Boise

Finding a house in Boise is becoming harder and harder as demand far exceeds offer. If you’re looking to relocate to the Treasure Valley, you will have to choose between existing homes and new constructions. Both have their pros and cons. Read on to understand what you’re getting yourself into. Buying an existing home - Pros and cons You know exactly what you’re getting. You can visit an existing...

If you’re considering relocating to Boise, Idaho, you naturally have many questions. What is it like to live in Boise? Is it expensive? How are the people? How’s the weather? What can you do for fun? No worries, we've got  you covered. Here are the most important things you must know before moving to Boise. What makes Boise so attractive? To put it simply, Boise offers a combination of a booming...

For families with young children moving to Boise, Idaho, the number one priority is finding a good school. In most cases, people will overlook price, square feet or amenities and choose a house that is close to a top school. To help you narrow down your search let’s just say from the very beginning that the best schools in the City of Trees are in Boise Independent School District and West Ada, which...

The real estate market in the US has been rising all over the US in the past 12 months, but in Boise, Idaho, prices have practically exploded. And will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The explanation lies in a combination of two factors – very, very limited supply and exponential population growth. Let’s have a look at some numbers to understand how come Boise house prices have...

Boise residents are faced with a tough choice – trading in some of their open spaces slated for parks and recreation areas to allow the construction of thousands of new homes the city badly needs. Some of the residents are not happy with this prospect, but on the other hand that would mean thousands of new homes for the people moving to Boise in large numbers. And at a more reasonable price than what...

Many people looking to relocate to Boise, Idaho, are attracted by the cost of living. Besides its many strong points, like the laid-back way of living and the opportunity to be close to nature (think Greenbelt!), Boise is constantly rated among the most affordable cities in the US. However, houses in the City of Trees do not come cheap. On the contrary, house prices are constantly rising, which is why...

In the late 1970s and early 1980s lease option sales represented one of the most used financing instruments. This was a very popular way of buying real estate in a time when 100% financing wasn’t available and hard moneylenders were even more difficult to find.  Just a few people are aware of the fact that lease options are considered by banks as a violation of the due on sale clause. Basically, if the...

Most traditional tourists keep to the “beaten path”, hitting the usual churches, museums and monuments that a billion other tourists have been to before them. But if you prefer something more off the beaten path, and are looking to travel to the Boise area in Idaho anytime soon, we’ve got something that might just be perfect for you. The Freak Alley Gallery in downtown Boise is one of the most...

There are so many things do and places to visit in Boise, but, lets’ face it, at some point you will start feeling peckish and you will wonder where to eat. Don’t’ worry, we’ve got you covered and here you have a guide to the city’s best restaurants. No matter what you prefer, never fear, the city’s chefs cater to all tastes. Trillium Restaurant Located inside the Grove Hotel on...

Do you know where the biggest potato in the world grows? It grows on a 400-acre farm, just 20 minutes outside of Boise, Idaho. It’s so big you can live in it and, actually, you’re encouraged to at least spend a couple of nights inside the giant tuber, also known as the Big Idaho Potato Hotel! How the Big Idaho Potato Hotel came to be You might have an idea since we’re talking about Idaho...