Hybrid work, shifts to affordable cities likely to be long-term trends

As many as 60 percent of companies may consider a mix of remote and in-office work, which would have major implications for the housing market, panelists said during a session of the Urban Land Institute’s virtual Spring Meeting conference. Continue reading

Lakefront ‘Stair House’ in Idaho’s hottest neighborhood asks $695K, but there’s a catch

This unusual staircase-shaped home in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho — recently named one of the country’s hottest housing markets — has a coveted location, but it’s missing a few key comforts. Continue reading

Inventory insanity: The secret economic forces fueling the housing shortage

Many consumers may not realize it, but they’re increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs. Continue reading

Agents, hold yourselves to a higher standard — especially in a hectic market

Although the market extremes can be challenging, we’re all still here and working in the business. As professionals, we must focus on the long haul — while working together, helping our clients and always doing the right thing. Continue reading

America’s hottest neighborhoods: The North End in Boise, Idaho

The North End has hiking trails, coffee shops, a popular co-op and tree-lined streets. Those amenities have helped make it eminently livable and one of the hottest neighborhoods in the U.S. Continue reading

Homie to add 1,000 new buy-side agents

The new agents will be added across all of Homie’s markets, but the majority will be recruited to assist buyers in Utah. Continue reading

Coronavirus drives interest in survivalist real estate

A growing sense of doomsday-ism has already emptied store shelves around the country. Now, some real estate professionals are seeing growing interest in remote property. Continue reading

Home prices jump 10.5% in Idaho, drop in Connecticut

Overall, home prices grew 4 percent year-over-year in January and are expected to keep rising fast, according to the latest CoreLogic report. Continue reading