Boise & Beyond, from someone who lives it.
Local knowledge, market insight and the places I love, written for people thinking about a move to the Treasure Valley.
The National Headlines Aren't Our Story: Treasure Valley Market Update, August 2026
Ada and Canyon County sales are up, inventory is down and prices are steady. What the local numbers show, and where the market is genuinely softer.
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Rents Are Climbing Again. Is It Time to Own?
Boise rents are up 9% in a year, the third-fastest growth of any large U.S. city. The trend, a rent-vs-own comparison and two low-down-payment paths.
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Micron's Boise Expansion: What It Could Mean for Jobs, Relocation and Boise Real Estate
Micron's new fabs and a planned $10 billion research hub are reshaping Boise. Here's what it could mean for jobs, relocation and where people choose to live.
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First-Time Buyer in Idaho? You May Need Just $500 to Get Started
Idaho Housing can cover up to 8% of the price toward your down payment and closing costs. Here's how it works and who qualifies.
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Idaho's Best Kept Secret: Living in the Sunnyslope Wine District
Between the Snake River and Lake Lowell lies Idaho wine country: acreage, vineyards and some of the most characterful real estate in the state.
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All Within 45 Minutes of Downtown Boise: What's on Your Doorstep Will Surprise You
A community-owned ski mountain, a gold rush town, world-class whitewater and wine country — all within 45 minutes of downtown.
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All Within 45 Minutes of Downtown Boise: Life on the Water Will Surprise You
River floats, urban surfing, the Greenbelt and a 12-mile reservoir minutes from downtown. Boise's life on the water.
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Why New Construction Is Rewriting the Rules of Home Buying in the Treasure Valley
New homes now make up a third or more of sales here — and in Ada County, they can cost less than resale. What buyers need to know.
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Why Affluent Buyers Are Choosing the Boise Treasure Valley Over Seattle and California
Luxury sales grew nearly eight-fold between 2019 and 2025. What's drawing West Coast buyers to the Treasure Valley.
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