Boise Idaho Area Real Estate Prices:

If you are an Idaho real estate seller, don't kick yourself too hard for not putting your house on the market a couple years ago. If you have held off for this long, hopefully you can make it through the turn, wherever that might be.

For Ada County average home prices, the drop has been significant, a whopping 25% down from this time 2 years ago (August 2010).  For Canyon County home prices, however, the drop has been astounding! The average sales price of a single-family residence dropped 33% in the same 2 year period!

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Idaho Real Estate Report for July 1, 2010

What has been happening in the Idaho Real Estate market?

Being in the middle of 2010 for the Idaho real estate industry is still quite an uphill road to run. With foreclosures and short sales being a large portion of our market, it is difficult for sellers who bought at higher prices, but an incredible opportunity for buyers!

At a glance: Treasure Valley Single-Family Home data as derived from the Intermountain MLS from Jan, 1, 2010 to July 1, 2010:
     Inventory is up nearly 8%
     Average sales price is down almost 10%
The good news: The number of Homes sold is up 58% from 1 year ago

Short Sale Homes in Boise Idaho

Statistics as of September 1, 2010:

2537 active single-family Boise homes listings were available as of September 1st. 36% of these homes are "distressed properties" 302 are REO by banks (foreclosures) and 603 are short sales (24%).

Boise Idaho Ranked by Money Magazine as #3 City for Retirement

Boise has quite a variety of "things to do" and can compete with most larger cities in the US. 

With hunting, fishing, skiing, biking, cultural events, Boise, Idaho offers excellent opportunities for not only the working Joe, but for those who are ready to retire.

The low crime rate is especially attractive in the Treasure Valley.  Population of just over 200,000, Boise offers a cost of living that is 97% of the national median, a median home price of just $120,000, a median property tax of only $1590 and a state sales tax of 6%.

  Jobs Available in Kuna

Kuna School District #3 is hiring!

There are several openings for part time employees. Current positions advertised are for maintenance, custodial, and transportation.  Applications are available on-line at http://news.kunaschools.org/

Interested persons may also obtain applications at the district office, located at 711 Porter St.  Kuna, ID

Home Sales in Canyon and Ada County, Idaho

Canyon County Statistics as of October 1, 2010:

1932 active single-family homes in Canyon County ID were available as of October 1st. 49% of these homes are "distressed properties" 298 are REO by banks (foreclosures) and 649 are short sales (34%).