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Halloween is almost here and I get to wear my hat! Looking for some Halloween activities this year? There's a variety of them out there, ranging from tame trick-or-treating to scary (not for me) haunted houses. Beware - check out their websites first!
JUMP is celebrating Dia de Muertos. If you're not familiar with Dia de Muertos, this is a great opportunity to learn about the history of this tradition and celebrate "The Day of the Dead."
Fall is a wonderful time to visit some of the many boutique and craft markets throughout the Treasure Valley. I've spotlighted two of them. Check them out and find that unique gift, while supporting our local makers.
And finally, home inventories are continuing to slowly rise, while median prices remain relatively stable. What stood out in September was the significant drop in homes selling over listing price. It's a good time for both buyers and sellers!
Happy Halloween - Be Well...
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September 2021 Market Report |
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Key Market Takeaways...
- The median sales price for homes in Ada County moved to $534,950 in September 2021, marking a slight 0.8% increase over August when the median sales price was $530,500. In Canyon county the median home price was $422,000, an increase of 2.8% from August.
- September marked the sixth consecutive month of inventory growth. In Ada County. The 1,249 homes available for sale at the end of the month was an 11.1% increase from August and a staggering 165.7% increase compared to September 2020. In Canyon County the increase was even greater with 780 homes available for sale - an increase of 310.5%.
- The increased inventory and a slightly slower pace are good news for buyers, and may be two reasons that fewer homes sold over list price last month. That said, while the Months Supply of Inventory (MSI) continued to trend up — reaching 1.5 months in September, Ada County is still not in the 4-6 month range of supply which is typically considered a balanced market — creating ongoing opportunities for sellers.
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September Sales Over List Price
While prices remained steady month-over-month, the most notable statistic was the share of homes that sold for over list price dropped to 33.1% — the lowest level since June 2020.
Competition for homes has been fierce for nearly a year, and as market times fell, more buyers were willing to pay over list price, which became a primary factor driving up the median sales price. When the share of homes that sold over list price exceeded 40% in August 2020, the median sales price moved into the $400,000-range for the first time. When it reached nearly 65% in May 2021, that’s when prices exceeded the $500,000-mark.
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There's something for everyone going on this Halloween. How about a scary stroll through a haunted house (disclaimer - no way I'm doing this!) or a drive through a haunted car wash? Or maybe something for the weaker-of-heart such as Downtown Nampa's Trick-or-Treating event or ice skating in costume at Idaho Ice World. Here is just a sampling of what's going on in the Treasure Valley this Halloween week. |
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Visit Downtown Nampa for their Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treating event! The annual event will feature the 80's Tribute Band Casio Dreams, bounce houses, vendors, food trucks, axe throwing, a flash mob, and a scavenger hunt! Visit their Facebook site at:
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Blue Bird Car Wash
7547 W FAIRVIEW AVE. BOISE, ID 83704
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Customers stay in their vehicles and go through the wash. They can expect the dirt scared right off their vehicles and enjoy a fright. There will be kid-friendly scares as well! In addition to receiving a great car wash and having some scary fun, all proceeds from the $18 entry fee will go to the Idaho Bustin' Out of Boise. |
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Since the year 2000, they've perfected the art of fear as the largest indoor and outdoor haunted attraction and haunted house in the state. They offer frightening entertainment and a spooky experience to scare the pants off you, your friends, or your family. Expect around 1½ hours on weekdays, and around 2 hours on weekends to experience The Haunted World. Learn more to see if you want to tempt the experience: hauntedworld.org
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Requiem is the newest and largest Indoor haunted attraction in the Treasure Valley. Located in Downtown Caldwell, with over 13,000 square feet of pure indoor terror, you are invited to “enter at your own risk.” From the moment the concierge greets you in the lobby of the century-old building, you will never be the same. Be prepared. Warning: Requiem is not for the squeamish. Visit their website to learn if this is for you... or not! www.requiemhaunt.com
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JUMP's mission is “CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR INSPIRING HUMAN POTENTIAL.”
JUMP is a place for everyone to discover new possibilities and explore their potential. This takes gumption, a combination of vision and courage. JUMP is an invitation to look at things in new ways, including ourselves, and to try things for the first time. JUMP is an underlying metaphor since “to jump” is to part with stability (leaving the ground beneath our feet) and experience something new. When we JUMP we expand our lives, enrich our communities, and push the human story forward.
Experience something new this month, or participate in something familiar, by visiting JUMP for Dia de Muertos. jumpboise.org
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Jump is excited to once again host Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead for the 5th year on Tuesday, November 2nd from 5:00 – 7:30PM!
Dia de Muertos honors the lives of friends and family who have died, with food drink, parties, and activities the deceased enjoyed in life. This holiday is celebrated with a burst of color and life-affirming joy as those who have passed are kept alive in memory and spirit. This ancient tradition is based on the unity of life and death, and the belief that the dead would be insulted by sadness.
The centerpiece of Dia de Muertos is the Altar which welcomes spirits with offerings that include photographs, food, marigold flowers, and candles. Altars created by local families, students and organizations will be on display throughout the lobby windows for easy (outdoor) viewing. Entertainment and local dignitaries will open the celebration on the outdoor stage in the JUMP Park and will feature entertainers of all ages in colorful costumes and painted faces. Visitors will see a children’s mariachi band, authentic performances by Mariachi Tleyotlzin, and dancing by Oyamel Folkloric Dancers, Off Center Dance, Ballet Folkorico San Pablo, Norma Pintar Traditional Mexican Master Dancer and much more between 5:00- 7:30 PM on Tuesday, November 2.
Not to be missed, world renowned Soprano singer, Cecilia Violetta Lopez will be performing as a featured guest at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, November 2.
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Shop Handmade & Local
Green Apple Boutique and the Merry Grinchmas Makers Market feature local, handmade items. Visit their winter boutiques and find some unique treasures, while supporting local artisans and makers.
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September 2021 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 2021, Nationally, Homes for Heroes...
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gave back $1,739,276 Million in Hero Rewards.
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connected 4,371 People with Homes for Heroes affiliated real estate professionals.
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helped 760 Heroes save money when buying, selling or refinancing a home.
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enriched 543 Communities with Hero related real estate transactions.
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awarded $10,000 in grant money to Running 4 Heroes, to give financial support to families of first responders injured or killed in the line of duty.
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.
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Julie Cendejas | Cendejas Group Real Estate, Keller Williams Realty Boise
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