Mike Butler is a real estate agent with Build Idaho. In today's video, Mike talks about what he has learned about helping clients buy and sell homes that are more than $1 million. With 22 years of real estate experience, Mike has learned everything there is to know about buying luxury real estate. Here are some of his tips for buying million-dollar houses.

As promised in Friday’s blog, here are the real estate market snapshots for Gem and Elmore Counties from the Boise Regional Realtors measured from October 2019 to October 2020.

The Boise Regional Realtors (BRR) recently released the real estate market report for October 2020. This report covers housing market updates from October 2019 to October 2020 for Ada, Canyon, Elmore, and Gem Counties. This blog will focus on the Ada and Canyon County reports. Monday’s blog will focus on the Gem and Elmore County reports.

BridgeTower West is a sprawling upscale community in northwest Meridian that epitomizes the phrase “Location, location, location”.

A home inspection is one of the most vital parts of selling and buying a home. Buyers want to make sure the roof won’t leak and all of the plumbing works properly. Sellers want to catch any problems that will potentially bring down the value of the house or will turn buyers away. This is where a home inspection comes in. When you get the inspector’s report back, are there some things you have to fix before putting your home on the market? Absolutely.

As people flock to Idaho from around the country (primarily from the west coast), Boise and the surrounding metro area has become one of the hottest places to live in America. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic creating opportunities for remote work, even more people are leaving large cities and moving to Idaho. As more people move to the area, home buyers are looking to buy homes in the smaller surrounding towns and cities. These areas are poised for large growth in terms of population and new home construction. Many of them have large lots that are perfect for building custom homes.

BridgeTower's homes bridge together the ambiance of Old World style with cutting edge technology and convenience. BridgeTower is a place designed to surround lives with a close, family-like community of unusual bellezza (beauty) indoors and out.

Creason Creek is a new northwest Meridian community with top-quality semi-custom homes by the area's leading builders.

Legacy is the largest lifestyle community, 590 acres, in Eagle, which stretches between Linder Road and Highway 16 along Floating Feather Rd and was developed as a residential community focused around a number of water amenities and recreational facilities. Legacy features a range of homes from patio homes to large custom homes, and contains 2 community pools, tennis courts, an executive 3-hole golf course across 24 acres, and numerous fountains. Many homes are waterfront property on the multiple large ponds throughout the neighborhood, including a 7 acre pond in the middle of the subdivision. The architectural features of the neighborhood and homes are inspired by Tuscan villas and outdoor living.

A unique Modern Farm Community nestled in the heart of Meridian Idaho. This boutique community has 27 home lots with a neighborhood pool, horseshoe pits, community gardens and walking path to Settlers Park. This is Idaho’s first 100% SOLAR Community meaning that on average homeowners will save over $1000 a year in energy costs. If you are looking for something that is different, refined, beautiful, with value, look no further…there is no community in Idaho that can compare!

When you sell your home, you want to make the most money possible from the sale. Part of that is making sure your home is showroom ready so it showcases how awesome your home is. Part of a buyer’s checklist to get a home inspection so they know what they are getting into. Here are 4 steps for sellers to follow prior to a home inspection to ensure that your home makes the best possible impression.

Homeowners who are on the fence about selling their home, this article is for you. The most important takeaway is: now is the perfect time to sell your home, because sellers have the power in the current market. Here’s why:

It goes without saying that buying a house is expensive and takes a fair amount of due diligence to make sure the decision is a sound one. A big part of the due diligence is the home inspection. Even though it is an extra cost, it is well worth it for peace of mind. Here is what to expect with a home inspection.

This is a new community in quiet north Eagle. This high-end community with amazing panoramic views of the Treasure Valley and lush landscaping features nearly 13 acres of open space for residents as well as a community pool. There are 105 building lots in this neighborhood with generous lot sizes up from 0.39-0.45 acres. 

Check out this amazing view of Harris Ranch North Community.

Prepare to be moved! Don't miss out on this gem at the end of a cul-de-sac. Featuring a large, private East facing backyard that backs to a canal, plenty of parking for your toys, boat or RV, 2 sheds for plenty of storage & no HOAs! Enjoy 2 cozy, wood burning fireplaces, bright & functional kitchen w/breakfast bar, new flooring & full appliance package, large family room downstairs w/built-in shelves & access to the backyard, & a bedroom that can be used as office/bonus room.

Boise sits near the top of another national livability and affordability study.

Don't miss out on this stunning home on 2.26 acres.

Take a look at the best properties that Build Idaho has to offer. They range from foothill view lots, to cozy riverside houses, and homes in the most desireable parts of Boise.

Two cities in Idaho were in the top 25 Hottest Real Estate Markets in the United States in March 2020. Check them out here!