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November
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November 6th, 2025 by

When updating your home, kitchen and bath remodels are always the first projects that are top of mind. Looking forward to 2026, renovations will pull from 2025 design trends while moving towards beautiful, practical and stylish for years to come. From calming color palettes to smart storage and thoughtful details, these aesthetic movements show how functionality and design can go hand in hand.

2025 Kitchen and Bath Remodel Trends: Warm and Functional

Kitchen and bathroom remodels leaned into warmth and natural tones, where oak and walnut cabinetry replaced stark whites and earthy shades (like terracotta and clay) added character. Additionally, matte and textured finishes made surfaces more durable and visual...

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Categories: Home Improvement
November
3

November 3rd, 2025 by

Let's say you've done everything right when navigating through the home-buying process - you scrimped and saved, improved your credit score to get the best mortgage rate, and secured pre-approval for your loan. Then, armed with research and data, you identified a great house in your favorite neighborhood.

Now, you're ready to buy. You only have a few hurdles remaining: making a smart offer, negotiating the terms of your contract, addressing contingencies, and walking away with the keys in your hand after closing the deal.

Now that you're so close, it's more important than ever to minimize mistakes and ensure a happy landing for your home purchase.

Buying a home comes with a lot of moving parts — but...

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Categories: Buying A Home
October
21

October 21st, 2025 by

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, fall has a quiet way of inviting us to slow down. It's a season that encourages stillness — a chance to step back from busy routines and rediscover comfort in the simple moments that make home feel like home.

After the rush of summer, this is your reminder to pause, breathe, and settle in. Here are a few ways to embrace the slow season and create a sense of balance and warmth at home.

Create spaces that encourage calm

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Categories: Home Organization
October
20

October 20th, 2025 by


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Resale homes aged 31-50 saw the largest price drop between August and September, 13% lower on average.
  • Prices across different cities in Ada County remained at levels similar to those observed in August.
  • Younger resale homes comprised a smaller proportion of overall sales in September when compared to August. These homes tend to be priced higher than other resales and a slight decline here could explain the shrink in MSP.

HOMES SOLD —

  • The number of resale homes aged 10 years or younger sold decreased by 19% from August to September, this was the main reason overall sales volume declined in Ada County in September.
  • Across Ada, Meridian saw the largest decline in younger resale home sales which declined 27% in September.
  • For younger resales, the days on market increased by 6 days and sold for under the original list price on average.

PENDING SALES —

  • 57% of homes currently pending sale are set to close within the following month, this is 5% more than homes that were pending sale last month.
  • Homes pending sale that are set to close this month are currently priced below the original price associated with the listing. This may indicate that buyers may have some price negotiating power currently in Ada County.

INVENTORY —

  • Over half of the homes that have remained in inventory are new homes, mostly located in Meridian. These homes show evidence of price cuts since the original listing and may continue to decline in price if they are left in inventory longer.
  • 38% of homes currently in inventory were added in the past month. Nearly 40% of the homes added are older resales located in Meridian and Boise.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Homes sold in Boise had the lowest days on market in Ada County, 24 days on average. In Boise, the overall low DOM is driven by older resale homes which consistently sell after being on the market for around 25 days.
  • A resale home 10 years or younger sold in Meridian during August was on the market around 30 days on average. These same homes sold in September were on the market an average of 48 days.
"Sales of newer resale homes dipped this month, particularly in Meridian, while Boise continues to move quickly. Older resale homes and new listings are still in demand, and with many pending sales priced below their original listing, buyers are finding opportunities—but inventory is tight in popular areas." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President

CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • Median prices across cities generally decreased from August, though only mildly. ▪ Star had the highest median price again this month though this is out of only 6 houses sold within Canyon County lines.
  • The median price of homes aged 6-10 years increased by 13% this month and homes aged 1-5 years increased by 4%, the median price for all other ages decreased.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Half of homes sold in September were located in Nampa, 33% were located in Caldwell. This is the same proportion as August.
  • 18% of homes this month were purchased with cash while 24% were purchased with an FHA loan.
  • About half (53%) of FHA loans were used on houses in Nampa and 35% were used on houses in Caldwell.

PENDING SALES —

  • 89 of the homes with sales pending had been on the market for more than 90 days. Of these 89 homes, 73% sold for $20,000+ under their original listing price.
  • 55% of the pending sales are new build homes.
  • 50.2% are in Nampa and 30.5% are in Caldwell this is similar to the proportion of homes sold in September.
  • 18% of pending sales are not due to close until 2026.

INVENTORY —

  • 29% of the homes currently in inventory were added in September, the rest have been on the market an average of 99 days.
  • The median sales price of inventory added in September ($471,500) is slightly lower than the median sales price of homes added before September ($495,000).
  • Nearly half of homes in inventory (52%) are new builds.
  • 48% of the homes are in Nampa and 31% are in Caldwell.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Average days on market in Caldwell increased by 10 days this month and 11 days in Nampa. Caldwell's increase in September comes after a 14 day increase in August.
  • Average days on market increased for resale homes older than 50 years, specifically for houses 81 years and older (35 days).
  • Average days on market for homes 11-30 years old also saw an increase this month.

"Home prices remained mostly steady, though younger homes saw slight increases. Nampa and Caldwell continue to drive sales, and older resale homes are taking just a little longer to sell. Inventory is balanced, and with half of pending sales being new builds, the market is offering options for a wide range of buyers." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President

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Categories: Uncategorized
October
15

October 15th, 2025 by

Looking to put a new spin on your upcoming game night? Start by thinking outside the box! Whether you're hosting a casual get-together, a birthday celebration or a holiday party, there are plenty of unique ways to keep the energy pumping and the laughter flowing.

Themed Game Night

Themed parties have long been a trusted standby, but that doesn't mean they have to be unoriginal. Just consider what your guests have in common and go from there. You could throw an 80s bash or build your party around superheroes or a favorite TV show. Dress up, prepare snacks and choose activities that fit the mood. You'll be surprised how enjoyable old pastimes are when tied to a creative concept.

Minute-to-Win-It Challenges

If you're goal is high-speed entertainment,...

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Categories: Family Fun
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