Hello, Reader!

First, as I've been playing AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER lately, I will share a few of my recent favorite images to get you into the fall spirit—and hopefully in AWE of all the beauty that surrounds us in this gorgeous state. ⬇️

I love this new hobby so much; it scratches my creative itch and keeps me on the lookout for what's unusual, beautiful (to my eyes) and worthy of a snap from my iPhone camera.

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Warming market as the air cools

As the weather gets chillier, our local real estate market is heating up. Rates just dropped to their lowest in over a year: 6.19% today on a 30-year fixed (and in the high 5%s for FHA and 15-year fixed)!

Inventory is up 27% from this time last year, but most of those are new builds (making up 40% of our market right now!), and home values continue to gain year over year, though we've seen our fair share of price drops this year.

Now's a great time to list your home strategically (aka, priced and marketed to sell) and to finally put an offer on that home that's been tugging at you. Competition is projected to rev up significantly by spring, so seize your opportunity while this fall/winter window is open.

Call/text or email me to get a free equity assessment on your home or to open that door to a house you'd love to tour—all pressure-free services I provide that will totally be worth your time to gain the insights and information you need. 🙌

(208) 985-3921

hollis@holliswelshrealestate.com

ADA COUNTY MARKET SNAPSHOT ⬇️

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Get a head-smart head-start on the holidays

The holidays are around the corner, and I always love to support and shop local when possible. Here are some GREAT LOCAL SHOPS to consider in your adventures for Diwali, Halloween, All Saints, All Souls, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Bodhi Day, Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanza, New Years and all the other special year-end celebrations.

• Crazy Neighbor (Eclectic Accessories Just in Time for 🎃🧛)
• House of Wine (Exceptional Wine Experiences and Gifts 🍷)
• The Collective Boise (Super Stylish Swag at Reasonable 💲)
• Idaho Made (Handmade Artisanal Gifts made Locally 🎁)
• 21 North Concept Salon and Spa (Indulge and Revitalize 💆💇)
• April's Green House (Delicious Homemade Dressings 🥗😋)
• The Loaf and Co (Scrumptious Sourdough Breads & Scones 🍞)
• Sweet Alibi Bakery (Custom & Personalized Macaroons 💝)
• Our amazing local world-class arts organizations (single and season tickets make great gifts!):
  • Ballet Idaho ​🩰
  • Boise Phil ​🎻🪈
  • Opera Idaho ​🎙️🎶
  • Idaho Shakespeare Festival 🤹
  • Boise Contemporary Theater 🎭
  • Alley Repertory Theater 🧑‍🎤
  • Story Story Night 🎤
  • LED 💃
  • The Cabin 🧑‍🏫
  • Boise Art Museum 🖼️

PENDINGS + OPEN HOUSES

4336 N Star Vista (Eagle Foothills) — Saturday 10/25 1-3 pm

Join me this Saturday 10/25 from 1-3 pm at this gorgeous custom luxury home in the Eagle Foothills, surrounded by 5 peaceful acres, with a nod to mid-century modernism, with easy living and high comfort.

5115 W Parsons (Hidden Springs) — Sunday 10/26 1-3 pm

Swing by Sunday 10/26 from 12-2 pm and take in this beautiful Craftsman home in coveted Hidden Springs, updated and move-in ready, on .25 acre with a mystical creek full of wildlife out back and no backyard neighbors.

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REFERRALS

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