Category: Boise Real Estate
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Diverse Living in Treasure Valley: Housing Options from Affordable Meridian to Upscale Eagle
Treasure Valley, Idaho, offers a wide variety of housing options to fit diverse lifestyles and preferences. New subdivisions are continually being developed, featuring everything from traditional single-family homes to modern patio homes designed for low-maintenance living. For those seeking more space and privacy, homes with acreage are available, offering room for hobbies, gardening, or simply enjoying wide-open…
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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers? | Renee Lamb
Higher mortgage rates don’t just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too. That’s because today’s buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable difference in their monthly payment. So, they’re looking for ways to make the numbers…
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The Real Estate Market Split! Which Market Are You In?
The Housing Market Split in 2. Which Side Is Your House On? Ask a couple people how the housing market is doing and you’ll probably get a couple different answers. That’s because right now, the market runs on 2 very different tracks, split by price point. Knowing which track your house is on changes everything…
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Should You Improve or Move? Helpful Tips | Renee Lamb
With mortgage rates still near 6.8% and more homes coming onto the market, many homeowners are facing an important question: Is it smarter to update the home you have or move into one that better matches your needs? Remodeling can feel like the easier choice, especially if you enjoy your neighborhood and have built equity…
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The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Home Sale | Renee Lamb
There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make…
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Have We Seen This 2026 Housing Market Before? | Renee Lamb
Have We Seen This Housing Market Before? Yes—and No. If you’ve been in real estate long enough, today’s market feels familiar—but also strangely different. That’s because while pieces of this cycle echo the past, the full picture is something we haven’t quite experienced in this exact form. The closest comparison is a blend of two…
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Understanding What Really Drives the U.S. Real Estate Market | Renee Lamb
The real estate market in the United States is influenced by much more than just home prices and inventory. Economic conditions play a major role in determining whether the housing market is booming, slowing down, or shifting into a new cycle. Several key factors consistently impact real estate activity across the country, including inflation, unemployment,…
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Your Home Is Not Selling! Time To Rent it Out? | Renee Lamb
When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast. You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead? While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming an “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than…
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Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States | Renee Lamb
Affordability Has Improved in All 50 States For the past few years, affordability has been what’s stopped a lot of buyers in their tracks. Maybe it stopped you, too. At some point you probably did the math, looked at the monthly payment, and decided to pause your search and wait for things to get better.…
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The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Home Sale | Renee Lamb
There’s one decision you’re going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the price later. And that’s your asking price. The #1 Mistake Sellers Make…