The Boise housing market is sizzling hot and is being fueled by low mortgage rates and limited supply compared to demand. The result is that buyers have to pay over the asking price. Buyer demand has remained relatively stable, as has the median sales price for existing homes. Homes are still selling at near-record high prices, but the increase in list prices may have eliminated some of the multiple offer situations and competition that we saw earlier this year.
Boise’s area’s median sales price rose 27% to $499,900 in October (the second-highest price on record). That’s a $105,000 jump from last year. Boise is now the nation’s most overvalued market, where homes are selling for 80.64 percent more than they should, based on a history of past pricing, according to a new report published by the Real Estate Initiative At Florida Atlantic University.
Work-from-home consumers priced out of other markets during the pandemic appear to be leaving those expensive cities and driving up values in Boise, Idaho. Boise is officially America’s second least affordable housing market. Only Vancouver, British Columbia, is worse for homebuyers in terms of housing, according to a new study from Oxford Economics, an economic forecasting firm based in England.
The Oxford Economics’ Housing Affordability Indices examine whether a city’s median-income household can afford a median-priced home. Boise’s home prices are 72 percent higher than what a median-income household can afford, according to the Housing Affordability Indices. According to the report, Boise has “the fastest-growing [Housing Affordability Indices] of any metro in the United States projections.
In October, the median sales price for homes in Ada County was $533,950, a slight decrease of 0.2 percent from September’s median sales price of $534,950. At the end of October, inventory was up 158.5 percent year over year, with 1,145 homes available for purchase, according to Boise Regional REALTORS®. While homes have continued to sell at near-record levels in recent months, we haven’t seen the same month-over-month price increases and properties aren’t flying off the market as quickly as they were this spring and summer.
According to Weknowboise.com, despite continued buyer demand, the number of newly listed previously owned homes in Ada County fell 20% in October. During the summer, resale listings increased significantly in comparison to 2020, but the trend reversed last month. Simultaneously, the number of move-in-ready new construction listings fell to just 97.
For the first time since March, the total number of homes for sale in Ada County decreased, from 1,270 last month to 1,184 this month. This reduced the supply to 1.32 months from 1.39 months at the end of September, based on current sales trends. In 2020, supply fell to 0.35 months, the smallest amount ever recorded for this time of year. To achieve a balanced market on current demand, the county’s housing inventory would need to increase to between 3,800 and 5,200 listings (a four- to six-month supply).
That’s how hot this market is due to insufficient supply compared to demand, especially for existing single-family homes. For years, the lack of supply in the Boise area has been the primary driver of home prices, but several factors have accelerated the growth in recent months. Buyer demand remains high due to historically low mortgage rates, and the ability for more people to work remotely has likely increased in-migration due to Boise metro’s relative affordability compared to more expensive metro areas.
In Boise, even new construction homes have become incredibly expensive to own. New construction homes are getting expensive due to rapid increases in material costs, so some builders have held back available inventory until the property is closer to completion so that they can price the property based on final material costs. As a result, new construction home prices in Ada County reached a record high of $572,450 in October 2021, up 30.7% from October 2020.
It has affected everything from buyer demand to housing supply to mortgage rates, which together have helped drive up home prices across all price points. Despite such a tight supply of houses, the sales are also going up in almost all the price segments. Sellers are expected to list their houses in the coming months and take advantage of the ongoing demand. The Boise Metro Area housing market is expected to see strong home price gains (in double-digits) even in the first quarter of 2022. Zillow also predicts that Boise metro home values would appreciate by more than 17% by Oct 2022.
Boise Metro Housing Market Trends
Boise is a seller’s real estate market. The Bosie metropolitan area encompasses Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owyhee counties in southwestern Idaho. It also includes Idaho’s three largest cities – Boise, Nampa, and Meridian. Boise Metro housing market is on fire. The Boise-Nampa metropolitan area, also known as the Treasure Valley, includes five counties with a combined population of over 700,000, the most populous metropolitan area in Idaho.
Home prices are soaring and breaking records despite the coronavirus pandemic. Persistently tight inventory in the entire Boise Metro Area housing market, coupled with historically low 30-year fixed mortgage rates are keeping the demand high, which in turn is pushing home prices up in this region.
According to Weknowboise.com, in both Ada and Canyon Counties, home prices remained nearly unchanged from October. Buyer demand remains strong, and the supply of available homes continues to decline, exerting upward pressure on prices.
The valley’s most popular submarkets showed a similar trend, as follows:
Boise’s median home price rose 27% to $499,900 in October (the second-highest price on record). That’s a $105,000 jump from last year.
Meridian just missed last month’s sales record with $545,900. That’s $146,000 over last October’s sales price or a 36% increase.
The sale price in Nampa set a new record with $425,500. That’s an increase of $104,510, or just under 33%.
The cost of a home in Eagle rose to $786,180. That’s an increase of nearly $224,730, or 40% from the year prior.
Buyer demand for homes in the Treasure Valley is still high, especially for properties in excellent condition with plenty of space and seclusion. They continue to draw many bids and sell for more than the original price. Homes at all price points routinely sell for thousands of dollars over the asking price. There’s so much competition that in addition to paying more than market value for property the buyers are offering to pay for the closing costs to seal the deal.
Boise Real Estate Market Summary for October 2021
Median list price – $499,000 (up 27.95%)
Median sold price – $499,900 (up 26.56%)
Price per square foot – $298 (up 25.7%)
Total home sales – 419 (down 80)
Median days on market – 11 days (up 6 day)
Available homes for sale – 1.22 month supply (up 0.92)
30-year mortgage rates – 3.07% (up 0.24)
Boise Metro Housing Markets by Area – Median Sales Price – Oct 2021
Ada County – $533,950
Eagle – $786,180
Garden City – $414,062
Kuna – $465,495
Meridian – $545,900
Star – $563,249
Canyon County – $423,445
Caldwell – $393,945
Middleton – $451,445
Nampa – $425,500
Ada County, Idaho Housing Market Trends
Two of the largest cities of Idaho are Bosie and Meridian. Both of them fall in Ada County. Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho and is the county seat of Ada County. This area is a hot seller’s market with a month’s supply of inventory being 1.2, a decline of -381.1% as compared to October 2020.
The median sales price for homes in Ada County reached $520,000 in October, 30% higher than the same month last year. While homes have continued to sell for near-record highs in recent months, we haven’t seen the same month-over-month price increases, and properties aren’t flying off the market as quickly as they did this spring and summer.
Here’s the city-wise data for the Ada County housing market, released by Boirealtors.com.
Screenshot Courtesy of Boirealtors.com
Elmore County, Idaho Housing Market Trends
The data released by Boise Regional REALTORS shows that in October, the rolling 12-month median sales price surpassed $300,000 for the first time, reaching $309,000, a 34.1 percent increase over the previous year. Because there are fewer transactions in the area, they use a rolling 12-month median sales price to get a better sense of the overall trends.
Sales were also up 1.9% compared to October 2020, and of the 53 homes that sold, 51 were existing/resale properties. October 2021 marked the fifth month of year-over-year increases in inventory for the county —which left 70 homes for sale at the end of the month, 180.0% more than a year ago. 43 of the available housing stock were existing/resale homes, and the other 27 were new construction homes.
Here’s the city-wise data for the Elmore County housing market.
Screenshot Courtesy of Boirealtors.com
Gem County, Idaho Housing Market Trends
Demand for Gem County homes continued to outpace the supply of available properties for sale, which drove up prices. The rolling 12-month median sales price reached $363,473 in October, an increase of 17.6% compared to a year ago. Due to the smaller number of transactions that occur in the area, we use a rolling 12-month median sales price to get a better idea of the overall trends. Sales were down 11.4% compared to October 2020, and of the 31 homes that closed, 20 were existing/resale properties.
October 2021 marked the sixth month of year-over-year increases in inventory for the county —leaving 99 homes for sale at the end of the month, 191.2% more than a year ago. The increase in inventory is good news for buyers, and it is leading to a more balanced housing market in Gem County. There are options available whether someone is looking for an existing home or a new home.
Boise Real Estate Market Forecast 2022 (Latest Predictions)
What are the Boise real estate market predictions for 2021 & 2022? Let us look at the price trends recorded by Zillow over the past few years. Boise home prices have risen by nearly 80% in the past five years. Boise home values increased dramatically throughout 2019 by 10.4%. Since Dec 2011, the median home value in Boise City Metro has increased by nearly 267% (Zillow Home Value Index). For your information, ZHVI is a seasonally adjusted measure of the typical home value and market changes across a given region and housing type.
It reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range. ZHVI represents the whole housing stock and not just the homes that list or sell in a given month. The typical home value of homes in Boise City Metro is currently $502,953. It indicates that 50 percent of all housing stock in the area is worth more than $502,953 and 50 percent is worth less (adjusting for seasonal fluctuations).
In Oct 2020, the typical value of homes in Boise Metro was around $353,000. Home values have gone up by a whopping 42.3% over the last 12 months alone. Zillow considers Boise a sizzling hot seller’s real estate market which means that there exists a limited supply of homes in Boise, and buyers are forced to compete often resulting in higher prices and/or quicker sales that tend to benefit sellers.
Similar growth has been recorded by NeighborhoodScout.com. Their data also shows that Boise real estate appreciated 162.52% over the last ten years. Its annual appreciation rate has been averaging at 10.13% — more than the national average. This figure puts Boise in the top 10% nationally for real estate appreciation.
During the latest twelve months, the Boise appreciation rate was nearly 21.41%, and in the latest quarter, the appreciation rate was nearly 7.23%, which annualizes to a rate of 32.23%. This figure matches Zillow’s positive forecast, which predicts that home prices in this region are expected to increase in the next twelve months. So, if you invest now, then after twelve months, you can expect a good return on investment.
Here is Zillow’s home price forecast for the three largest cities of the Boise-Nampa metropolitan area — Boise, Nampa, and Meridian. The forecast is until Oct of 2022 and you can expect to see very strong home price gains.
The typical home value of homes in Boise City Metro is $502,953.
Boise City Metro home values have gone up 42.3% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 17.6% in the next year.
Boise City home values have gone up 41.3% over the past year and will continue to rise in double-digits over the next twelve months.
Ada County home values have gone up 42.4% over the past year and will continue to rise in double-digits over the next twelve months.
Nampa home values have gone up 46.5% over the past year and will continue to rise at a similar pace over the next twelve months.
Meridian home values have gone up 43.5% over the past year and will continue to rise in double-digits over the next twelve months.
Courtesy of Zillow.com
The Boise and the entire metro area market is so hot that it cannot shift to a complete buyer’s real estate market, for the long term. In a balanced real estate market, it would take about five to six months for the supply to dwindle to zero. In terms of months of supply, Boise can become a buyer’s real estate market if the supply increases to more than six months of inventory.
And that’s not going to happen. Therefore, in the long term, the Bosie real estate market remains strong and skewed to sellers, due to a persistent imbalance in supply and demand. As a result, as more existing homes sell at higher price points, it further drives up the median price for the segment, as well as the market overall. The population is growing, which is fueling demand. The low mortgage rates are enticing buyers to compete with each other, and the supply is at an all-time low.
Very tight inventory & buyers trying to take advantage of low mortgage rates are helping sellers to move their properties quickly. There is no likelihood of mortgage rates rising back but some new lender restrictions could be expected to make it a little tougher for buyers to qualify. Therefore, the buyers are in a state of urgency and are competing with each other, which is driving the prices higher. The conditions are favoring the sellers even in this pandemic. Home prices in Boise should continue to climb at a steady pace in 2021.
Foreclosure Market: At the height of the collapse, when the U.S. national foreclosure rate topped out at 4.5 percent, Boise never exceeded 4%. In recent years, it has stayed at least 2 percentage points below national averages for each of the past ten years.
Impact of Covid19 on The Boise Housing Market
We shall now do a quick recap of the impact of the pandemic on the Boise housing market. In Jan 2020, the share of new home sales in Ada County increased by 8.2% compared to last year. About 40% of all home sales were new constructions. Inventory of existing single-family homes for sale dropped by 28.1% compared to last year. The median sales price of single-family homes in the Boise housing market was $354,900, up 20.31 percent from last year. House prices in Ada County rose 15.33 percent to a record of $363,000.
The median sales price of a single-family home made a record-setting of $365,645 in March 2020, a year-over-year increase of 8%. Even in the times of the Covid-19 pandemic, the homes are still being listed & sold and the entire Boise Metropolitan Area housing market remains steady strong. Despite statewide social distancing rules and economic uncertainty, the housing market reported new record-high home prices and sales in April as well.
According to a report published by Weknowboise.com, the median sale price for single-family houses in Boise, ID from April 1st to the 30th was $350,000, based on 326 home sales. The median sales price increased by 7.72% from last year.
The average price per square foot for Boise is $208, an increase of 8.9 percent compared to the same time last year.
The median list price increased to $351,000, up 8% from last year
Median days on market declined to 5 days, down by 1 day compared to the same time last year.
Months of Supply was 1.22, +0.21 vs. last year.
Ada county falls in the Boise MSA, which encompasses several other counties as well. Here’s Boise Regional REALTORS’s report for April.
There were 761 home sales in April 2020, down by 19.5% compared to the same month last year.
The overall median sales price in Ada County reached a new record of $374,900, up 13.6% year-over-year, and up 2.2% from March 2020.
In April, 35.0% of closed sales were for new homes and the segment had a median sales price of $416,287, compared to $345,000 for existing/resale.
The months’ supply of inventory equated to 1.7 months.
Here’s how 2020 ended for the real estate market:
According to Boise Regional REALTORS®, in total, 11,728 homes were sold in Ada County in 2020 — 5.2% more than in the previous year. The only other time we saw more sales in one year was in 2005 which had 11,974 sales. This represents existing and new construction combined.
On the last day of December 2020, there were just 333 homes available for sale, for both existing and new construction combined — 79.6% lower than December 2019 and a record low based on data going back to 2004. More inventory is needed to bring balance back into the market at all price points and product types. The median sales price for the market overall (new construction and existing homes) was $392,230 in 2020.
In Elmore County, 517 homes were sold in 2020, down just slightly from the 524 sold in 2019. Of those, 448 were existing sales, while 69 were new construction — up significantly from 2019 when there were just 17 new homes sold. Prices also continued to be driven by insufficient supply compared to buyer demand.
There were only 26 homes available for purchase at the end of December 2020, a decrease of 69.0% from December 2019. The overall median sales price of homes in Elmore County to $235,000 year-to-date (January 1—December 31, 2020) an increase of 20.5% over the same period in 2019.
In Gem County, 324 homes were sold in 2020, up 13.7% from 2019. The overall median sales price of homes sold in Gem County reached $319,950 year-to-date (January 1—December 31, 2020) an increase of 30.6% over the same period in 2019. There were only 23 homes available for purchase at the end of December 2020, a decrease of 62.3% compared to December 2019. We saw a year-over-year decline in inventory every month of the year except March.
Boise Real Estate Investment Overview 2022
Should you consider Boise real estate investment? Many real estate investors have asked themselves if buying a property in Boise is a good investment? You need to drill deeper into local trends if you want to know what the market holds for real estate investors and buyers in 2021. If you want to find investment opportunities, you need to find sleeper opportunities. These are places where demand is growing but it isn’t so hot that you risk being burned by buying at the top of the market. And we found such a “sleeper” investment opportunity in Boise, Idaho.
Idaho has much more than potatoes. Boise is a full city, home to more than 200,000 people. Nor is that the entirety of the Boise housing market, since Boise has suburbs. The Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area is home to over 700,000 people. Nearly 40 percent of Idaho’s total population lives in the area, and it includes Idaho’s three largest cities – Boise, Nampa, and Meridian.
Boise has a mixture of owner-occupied and renter-occupied housing units for sale. There are more homeowners than renters. As per Neigborhoodscout.com, a real estate data provider, three and four-bedroom single-family detached home houses are the most common housing units in Boise. Other types of housing that are prevalent in Boise include duplexes, rowhouses, and homes converted to apartments.
Single-family homes account for about 65% of Boise’s housing units. The year 2020 began with a new record in price gains for Boise. The Boise housing market looked hotter than before with a supply hitting a two-year low. The extreme shortage of existing homes and the increasing share of new home sales drove prices up.
Is Boise a good place to invest in real estate? To begin with, the supply and demand dynamics continue to drive home prices up in Boise. The Boise housing market was ranked as the #1 in the U.S., by Realtor.com’s metro level housing forecast for the year 2020. Their main criteria were based on the combined yearly percentage growth in both home sales (0.3%) and prices (8.1%) expected in 2020 among the top 100 largest markets in the country.
What Makes Boise a Hotspot For Real Estate Investment?
Population and Job Growth Triple National Average
Strong population growth.
Job growth is 2-3 times the national average.
Low cost of doing business.
Low unemployment rate at 3.5%.
Forbes ranked #6 for most job growth.
1-year appreciation forecast of 18% (zillow)
Let’s take a look at the number of positive things going on in the Boise real estate market which can help investors who are keen to buy an investment property in this city. We’ll address the biggest factor pulling people to the Boise housing market next.
1. Boise’s Big Student Market That Rents
The Boise metro area is the largest population center in Idaho and home to the state capital, so it is the largest student market in the state. Boise State University is located here. So are satellite campuses of the University of Idaho ad Idaho State University. Boise Bible College is also located in Boise. This provides significant opportunities for those who want to invest in the Boise real estate market and cater to college students.
2. The Lure of Jobs in Boise
One factor propelling the Boise real estate market is the availability of jobs. In Boise, population and job growth triple the national average. Boise is home to far more than lumber and food processors, though it is home to the headquarters of Idaho Pacific Lumber Company. The area’s largest private employer is Micron Technology, though Hewlett Packard and Simplot employ thousands here.
There are several manufacturing facilities here providing more stable and better-paying work than you could find in the seasonal tourism and irregular agribusiness sector. The university and state governments are major employers. Boise has low unemployment overall, currently hovering around 3%. That is two points below the national average.
3. The Strong Boise Rental Market
The average wage in Boise is a dollar an hour higher than the state average, so moving there gives you a pay hike. However, Boise has generally low wages compared to other metro areas. The average pay rate is about $40,000 per person. While housing is cheaper than in states like California and Oregon, the pay is lower, too. This means many people must rent. A healthy vacancy rate is around 5%.
In Boise, it is around 2%, and in the cheapest units, 1%. This has led to a flood of new apartment construction in the Boise housing market, but higher than average construction costs in Idaho slow down relative to demand. It certainly didn’t help local renters when there was no apartment construction at all in 2008 while new construction lagged in the last years of the Great Recession that only ended in 2016. That is why rental rates went up 7% between 2017 and 2018.
As of December 2, 2021, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Boise City, ID is currently $1,475. This is a 28% increase compared to the previous year. Over the past month, the average rent for a studio apartment in Boise City increased by 60% to $1,600. The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment remained flat, and the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment increased by 2% to $1,650.
The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Boise City, ID is currently $1,650. This is a 27% increase compared to the previous year.
The average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Boise City, ID is currently $2,005. This is a 26% increase compared to the previous year.
The average rent for a 4-bedroom apartment in Boise City, ID is currently $2,395. This is a 25% increase compared to the previous year.
4. Boise’s Highly Rated Schools
Boise has the top-ranked school district in the state. And you get these high-quality schools along with cheap housing, high quality of life, and short commutes. If you’re one of the many people fleeing the high crime, unemployment, and regulatory burden of California, that’s an ideal combination.
5. An Excellent Quality of Life in Boise
Any town can say they have a great atmosphere or quality of life, but Boise makes national publications lists of best places to live – repeatedly. In 2008, they were listed second in Forbes on the best places for business and careers. In 2014, Time Magazine listed Boise as the best city “getting it right”. In 2018, Boise ranked 46th in Money magazine’s best places to live list. Boise’s ranking was unusual in that it was a large city and state capital, while most cities that made this list were the suburbs of big cities or college towns. US News and World Report listed Boise as the 23rd best place to live and 66th to retire in the 125 biggest metro areas in the United States.
6. The Outdoor Recreational Opportunities in Boise
This is such a hallmark of Boise that it can’t be considered just one more aspect of the quality of life. The COVID-19 pandemic presents not only a global health crisis but has also disrupted the daily lives of people around the world. From a leisure perspective, urban outdoor enthusiasts are one group particularly impacted by the pandemic and the subsequent institutional response. Boise’s location puts you in easy reach of the surrounding wilderness, while the local climate means people bike and raft in the summer and ski in the winter. Rock climbing, kayaking, hunting, golfing, horseback riding, and myriad other activities attract people as tourists (providing significant local employment) and keep residents from considering every leaving.
7. Boise’s Demographic Momentum
The Boise housing market is driven more by internal migration than international migration. The high price of real estate in Utah has driven a steady stream of Mormons into the Boise real estate market. Their average family consists of three children, 50% larger than the U.S. average. The state is attracting refugee families from the West Coast’s high taxes and housing costs, as well, as they seek a better place to start and raise families. That’s why many in Boise openly mock Californians, though it won’t keep them from buying in the Boise housing market. This means that the Boise market will see continual growth from demographic momentum for years to come.
8. Low Taxes in Boise
Boise has very low taxes, especially compared to the West Coast. The progressive income tax tops out at 7.4%, while the sales tax is about 6%. You pay less for utilities and car insurance, too. For investors, the average 1% property tax rate is a bargain, especially when you factor in the low cost of housing. The average property tax bill is around $2300. The national average is 1.2% of the home’s assessed value and an annual property tax bill of $3000, though, in places like New Jersey and New York, it could surpass $10,000.
9. Affordable Real Estate for Buyers Amidst Rising Pricing
One of the Boise real estate market attractions is the sheer number of affordable large single-family homes. You could find a four-bedroom home for around $200,000, roughly $100,000 below the national average, several years ago. With increasing demand, homes are still a deal at around $250,000. Positive market trends have supported Boise’s real estate investing too. Not just has Boise real estate market recovered its balance, it has started to flourish.
With strong market basics set up, this development does not seem, by all accounts, to be backing off at any point soon. A strong local economy and sustained employment are giving buyers confidence – just what the Boise real estate market needs. Boise has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation and housing inventory has never been tighter, driving home prices up. The trend has been toward fewer available listings each year as the population grows and homes sell fast.
10. Decent Return on Investment
The median rent in Ada County where Boise is located is around $800; you get a two-bedroom apartment for that. You could of course charge much more for a large single-family home while affordable properties and low taxes give you a decent ROI on the investment. Slow and steady demand also ensures that your investment will grow in value; the Boise housing market has seen an appreciation of around 10% year over year. We already mentioned how the high demand for rentals relative to supply is keeping rental rates elevated, and the slow rate of construction means that rental rates and property rates aren’t going to fall in the foreseeable future.
Boise, Idaho Real Estate Investment Markets
The Boise real estate market is a sleeper market, seeing slow but steady demand that the local housing market can’t quite meet. The best opportunity is in rentals catering to those who can’t pay a lot in rent but want to be close to major employers. Good cash flow from Boise investment properties means the investment is, needless to say, profitable. A bad cash flow, on the other hand, means you won’t have money on hand to repay your debt.
Therefore, finding a good Boise real estate investment opportunity would be key to your success. The best investment is now looking for a rental property that will generate good cash flow. The three most important factors when buying real estate anywhere are location, location, and location. The location creates desirability. Desirability brings demand. There should be a natural and upcoming high demand for rental properties.
Demand would raise the price of your Boise investment property and you should be able to get a good return on your investment over the long term. The neighborhoods in Boise must be safe to live in and should have a low crime rate. The neighborhoods should be close to basic amenities, public services, schools, and shopping malls. A cheaper neighborhood in Boise might not be the best place to live in. A cheaper neighborhood should be determined by these factors – Overall Cost Of Living, Rent To Income Ratio, and Median Home Value To Income Ratio.
Some of the popular neighborhoods for buying a house or an investment property in Boise are Harris Ranch, Highlands, North End, Boise Heights, Depot Bench, Downtown Boise City, Southwest Boise City, Sunset, Warm Springs Heights, Warm Springs Mesa, Big Sky, Foothills, East Side, Southwest Ada County Alliance, Southeast Boise, and West Valley.
Boise real estate prices are well above average cost compared to national prices. It depends on how much you are looking to spend and if you are wanting smaller investment properties or larger deals such as duplex and triplex in Class A neighborhoods. The inventory is low, but opportunities are there.
Even as Boise home prices have reached new heights, the market remains attractive to residential real estate investors. As they continue to compete for potential investment properties at the lower end of the market, the challenges for first-time homebuyers will remain. The homebuyers won’t be able to outbid real estate investors and would end up renting. Highlands has a median listing price of $775K, making it the most expensive neighborhood in Boise. Central Bench is the most affordable neighborhood in Boise, with a median listing price of $254,000.
Idaho Falls is another sizzling hot market for real estate investment in 2020. Idaho Falls, Idaho is enjoying strong but steady growth, because it has the ideal mix of affordable real estate, excellent quality of life, and great economics. People move here because they can find good-paying jobs and affordable homes while looking forward to a bright future. The influx of people from rural Idaho, fleeing Boise or the West Coast is all driving up rental rates in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Rents for small one-bedroom apartments grew nearly 20% year over year, while two-bedroom rents increased roughly 6%. Needless to say, the rents for larger Idaho Falls rental houses are rising faster than the rate of inflation, too.
On the west of Idaho lies the neighboring state of Oregon. Portland, Oregon is a also great place to invest in real estate. The Portland real estate market is booming because the economy is doing well on its own and the area is head and shoulders above California’s deteriorating situation. The Portland housing market has experienced double-digit annual price growth in recent years. Home values rose 11.4% in 2016 alone, according to a report from the real estate data company Clear Capital.
Bend is another small city in Oregon and a good place for real estate investment. Bend is arguably everything that Portland isn’t. It has lower taxes, more open space, more affordable real estate and attracts visitors from all over the country. It has seen steady population growth. However, Bend hasn’t been adding new inventory fast enough to meet the rising demand in the Bend housing market. Instead, most of the new construction has been single-family homes snapped up by buyers. It is a good place to consider investing if you’re willing to take up the challenge.
Buying or selling real estate, for a majority of investors, is one of the most important decisions they will make. Choosing a real estate professional/counselor continues to be a vital part of this process. They are well-informed about critical factors that affect your specific market areas, such as changes in market conditions, market forecasts, consumer attitudes, best locations, timing, and interest rates.
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Latest Market Data, Trends, and Statistics
https://www.weknowboise.com
https://www.zillow.com/boise-id/home-values
https://www.movoto.com/boise-id/market-trends
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Boise_ID/overview
https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/id/boise/real-estate
Boise, ID Real Estate Market Trends & Analysis [Updated 2021]
https://www.littlebighomes.com/real-estate-boise-city.html
Foreclosures
https://www.realtytrac.com/statsandtrends/id/ada-county/boise
Affordable large homes
https://www.deseretnews.com/top/7/3/Boise-Idaho-The-10-best-places-to-raise-an-LDS-family-outside-of-Utah.html
Boise Schools
https://www.niche.com/k12/d/boise-independent-school-district-id/
Low taxes
https://realestate.usnews.com/places/idaho/boise
https://smartasset.com/taxes/idaho-property-tax-calculator
Strong rental market
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/article214593445.html
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/recent-report-shows-rent-prices-unaffordable-across-idaho/277-564266735
https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/for-rent-boises-historic-low-vacancy-rate-triggers-a-flood-of-new-apartments/Content?oid=5862461
Quality of Life & Investment
https://www.bestplaces.net/city/idaho/boise
https://www.movoto.com/blog/opinions/moving-to-boise
http://time.com/money/collection/2018-best-places-to-live/5361498/boise-idaho
https://www.estately.com/blog/2013/10/32-things-to-consider-before-moving-to-boise
http://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/things-draw-people-boise-and-what-pushes-them-away#stream/0
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ingowinzer/2016/09/20/is-it-time-to-invest-in-the-mountain-states/#200f3b856730
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