Franci Hettenbach Realtor

09/01/2026

Pool days are out. Festival season is very much in. 🎈

The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic takes over Ann Morrison Park September 2–6. Three major festivals collide in Boise's North End the weekend of September 18–20. Oktoberfests pop up across the valley as the weather finally cools. Add a packed concert calendar, farmers markets, and family events — and September might just be the most fun month to be outside in the Treasure Valley all year.

Your complete September 2026 events guide is live. Go make some plans.

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08/25/2026

$50 billion. 17,000 jobs. A $10 billion research HQ. Micron is betting big on Boise — and the Treasure Valley real estate market is paying close attention. 👀

What does that mean for housing in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Nampa, and Caldwell? A lot. We broke down what the Micron expansion actually means for this market — and why it matters whether you're buying, selling, or just paying attention.

🔗 https://loom.ly/TD2MtFs

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

The July Treasure Valley market report is here — and the numbers are telling a good story. 👇

Ada County — 947 homes sold (+4.8% from last year), median price $602,000 (+9.5% YOY), averaging 34 days to go under contract, with 2.4 months of inventory.

Canyon County — 496 homes sold (+9% YOY), median price $444,995 (+3.7% YOY), averaging 41 days on market, with 2.7 months of inventory.

The bigger picture? Nearly 8,700 homes have closed across the Treasure Valley so far this year — up 14% over 2025. Prices are climbing, inventory is still tight, and people are buying and selling despite higher mortgage rates.

People are moving here, buying here, and building lives here — and the numbers back it up.

Check out more here:
https://loom.ly/ccomaV8

08/20/2026

This Caldwell listing has a heated pool out back and double ovens in the kitchen — and it just keeps going from there.

14384 Fractus Dr brings 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a main level primary suite, a dedicated office, and a great room with 9' ceilings and a fireplace that make this house feel like a home.

Upstairs, four bedrooms and a bonus room that handles whatever your family throws at it. Outside, a retractable screen patio, turf, and a heated pool that makes Caldwell summers a whole lot better.

RV parking with a double gate. A 50 AMP EV charging station in the garage. A storage shed. Minutes from Mallard Park and Lake Lowell.

Contact me for more info.

Franci Hettenbach
📞 (925) 768-8635
📧 [email protected]

08/18/2026

Idaho: #1 Best State to Live In. Surprised? Yeah, we didn't think so. 🏔️

WalletHub just confirmed what Treasure Valley locals have known for years — lowest property crime rate in the country, one of the lowest tax rates, highest median household income growth, and commute times that would make any big-city commuter weep. Oh, and have you SEEN this place? The scenery alone should've clinched it.

The full breakdown is in the blog.

🔗 https://loom.ly/o3_ebPM

08/12/2026

You're going to want to see this backyard. 14384 Fractus Dr in Caldwell has a heated pool, retractable screen patio, and turf — and the inside is just as good.

5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a main level primary suite, a dedicated office, and a great room with 9' ceilings and a fireplace that makes the whole space feel like home. The kitchen has quartz countertops and double ovens because one was never going to be enough. Upstairs, four bedrooms and a bonus room that handles whatever your family needs it to be.

RV parking with a double gate. A 50 AMP EV charging station in the garage. A storage shed. Minutes from Mallard Park and Lake Lowell.

Full listing at the link in bio. 🔗

08/11/2026

25 years in the Treasure Valley. Best Real Estate Company in Boise. 🏆

We could say a lot about what it took to get here — the clients, the transactions, the relationships built one conversation at a time across the Treasure Valley. But we'll let the blog do the talking.

🔗 https://loom.ly/fXTqtrM

08/04/2026

If you think summer is winding down, the Treasure Valley's August calendar has something to say about that.

Ten days of Caldwell Night Rodeo. The Western Idaho Fair in full swing. Shinedown live. Cat Power. Food trucks. Farmers markets every weekend. Movie nights under the stars.

Your complete August 2026 events guide is live. Clear your calendar and figure out the details later.
🔗 https://loom.ly/cF_Qfhk