Mortgage Rates, High or Low?

Mortgage Rates, High or Low?

I’ve always said, don’t try to time the real estate market. The timing should depend on your personal scenario and readiness. Even for buyers that are looking at times that rates are increasing, there will be future opportunities to refinance when rates...
September Market Snapshot – Boise

September Market Snapshot – Boise

Our local real estate market is trending towards a “balanced market” where we have enough housing inventory to meet the pace of demand, giving both sides of a transaction an equal shake in negotiations. For Boise specifically, the median list price of a...
Leaf Peeping on Wheels

Leaf Peeping on Wheels

My wife and I recently spent a weekend mountain biking outside of Sun Valley, chasing the change in leaves with a side of adrenaline. Fall rides are one of my favorite aspects of Idaho and such a great way to enjoy our backyard. Here are a few highly recommended...
Ways to Beat, and Even Enjoy the Heat

Ways to Beat, and Even Enjoy the Heat

Our hot summer days have certainly arrived. I am someone that loves the heat because I seek out water sports, so I welcome the hot dry air. Here are some suggestions on ways to embrace the high temps. Find your closest swimming hole: Public pools, Lucky Peak, Roaring...
Eagle Ranks as Top Town for Retirement

Eagle Ranks as Top Town for Retirement

HGTV looked into the best towns across the country that meet important retirement criteria such as: safety, good-quality healthcare, low taxes and affordable cost of living. See what other cities are mentioned and why Eagle stands out.20 Best Small Towns to...
Life Update

Life Update

Exciting news on the personal front! In late spring I got to marry my partner, teammate and love-of-my-life. On a quintessential Boise spring day we biked, ran, ate, vowed and celebrated with a small group of family and...
Minimize Home Buying Stress

Minimize Home Buying Stress

Purchasing a home should be an exciting experience, not a stressful one. Here are some key tips to ensure a smooth process: Timing matters less than you think: If you’re ready to buy a home and find one that fits your needs, don’t overthink market conditions....

Treasure Valley Market Update

In our area we’re still experiencing a relatively fast-paced market that is expected to accelerate during the spring and summer seasonal surge. High demand and tight inventory continue to be the main factors impacting property prices. Click here for all the data...
The National Association of Realtors Settles

The National Association of Realtors Settles

You have probably heard about the National Association of Realtors’ settlement in the class action lawsuit. Big stories like this come with lots of speculation and hypothetical answers but only time will show us the real impacts. There will be changes, or an...