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September
26

by Kristina Case

Pumpkin lovers, our time has arrived! These scones offer the perfect balance of pumpkin and warm spices, complemented by a light maple glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness while keeping them tender and moist. Perfect for a cozy fall treat!


2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 TBL baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp each ground cloves, ginger

1 tsp vanilla

6 TBL. cold butter, cut in cubes

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

1/4 cup half and half

1 large egg


Glaze:

2 TBL unsalted butter

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September
25


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Resale homes got another breather from MSP increases and slipped by another $15k compared to Jul 2024. This marks the second month of easing prices from Jun's $599k MSP for resale.

HOMES SOLD —

  • While sales are up from Aug 2023, we fell a bit shy of Jul 2024's closed homes, pointing to the start of a historically slower season (Aug-Feb). Weather, school sessions, and holiday seasons can all contribute to sale bogs.

PENDING SALES —

  • New contracts are a great way to tell how the current month's market is doing compared to previous months/years. Aug had slight positive change for all sectors, compared to Aug 2023 and Jul 2024.

INVENTORY —

  • Townhome listings in Ada are at a historical high with 153 available units.
  • All sectors improved in Aug, keeping market demand from growing too desperately with Aug's rising pending sales.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Consistent with slower seasonality, stretching market t imes can be expected.
  • Comparing Aug DOMs since 2021 show market speeds have been progressively lengthening from 14 days in Aug 2019 to 39 days in 2024.
"August showed a $15,000 dip in Median Sales Prices for resale homes in Ada County, signaling the start of a slower season. While sales are up from last year, rising inventory and longer Days on Market reflect movement toward a balanced market." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • With a reprieve from demand (in sold homes) and current inventory, the overall market was able to approach the more affordable MSP we saw in Feb 2024.
  • Resale retreated by nearly $20k compared to Jul 2024.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Sales for Aug stuttered compared to Jul 2024, dipping by nearly 80 units.
  • New build's YOY boost in sales beat expectations per the previous months' pending contracts.

PENDING SALES —

  • While the price and frequency of sold homes dipped YOY and MOM for resale, newly signed contracts hiked by nearly 20 units compared to Jul 2024.

INVENTORY —

  • Inventory has been on the rise in Canyon County since Jan 2024, amounting to over 1k units for the past 4 months.
  • In 5 years, only 1 other Aug (2020) showed new build inventory above resale.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • While the distance between resale and new build market speeds remains far, the MSI isn't. Resale's current MSI is 2.8 months while new builds are only averaging 3.2 months, speaking to the steady hunger for both.

"Although sales have slowed, new build pending contracts have continued to filter in and inventory remains robust. This balance highlights ongoing demand in both resale and new construction sectors." ~Elizabeth Hume, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2024 President

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

September
9

Athena Snow

Following the immense success of the brand's Thursday night gridiron advertising campaign in 2023, Coldwell Banker is returning with a new approach for 2024 that centers around city love


Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, announces the continuation of its award-winning "Dream" ad campaign on Thursday evenings on a streaming service during the 2024 football season, inspiring millions of fans nationwide to envision their future in the cities they've always dreamed of calling home.

The new 30-second spots airing this year feature head-to-head matchups of beloved cities – like Dallas v. NYC, DC v. Philly and San Francisco v. Seattle, to name a few – asking the question, "When you're looking for your next place to live, how do you find the perfect place for you?" Focused on the qualities that make each place unique, the ads encourage viewers to utilize the Coldwell Banker Move Meter tool to compare key selling points between cities, such as cost and quality of living. Helping buyers and sellers make informed decisions with ease, the Move Meter tool is rated the #1 most useful tool in real estate.

Data from the Move Meter shows exactly where Americans are looking to move – between January and August of 2024, the top "Move to" city search was Charlotte, NC, followed by Austin, TX, and New York and Tampa, FL (tied for third).

Coldwell Banker Real Estate holds the honor of having the #1 real estate ad for 12 years in a row by ACE Metrix. Last year, the brand was the second most effective advertiser during this Thursday night gridiron tentpole event out of more than 150 advertisers, demonstrating the impactful connection made with this broad audience.

Also airing as a pre-game integration during the season is the Move Meter Match-Up, a video and social media series comparing cities of the football team matchups each week in real estate terms. The campaign extension further encourages viewers to utilize the brand's exclusive Move Meter tool on coldwellbanker.com and Coldwell Banker agent websites.

Alongside the ad is a continuation of the localized asset campaign to deepen branding efforts across the network and amplify consumer reach. Local affiliate offices across the vast Coldwell Banker network now have over 100 pieces of customizable marketing materials to craft personalized versions of brand video, social assets and print integration. With nearly 4,000 localized Move Meter Matchup videos created via the brand's exclusive Custom Video Platform last year, the campaign extension successfully allowed broker-owners to connect with their communities and guide consumers to their dream homes.


 "After solidifying this streaming tentpole event as a powerful initiative for the brand with the Dream campaign, I am thrilled Coldwell Banker is returning this season to continue to inspire Americans to pursue their dream homes. Our unparalleled approach to real estate advertising, blending innovation with beautiful design, has proven to make waves both in and outside of the industry. Reaching over 8 million viewers per game, the Coldwell Banker brand continues to resonate with consumers in an innovative, bold way that drives the industry forward."

-Brandon Newman, Vice President of Marketing

September
3

We all like money, and we all like freedom … so why are so few Americans financially free? Only 1 in 10 Americans are living their definition of financial freedom, according to a 2023 study, and for most, freedom simply means making ends meet without major stress or debt.

That's a problem we can fix. In our experience, the best way to create a financially secure culture is to live it, one person at a time. But you can only crack the code if you know where you're at right now.

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