Call for 2020 Directors
The deadline for BRR, IR, and NAR director applications has passed. We will be accepting Foundation Director and IMLS Director applications through Friday, October 11, 2019. Foundation Director Application IMLS…
2019 Member Survey
Starting next week (August 19th) members will be receive an email from T3 Sixty, a third-party national consulting firm, requesting their participation in a quick 3-5 minute survey via SurveyMonkey.…
IREC Audit Stumbling Blocks: How to Avoid the Most Common Citations
During a recent First Friday Legal Forum, Gayle Brixey and MiChell Bird from the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) stopped by to share some common issues they see while performing…
July 2019 Market Report
MEDIAN SALES PRICE OF ADA COUNTY HOMES DROPS (SLIGHTLY) IN JULY Key Takeaways: The median sales price was at $349,900 in July 2019 for Ada County, an increase of 9.7%…
The Use of Criminal History Checks in Rental Agreements
Consider the following tips when implementing criminal background checks as part of your rental screening policies or agreements to reduce liability risks related to housing discrimination. 1. Do not create…
Code of Ethics Pop Quiz: Code Enforcement
Question You receive notice that a professional standards complaint has been filed against you and your attendance is requested for a hearing. You believe that the complaint is completely unreasonable…
2019 Housing Summits
BRR hosted Housing Summits in Ada and Elmore County in July, and will host the Gem County Housing Summit in August. If you’re interested in attending the Gem County Housing…
June 2019 Market Report
RECORD ADA COUNTY HOME PRICES TEMPERED BY LOW MORTGAGE RATES Key Takeaways: The median sales price for Ada County reached a new record of $354,405 in June 2019. This was…
59 Minute Meeting Recap: Growth, Outlook, and Plans for the City of Star
Star is a city in transition with an eye towards the future. Our second quarter 59 Minute Meeting emphasized this point as we were joined by Star City Councilmen David…
Code of Ethics Pop Quiz: Advertising Listings
Question You just received your listing photos and they look fantastic! The photographer did a great job with the lighting, angles, and touch-ups and your seller is extremely happy. These…
