Today (August 26) is National Dog Day. To celebrate, we’ve put together an article that celebrates our loyal companions. It seems dogs are an integral part of living in Idaho. While man’s best friend can be handy in hunting adventures, most people enjoy the companionship of a faithful furry friend. Sinc...

For many of us, pets are important parts of our families, providing companionship and stress-relief, especially during these interesting times. Wallethub has released a new study that places Boise among the most pet-friendly cities in the nation. Boise ranked 13th in the nation among the nation’s 100 large...

The latest cross-market demand report from Realtor.com illustrates a trend that we’ve reported on previously: people who are living in densely populated urban areas are looking for housing in less dense, suburban areas. Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec said he expects to see the “biggest exodus from big ...

If you’re currently renting a home, you may be giving thought to buying a home. But you’re perhaps questioning what are the benefits of owning a home versus renting one? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each. Homeownership Pros: Builds equity, especially here in Idaho, where home pric...

You may or may not be aware, but the second Saturday in August is known as “National Garage Sale Day.” This year, the “holiday” occurs on Saturday, August 8, 2020, which also happens to coincide with “National Bargain Hunting Week.” Doing a garage sale is a great way to earn some extra money, and clea...

The June 2020 CoreLogic Home Price Insights (CoreLogic HPI) report for June 2020 was released. In consecutive months, Idaho again finds itself as the number one state for most year-over-year home price appreciation. According to the report, the average Idaho home price saw an increase in their value of 10.5% ve...