Mystery Lovers Flock To Boise Escape!

When you buy a home in Boise, you are also privy to the lifestyle that goes with it. Mountain biking, rafting, hiking, hunting, and all manner of outdoor activities, but there is also a plethora of ways to spend a day in town. A good example of this is Boise Escape. A new attraction in town, it has gained popularity quickly, and for good reason too. The general concept of Boise Escape is that you and your friends are locked in a themed room with only one hour to solve the mystery. The themes that Boise Escape are providing right now are Mr. Langton’s House, The Lost City of Z, and Tick Tock BOOM.
Mr. Langton’s house is a medium difficulty puzzle. The house of late Mr. Langton, your only clues are a will, and a secret code… Will you manage to find out what…

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Meridian Is Great For Fairgoer's

Western Idaho Fair 2016

Meridian real estate agent discusses one good reason to buy meridian Real estate. One opportunity that awaits those who buy Boise real estate or Meridian real estate for that matter, is the close proximity to the aAa county fair grounds and ability that affords to attend the Western Idaho Fair every summer. The Western Idaho Fair is an annual event held at the fairgrounds in Garden City. It is a blast for people of all ages and interests. There are plenty of massive carnival rides for the thrill seeker, everything from roller coasters to the infamous “Zipper”, as well as smaller more easily handled rides for children and the mellower fair-goer. If theme park rides aren’t really your cup of tea do not fear from local dance…

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Quarterly Boise Real Estate Report

Residential Boise Real Estate Market Report

Week Ending July 13, 2016

Greater Boise Metro By The Numbers– Quarterly update for the Boise area real estate market. Statistics covering the Boise metro, that said, individual homes for sale may be significantly different based on location and condition Please contact us for a detailed report for your development and house area if you're thinking of buying or selling.

Volume, Number of Closed Homes: 410
Average Days On Market: 41
Median Sales Price in Greater Boise: $220,000 2016 / $202,000, 2015
Average Closed Boise Price PerSquare Footage: $138,  an increase of 12% over last year

Individual Cities:
Boise Idaho Median Sales Price: $222,738, Last Quarter, $215,000
Meridian Idaho Median Sales Price: $255,000…

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Move To Boise If You Love Riding Your Bike!

Boise real estate agent discuss's some of the great biking options in Boise Idaho. Love to bike and thinking of a Boise Relocation? Some people moving to
Boise wonder where is the best place to buy Boise real estate if mountain biking or road riding are high on my list of reasons to move to Boise? The answer really depends on what type of rider you are. The greenbelt for families and cruisers, the foothills for hardcore climbers. In Boise one will find many activities ranging from hiking, or the arts, rafting or climbing, team sports or tennis, but biking in the foothills or along the greenbelt rules the day. This is one reason we have one of the best cyclists that America has ever produced who grew up and trained here, still calling Boise Home. Kristin…

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Get Top Dollar When You Sell Your Boise Home?

5 Tips For Selling Your Home For Top Dollar

How about a new light for the entry way?

Thinking of selling your Boise home? The Boise Mls sees 100’s of new listings a week. If you want top dollar and a quick sale you need to pay a little attention to the details now. Kitchen improvements yank more bank at closing. A new stain on your dated oak cabinets may yield as much as 10 times your investment. It has been proven time and time again that kitchens and master remodels or rehabs are the best place to start when prepping your home for sale. When it comes to the kitchen, ugly cabinets, dated granite or a mismatched backsplash color can drive buyers away. If a repair costs $10, buyers round up to $25. So sweat the little stuff. Every house is…

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Why A Relocation To Boise? Whitewater!

Payette River Nirvana

By Noah Carr

Thinking of A Boise Relocation. People move to Boise for a lot of reasons. Homes for sale in Boise are affordable, low crime, the weather... these are all good reasons. But if you are looking for a great reason to move to Boise and buy Boise real estate, the best one I know of is whitewater rafting. One crown jewell for river runners in Idaho is the Payette river system! Idaho is the  Whitewater State. Potato's are just a ploy to keep as many rafters away as possible! This is because it boasts more miles of floatable rivers than any other state in the continental United States of America. The entire state is crisscrossed by terrific whitewater rivers such as the Salmon, Snake, and Selway. The Boise area is no…

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... 11 Reasons A Boise Relocation Rocks! ...

Relocating To Boise Idaho In Your Future?

Stress Free Lifestyle Ahead!

(Buy Your New Home Using Our Services And Raft For Free Too!)

1. Great Weather!

Four true seasons, with summer a smidge to hot and winter a little too cold.

2. The People Are Really Friendly!

Even the clerks at the convenience store say please and thank you.

3. It Is Super Safe!

With an amazingly low crime rate, you can go anywhere, anytime while being & feeling safe.

4. The Outdoor Recreation Is Beyond Compare!

Skiing, rafting, bicycling, climbing, fishing.. world class and at your door step.

5. It Is Really Clean!

No trash in the streets, no grime, very little graffiti.

6. The Housing Is Still Affordable!

With an average house costing around…

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Hiring A Buyers Agent!

Meridian Real Estate

Tip Of The Week

Hiring your own Meridian Real Estate buyer’s agent is the best decision you will make in the home buying process. The best part about it is if you hire an agent with The Carr Team its free! Everybody knows that the Boise real estate market is on fire. That’s not news. You do not even need to be ready to buy homes for sale in Meridian or be willing to put an offer in on Meridian real estate to know that. But what exactly does that mean? How do you position yourself to be successful in your search for a new home? First off, by finding a realtor that you like and trust, then develop a relationship and in the end hiring them as your buyers agent. At that point you are a client instead of a customer. It does not cost…

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Eagle Golf June Events

Golf Scene June - Eagle Idaho

CLICK HERE To see Eagle Mls listings with homes for sale on Eagle golf courses like Spurwing and Banbury here!

Eagle Golf Classic
Eagles premier golf event is this Friday June 10! Sponsored by the Eagle Chamber Of Commerce you are invited to “ share a day on the links with your business community”. Do not miss this chance to meet, greet and network with business people from the multitude of business that call Eagle Idaho home. I see from perusing the web page that some past sponsors include Title One, D.L. Evans Bank, Wright Brothers construction and even the Eagle tennis Club! Title one is definitely the valleys best title company! If you are going to need the services of a title company to close on your new home…

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2016 Boise Real Estate Market Median Prices

Metro Boise Homes Prices Near All Time High!

Boise homes for sale and prices of Meridian real estate near pre-recession high! The median home price in Ada County was 204,300 in 2016. That is an 8 % increase over last year. The all time high was in 2008 when the median home price registered at $211,600. It appears with the high demand and low supply that the record may fall before the new assessments go out next year. This is the fourth year in a row with increasing home values. Unlike the boom of 2004-2008 where we saw double digit appreciation, this time around we are experience a more healthy and sustainable 6-8% appreciation. In 2012 home prices bottomed out with a median price of just $137,900. I am guessing there are a lot of renters who did a…

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