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September
23


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • The median price of homes in the county remained similar from July to August with only a $6,000 difference.
  • The median price of homes in Star decreased by about $45,000. This decrease marks the first month the median price of homes being below $500,000 since April.
  • Three homes sold for less than $300,000 in August (all in Boise), this is similar to last month. All of these homes experienced a small price cut before selling.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Only 9 more homes sold in August compared to July, indicating a potential leveling out of home sales after a steady increase at the beginning of the year.
  • Meridian accounted for 39% of new homes sold and 41% of homes aged 1 to 10 years, while Boise accounted for 75% of homes sold 31 years or older.
  • 15 more new homes sold in August compared to July while 19 fewer homes aged 6-20 years sold

PENDING SALES —

  • The median price of homes 20 years old or younger in Ada is about $600,000 or higher. The median price of homes older than 20 years is closer to $500,000.
  • The average days on market for homes pending sale is almost a month (30 days) for homes in Meridian while only 22 days in Kuna and Star.
  • 1,269 homes were pending sale at the end of August, almost half of which are set to close in September.

INVENTORY —

  • The increase of the number of homes on the market is mostly the result of an increase in the number of homes added to the market in Kuna and Meridian.
  • 62% of the new homes on the market in Kuna at the end of August were located across only six neighborhoods.
  • Inventory increased in August by a similar amount of homes as it decreased in July. At the end of August nearly 2,000 homes (1,979) were on the market in Ada County.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Homes in Boise are on the market for almost half as many days on average compared to Eagle, Kuna, and Star (22 days compared to 40, 41, and 47 respectively).
  • This could be because new homes tend to be on the market longer and Boise accounts for the fewest new homes but could also be related to the demand for homes in Boise rather than outside.

"August remained consistent in Ada County, with home prices and sales changing only slightly from July. New Home inventory increased, giving buyers more options, while pending sales slowed and homes spent a little more time on the market. These shifts continue to create a market where local knowledge and guidance matter."
~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • There was only a $2,000 difference between the median sales price in July and August. ▪ Despite the similar median price, 10 additional homes sold over $1 million (28 total selling over $1 million), 16 of these homes were new.
  • Only one home in Nampa sold for over $1 million in July, 9 homes sold over this price in August, including two over $2 million.

HOMES SOLD —

  • The number of homes sold in Canyon County decreased for the second consecutive month, with 472 
  • This decrease was mostly a result of a decrease of home sales in Nampa, 24 fewer homes sold in Nampa in August compared to July.
  • This is the second month in a row that Nampa experienced a decrease in the sale of homes, 60 fewer homes sold in August compared to June.

PENDING SALES —

  • 83 new homes are pending in Middleton, 50 of these homes are in the Meadows at West Highland development, however 68% of these homes are not set to close until 2027.
  • 21% of homes pending sale decreased their original price by at least $10,000.
  • 703 homes were pending sale at the end of August, this marks the third month of decrease in pendings sales.

INVENTORY —

  • The average DOM of houses on the market for houses added before August is 91 days.
  • About 30% of homes on the market were added in August. The median listing price of these homes is $490,445 - similar to July.
  • 32 homes have decreased their price by $100,000 or more - 14 of these are 5 years old or newer.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Average days on market remained similar in August (40 days). This number has been similar since May.
  • When not accounting for new homes, the average DOM is 28.7 days, similar to July. 
  • Homes aged 21-50 years tend to be on the market the shortest amount of time compared to other ages.

"Canyon County remained price-stable in August, but softer sales and pending activity point to a more selective market. With more price reductions showing up, accurate pricing and local market knowledge are becoming increasingly important for sellers, while buyers may find more room to negotiate." ~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


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September
21

When we think about planting, spring usually gets all the attention. But fall is a great time to give your Treasure Valley landscape a little love—and get a head start on next year.

Cooler temperatures make working outside more enjoyable, and there's plenty to do, from planting spring-blooming bulbs and garlic to adding trees and shrubs. It's also time to give a few summer favorites, including dahlias, some attention before winter arrives.

Here are a few things to add to your fall garden list.

Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs

Want tulips and daffodils greeting you next spring? The work starts in fall.

Tulips, daffodils, crocuses and other spring-blooming bulbs can be tucked into garden beds now for a welcome burst of color after winter. For a fuller...

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September
10

Cool September mornings call for something warm and comforting. This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal from The Seasoned Mom combines fresh apples, cinnamon and hearty oats for an easy breakfast that feels just right for the season.

Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a splash of milk, and enjoy a cozy taste of fall.

Baked Apple Oatmeal

  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, 

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September
2

If you've ever tried to get in shape, you know that there's no magic formula for exercising and eating right. You need the discipline to put your knowledge to work in the real world - even when it would be so easy to grab a super-sized burger and skip that trip to the gym.

Becoming financially healthy is not so different - there are just a few things to know, but just because something is easy to understand doesn't mean it's easy to do. Luckily, you can often start to see benefits of effective financial management right away - in the form of extra cash.

The first step to financial health is to earn more money than you spend. From making sure paycheck deductions are correct to possibly moving into a higher paying job with more responsibility, unde...

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September
2

September in Boise has a little bit of everything we love about the changing seasons. The afternoons can still feel like summer, but cooler mornings and crisp evenings hint that fall is on its way. It's the perfect time to slow down, get outside and enjoy some of the simple things that make this time of year—and this place—so special.

Here are five ways to make the most of the start of fall in Boise.

1. Give Yourself a Slow Saturday Morning

There's something about a cool September morning that makes it easier to slow down. Pick up your favorite coffee, linger over breakfast, browse a local shop or bookstore, or simply take a walk before the day gets busy. Boise has no shortage of places to spend an unhurried morning, from downtown...

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