Canyon County
Are Single-Level Homes More Expensive per Square Foot Than Two-Story in Boise?
Yes. In October 2026, true single-level homes in Ada and Canyon counties sold for a median of $290 per square foot, compared with $250 for two-story homes. That's about 16% more per foot. They also sold faster, in a median of 17 days versus 28. If you're shopping for one level and the prices feel higher than the two-story down the street, you're not imagining it. Here's why that gap exists and how to use the number without letting it mislead you. Why do single-level homes cost more per square...
Is Boise a Buyer's or Seller's Market Right Now? Here's What October Says
The honest answer is that it depends on your price range. In October 2026, homes under $400K across Ada, Canyon and Elmore counties had about 1.8 months of supply and sold in a median of 19 days. In the $800K to $1M range, supply was about 4.1 months. Same valley, very different leverage. If you're trying to decide whether to make a move this winter, a single "the market is hot" or "the market is cooling" headline won't help you much. Here's what the numbers actually show. How fast are homes...
Treasure Valley Market Update: What September's Numbers Mean for You
If you've been watching mortgage rates creep up and wondering whether now is a terrible time to buy or a great time to sell, you're not alone. I get some version of that question almost every week. The honest answer from September's numbers is that the Treasure Valley isn't one market right now. It's at least two, and which one you're in changes the whole game. Here's what the latest data from Boise Regional REALTORS and the Intermountain MLS shows for September 2026, and what I'd actually do...