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August
25


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • The median price of homes in the county increased by about $20,000 in July contributing to the continued rise in median prices since January.
  • Homes aged 6-20 years old experienced the largest increase in median price. With houses aged 6-10 years increasing by 9% ($52,500) and homes aged 11-20 years increasing 8% ($47,450).

HOMES SOLD —

  • Star is the only city in Ada County that experienced an increase in sold homes in July (9 additional homes) while Kuna experienced the largest proportion of decreased home sales (19% less in July).
  • Homes aged 30 years or older experienced the largest decrease in homes sold in July.
  • Boise accounted for most homes sold that were 31 years old and older.

PENDING SALES —

  • 1,387 homes were pending sale at the end of July.
  • 56% of homes pending sale are new homes. 
  • 82% of homes pending sale in Kuna are new.
  • The average days on market for homes pending sale at the end of July was 27 days, this is much lower than the average days on market for the homes sold in July.

INVENTORY —

  • 46% of homes on inventory at the end of July were new and another 10% were 5 years old or younger. Of the new homes on market, most are located in either Eagle or Meridian.
  • Inventory across Ada County increased a modest 0.4% following a significant increase of inventory from May to June of 7.4%.
  • Months of supply is still hovering around 2.4 months

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Older homes tend to be on the market for fewer days on average compared to newer homes with homes aged 81+ on the market on average 15 days and homes aged 6-10 years on the market 39 days on average. 
  • Homes in Eagle tend to be on the market longer than homes in other cities. This is true even when not accounting for the home that sold in Eagle in July that had been on the market since 2020.

"July was a strong month for Ada County, with more homes selling than a year ago even as the median sales price increased. Homes also moved faster, showing that buyer demand remains strong and that people are actively making moves despite higher prices. Overall, the market continues to show healthy momentum through the heart of the summer."
~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • After a slight decrease in June, the median sales price of homes in Canyon County in July increased to the same median as May.
  • After an increase in June, the median price of homes sold in July decreased by $25,000.
  • The median sales price increased for homes in all age groups.

HOMES SOLD —

  • The number of home sales in Canyon county decreased in July for the first time since January - it was a decrease of 79 homes to 494.
  • The number of homes selling in both Middleton and Nampa decreased in July, Nampa by 12% and Middleton by 28%.
  • New homes accounted for 39% of sales in Canyon County in July. Middleton accounted for 18% of new homes sold.

PENDING SALES —

  • 754 homes were pending sale at the end of July, this marks the second month of decrease in pending sales - July's decrease larger than June's.
  • The percentage of pending sales for new homes in Middleton increased again this month.
  • 62% of these homes are new, 22% of these pending new homes are in Middleton, while 39% are in Nampa.

INVENTORY —

  • New homes account for 51% of homes on the market in Canyon County, only 12% of homes on the market are 51 years old or older. 
  • Topaz Ranch West in Caldwell accounts for the subdivision with the most homes on the market right now, with 43 homes. Meadows at West Highland in Middleton has the second highest number, 26.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • In July, homes in Middleton were on the market longest on average, also, Middleton has the highest proportion of new homes sold.
  • Average days on market continued to decline in July, falling to 41 days from 43 days in June.
  • July was the fourth straight month of declining average days on market, indicating a steady acceleration in the pace of sales heading into the second half of the year

"Canyon County showed strong year-over-year activity in July, with home sales up 9% and pending sales up more than 16%. At the same time, homes continued to move faster and buyers had more inventory to choose from than in June. These numbers show healthy demand while maintaining a more balanced market for buyers and sellers." ~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


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

August
18

What does an active lifestyle look like to you? Maybe it's an early morning trail run before work, an evening bike ride along the Boise River Greenbelt, weekends on the golf course, or paddleboarding with friends. One of the best things about living in the Treasure Valley is that every neighborhood offers its own unique way to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're relocating to the area or simply considering a move across town, here's a look at some of the best Boise-area neighborhoods for people who love an active lifestyle.

Harris Ranch

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August
4

Your phone rings during dinner. The caller says they are from your bank. There is a problem with your account, they explain, and action is needed right away. Maybe they mention suspicious activity. Maybe they say your debit card has been locked. Maybe they already know part of your account number, your address, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.

That is what makes impersonation scams so effective. They do not always begin with something obviously ridiculous. They begin with something familiar.

The scammer is not just asking for money. They are borrowing trust. They want you to believe that the person contacting you is a bank employee, a government official, a tech support representative, or even someone you love. Once that ha...

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August
4

Whether you're preparing for a move, sending children off to college, merging households after marriage, entering retirement or simply embracing a more streamlined lifestyle, taking inventory of what you own can make the transition feel lighter and better organized. The key is knowing what to keep, what to donate and what to digitize.

Start With Your Future in Mind

Before going through closets, garages and storage rooms, consider where you're headed. Will you have less space? Different needs? A new routine? Understanding your future lifestyle can help guide decisions about what truly deserves a place in your new home.

Ask yourself:

  • Do I use this regularly?
  • Does this serve a purpose in my upcoming plans?
  • Would I buy this again today?
  • Could someone else benefit from this more...

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July
27


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Countywide median home price increased 1% to $580,000 in June and is now about $45,000 higher than January, continuing a steady upward trend in 2026.
  • Older homes (81+ years) saw the largest monthly price gain, with the median sales price rising 14% ($85,000). Nearly all of these sales occurred in Boise.
  • Eagle home prices rose 10% ($90,000) from May, but homes still sold about $36,000 below their original price.

HOMES SOLD —

  • After consistently increasing since January, the number of sales remained similar in June compared to May, only increasing by 22 homes.
  • The number of homes selling in Star increased by 25% in June while the number of homes selling in Eagle also increased by 13%.
  • There was an 18% decrease in the number of homes sold aged 51 years or older.

PENDING SALES —

  • 55% of pending sales are new homes, the majority of these new homes are located in either Meridian and Kuna.
  • Pending sales in Eagle tended to be on the market longer on average compared to other cities in the county (about 40 days). This is twice as long as the average days on market pending sale in Kuna.

INVENTORY —

  • The number of homes on inventory increased by 28% in June to 1,900. This represents the most homes on the market at the end of the month since the beginning of the year.
  • The average days on market for homes on the market at the end of June was 55 days.
  • 30% of homes on the market were located in Meridian.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • The average days on market for homes remained similar between May and June (about 30 days).
  • Older homes tend to be on the market for fewer days on average compared to newer homes (about 11 days for homes aged 81+).
  • New homes in Kuna and Meridian tend to sell a little faster than in Boise. This could be builder related or price related.

"The June data shows a housing market that continues to stabilize. Inventory has grown, giving buyers more choices, while demand remains steady and home prices continue to trend upward. We're also seeing that market conditions vary by community and price range, making local expertise more valuable than ever. "
~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • Median sales price remained similar to May, with a small decrease of about $10,000. ▪ The median price of homes in Caldwell increased by 8%
  • The median price of homes sold in Middleton increased by 7% ($40,000) this came with an increase of total homes sold in the month.
  • Five new or nearly new $1M+ sales in Country Sage Ranches may have boosted the median price.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Home sales have been steadily increasing each month since January and increased by 49 (9%) in June.
  • June had the most number of homes sold in Canyon County since before January 2025.
  • Canyon County since before January 2025. 
  • The number of homes sold in Middleton increased by 57% selling an additional 30 homes (83 total).

PENDING SALES —

  • 810 homes were pending sale at the end of June. This is lower than the past two months which may be related to the increase in sales.
  • 59% of these homes are new, 21% of these pending new homes are in Middleton, while 41% are in Nampa.
  • Pending sales were on the market for an average of 30 days.

INVENTORY —

  • Inventory at the end of June was slightly higher than at the end of May (9% increase). The median price of these homes also remained somewhat similar.
  • About 24% of homes on the market were added in June, the median sales price of these homes is $495,000 which is slightly higher than homes added in May.
  • The median price of the remaining homes on the market is $519,990.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Average days on market remained similar in June (41 days) compared to May (43 days).
  • Homes aged 81+ years and older were on market on average 18 days longer compared to May.
  • Homes in Caldwell were on the market on average fewer days compared to homes in other cities in Canyon.

"Canyon County continued its positive momentum in June, with home sales reaching their highest level in more than a year and inventory continuing to grow. While prices varied by community, the overall market remained stable, giving buyers more choices while demand stayed strong." ~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


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

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