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Boise, Idaho, Becomes a Rare Haven for First-Time Buyers Seeking Starter Homes
A recent metro-by-metro analysis by Realtor.com® reveals new findings on the availability of starter homes across the country. For many would-be buyers, the dream of homeownership has felt increasingly distant
idahobusinessreview.com
Ben Moore joins Capra Bank as Head of Commercial Banking
Ben Moore brings nearly 20 years of banking experience and a deep connection to the Treasure Valley. Raised in Boise, Ben began his banking career in 2007 and steadily advanced through a variety of roles in retail banking, trust services, special assets and commercial banking before leading commercial banking teams. His broad experience and relationship-focused approach help businesses navigate opportunities and achieve long-term success.
The US Sun
Walmart reveals plans for massive new store spanning nearly 20 acres with gas station
RETAIL giant Walmart is preparing to open a massive new store equipped with its own gas station. The supermarket chain is set to land in the city of Emmett, Idaho, after snapping up nearly 20 acres of prime land, according to official records. The huge supercenter complex will anchor the...
Idaho Press
Micron expansion will impact all sectors of Treasure Valley real estate
BOISE — Micron’s $50 billion expansion loomed large over Colliers’ annual commercial real estate conference, Outlook . Company leaders who participated in the real estate provider’s Wednesday afternoon panel, who analyzed key drivers of the local industry, heard the tech giant’s latest move — which is projected to create nearly 18,000 new jobs in the Treasure Valley — as leaving a significant footprint on the area’s market. “There’s a reason (Micron) is brought up in almost every conversation that I have in my office in regards to industrial real estate,” Michael McNeight, partner in industrial brokerage services, said. “A $50 billion investment in Boise, the construction of two leading-edge semiconductor fab plants, and the creation of thousands of direct Micron jobs.” But he’s seen increased demand across every industrial product type, from distribution to storage facilities. Ben Galanos, Colliers Idaho’s property management director, said that he was seeing a higher demand for vendors and an increase in contractor and common-area maintenance costs. “Micron is adding a lot of jobs, and then as all these vendors and suppliers move here and open up offices here, that’s more and more employment opportunities that we’re going to see,” managing partner Jim Shipman, the
boisedev.com
Property swap: Land Board OKs deal that would exchange property in Grangeville for Downtown Boise parking lot
A gravel parking lot in Downtown Boise, long owned by the State of Idaho, could soon have new owners if a complicated deal closes in the coming weeks. The State Board of Land Commissioners approved a land swap this week that would exchange property in Grangeville for a portion of a block in Downtown Boise along Bannock St. between 4th St. and 5th St.
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Walker & Dunlop Brings to Market 2-Unit Senior LIHTC Community Tramore Senior Apartments in Meridian Idaho
Walker & Dunlop presents the exclusive opportunity to acquire Tramore Senior Apartments, a 72-unit senior LIHTC community located in Meridian, Idaho. The property was originally constructed in 2003 with 9% LIHTCs and consists of one 3-story building situated on approximately 4.30 total acres. Tramore Senior Apartments is strategically located in...
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Peak 43: With 40 years in Idaho, Freeform goes from old tire shop to three NW regions
Freeform has designed and delivered commercial workplaces for decades and is one of the state’s fastest-growing companies for the second time. Mark and Betty Heath founded the company in 1985 in an old Firestone tire shop in downtown Boise. The business has remained in the family and is now run by their son, Jeff Heath, from its current location at Capitol Boulevard and Grove Street.
idahobusinessreview.com
Wisconsin Irontek coming to downtown market in building dating back to 1910
Known for providing solid, versatile workplace options where people can connect, grow and bring new ideas to life, Irontek, a well-known Wisconsin-based firm will soon become the latest entry into the community workspace arena in the heart of downtown Boise. Housed on the first floor of one of the city’s...
boisedev.com
Circle K continues progress to reenter Treasure Valley with possible Meridian store
If you are looking to grab a Polar Pop and a hot dog before you hit the road for your next trip along Highway 16, you may be in luck. A new Circle K is planned for Meridian, and this time there’s an official application in. According to documents...
Idaho Press
Fred Meyer announces second location in Caldwell
CALDWELL — Multi-department retailer Fred Meyer has announced that it will be building a second store in Caldwell as construction nears completion for its first location. After going nine years of not opening a new location, Fred Meyer broke ground in March for its $64 million store located off Middleton Road and Highway 20/26. Back then, Fred Meyer President Todd Kammeyer told the Idaho Press that the company was exploring building a second location in Caldwell and said that the company loves to be in areas that are experiencing growth. The second location will be at the northeast corner of Karcher Road and South Indiana Avenue with plans to open in 2028. This time, the future store has a combined investment of more than $100 million between Fred Meyer and Westland Development. “Caldwell and the surrounding communities continue to experience tremendous growth, and we’re excited to invest in this area’s future,” Kammeyer said. As part of an approximately 60-acre master-planned development by Westland Development called Karcher Commons, the new store and fuel center will lead as the frontrunner of retailers that will be coming to the fast-growing area. The mixed-use development was approved by the Caldwell City Council in 2023
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Boise considers plan to reduce density of Bench rental development. Hundreds of rental houses, apartments possible
A long-awaited development in Boise will look a bit different than originally planned. The Boise City Council unanimously approved a preliminary plat for the Vista Point Subdivision, located at 2017 W. Victory Rd., at its meeting on Tuesday. The plans call for 640 rental homes and apartments across nearly 44 acres, a reduction from initial plans for 892 homes proposed in 2022, according to the staff report for the project.