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Which one would you choose if both were around the same price, A or B?This is a fun one because both of these can be ama...
05/13/2026

Which one would you choose if both were around the same price, A or B?

This is a fun one because both of these can be amazing, but they give you a totally different lifestyle.

A mountain home has that peaceful, getaway feel.
You get trees, privacy, fresh air, space to breathe, and that feeling of being away from the noise. It can feel like a retreat every time you pull into the driveway. If you love nature, quiet mornings, or just the idea of having your own little escape, that option is hard to beat. Garden Valley is less than an hour to Boise.

On the other hand, close-to-town living has a lot going for it too.
You are closer to restaurants, shopping, schools, coffee spots, groceries, and everything else you need on a normal day. It can make life simpler, especially if you like being connected and do not want every errand to turn into a long drive. You still get a beautiful home, but with a lot more convenience built into everyday life.

So really, it comes down to this:

Do you want more peace and privacy?
Or more convenience and connection?

Both are great. Just depends on what kind of life you want your home to support.

A: Mountain home
B: Close-to-town living

The Idaho housing market just shifted in a big way.Mortgage rates are back up, a 4-year inventory high is giving buyers ...
05/11/2026

The Idaho housing market just shifted in a big way.

Mortgage rates are back up, a 4-year inventory high is giving buyers more options, massive new neighborhoods are proposed in North Meridian, a statewide short-term rental law is headed to the governor's desk, and what the Micron semiconductor plant means for Boise area home values is something every Treasure Valley investor needs to understand.

Ben Janke breaks it all down in plain English so you know exactly what May 2026 means for your next move.

Which one would you choose for your own home, A or B?When it comes to outdoor space, this one really depends on your sta...
05/06/2026

Which one would you choose for your own home, A or B?

When it comes to outdoor space, this one really depends on your stage of life and how you actually live.

A: big backyard can be amazing for a family. If you have young kids, grandkids, or dogs, having that extra space can be a huge plus.

Kids can run, play, kick a ball around, use a swing set, or burn off energy without you always having to load everyone up and head to a nearby park.

It can also be great for backyard barbecues, gardening, hosting friends, or just having a little more room to breathe.

The tradeoff?

A bigger yard usually means more mowing, more watering, more landscaping, and more weekend upkeep.

B: low-maintenance yard can be a great fit too, especially if you do not have young kids at home, travel often, or simply do not want to spend your weekends keeping up with the lawn.

You can still have a beautiful outdoor space for relaxing, grilling, sitting around a fire pit, or enjoying Idaho evenings, just with less work.

The tradeoff there is that you may not have as much open space for kids, grandkids, pets, or larger gatherings.

Both can be great. It really comes down to what fits your lifestyle best right now.

A: Big backyard
B: Low-maintenance yard

Idaho's housing market just hit a milestone buyers have been waiting years for.Ada County inventory reached a 4-year hig...
05/04/2026

Idaho's housing market just hit a milestone buyers have been waiting years for.

Ada County inventory reached a 4-year high in April. That means more homes, less competition, and real negotiating power for the first time since 2022.

But here is the catch: mortgage rates are back up to 6.37%. On a $450,000 home, that is about $91 more per month than last November, and nearly $33,000 more over the life of the loan.

The good news? Sellers are feeling it. Homes are sitting longer. The frantic multiple-offer chaos is mostly gone. And that is just the start. A 570-home development was just proposed in North Meridian, Micron's $50 billion plant is bringing 3,500+ high-paying jobs to Southeast Boise, and the McCall market is cooling to its most accessible level in years.

We broke down everything happening right now in plain English. What it costs you, what it means, and what your next move should be.

Read the full May 2026 Idaho market report now:
https://idalistings.com/post/idaho-housing-market-update-may-2026

If you had to choose for your dream kitchen, which way are you going?A: Light kitchenBright, airy, clean, and classic.B:...
05/01/2026

If you had to choose for your dream kitchen, which way are you going?

A: Light kitchen
Bright, airy, clean, and classic.

B: Dark kitchen
Moody, bold, dramatic, and seriously good-looking.

Both can look amazing, but they give off a completely different vibe.

One feels fresh and open.
The other feels rich and custom.

I feel like most people instantly know which one they’d pick.

So... are you more light kitchen or dark kitchen?

A or B?

04/30/2026

Parade of Homes coming soon.

Let’s say you won the Powerball next week...After the shock wore off, and after you helped your family, took the dream v...
04/29/2026

Let’s say you won the Powerball next week...

After the shock wore off, and after you helped your family, took the dream vacation, and promised yourself you’d “stay normal”...

What style of home would you choose? Lets just say they were the same price on the same lot size.

A: Traditional
Warm, timeless, classic curb appeal. The kind of home that feels established, welcoming, and never really goes out of style.

B: Modern
Clean lines, big windows, bold design, and that custom luxury feel. The kind of home that makes a statement before you even walk inside.

Both can be beautiful, but they give off a totally different feeling.

I’m curious which one most Treasure Valley homeowners would lean toward.

A: Traditional or B: Modern?

Mortgage rates are doing something interesting right now in the Treasure Valley.The 30-year fixed is sitting around 6.30...
04/20/2026

Mortgage rates are doing something interesting right now in the Treasure Valley.

The 30-year fixed is sitting around 6.30% this week. That might not sound dramatic, but compared to where rates were six months ago, a $450,000 home purchase is running about $70 a month cheaper. Over 30 years, that adds up to more than $25,000.

Some lenders are already quoting below 6.10%. And if rates actually break below 6% for the first time in years, the market is going to feel it fast.

Wrote up the full picture for buyers and sellers this week at the link:
https://idalistings.com/post/treasure-valley-real-estate-update-april-2026

— Ben

A Meridian home sat on the market for 18 days. Two competing offers arrived on the same Friday afternoon.That happens mo...
04/18/2026

A Meridian home sat on the market for 18 days. Two competing offers arrived on the same Friday afternoon.

That happens more often than most buyers expect, even with Ada County sitting at three to four months of inventory. When one buyer decides to act, every other buyer who had been quietly watching the same listing gets pushed off the sideline at the same time. The sudden competition feels like a tactic from the listing agent. It is not. It is just how human psychology works in a shared inventory pool.

Knowing exactly how this process works before you are in the middle of it is the only way to stay focused on the right decision.

Full guide: https://idalistings.com/post/multiple-offers-idaho-guide

04/13/2026

Here's something that genuinely surprised me when I looked at the Meridian numbers this month.

The most expensive homes on the market, the ones selling at or around $1 million, are moving faster than the $500K homes right now. Not slightly faster. Significantly faster. And there's a specific reason for it that has everything to do with who's buying at each price point.

We looked at 221 closed sales in Meridian over the past 30 days and broke everything down by price tier. What buyers are actually getting, how long homes are sitting, and what sellers are netting at the closing table. One of the numbers genuinely caught us off guard.

If you've been operating under the assumption that $500K is still a comfortable, mid-market position in Meridian, there's a data point in this piece worth knowing about. The market has moved.

Full breakdown here: https://idalistings.com/post/meridian-idaho-home-prices-500k-750k-1m

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