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March
18

March 18th, 2024 by


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • In Feb 2024, single-family homes sold for nearly $10k more than Jan 2024 and almost $30k compared to Feb 2023. 
  • New construction leaped by approx. $25k compared to last month and Feb 2023.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Sales are still in a slumber compared to 2023 but experienced double-digit MOM boosts across the board since Jan 2024. 
  • Of the 527 sales, 44 of them sold for over $1 million.

PENDING SALES —

  • Feb 2024 was the first time pending sales have crested over 1,000 signed contracts since May 2023.
  • New construction hasn't seen this much market heat in pending sales since Aug D 2022.

INVENTORY —

  • The spike in inventory has us drooling. While we saw an uptick in MSP (likely due to overall market warmth), the increased options give buyers variety in the market. We're still in a seller's market but there's room for negotiation.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • While it may be expected for higher-priced homes to sit on D the market longer, the 44 homes sold for more than $1 million stayed only slightly longer than the overall average (51 days compared to 49 days).

A MESSAGE FROM BRR'S PRESIDENT —

"Shorter Days on Market can increase seller confidence in the market, knowing their listing won't lag longer than necessary. The statistics are showing signs of a strong Spring market for both buyers and sellers."

~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • As inventory slipped away quicker and the average mortgage rate hovered below the 7% we saw in late Fall 2023, a resulting hunger likely caused this month's $10k bump in single-family home MSPs.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Affordability within and outside the housing market remains a pain point for many buyers, holding some back from pulling the trigger on a home. We can see here that the MSP bumped up while sales cooled.

PENDING SALES —

  • Resale activity revved compared to the previous 5 months, trending similarly to Aug 2023.
  • New construction has fluctuated minimally since Aug 2023, staying between 467-494 contracts.

INVENTORY —

  • Feb 2024 marked the first YOY uptick in inventory since Apr 2023.
  • Resale carried the weight in inventory rebound, adding 30 homes to the pile while new construction options decreased by 14 homes.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • The market has cut its wait times nearly in half compared to early Spring 2023. 
  • Days on Market have consistently shortened (compared to the previous year's data) since Aug 2023.

A MESSAGE FROM BRR'S PRESIDENT —

"Canyon County's market is showing signs that it is officially on the rebound. Both median prices and inventory are up, alluding to a strong Spring market for sellers and more selection for buyers."

~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

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

Categories: News
March
12

March 12th, 2024 by

by Andrea Davis

To prepare your home for the warm months ahead, you'll need to remove all of the dust, debris and other leftovers from the winter. As you clear the landscape and start washing the interior and exterior of your home, it's important to get a checklist together.

Here are some tips for spring cleaning your home inside and out so you don't miss a speck of dust:

#1 Deep clean carpets.

Carpets and furniture accumulate a lot of dust and debris, so it's time to deep clean them. Look at having your carpets cleaned by local services — either steam cleaned or shampooed. Some brands of vacuums are steam cleaners, so you can deep clean your carpets yourself. If you do invest in a steam cleaner, you'll need to put down towels where family members can walk until the carpet dries.

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Categories: Spring Cleaning
March
5

March 5th, 2024 by

 

Every spring, most people take time to spring clean our homes, offices, cars, and even garages to create a more organized environment with improved air quality. Through spring cleaning, our moods improve, we reenergize our positive outlook, and we have a renewed sense of accomplishment. So why don't we spring clean our finances as well?

It's common to talk about the importance of physical well-being, emotional well-being, and social well-being, but your financial well-being plays an integral part in your overall health. Similar to your physical and emotional well-being, creating good financial habits will lead to making informed financial decisions, setting realistic goals, and preparing for emergencies.

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Categories: Technology
February
19

February 19th, 2024 by


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Jan was the lowest single-family home MSP we've seen since Mar 2023.
  • Resale saw a minor increase of $500 while new construction faced a $15k reduction in sold price compared to Dec 2023.

HOMES SOLD —

  • There was a greater balance between resale and new build sales in Jan with a 93-home gap (compared to Dec's 112 home gap).
  • Resale's +1.8% YOY change was the first positive rebound for sales in 21 months.

PENDING SALES —

  • Pending sales leaped to the highest number of new contracts since Jun 2023, an uptick of 132 signings compared to Dec.
  • New build pending sales have trended upward three months in a row.

INVENTORY —

  • Inventory shrank to its lowest threshold for single-family homes in 20 months with resale home options slimming by nearly 140 listings compared to Jan 2023, down by 70 homes from Dec 2023.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • New construction accelerated from 59 days in Dec 2023 to 56 days in Jan, the only sector with quicker month-over-month speeds.
  • With an MSI of 1.0 months, resale may benefit from a reprieve in market heat.

A MESSAGE FROM BRR'S PRESIDENT —

"Positive year-over-year trends in the median sales price show a shiny outlook on homeownership. Even as some aspects of the market fluctuate, the value of owning a home remains steadfast."

~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • The single-family home MSP dipped below the $400k threshold for the second time in the past 9 months.
  • Three homes sold under $200k in Jan while the lowest sold price in Dec was $240k, resulting in a MOM slip.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Home sales have trended below the 300-home mark since Oct 2023 but edged closer in Jan at 293 sales.
  • Resale and new builds shared a mostly equal boost at 22 (resale) and 19 (new) homes.

PENDING SALES —

  • Dec's bump in contracts helped feed Jan's closed sales but new contracts have since cooled.
  • New construction saw the only uptick in new signings.

INVENTORY —

  • Jan's overall inventory in Canyon County dwindled to the smallest selection we've seen since May 2023. ▪
  • Existing/resale options are the most limited they've been since Apr 2022.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • In addition to the increase in number of sales in Jan, the speed in which they went under contract also heated for all sectors.
  • New construction's market times were nearly cut in half compared to Jan 2023.

A MESSAGE FROM BRR'S PRESIDENT —

"Canyon County's market warmed this month, particularly pinching availability and affordability for resale homes. Having a REALTOR® on your side will help consumers navigate competitive markets."

~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

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

Categories: News
February
13

February 13th, 2024 by

Get ready to elevate your chili game with this flavorful recipe, perfect for cozy winter nights! Packed with robust spices, tender meat, and a medley of beans, it's the ultimate comfort food to warm you up during the chilly season.

Hearty Chili

by Kristina Case

2 lbs. ground beef

29 oz can tomato sauce

29 oz can kidney beans

29 oz can pinto beans

1 diced onion

½ cup diced green chiles

¼ cup diced celery

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp cumin

3 TBL chili powder

1 ½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

2 cups beef broth

Drain and rinse beans in colander. Brown beef over medium heat in fry pan and drain fat.  Add beef and all other ingredients to a large pot and simmer over low fo...

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Categories: Food
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