Could September Be the Best Time of Year to Buy a Home?
A year ago, we looked at the question posed by REALTOR.com about whether or not September was the perfect month to buy a home. That article looked at national trends,…
6 TIPS FROM REALTORS® TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE WHEN SELLING
Boise Regional REALTORS® has received reports of jewelry and prescription medications being taken from homes listed for sale — one at an open house, and another by a person posing…
Boise Regional REALTORS® Hires Soren Dorius As Director Of Government Affairs
Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) is pleased to announce that Soren Dorius will be joining the association as the Director of Government Affairs. Soren is taking the position over after Miguel…
Home Sales Remain Strong in Ada and Canyon Counties Due to High Demand and Low Interest Rates
Ada County home prices were down in July compared to June, per annual seasonal trends, but consumer demand remains high. Inventory of existing homes increased compared to last month, but…
Ada County Home Prices Reach Record High in June but Historically Low Mortgage Rates Keep Affordability in Check
New record high for Ada County home prices driven by consumer demand and population growth, not the market speculation seen a decade ago. Last month’s drop in the median new…
Call for Action: Urge Senate to Pass H.R. 3700
RPAC SUPPORTS… Homeownership Opportunities Take Action Now Condominiums are often the most affordable homeownership option for first-time buyers, small families, single people, and older Americans. Unfortunately, current FHA regulations…
Strong Spring Market Encourages More Ada County Home Sellers
Ada County home prices are typically the highest in June, July, and August each year, based on monthly averages going back to 2004. Homes that sell in these months typically…
REALTORS® Travel to Washington D.C. to Advocate for Housing and Property Rights
Earlier this month, leaders from Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. Senators Michael Crapo and James Risch, and U.S. Representatives Raul Labrador and Michael…
2016 Idaho Legislative Review
As Idaho’s economy continued to strengthen, education was one of the top priorities of the 2016 Idaho Legislature and the Governor’s Office. Funding for education was increased 7.4% for K-12…
Home Prices Near Peak but Inventory Mix Makes This Market Different
In April 2016, home sales and prices were up, while inventory and market times were down. These have been the trends for the past few months, and as such, we’ve…