Star Idaho Real Estate and Information

Top 10 Reasons Why Star may be your best move EVER! 

Are you considering buying a home in Star?  Does beautiful open space nestled between the foothills and the Boise River appeal to you?  Is the incredible Idaho outdoor lifestyle for you?  Is buying a great idea right now?  Well it may just be the best time to buy in Star, where you can have great access to all the great amenities Boise has to offer but come home to a simpler life.  Where there are only a couple of stoplights in the entire town!  

Top 10 Reasons why Star may be your best move ever: 

1. Affordable Housing.  Star real estate is now more affordable than ever.  As of first quarter of 2012, median prices are only $158,990.  For this price, you can buy your piece of…

For families looking to enjoy an outdoor life, investigating Idaho homes for sale can be the perfect answer to that lifestyle.  Among the most important attractions are campgrounds.  Idaho has hundreds of places to camp, ranging from the very primitive, which likely requires a hike into the site, to campgrounds set up for RV’s or camping trailers.  Some sites even have cabins available to rent.  Each has a unique set of features that attract a particular set of people.

The US Forest Service maintains several hundred campgrounds in five National Forests: Boise, Caribou-Targhee, Payette, Salmon-Challis, and Sawtooth. You can select from the amenities at each site.  Some require an advanced reservation, most have a fee for the use.  An example of…

Some are afraid of ghost towns, others are fascinated by the history and folklore they embody. Idaho has some prime examples of ghost towns for visitors or residents of Idaho to enjoy. While there are no ghosts, Idaho history is filled with a series of booms and busts; lifestyles come and gone. Gold was found in Pierce, Idaho in the 1860s and later silver and copper were discovered. Towns were built, became bustling hubs of activities, then slipped into disuse and decay as the population moved elsewhere. This left Idaho filled with memories of dreams and disappointments – and ghost towns.  

If you are planning to buy Boise Idaho real estate, I am sure you are aware of the riches this modern state has to offer. But to truly understand Idaho, you…

Table Rock, a monument located in Idaho, is truly unique. Few mountains can offer such exciting hiking and biking by day, followed by exceptional entertainment and dining by night. It is no wonder that Idaho real estate owners love living in the area!

Table Rock is one of the most popular recreational spots in Idaho for a reason. The rounded hill actually calls the dynamic city of Boise, and watches over the Idaho state capital from only a few miles to the south and east of the city itself. Since so many residents of Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and other neighboring cities take the mountain for granted, Table Rock has been called a local treasure, hidden in plain sight.

The name Table Rock comes from the remarkably level summit of this sandstone hill.…

Idaho is a rock climber’s paradise. Smack dab in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, Idaho is home to over 80 mountain ranges with 50 peaks that reach over 10,000 feet into the air. In addition to the great outdoors, rock climbing is made accessible to beginners through indoor facilities that help them get used to the physical demands of the sport.

Indoor Climbing
There are several in-door gyms and rock walls available for climbing. Whether you are visiting the area or looking for a long term home, you may be interested in one of these locations:
-   Urban Ascent – Located in the heart of Boise, this gym provides classes for beginners, children, and sponsors corporate events. They offer memberships and family rates for the enthusiast as well as day…

For those families and individuals looking to relocate, purchase Idaho real estate, and get to know their neighborhood, one of the best places to start is with the local shopping scene. To satisfy that hunter-gatherer instinct, below is a brief overview of shopping centers all over Idaho—from Boise to Coeur d'Alene, and Chubbuck to Idaho Falls.

Boise Shopping Centers
The largest shopping area in Boise is the Towne Square Mall, located on North Milwaukee Street. The anchor stores are Dillard's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. The mall has two levels and six ATM’s. Dining includes a Starbucks, food court (with A&W, Orange Julius, Panda Express, and the like), The Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, Sizzler, Cafe Ole, and Olive Garden.

This mall is right…

During the summer the temperatures in Idaho can reach 85 to 90 degrees, creating a warm climate for a move. However, many moves take place during the summer months, as career changes occur and as individuals seek to become settled prior to the new school year. For a successful move into your new Idaho home, follow the easy moving tips outlined below.

Basic Packing Tips
Packing your life into boxes can be stressful and requires planning. The following are a few basic tips for packing anytime of year: 

• Pack valuables in towels or soft clothes to save money on packing materials. 
• Reinforce the bottom of the boxes. Moving is stressful enough without picking up a box and having everything fall out and break. 
• Mark each box with the room it…

With today’s Idaho housing market, making your home as sellable as possible is extremely important.  There are a lot of tips and tricks available to prepare your home for listing and selling.  Here is a quick reference guide to get you started:

1.    The type of buyer you want can determine how best to prepare your home for a fast sale.  You should imagine the types of buyers along with their likes and dislikes, and then develop a plan to tailor your home to that demographic.
  a.   Is it a family?  How is the back yard?  Is there a kid’s room?  Are doors, fireplaces, and other areas “kid friendly"?
b.     Is it a young single?  How energy efficient is the home to keep energy costs down?  Is there adequate entertainment space? …

For those who love water, Idaho has an abundant supply for recreation of all types.  Beautiful Coeur d’Alene Lake, expansive Lake Pend Oreille,and serene Priest Lake are a few just in the northern part of Idaho. In the middle of the state are the Dworshak Reservoir, and the magnificent Salmon River.  And then in the southern part of Idaho is the amazing Snake River, Idaho Falls, and Bear Lake.  Scattered throughout Idaho are many smaller rivers, lakes, and streams to satisfy almost any water lover’s need.  Along with the many water options are great real estate opportunities for those searching for Idaho area properties.

Fishing in Idaho is incredible regardless of the season or weather.  There is fly fishing and trout fishing, bass fishing…

Confused about pressurized irrigation? Some people may not be aware that pressure irrigation systems and drinking water are controlled by separate entities, one by the water company and the other by the irrigation district.  In pressure irrigation systems water is diverted from a river into a system of canals from which a pump “pressurizes” the water and distributes it as needed.

How has Idaho real estate come to depend upon pressure irrigation systems?

When Idaho is mentioned many people think of Idaho potatoes or the significant Idaho agriculture.  Indeed agribusiness represents a large portion of the state’s economy impacting an excess of 100,000 jobs, a considerable number in today’s competitive job market.  What one might not stop to…