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%…
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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…
REALTOR® Golf Tournament Raises Money for Local Non-Profits
Local real estate professionals raised over $31,000 at the 23rd Annual Give-Back Golf Tournament benefiting the REALTORS® Community Foundation, whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the Boise region…
May 2019 Market Report
SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICS CONTINUE TO DRIVE HOME PRICES UP IN ADA COUNTY Key Takeaways: The existing home median sales price reached a new high at $329,000, up 14.7% from…
Interview with RPAC Hall of Fame Inductee Kit Fitzgerald
On May 15, 2019, Kit Fitzgerald was inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame for contributing over $25,000 to RPAC in her lifetime. For over 50 years, RPAC has continued to…
April 2019 Market Report
MORE INVENTORY IN ADA COUNTY HELPED MODERATE HOME PRICES IN APRIL; PLUS, WHY NEW HOMES ARE COMPARATIVELY LESS EXPENSIVE TODAY THAN IN 2007 Key Takeaways: An increase in total inventory…
March 2019 Market Report
NEW CONSTRUCTION HOME SALES AND MEDIAN HOME PRICES CONTINUE TO CLIMB IN ADA COUNTY Key Takeaways: New construction sales are gaining more and more of the market share and continuing…
REALTORS® Endorse Meridian Library District’s Plant Levy
Boise Regional REALTORS® (BRR) is proud to endorse and support the Meridian Library District’s Plant Facilities Levy. If approved, the levy will fund the building of two new branches (one…