towns such as Star because of perceived safety, but a small community isn't always a guarantee of low crime. In 2013, Parade reported on a study that found that deaths resulting from injury were 22 percent more probable in rural areas than in larger cities. That is why it's reassuring to know that's not the ca ..read more

2018 was the 4th year of record low inventory in Ada County. Last year began to give us the first signs that the market may be shifting back towards balance.  We begin 2019 with a change in the Ada County existing homes supply.  Note: January 2019 was the first time since October 2014 that the number of existing homes for sale in Ada County was higher than the same month the previous year. Despite this uptick in existing inventory, closed sales were down 6.3% year-over-year. The number of closed sales that are even possible was limited due to the fact we’ve had fewer and fewer existi ..read more

If you've always dreamed of waterfront living, Eagle Idaho waterfront communities are among some of the best options in the Gem State, especially if you want to live near the big city, Boise. Eagle Idaho waterfront listings include homes both on the Boise River as well as on numerous manmade lakes scattered throughout the area in many high end developments. That means not only can you take your pick from among many homes that offer gorgeous waterfront views and the privacy it offers, but in some cases you'll also have access to the water to do a little fishing or canoeing.  Either way, al ..read more

Wilder, Idaho is one of the classic small rural towns the Gem State is known for. The area is agricultural, though the farmers in Wilder grow more than Famous Potatoes. Alfalfa seed, beans, hops, onions, sugar beets and seed corn all contribute to helping keep it a thriving farming community. In the history of Wilder, Idaho, homes began popping up over 100 years ago as people migrated west in search of hope and a fresh start. The City of Wilder website reveals that, initially, the area was all sagebrush and bleak landscape, but the Boise Project was under development and, as soon as irrigation ..read more

It might not be Mayberry, USA, but the City of Emmett is one of those idyllic towns that lives life from a simpler time. Located just under 30 miles northwest of Boise in a picturesque valley below Squaw Butte, Emmett is the little city in the country that is close enough to all of the conveniences of the larger, more urban areas to be able to take advantage of them while still enjoying country living in the pristine Emmett Valley. There is also lake recreation to be found on Black Canyon Reservoir along the Payette River just to the east. In the wake of the recession and subsequent recovery ..read more

If you've been longing for a true small-town experience, you might want to start looking at Parma, ID property listings. The population hovers around 2,000 and is extremely livable because of its low cost of living and low crime rates, high graduation rates and the loads of local Parma Idaho events to enjoy. As more and more people discover the beauty of the Gem State, more are making the move to enjoy life living in Parma, Idaho. Beautiful Parma, Idaho Parma is located in a gorgeous green valley, ideal for the agricultural industry that is prevalent in Idaho. The Great Snake River f ..read more