Posts in category 'Moving'
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Welcome to the Treasure Valley: Where Should You Call Home?
Thinking of making the move to the Treasure Valley? Here's a quick guide to the personality, population, housing market, and lifestyle highlights for each area—Boise, Meridian, Kuna (pictured above), Nampa, Eagle, Star, Middleton, and Caldwell.
Boise
- Population: 235,000 (2020 census)
- Median Home Price: $518,000
- Vibe: A walkable city rich with great restaurants and shopping, Basque heritage, and outdoor access. Urban meets foothills.
- Housing Types: Historic neighborhoods, infill builds, and modern new construction alongside resale homes.
- Top Events: Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic, Idaho Shakespe...
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New Home for the Holidays: 5 Ways to Make it Extra Memorable
Moving close to the holidays can be emotionally challenging. You may have found your dream home, but it's hard to get moved in, settled, and still make things feel like a typical, festive holiday season all at the same time. It's not impossible, though, once you accept that things are just going to be a little different this year! Here are a few suggestions our real estate agents have for people moving into a new home just before the holidays.
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Should You Renovate or Move?
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:
- 70% of respondents want more outdoor living space
- 69% of respondents want a home office (48% wanted multiple offices)
- 46% of respondents want a multi-function room/flexible space
- 42% of respondents want an au pair/in-law suite
- 39% of respondents want an exercise room/yoga space
If you're a homeowner who wants to add any of the abov...
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Moving Tips: How to Help Your Kids Adjust
Moving is one of the most exciting yet stressful events in a person's life, but for kids, adjusting to a new environment can be especially difficult. The ages of your children also may play a role in how they cope with the change. Regardless, moving is an emotional experience, and taking the time to learn how to minimize the impact on your family is definitely important. Our real estate agents have helped many families move, and with our experience, we've pulled together a list of tips to help your kids adjust to a change in scenery.
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5 Tips for Buying a Home in a Different State
When exploring Boise homes for sale, your to-do list will look a little different if you're moving from a different state. Interstate home purchases require careful planning and preparation to minimize the expense and hassle associated with purchasing a home while you're living in another state. Check out these helpful tips to follow to help the process go as seamlessly as possible.