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July
27


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Countywide median home price increased 1% to $580,000 in June and is now about $45,000 higher than January, continuing a steady upward trend in 2026.
  • Older homes (81+ years) saw the largest monthly price gain, with the median sales price rising 14% ($85,000). Nearly all of these sales occurred in Boise.
  • Eagle home prices rose 10% ($90,000) from May, but homes still sold about $36,000 below their original price.

HOMES SOLD —

  • After consistently increasing since January, the number of sales remained similar in June compared to May, only increasing by 22 homes.
  • The number of homes selling in Star increased by 25% in June while the number of homes selling in Eagle also increased by 13%.
  • There was an 18% decrease in the number of homes sold aged 51 years or older.

PENDING SALES —

  • 55% of pending sales are new homes, the majority of these new homes are located in either Meridian and Kuna.
  • Pending sales in Eagle tended to be on the market longer on average compared to other cities in the county (about 40 days). This is twice as long as the average days on market pending sale in Kuna.

INVENTORY —

  • The number of homes on inventory increased by 28% in June to 1,900. This represents the most homes on the market at the end of the month since the beginning of the year.
  • The average days on market for homes on the market at the end of June was 55 days.
  • 30% of homes on the market were located in Meridian.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • The average days on market for homes remained similar between May and June (about 30 days).
  • Older homes tend to be on the market for fewer days on average compared to newer homes (about 11 days for homes aged 81+).
  • New homes in Kuna and Meridian tend to sell a little faster than in Boise. This could be builder related or price related.

"The June data shows a housing market that continues to stabilize. Inventory has grown, giving buyers more choices, while demand remains steady and home prices continue to trend upward. We're also seeing that market conditions vary by community and price range, making local expertise more valuable than ever. "
~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • Median sales price remained similar to May, with a small decrease of about $10,000. ▪ The median price of homes in Caldwell increased by 8%
  • The median price of homes sold in Middleton increased by 7% ($40,000) this came with an increase of total homes sold in the month.
  • Five new or nearly new $1M+ sales in Country Sage Ranches may have boosted the median price.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Home sales have been steadily increasing each month since January and increased by 49 (9%) in June.
  • June had the most number of homes sold in Canyon County since before January 2025.
  • Canyon County since before January 2025. 
  • The number of homes sold in Middleton increased by 57% selling an additional 30 homes (83 total).

PENDING SALES —

  • 810 homes were pending sale at the end of June. This is lower than the past two months which may be related to the increase in sales.
  • 59% of these homes are new, 21% of these pending new homes are in Middleton, while 41% are in Nampa.
  • Pending sales were on the market for an average of 30 days.

INVENTORY —

  • Inventory at the end of June was slightly higher than at the end of May (9% increase). The median price of these homes also remained somewhat similar.
  • About 24% of homes on the market were added in June, the median sales price of these homes is $495,000 which is slightly higher than homes added in May.
  • The median price of the remaining homes on the market is $519,990.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Average days on market remained similar in June (41 days) compared to May (43 days).
  • Homes aged 81+ years and older were on market on average 18 days longer compared to May.
  • Homes in Caldwell were on the market on average fewer days compared to homes in other cities in Canyon.

"Canyon County continued its positive momentum in June, with home sales reaching their highest level in more than a year and inventory continuing to grow. While prices varied by community, the overall market remained stable, giving buyers more choices while demand stayed strong." ~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


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July
15

A vacation offers a simple way to disconnect and recharge – and a screen-free staycation can feel especially refreshing, giving you time to relax and reconnect with your home and community in a new way. Putting your phone and devices away is not always easy, but the payoff can be surprising. When distractions fade, home can become an experience worth remembering. You may rediscover a favorite corner of your backyard, visit a local business you've never explored or return to a hobby you once loved. From one-day escapes to week-long digital detoxes, these screen-free staycation ideas can help you make the most of your time close to home.

The One-Day Reset

A one-day screen-free staycation is a simple way to step away from daily distractions and f...

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July
7

 

Summer in the Treasure Valley is packed with events that celebrate everything from local traditions and live theater to county fairs, cycling, and hot air balloons. Whether you're looking for a family outing, a date night, or a scenic weekend road trip, these are some of our favorite events happening throughout July and August.

Bailey Glasser Boise Twilight Criterium

July 11, 2026

One of Boise's signature summer events returns for its 39th year, bringing elite cyclists from across the country to race th...

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July
6

A strong credit score can make borrowing easier and less expensive.

That doesn't mean a credit score is the only measure of your financial health. It's not. Your score doesn't show your income, savings, values, work ethic, or worth as a person. But it can affect important financial decisions, including whether you are approved for a credit card, auto loan, mortgage, apartment, or other credit-based product.

It can also affect cost. A stronger credit profile may help you qualify for more competitive interest rates, while a weaker one may lead to higher borrowing costs or fewer options.

The good news is that building credit is not about tricks or shortcuts. It is most...

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July
1


From Our Friends At Boise Regional REALTORS®

ADA COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —

  • Prices of 11–30-year-old resale homes sold in May averaged about $15K less than in April, reflecting slightly smaller homes (about 100 fewer square feet) and more sales outside Boise.
  • Boise was the only city in Ada County where homes sold above their original list price. In all other cities, homes sold below their original list price.

HOMES SOLD —

  • Ada County saw the largest number of total sales this month since September 2021.
  • The most significant increases in sales this month were seen in resale homes aged 11-30 years old and those 81+ years old.
  • Sales in Eagle and Kuna increased substantially (32.9% and 34.7% respectively) where sales volume decreased by 19% in Star from April to May.

PENDING SALES —

  • 49% of homes that were pending sale are set to close in June. 40% of these homes are resale homes 20 years or older and will have been pending for 44 days on average when they close next month.
  • 30% of homes currently pending sale are located in Meridian, the highest proportion of any other city in Ada County.

INVENTORY —

  • The number of homes in inventory grew by 13% from March to April and remained at April levels this month. 46% of homes currently in inventory were added in May.
  • Homes added to inventory this last month are 8 years younger on average than those that have remained from the previous month. These older resale homes continue to sell quickly in Ada County and are unlikely to be in inventory at the end of June if current trends continue.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • Days on market declined in every Ada County city in May. Boise, Eagle, Meridian, and Star each recorded their lowest average days on market of 2026, with Boise homes selling in just 17 days on average.
  • Homes aged 20+ years old sold after being on the market for 13 days on average in May, compared to 21 days on average in April.

"May marked Ada County's strongest month for home sales since September 2021, with homes selling quickly across the county as inventory remained steady. Buyers continue to benefit from more choices, while well-priced homes are attracting strong demand and moving at some of the fastest rates we've seen this year."
~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


CANYON COUNTY

MEDIAN SALES PRICE —
  • Median sales price increased to $444,900. Though only a $15,000 increase, this is the highest median sales price of homes in Canyon County in over a year.
  • The median price of homes in Caldwell increased by 8%. For the first time since November, the median price of homes in Caldwell was greater than the median price of homes in Nampa.

HOMES SOLD —

  • After a steady increase in sales each month since January, April to May saw the smallest change in sales volume thus far this year (going from 514 in April to 522 in May).
  • New homes only accounted for 39% of homes sold, compared to 53% in March. The proportion of homes 31 years or older increased to 17% in May compared to 13% in March.

PENDING SALES —

  • 58% of these homes are new, 20% of these pending new homes are in Middleton, while 40% are in Nampa.
  • Pending sales were on the market for an average of 32 days. Homes in Caldwell tended to be on the market for less time on average (25 days).
  • Older homes tended to go pending faster and at lower prices than newer homes.

INVENTORY —

  • About 40% of homes on the market were added in May, the median sales price of these homes is $484,000 which is similar to homes added in April.
  • The median price of the remaining homes on the market is $530,000. ▪ The average DOM of houses on the market for houses added before May is 91.5 days.

DAYS ON MARKET —

  • When not accounting for new homes, the average DOM is 28.7 days, this is similar to April.
  • Homes aged 30-80 years old experienced a decrease in average days on market by about 19 days.
  • Homes in Caldwell were on the market on average fewer days compared to homes in other cities in Canyon.

"May continued Canyon County's steady momentum, with home sales increasing and the median sales price reaching its highest level in more than a year. Inventory remained stable, while existing homes continued to sell quickly, reflecting healthy buyer demand and a balanced market across the county." ~Susan Weaver, Boise Regional REALTORS® 2025 President


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

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