Is Star or Meridian a good place to buy your first home in 2026? Both Star and Meridian are solid options for first-time buyers in Treasure Valley, and 2026 offers more realistic entry points than the peak years of 2020–2022. Meridian’s median sale price came in around $550,000 for the three months ending June … Read more
How a Texas Family Bought Their Nampa, Idaho Home in 48 Hours When a family relocating fromTexas flew into the Treasure Valley for just 48 hours, they needed a four-bedroom, move-in-ready home in Nampa, under $410,000, and no room for delay. Here’s how we found it, negotiated it, and timed two closings in two states … Read more
A client of mine bought a home in Eagle, Idaho in the multi-million dollar range earlier this year, shortly after a major change in his personal life. About six months later, his circumstances changed again and he needed to sell without the hassle of listing or staging. I found a cash buyer off-market and closed … Read more
The Treasure Valley draws out-of-state movers with a combination of strong job growth, relative affordability compared to coastal metros, outdoor access, and a housing market that still offers real value. Net migration accounted for 76% of Idaho’s population growth in 2025, and that steady inflow continues to shape inventory, pricing, and competition across Ada … Read more
What’s the smartest way to price a home in Boise before listing? The smartest way to price a Boise home is to anchor your list price to recent closed sales in your specific neighborhood, cross-checked against the latest Boise Regional REALTORS® monthly market report and county-recorded transfer data. National averages and automated online estimates can … Read more
What do you need to know before relocating to The Treasure Valley, Idaho? The Treasure Valley is not one market, it’s a collection of distinct cities, each with its own price point, pace, and personality. Before you commit to a neighborhood or a move date, you need to understand how Meridian differs from Eagle, why … Read more
Why are Star and Meridian the most popular suburbs in Treasure Valley right now? Star and Meridian are attracting more buyers than almost anywhere else in the Treasure Valley because they offer a combination that’s hard to find: newer homes, room to grow, and a genuine sense of community, all within a reasonable commute of … Read more
What does Micron’s Boise expansion mean for Treasure Valley real estate? Micron Technology’s semiconductor expansion in Boise is one of the largest economic development events in Idaho’s history, and it’s already reshaping the Treasure Valley housing market. Thousands of high-wage jobs tied to chipmaking, construction, and support industries are pulling relocating workers into Ada and … Read more
I’m grateful to have represented the buyers in the purchase of an exceptional luxury equestrian estate in North Meridian, Idaho. The property closed for $5.3 million and offered a rare combination of acreage, luxury living, equestrian amenities, privacy, and convenience. It was a privilege to help my buyers secure a home that fit both their … Read more
Quick Answer Star is the fastest-growing city in Idaho right now, and it’s not close. The population has nearly doubled since the 2020 Census, climbing from about 11,500 residents to more than 22,000 today. If you’ve been searching “Star Idaho” while trying to figure out where to land near Boise, here’s the short version: it’s … Read more
