The KEY to All Your Real Estate Needs |
|
September Market Report
Here's a look at the September market...
- Home prices were up again in September — a result of the competitive housing market which is being fueled by low mortgage rates and limited supply compared to demand.
- The overall median sales price, including existing and new home sales, in Ada County reached $409,945 last month, an increase of 17.2% year-over-year. In Canyon County it reached $310,000, an increase of 24% year-over-year.
-
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage was at 2.9% in September, down 19.7% year-over-year when compared to the September 2019 mortgage rate of 3.61%. While the actual interest rate a borrower receives is based on a variety of factors, the very low rates, as well as increasing rents (as reported by BoiseDev) may be encouraging more people to consider a home purchase.
- One way to measure the supply vs. demand relationship is with the Months Supply of Inventory metric (or MSI) with a balanced market tracking at 4-6 months of supply. In September, MSI was at just 0.4 months, meaning, if no additional homes were listed for sale, Ada County would run out of homes to buy in under two weeks.
- Homes are also going under contract faster — another indicator of a competitive market. In September, existing homes spent an average of only 17 days on the market, compared to 26 days in September 2019.
|
|
Looking for a fun Halloween activity for the kids this year? While scarce, here are a few activities taking place this year. |
|
Boo at Night is a merry-not-scary fun-fest for the whole family! This is your chance to visit and experience the zoo at night, jam-packed with Halloween decorations and lights! Boo at Night will feature a variety of fun activities such as candy stations, costume and pumpkin decorating contests, zoo keeper chats, and more! All activities will follow current COVID-19 guidelines.
Boo at Night evenings are October 28-31, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM with the last admission at 8:00 PM. To limit the number of visitors in Zoo Boise at one time, a timed entry process has been implemented to promote safety and physical distancing. Advance tickets are required to secure an entry time slot. For more information and tickets go to: www.zooboise.org
|
|
Take a Walk Through History |
|
Take a guided walking tour through 150 years of Downtown Boise history and architecture. Learn about how Boise's vibrant downtown developed and the people who made it happen.
Let WalkAbout Boise introduce you to the built environment that makes Downtown Boise unique. The tour starts and ends in front of the Basque Museum on Grove Street, at 11:00 AM and lasts 1.5 hours. The tour will be held rain or shine, so dress accordingly, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring your bottled water. There are three tours left this year, Saturday's October 31, and November 7 and 14. Walk-ups will not be accepted, so sign-up online or by phone. Visit their website: Walkabout Boise Tour
|
|
Walking Tour highlights include:

Downtown's evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st century revitalization.
The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction.
Buildings associated with Boise’s historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities.
The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall.
Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects.
The Egyptian Theater.
|
|
|
Don't Miss a Game...
Here's the current Boise State Football schedule. Don't forget to double-check as given the environment, things can change.
|
|
Holiday Boutiques & Bazaars
This time of year it's always fun to take in a local holiday boutique and bazaar. While this year there aren't as many options as usual, here are few you can shop and support our local makers and businesses.
|
|
Green Apple Boutique
Thursday - Saturday November 5 - 7
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Village Meridian - Old Pier 1 Imports store.
70+ local vendors.
|
|
Annual Lowell Scott Middle School Bazaar
One Day Only This Year - Saturday, November 7 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Lowell Scott Middle School, McMillan & Eagle, Boise
The Bazaar will be outside around the perimeter of the building, with a walking path for shoppers to follow.
There are approximately 100 vendors expected!
Also this year there will be a drop spot for the Keep Kids Warm Coat Drive.
You can drop off any new or slightly used coats at the front door of the bazaar.
|
|
Annual Brookwood Country Bazaar
Thursday - Saturday, November 5 - 7
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Brookwood Clubhouse on Floating Feather & Eagle Road
|
|
Ladies Auxiliary #115 Annual Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 14, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday November 15, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Handcrafted items, baked goods, ornaments, gifts, local author, cards, masks, and much more.
Lunch available.
Fraternal Order of Eagles @ 7025 Overland Rd, Boise
behind Eddie’s and Woodcrafter’s, Boise.
Masks required.

|
|
September Circle of Giving...
We at Homes for Heroes, Treasure Valley are so proud to be part of this Circle of Giving and give back to those in our community who give so much.
In September 2020, Nationally, Homes for Heroes...

-
gave back over $1,922,930 in Hero Rewards.
-
connected 4,048 People with Homes for Heroes affiliated real estate professionals.
-
helped 934 Heroes save money when buying, selling or refinancing a home.
-
enriched 649 Communities with Hero related real estate transactions.
-
awarded Grants to Ezram Nashim, providing financial assistance to women EMT's.
Join the circle by sharing this email and GIVING your HERO friends and family the gift of BIG SAVINGS on the sale or purchase of a home.
|
|
Julie Cendejas | Cendejas Group Real Estate, Keller Williams Realty Boise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
‌
‌