Finding a house in Boise is becoming harder and harder as demand far exceeds offer. If you’re looking to relocate to the Treasure Valley, you will have to choose between existing homes and new constructions. Both have their pros and cons. Read on to understand what you’re getting yourself into. Buying an existing home – Pros and cons You know exactly what you’re getting. You can visit an existing home, get a feel of the house, check out the decor, look into the cupboards, catch a glimpse of your neighbors. This makes it easier to decide if this is a house you could be comfortable with. You can ..read more

If you’re considering relocating to Boise, Idaho, you naturally have many questions. What is it like to live in Boise? Is it expensive? How are the people? How’s the weather? What can you do for fun? No worries, we’ve got  you covered. Here are the most important things you must know before moving to Boise. What makes Boise so attractive? To put it simply, Boise offers a combination of a booming economy and laid-back lifestyle. If you’re sick and tired of living in a big coastal city, Boise is just perfect. You have plenty of job opportunities, but the vast choice of recreational activiti ..read more

Real estate prices in Boise, Idaho, continue to boom, with median home prices crossing the 500k psychological mark. It happened in Ada County, the most coveted neighborhood in Boise, where the median home price rose to $523,250 in May. That’s 30% up from May 2020 when the median price in Ada County stood at $360,000. In April, the median price was $481,000 so crossing the $500,000 threshold represents the sharpest one month jump since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. The same trend can be observed in Canyon County. The median price of homes sold in May was $410,000 up a whooping 48% as c ..read more

For families with young children moving to Boise, Idaho, the number one priority is finding a good school. In most cases, people will overlook price, square feet or amenities and choose a house that is close to a top school. To help you narrow down your search let’s just say from the very beginning that the best schools in the City of Trees are in Boise Independent School District and West Ada, which serves to explain why house prices are so high in these areas. And here is a list of the best public schools in the Boise area, from elementary schools to high schools. Highlands Elementary School ..read more

The real estate market in the US has been rising all over the US in the past 12 months, but in Boise, Idaho, prices have practically exploded. And will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The explanation lies in a combination of two factors – very, very limited supply and exponential population growth. Let’s have a look at some numbers to understand how come Boise house prices have skyrocketed in 2021. Growing Demand According to Zillow, house values in Boise grew at an amazing 41% with respect to 2020. To be honest, Boise was one of the hottest real estate markets in the US even bef ..read more

Boise residents are faced with a tough choice – trading in some of their open spaces slated for parks and recreation areas to allow the construction of thousands of new homes the city badly needs. Some of the residents are not happy with this prospect, but on the other hand that would mean thousands of new homes for the people moving to Boise in large numbers. And at a more reasonable price than what we’re seeing today when the median home value in the city is almost $500,000. To Build or not to Build Under the proposed deals, some 6,600 new houses could be built in Southwest Boise. At stake a ..read more

Some see real estate agents as simple middlemen, without considering the many ways in which such a professional can help a transaction run smoothly. The most important thing agents bring to the table is years of experience, which also means in-depth knowledge of the housing market. No amount of staring at property search websites can give you that! Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a property, finding a good agent can save you a lot of time and money, and we’ll explain why. Market knowledge You have to look at the big picture. Maybe you’ve just seen an excellent house on a website, at leas ..read more

Many people looking to relocate to Boise, Idaho, are attracted by the cost of living. Besides its many strong points, like the laid-back way of living and the opportunity to be close to nature (think Greenbelt!), Boise is constantly rated among the most affordable cities in the US. However, houses in the City of Trees do not come cheap. On the contrary, house prices are constantly rising, which is why you need to know where to look to buy a house at a decent price while making sure it is a safe neighborhood. The red-hot sizzling Boise house market Just to give you an idea of what to expect. Th ..read more

Most traditional tourists keep to the “beaten path”, hitting the usual churches, museums and monuments that a billion other tourists have been to before them. But if you prefer something more off the beaten path, and are looking to travel to the Boise area in Idaho anytime soon, we’ve got something that might just be perfect for you. The Freak Alley Gallery in downtown Boise is one of the most famous “unofficial” tourist attractions in the whole Northwest of the United States. Famed as the largest outdoor gallery for miles and miles, the Freak Alley Gallery is also a cultural experience. Here ..read more