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Elaborate, please! I’m not familiar with any other incredible sand dunes on the east end of Idaho!

Thank you for watching and taking the time to contribute! Sorry to hear about your experience in SE Idaho! We have recently had a number of people who moved to places in SE such as Pocatello and Blackfoot tell us that their relocation journey out of the Treasure Valley has been far from seamless. Sorry to hear that you're having a rough go!!

@Livinginboiseidaho-candid I'm in Rigby Idaho, don't invest here! I'm finishing up some lawsuits and coming back to Boise. If you actually research the Police Chiefs you will see major corruption, abuse, even accusations of theft...it's like a whole nother world over here. If any of your clients wish to find out what it's like to live here BEFORE they buy a house, I'd be happy to consult with them on my and several others 'experiences. Our Judge put a innocent man in Jail for 20 years! Google Judge Daniel Clark, can't make this stuff up!!

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! Glad you found it helpful. 🙂

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. 🙂

Thank you!💫

😂 Not harsh at all! Thanks for the tip.

@@Livinginboiseidaho-candid You're welcome. Great video, by the way.

@JeffC-fq1be Thank you for watching & taking the time to comment!🙂

Thanks for watching & taking the time to contribute! Across jobs, our salaries are definitely lower here in Idaho compared to California , which can certainly be hard (especially with how high housing prices now are).

Thank you for the comment! Will do for sure! That’s a topic I didn’t have on my list, so I truly appreciate.

Thank you for watching and taking the time to post a comment! If and when you get ready to make the move, give us a call! We’d love to help you find your perfect fit! 🙂 And yes, that 6% definitely adds up - I still wince a bit every time I take the time to really look over my grocery store receipt (and we’ve lived here for almost 20 years, ha)!

Thanks for the view and taking the time to comment! Poor Colorado anyhow - it's incredible the stories we are increasingly hearing from people who are looking to leave - some of them sound like they are coming FROM California intead of the Colorado we used to know!

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment! And welcome to Idaho! 🙌The natural friendliness of Idahoans is pretty infectious.🙂

from Taiwan , Denver, Okalahoma.

@yuehming8756 Thanks for the view and comment! Out of all of those places, which has felt the most like “home” to you?

We are excited to get out of Eastren California (Colorado). Colorado has certainly changed in the past 30 years; not at all for the better.

@ericvadney1628 @ericvadney1628 Haha, that’s funny! We have helped several families move here from “Eastern California” over the past several months. And while I certainly don’t have a crystal ball, so far it definitely isn’t looking like Idaho is bending that way (thank heavens!). If we can help in anyway way, give us a call! 209-598-3040.

Great question! Medical & hospital concerns are completely valid. Thankfully, over the past three or four years our healthcare system has really stepped up and has grown significantly. In our family, we have five family members who are between 82 & 95 - and all five of them have received great medical care (when need be) right here in the Treasure Valley.

Thank you for watching and taking the time to post and contribute! I know exactly who you’re talking about - not sure if you want me to post his name here or not here - 😂👏🙂 (make people do their own homework and all - right?). Thanks for the comment!

Count your lucky stars- The sales tax in the CA county I live in is 10.75% 😮

@jedwin4816 That is COMPLETELY BONKERS! I’m sorry.

Thank you for sharing your perspective! It’s clear how much you care about Boise and the Treasure Valley - and we feel the exact same way and agree with so much of what you said. Just straight out, many of the changes we've seen (due to our rapid growth) are definitely very concerning. And the changes that we're seeing in the natural environment and wildlife (like you mentioned with the rats and water concerns) are huge. Truly appreciate you taking the time to share your insight & thoughts (and I'm sure others with as well). Hopefully, with more awareness and thoughtful planning, we can work toward solutions that honor the history and natural beauty of our beautiful state!

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Thank you! Appreciate the view & comment!🙌

Some places feel a bit like that now don't they?

Right you are. Thanks for the comment!

Some people are doing just that!

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Thanks for the comment! And yes, if you look at any online crime website such as crimegrade.org our crime rate here in Idaho (compared to much of California) is certainly a big reason many decide to pack up and move here. Thanks for watching! 🙂

Thank you for the view and for taking the time to comment! We completely understand the concern about HOA’s and you’re 100% right, almost all of the new developments and communities here in the Treasure Valley have HOA‘s. Additionally, you’re also tight about housing costs - overall affordability is definitely now a struggle for many. If anything changes and you guys are able to possibly make the move, please save our contact info as we’d love to help you any way we can. 🙂 209-598-3040. Thanks for watching!

We do our best! Thank you for the comment & support!💫💕

Flood insurance in the Treasure Valley, like in most parts of the U.S., is typically not covered by standard homeowners’ insurance policies. Instead, flood coverage is usually provided through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or private flood insurance policies. The only somewhat “major” flood we’ve seen was back in 2017, and most homeowners in subjected areas that we knew did okay - was it stressful though? Absolutely!!

Great question! The Treasure Valley is deemed as being pretty safe when it comes to natural disasters , especially compared to other parts of the U.S. Here's a quick breakdown of what you could expect: Earthquakes: While Idaho does have *some* seismic activity across the state, the Treasure Valley itself is not in a high-risk earthquake zone. Most quakes are minor and happen in more mountainous areas, like near Stanley. We had one slight earthquake in 2020 (because everything happened in 2020, right?) but no significant damage occurred. Flooding: Thanks to the system of dams and reservoirs along the Boise River, our valley isn't prone to major floods. However, there can be localized flooding during heavy rain or rapid snowmelt in spring. If it helps, I have a full video dedicated to our flood risk that you can view here: ruclips.net/video/11fVGpyYRo8/видео.html Wildfires: Wildfires are a concern here (just like they are for all of our neighboring states. And that's especially felt up in the foothills and surrounding areas during our hot and dry summer months. And then while wildfires can impact our air quality, the Treasure Valley itself doesn’t usually see fires reaching urban areas. Winter Storms: Snowstorms and icy conditions can happen in the winter, but they’re usually manageable and rarely severe compared to northern section of the state. And that's really it. Hope this helps! And thanks for the question!

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! We’ve been out in that area a number of times during the summer - what a fantastic place to have property! It is about five hours from where we are in the Meridian area, so we aren’t immediately familiar with its local market. If it would help, we’d be happy to see if we can connect you with a local expert there?

Thank you for watching and good question! In the Treasure Valley, heavy rainfall is generally considered to be around 0.5 to 1 inch of rain over a short period (such as within an hour or two). However, since our area has a semi-arid climate, even smaller amounts of rain-around 0.3 inches in a short time-can cause localized flooding, especially in urban areas that have less permeable surfaces. Let me know if you have more questions!

I agree with you, a lot of the things you brought up are worth thinking about! I appreciate your perspective.

Thanks for the question! Having your own representation is almost always the smarter choice of when it comes to new construction. The builder’s sales agent/sales team represents the builder, not you. Their goal is to sell the property at the best terms for their builder. Your own realtor, on the other hand will work exclusively for you, ensuring your needs and interests are the top priority throughout the process. And while I can’t speak for every market, here in Boise’s Treasure Valley, all of the main builders are covering the buyers agent’s commission (so your agent’s) in full. So by not having your own agent and representation (and instead just going with the builders sales team) you’re essentially losing out on having your own advocate (who you don’t even have to pay for).

Oh okay i was unaware that builders were covering y’alls commission. Thats great. How is cbh build quality with your experience? have heard a lot of horror stories

Having buyers agents commission covered is incredibly helpful for all of our buyers! And good question about CBH. There was a time that we weren’t thrilled with the quality we were seeing (mainly around 2020/2021) but after that (Boise is a surprisingly small area - and word spreads quickly around here) they really worked to pull evething back together and get their quality dialed. That said, it can vary based on community (and the supervisor in each community). Over the past several months we have helped five families buy CBH homes - and for all of their unique situations CBH was a great fit. The incentives, layout, communities and price points can be ideal for many. Totally just case-by-case. Thanks for the question!

Ha! I like it.

Haha! You're not wrong...

Great question! We have several “go-to” home inspection teams here in the Boise area that we love connecting our buyers to. If radon is a concern (either on the buyers side - or based on the area & community’s history) we just ask them to be sure to include that test in their inspection. If/when there’s a concern it is ALWAYS worth including (and isn’t difficult (or expensive)to do). Thanks for the great question!

You’re welcome, glad it’s helpful! 🙂 And gosh, the “best” time to visit Idaho is a tricky one - I’d say that the most beautiful (and most comfortable) time to visit Idaho is between late May and early November. But for our clients, who are seriously considering moving here, we often tell them that the “best” time for THEM to come visit would actually be during what we would deem the “worst” & “ugliest” time here - which would be between January and early March. Reason being - we always think it’s best to see an area at its absolute worst/ugliest/coldest - because - well, if you/they can love (or even like) it at its worst… well then… all up from there right?! 🙂

As always, thanks for the view & support! 🫶🙌

Thank you so much for watching in the comment! And we completely agree having your own representation to go to bat for YOU is always in your best interest! 🙂

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for watching and commenting! Nampa has a lot of areas and communities that often take people completely by surprise. And the average home price is lower than most of the other cities that make up the Treasure Valley. Right now, Nampa's average home price (for the past 6 months) is $440,000 which is roughly $125k below the average in some of its neighboring cities such as Boise, Meridian and Star. And then as far as the overall cost of living goes, Nampa is generally considered to be a bit more affordable compared to nearby cities like Boise or Meridian. But really, I tend to think that aside from housing - utilities, groceries, transportation, etc. are pretty darn comparable. If you're considering a visit or a move, I’d definitely recommend checking it out firsthand!

Thanks for the comment, and I agree that would effectively help quite a bit!

Interesting thought - maybe actually take a beat to actually watch our video before just commenting - just a thought….

Did you watch the video?

Yowzer - I’m sorry to hear about your experience. It’s unlike any experience we’ve ever heard of. Would you mind elaborating a bit? I’m curious - and I’m sure other viewers would appreciate your input.

Hard to believe.

Thank you! Appreciate the view and comment!

Thank you Charlie! Always appreciate the views and your feedback! 🙂

Thanks for watching & taking the time to post a comment! Cheers to you and the upcoming new year!

Thank you for watching and the great comment. We appreciate it!!🙂

I would argue (and I’ve lived here for 20 years now) - I want the people who are moving here for the right reasons to be here. Regardless of whether you want them here or not, they are coming. So let’s show up! And keep Idaho, IDAHO!