Just as we're always keeping a close eye on the Treasure Valley's real estate market, we're also always making note of various news stories that highlight changes and happenings in our local area. Here's our monthly high-level recap of many of those stories.
Intended for life-long Boiseans, newcomers, potential relocators and out-of-state investors alike - there's something for everyone.
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Airports, EVs, roads, buses, more: $1.7 billion in infrastructure dollars pour into Idaho. Where's it all going?
Source: BoiseDev
A little over a year ago Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, The funds from that act have started flowing into Idaho. The $1 trillion funding package includes billions for drinking water upgrades, highway construction, broadband expansion, airport improvements and other infrastructure projects. Read all the details here.
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7 valuable reasons to be thankful you work in Boise
Source: 103.5 Kiss FM
We know we're lucky to live, work and play in the Boise area. That said, we all sometimes have those days that we just need a little bit of a reminder. If you're having one of those days - or perhaps you are eyeballing moving to (or investing in) the Boise area - check out out this fun article here.
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‘One-of-a-kind’ Meridian bar to open: 3 patios, ‘huge’ water feature, food, bands, sports
Source: Idaho Statesman
Maddie’s Wine and Whiskey bar is coming soon to Meridian! Maddie's will take over a reinvented car wash (formerly Ultra Touch) at 835 E. Fairview Ave. According to this Idaho Stateman article, it "won’t simply be a dressed-up car wash building - they've completely renovated it..it will be a 'choose-your-own' guest experience”. Read all the details here.
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BSU trading cards to include all sports teams
Source: KIVI TV Channel 6
There’s no denying that BSU's fan base isn't loyal! Last fall, Jacksons Food Stores (Jacksons) partnered with Bronco Sports Properties and released a 2022 set of BSU football trading cards (featuring players and Buster Bronco). The packs of cards (10,000 in total) were completely sold out within 2 weeks! It has just been released that now the partnership will be creating limited-edition trading cards featuring every Boise State Athletics team. Read all the details here.
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Boise-themed Monopoly board planned for 2023
Source: KTVB
Top Trumps USA Inc. is releasing a Boise-themed Monopoly board in October 2023, the company announced in a press release. How fun! Check out KTVB's full report on this new twist on the old fav here.
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What's the status of the Boise & Meridian In & Out Burger?
Source: KIVI TV Channel 6
Last year, news broke that the popular fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger was planning on opening not one but two locations in the Treasure Valley. It sounds like the locations have been determined (one by the Boise Towne Square mall and the other by The Village in Meridian). Read all the details here.
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Boise Housing Market Forecast
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Because of Boise's tremendous growth (and that it consistently ranks highly among other similarly sized metro areas for quality of life), national news outlets often keep an eye on what's happening in our real estate market. Here is the U.S. News & World Report's recent report.
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Boise Police & Boise Fire outline strategic plans for future
Source: KTVB
With Boise's tremendous growth - how are our public safety departments keeping up? That was the question Boise's Police and Fire chiefs addressed in a joint presentation during Boise City Council's strategic planning session earlier this week. Read all the details here.
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Lego poised to open store in Village at Meridian
Source: BoiseDev
Because who doesn't like Legos!? Rumor has it that The Village is posed to open a Lego store. While the company hasn't yet applied for any building permits through the city of Meridian, it sounds like it will be going in the location where Soft Surroundings use to be. Read all the details here.
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March kicks off the Boise Rescue Mission's March to End Hunger Campaign
Source: Boise Rescue Mission
This month is Boise Rescue Mission's March to End Hunger. To learn more about what items they are in need of &/or to get registered to help, visit the Boise Rescue Missions webpage here.
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Curious to know "What's being built over there!?"... Here's a great project tracker
Source: BoiseDev
The team at BoiseDev partners with Tok to generate this interesting project tracker which tracks projects across the Treasure Valley. It’s a great visual representation of the various projects that are actively occurring across our booming valley. Check it out here.
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Events & Activities Across the Valley
Source: Downtown Boise
Looking to add a few more activities to your March calendar? Check out this calendar for a great list of upcoming events!
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