Record number of cities named as 'million dollar' markets in 2021
The addition of 146 cities, the most in a single year, brought the total number to 481, according to data released Wednesday by Zillow. Another 49 are expected to earn the designation this year
by Ben Verde Feb 16
Engel & Völkers opens shop in Idaho's hottest market
The move comes as Boise and other parts of Idaho have transformed into hot spots in the wake of the pandemic for individuals seeking an escape to more affordable, spacious metro areas with access to the outdoors
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
US home price growth turbo charges to historic 45-year record
The upward spiral continued as home prices surged a record 18% year over year in October to the highest growth rate in the 45-year history of CoreLogic's Home Price Index
Flyhomes Cash Offer now available in Idaho
Program is now available to real estate brokerages and their agents in 7 states through Flyhomes for Agents
by Matt Carter Nov 18
With wildfires on rise, these 5 states bear more risk than California
A new report from CoreLogic finds that the typical home in Wyoming is nearly 3 times as likely to go up in flames as one in California
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Too much information: Sellers risk privacy in era of 3D marketing
As interactive imagery spreads in real estate, homeowners and their agents increasingly have to consider ways to keep their personal information private
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
US home prices continued rapid climb in the second quarter: FHFA
The second quarter of 2021 marked the 40th consecutive quarter of home price increases, according to Federal Housing Finance Agency data. Prices were up 17.4% year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
The US is getting more diverse — and moving to the West
Shifts in demographics and geographies will reshape how Americans think of housing, new data from the US Census Bureau shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 16
Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says
Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
Fathom Holdings acquires Idaho-based Epic Realty
This most recent acquisition furthers the company's promise to 'quickly and strategically enter all 50 states' after going public last year, according to CEO Joshua Harley
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22
Hybrid work, shifts to affordable cities likely to be long-term trends
As many as 60% of companies may consider a mix of remote and in-office work, which would have major implications for the housing market, panelists said during a session of the Urban Land Institute's virtual Spring Meeting conference
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10
Lakefront 'Stair House' in Idaho’s hottest neighborhood asks $695K, but there’s a catch
This unusual staircase-shaped home in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho — recently named one of the country's hottest housing markets — has a coveted location, but it's missing a few key comforts
Inventory insanity: The secret economic forces fueling the housing shortage
Many consumers may not realize it, but they're increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Agents, hold yourselves to a higher standard — especially in a hectic market
Opinion
As professionals, we must focus on the long haul — while working together, helping our clients and always doing the right thing
by Jeff Martel Mar 23
America's hottest neighborhoods: The North End in Boise, Idaho
The North End has hiking trails, coffee shops and tree-lined streets. Those amenities have helped make it eminently livable, and one of the hottest neighborhoods in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 22