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October
18

Fall is a magical time in Boise! As the leaves change colors and the crisp air rolls in, October brings a host of fun activities to enjoy around the Treasure Valley. Whether you're looking to celebrate the season with pumpkin patches, explore local farms, or experience Idaho's beautiful outdoors, there's something for everyone this fall.

Here's a roundup of our favorite events and activities:


Fall Foliage Drive on the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway

Location: Boise National Forest

Dates: Mid to Late October (Peak foliage season)

Highlights: Take a leisurely drive on the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway for some of the most breathtaking fall colors Idaho has to offer...

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October
15


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • With pending contracts up and inventory down MOM for resale, affordability took a $10k hit in Sep.
  • Of the 716 homes sold in Sep, 55 of them were sold for more than $1 million with an average DOM of 34.9 days.

HOMES SOLD —

  • The oldest home sold in Sep was a 3,873 sq. ft. home built in 1900 and was pending in under 10 days.
  • New construction was Sep's shining star for closings, surpassing Sep 2023 by 90 closed sales.

PENDING SALES —

  • Pending contracts are the best way to tell what the current market is doing while sold data reflects how the past 60-90 days performed.
  • Sep showed warmth for the current market with MOM increases in all sectors.

INVENTORY —

  • Townhom Inventory shrank across the board in Sep.
  • With less options and an increase in pending activity, it is no wonder that we saw a MOM boost in resale's MSP.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Market demand had no impact on speeds, however. Lengthened DOM created the right circumstance for Ada's MSI to keep steady in Sep.
"The market remains vibrant, highlighted by new construction outperforming last year. With 716 homes sold, including 55 over $1 million, it's clear that demand continues to drive prices, despite an increase in Days on Market." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • New build's MSP argues with other market trend data. With lower sales (pending and closed), we would've expected a similar or lower MSP from the previous month but inventory drops pinched pricing for the month.

HOMES SOLD —

  • While MOM and YOY comparisons don't seem earth-shattering, we've made significant headway in single-family sales counts from late 2023 to early 2024 (as low as 256 units).

PENDING SALES —

  • Canyon's pending and closed sales have been a trend rollercoaster since May 2024.
  • Existing home's pending sales nearly doubled since Sep 2023 (189 signings).

INVENTORY —

  • With a dip in sold units and pending contracts, Sep's new construction inventory slip means there was a slight slowdown in new units coming on the market. This marks the first MOM slide in inventory since Feb 2024.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • With the combination of inventory and market speeds, Canyon's MSI is the closest it's been to a "balanced" since Nov 2015. Since then, the market has been increasingly starved for supply.

"We're nearing a balanced market for the first time since November 2015, a positive sign for buyers and sellers alike. As power equalizes for both sides of the transaction, it becomes increasingly important to work with a REALTOR® who can help you navigate." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

To view the Treasure Valley homes currently for sale, CLICK HERE

October
15

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September
26

by Kristina Case

Pumpkin lovers, our time has arrived! These scones offer the perfect balance of pumpkin and warm spices, complemented by a light maple glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness while keeping them tender and moist. Perfect for a cozy fall treat!


2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 TBL baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp each ground cloves, ginger

1 tsp vanilla

6 TBL. cold butter, cut in cubes

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/4 cup half and half

1 large egg


Glaze:

2 TBL unsalted butter

d...

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September
25


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Resale homes got another breather from MSP increases and slipped by another $15k compared to Jul 2024. This marks the second month of easing prices from Jun's $599k MSP for resale.

HOMES SOLD —

  • While sales are up from Aug 2023, we fell a bit shy of Jul 2024's closed homes, pointing to the start of a historically slower season (Aug-Feb). Weather, school sessions, and holiday seasons can all contribute to sale bogs.

PENDING SALES —

  • New contracts are a great way to tell how the current month's market is doing compared to previous months/years. Aug had slight positive change for all sectors, compared to Aug 2023 and Jul 2024.

INVENTORY —

  • Townhome listings in Ada are at a historical high with 153 available units.
  • All sectors improved in Aug, keeping market demand from growing too desperately with Aug's rising pending sales.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Consistent with slower seasonality, stretching market t imes can be expected.
  • Comparing Aug DOMs since 2021 show market speeds have been progressively lengthening from 14 days in Aug 2019 to 39 days in 2024.
"August showed a $15,000 dip in Median Sales Prices for resale homes in Ada County, signaling the start of a slower season. While sales are up from last year, rising inventory and longer Days on Market reflect movement toward a balanced market." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • With a reprieve from demand (in sold homes) and current inventory, the overall market was able to approach the more affordable MSP we saw in Feb 2024.
  • Resale retreated by nearly $20k compared to Jul 2024.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Sales for Aug stuttered compared to Jul 2024, dipping by nearly 80 units.
  • New build's YOY boost in sales beat expectations per the previous months' pending contracts.

PENDING SALES —

  • While the price and frequency of sold homes dipped YOY and MOM for resale, newly signed contracts hiked by nearly 20 units compared to Jul 2024.

INVENTORY —

  • Inventory has been on the rise in Canyon County since Jan 2024, amounting to over 1k units for the past 4 months.
  • In 5 years, only 1 other Aug (2020) showed new build inventory above resale.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • While the distance between resale and new build market speeds remains far, the MSI isn't. Resale's current MSI is 2.8 months while new builds are only averaging 3.2 months, speaking to the steady hunger for both.

"Although sales have slowed, new build pending contracts have continued to filter in and inventory remains robust. This balance highlights ongoing demand in both resale and new construction sectors." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

To view the Treasure Valley homes currently for sale, CLICK HERE

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