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February
19


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

February
13

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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February
8

Opening your house to guests is one of the many joys of being a homeowner. You can make guests feel welcomed and comfortable by following these simple tips.

Create the Ultimate "Flex" Room

Flexibility is key in getting the most out of your guest quarters. If you host frequently, the room will likely be used by a wide variety of people – from your high school bestie visiting with her kids on spring break to Great Auntie Edna who's there for the holidays to your nephew who's in town to tour college campuses. If you expect to holiday children or multiple guests at the same time, consider investing in...

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February
5

We're thrilled to unveil our 2023 charitable giving video! Click here to watch.

At Coldwell Banker Tomlinson, our mission to lead people home goes beyond real estate transactions. It's about making a positive impact in the communities we proudly serve.

In 2023, our agents and staff proudly contributed $386,600 and dedicated 2,300 volunteer hours to communities across Washington and Idaho. This brings our total charitable contributions to over $1.25 million since 2020.

We're honored to serve vibrant real estate markets like Spokane, Boise, Meridian, Idaho Falls, and the Quad Cities (including Pullman, Lewiston & Clarkston, and Moscow). These are more than just places...

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February
1

 

It's that time of year again — the time where you choose a slew of financial resolutions, keep them up for a few weeks … and inevitably drop them before March. Rinse and repeat.

If you're ready to break the Resolution Cycle of Doom, you should know one key strategy for sticking to resolutions: Pick the easiest, least glamorous goals first. Then you can use that momentum to tackle bigger ones down the line.

Of course, that's easier said than done. Use these simple (and impactful) resolutions to get started, and you'll hit your money milestones before you know it!

 

  1. Review Your Finances

The beginning of the year is ideal for taking...

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