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April
16


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Ada's Median Sales Price saw its largest month over month increase since March 2024 at 6.6%.
  • When compared to February, sales prices were higher on average for homes across all age buckets. The most significant difference was seen in new homes, likely caused by a lack of new homes sold <$500K in March.
  • Resales sold in March that were >20 years old were priced around $40K higher than similar homes sold in February.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Homes sold increased for the second straight month. The increase observed this month was half of the large increase in sales observed last month. 
  • Sales volume is back to where it was in November/December 2024, showing sales recovery from the large seasonal dip in sales observed in January. 
  • The volume of resale homes 5 years or younger increased by 28% between February and March.

PENDING SALES —

  • Pending Sales increased by 14.8% this month largely due to a significant increase with resale homes. 
  • Since January, increases in pending sales have translated to increased sales volume in Ada County. We will watch for increased sales volume moving into April. 
  • 54% of resale homes that were pending in March were over 20 years old. Most of these homes were in Boise and were on the market less than 30 days on average.

INVENTORY —

  • Consistent with the beginning of 2025, over half of the homes in inventory are new homes. Most of these new homes in inventory are in Meridian and a large proportion have been relisted within the past 1-2 months at a higher price than the one associated with the original listing. 
  • List prices for resale homes in inventory are well above those that closed in March. However, the prices of these homes have decreased relative to the original list prices.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Pricing continues to be the biggest driver of how long a home remains on the market before it is sold. Regardless of age of home or location, homes priced below $400K continue to move quickly in Ada County. 
  • New homes priced $600K and below across Ada County have an average Days on Market around 35 days, significantly lower than other new homes priced higher, regardless of location.
"With sales rebounding and pricing trends shifting dramatically—especially in the new construction segment—Ada County's market demands expertise. A REALTOR® brings clarity to price points, timing, and strategy, which is crucial when days on market and buyer behavior are moving fast." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • Median Sales Price increased by 2% in March. MOM % +2.0% +1.0% +2.7% 
  • The prices of resale homes sold that were 5 years or younger increased in March by around $40K when compared to those sold in February. 
  • Resale homes in Caldwell were priced significantly lower than those sold in February. A larger volume of these lower cost resale homes were sold in March.

HOMES SOLD —

  • The number of homes sold increased by 6.3% this month. While this is the second consecutive month an increase has been observed. The level of increase has cooled considerably from last month's 40% increase in sales.
  • New homes and resale homes are being sold at near equal quantities in Canyon County, with the proportion of homes sold that are resale homes increasing this month.

PENDING SALES —

  • A larger portion (62% in March) of pending sales in Canyon County continue to be new homes. A large portion of homes under construction were pending sale in March, primarily located in Nampa and Caldwell. This segment of new homes were on the market for 21 days on average. 
  • March faced a 37% increase in pending resale sales. These resale homes tended to be younger (44% under 20 years old) and priced lower than new homes pending sale.

INVENTORY —

  • Inventory increased slightly overall in Canyon County this month; the most significant increase was seen in resale home inventory. 
  • 47% of resale homes added to inventory this month are in Nampa and currently sit at a more affordable price point than similar inventory added in Caldwell this month. 
  • A segment of resale homes priced at $750k+, located outside Nampa/Caldwell, entered inventory in March.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Days on Market decreased by 11 days on average this month with significant decreases being seen for new and resale homes. 
  • Younger resale homes (20 years or under) saw a decrease in average Days on Market, despite being priced higher than similarly aged homes sold in February. This may indicate buyer appetite for resale homes in Canyon, likely due to their greater affordability than new builds.

"Canyon County's steady climb in pending sales and buyer interest in affordable, younger resale homes highlights a competitive but evolving market. A REALTOR® helps buyers move quickly and sellers price strategically, two key factors in today's landscape. " ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

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April
10

Celebrate spring with a dish that's just as pretty as it is delicious. This Baked Berry French Toast Casserole is filled with fresh berries, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for Easter morning, baby showers, or a relaxing spring weekend with family and friends.

Serves 12.

  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extr...

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April
3

Fair housing laws combat discrimination and inequality while promoting upward mobility and increased prosperity.

By Carma Stahnke

Promoting and expanding equal housing access has never been more important. At Coldwell Banker Real Estate, we support the development of inclusive communities, driving growth and prosperity for the benefit of us all. We reaffirm our commitment to this worthy cause by observing Fair Housing Month in April.


The History of Fair Housing

The Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April...

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April
1

If you're a homeowner who has heard the phrase 'home equity' but only kinda sorta knows how it works, you're not alone … and you're likely not capitalizing on your home's potential. Equity is powerful — it can help you fund your next major milestone, consolidate debt, and sidestep financial emergencies. But only if you know how to use it.

Here's everything you need to know about your home's equity, and more importantly, how to use it to your advantage.

Home Equity at a Glance

Home equity is the money you'd make from selling your house after paying any debts. It's essentially the part of your home's value that you've already...

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March
17


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • There continues to be around a $30K difference in the Median Sales Price of new vs. resale homes, where new homes are priced higher. This gap has been consistent for the last three months despite changing sales volume.
  • When compared to surrounding counties, a higher proportion of resale homes in Ada are older which may be keeping the median sales price relatively constant for the last six months around $525K.

HOMES SOLD —

  • It appears that sales have partially recovered from the seasonal dip in volume observed in January. Currently, sales sit above where they were at this point last year, but these are the lowest numbers since February 2024.
  • The new and existing home sales volume increased in February, but the distribution of ages and sizes of homes remained extremely similar to January which appears to have led to little fluctuation in pricing.

PENDING SALES —

  • In January, a similar level of pending sales volume was observed and appeared to translate to growth in sales volume in February. We will say tuned to see if this raised sales volume trend continues next month.
  • 62% of homes pending sale in February were new homes. Of these new homes, the majority are located in Star or Meridian. A large number of pending new homes are currently under construction.

INVENTORY —

  • Like January, over half of homes in inventory are new homes. 86% of these new homes in inventory are located outside of Boise.
  • Resale home inventory remained at the same level seen in the previous month. 40% of resale homes in inventory are in Boise. These homes are priced above Median Sales Prices for resale homes sold in February and their prices have begun to decline from the original list prices.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Differences in average days on market were seen when looking at the location of the home sold. Homes sold in Boise, Garden City, Meridian, and Star were on the market for a shorter amount of time when compared to those sold in Kuna, Nampa, and Eagle.
  • Older resale homes (10+ years old) across Ada seem to have the lowest days on market, the majority have been on the market under 30 days.
"The Ada County market remains stable with minimal adjustments to Median Sales Price, continued market demand, and new inventory. With a healthy 22.5% increase in sales and a rising inventory of new homes, now is a great time to work with a REALTOR® to navigate this market — including builder incentives like interest rate buydowns — and secure the best deal." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • Median Sales Price increased by 2% in February, but increases were seen in Median Sales Price for new and resale homes. This indicates that there was a slight change in the composition of homes sold in February from those sold in January. 
  • Most resale homes sold in February (54%) were in Nampa and priced $20K lower and more likely to have smaller square footage than similar homes sold last month.

HOMES SOLD —

  • The number of homes sold increased by 40% in February, the largest monthly increase observed since June 2020. The increase was seen for both new and resale homes. 
  • Homes sold in February were, on average, younger than those sold in January. These homes tend to be more expensive than older resale homes. 
  • There is far less evidence this month of sales being lowered from the original price.

PENDING SALES —

  • The majority (66%) of pending sales continue to be new homes located in Nampa ands Caldwell. New homes with pending sales that are under construction across Canyon County have notably lower average days on market when compared to other new homes (21 days on average).
  • Most pending homes have a current price below the original list price indicating seller willingness to move prices to attract buyers (except in Star and Middleton).

INVENTORY —

  • Resale homes added to inventory this month are mostly over 20 years old and located outside of Caldwell and Nampa. Despite being on the market under 30 days, they appear to have already reduced in list price.
  • New homes added to inventory this month in Middleton and Nampa have increased their price from their original price. The most affordable new homes appear to be located in Caldwell and have not had price adjustments.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • 53% of resale homes sold in February were on the market for less than 30 days. Unlike January, price did not appear to be as closely related to the amount of time a home spent on the market before sale. On average, homes that were on the market 10 days or less were priced higher than homes on the market over 10 days.
  • A group of 8 new homes sold this month were on the market over 200 days, affecting new build's average.

"Canyon County experienced a notable 40% increase in home sales this February, driven by rising demand for new homes in Nampa and Caldwell. As competition heats up, partnering with a REALTOR® can help you take advantage of opportunities and avoid the pitfalls of shifting home prices." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

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

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